Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity

Empowering children and adults with dyslexia


Left undiagnosed and unsupported, dyslexia negatively impacts children and young people. It affects their self-esteem. Their ability to learn. Their life chances.

With your support, Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity can remove barriers to learning and life for children, young people and adults with dyslexia by providing expert, personal and life-changing support.

The charity supports children, young people and adults through specialist assessments, tuition and training as well as courses, information and advice.

We also support parents of dyslexic children, their teachers, and employers of dyslexic staff.

Following our founder Helen’s mantra, to help people regardless of their ability to pay, we provide free support to many individuals from lower- income backgrounds.

The impact of our work is life changing, helping people grow in confidence and explore their areas of strength rather than giving up on life, branded as lazy or underachieving.

Our aim is to empower people with dyslexia to believe in themselves, achieve their goals and succeed on their own terms.

Upcoming Events

What's coming up in the run for charity events calendar? It's never too late to join one of these great events.

Inflatable 5K - Edinburgh - 5K

Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

Edinburgh, UK

Inflatable 5K - Edinburgh - 10K

Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

Edinburgh, UK

Inflatable 5K - Edinburgh - 15K

Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

Edinburgh, UK

Inflatable 5K - Edinburgh - 2.5K

Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

Edinburgh, UK

Inflatable 5K - Bakewell - 10K

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026

Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK

Inflatable 5K - Bakewell - 2.5K

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026

Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK

Inflatable 5K - Bakewell - 5K

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026

Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK

Inflatable 5K - York - 15K

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

The Estate Office, Escrick, York YO19 6EA, UK

Inflatable 5K - York - 2.5K

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

The Estate Office, Escrick, York YO19 6EA, UK