The Reading List Foundation
@thereadinglist.bsky.social
The Reading List Foundation helps exceptional Year 13 students from lower-income families succeed at university, by paying for their first year textbooks.
https://www.readinglistfoundation.org/
https://www.readinglistfoundation.org/
Meet Daisy. In addition to supporting her financial needs you can see in her own words that our scholarship meant far more than just money.
"Being awarded the … Scholarship reassured me that my hard work had not gone unnoticed, & it gave me a real boost of confidence going into my A Level exams."
"Being awarded the … Scholarship reassured me that my hard work had not gone unnoticed, & it gave me a real boost of confidence going into my A Level exams."
December 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Meet Daisy. In addition to supporting her financial needs you can see in her own words that our scholarship meant far more than just money.
"Being awarded the … Scholarship reassured me that my hard work had not gone unnoticed, & it gave me a real boost of confidence going into my A Level exams."
"Being awarded the … Scholarship reassured me that my hard work had not gone unnoticed, & it gave me a real boost of confidence going into my A Level exams."
This evening we sadly waved off the fabulous Tracy, who is stepping down after 3 years as a Trustee.
Tracy was our first young Trustee and we've grown as individual Trustees and a Board through her input.
We wish her well in the coming final years of her medical degree. Good luck Tracy! 🎓
Tracy was our first young Trustee and we've grown as individual Trustees and a Board through her input.
We wish her well in the coming final years of her medical degree. Good luck Tracy! 🎓
December 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
This evening we sadly waved off the fabulous Tracy, who is stepping down after 3 years as a Trustee.
Tracy was our first young Trustee and we've grown as individual Trustees and a Board through her input.
We wish her well in the coming final years of her medical degree. Good luck Tracy! 🎓
Tracy was our first young Trustee and we've grown as individual Trustees and a Board through her input.
We wish her well in the coming final years of her medical degree. Good luck Tracy! 🎓
We’re sad to be saying goodbye to the wonderful Carmel, who is stepping down as a Trustee.
She’s been instrumental in our growth: 76 Scholarships issued the year before she joined, to over 300 now.
Whilst we’ll miss her wise counsel and eye for marketing, we wish her every success.
She’s been instrumental in our growth: 76 Scholarships issued the year before she joined, to over 300 now.
Whilst we’ll miss her wise counsel and eye for marketing, we wish her every success.
September 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We’re sad to be saying goodbye to the wonderful Carmel, who is stepping down as a Trustee.
She’s been instrumental in our growth: 76 Scholarships issued the year before she joined, to over 300 now.
Whilst we’ll miss her wise counsel and eye for marketing, we wish her every success.
She’s been instrumental in our growth: 76 Scholarships issued the year before she joined, to over 300 now.
Whilst we’ll miss her wise counsel and eye for marketing, we wish her every success.
🎓 One of our scholarship winners recently graduated and gave us a message to share.
“A book I bought with the [scholarship] ended up sparked my interest in an area of research that I’m continuing with at Master’s level next year. What you do has really made an impact on my life".
“A book I bought with the [scholarship] ended up sparked my interest in an area of research that I’m continuing with at Master’s level next year. What you do has really made an impact on my life".
August 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
🎓 One of our scholarship winners recently graduated and gave us a message to share.
“A book I bought with the [scholarship] ended up sparked my interest in an area of research that I’m continuing with at Master’s level next year. What you do has really made an impact on my life".
“A book I bought with the [scholarship] ended up sparked my interest in an area of research that I’m continuing with at Master’s level next year. What you do has really made an impact on my life".
Your donation helps a student buy books but it can also serve as inspiration.
Donate online to fund another scholarship: www.readinglistfoundation.org
Donate online to fund another scholarship: www.readinglistfoundation.org
August 8, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Your donation helps a student buy books but it can also serve as inspiration.
Donate online to fund another scholarship: www.readinglistfoundation.org
Donate online to fund another scholarship: www.readinglistfoundation.org
Our support is made possible through your support. Donate today and help another student start their university journey positively.
Donate online: www.readinglistfoundation.org
Donate online: www.readinglistfoundation.org
!["With your support, we have been able to award a sixth-form student with [the scholarship], which will undoubtedly make a significant impact on their academic journey through university."
- 2025 A Head of Sixth Form](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:57vuznkuj5ryuofamxhktuwa/bafkreidmarxr6qta5tpguxgitn7wnfkpw75gpttdcfrkpsfynta7vstkuu@jpeg)
July 31, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Our support is made possible through your support. Donate today and help another student start their university journey positively.
Donate online: www.readinglistfoundation.org
Donate online: www.readinglistfoundation.org
We love hearing from schools that celebrate awarding our scholarships 👏
"We...proudly awarded the...Scholarship to one of our...students. It was a truly special moment for his parents, who were in the audience to share in his achievement.
Thank you so much for continuing this wonderful initiative. "
"We...proudly awarded the...Scholarship to one of our...students. It was a truly special moment for his parents, who were in the audience to share in his achievement.
Thank you so much for continuing this wonderful initiative. "
July 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
We love hearing from schools that celebrate awarding our scholarships 👏
"We...proudly awarded the...Scholarship to one of our...students. It was a truly special moment for his parents, who were in the audience to share in his achievement.
Thank you so much for continuing this wonderful initiative. "
"We...proudly awarded the...Scholarship to one of our...students. It was a truly special moment for his parents, who were in the audience to share in his achievement.
Thank you so much for continuing this wonderful initiative. "
Our scholarships fund either hard copy textbooks or digital alternatives.
57% of our winners say they still prefer books.
57% of our winners say they still prefer books.
July 4, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Our scholarships fund either hard copy textbooks or digital alternatives.
57% of our winners say they still prefer books.
57% of our winners say they still prefer books.
👏 A huge shout out and thanks to Trinity School Croydon who raised a whopping £3,000 for us!
Students recently held a charity day where they sold cakes and sweets, did run challenges and more. Plus they held a non-uniform day for both students and staff.
Thank you 🙌
Students recently held a charity day where they sold cakes and sweets, did run challenges and more. Plus they held a non-uniform day for both students and staff.
Thank you 🙌
June 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
👏 A huge shout out and thanks to Trinity School Croydon who raised a whopping £3,000 for us!
Students recently held a charity day where they sold cakes and sweets, did run challenges and more. Plus they held a non-uniform day for both students and staff.
Thank you 🙌
Students recently held a charity day where they sold cakes and sweets, did run challenges and more. Plus they held a non-uniform day for both students and staff.
Thank you 🙌
We recently asked our scholarship winners from three year ago what the award meant to them.
75% told us it made a big difference to their time at university.
75% told us it made a big difference to their time at university.
June 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We recently asked our scholarship winners from three year ago what the award meant to them.
75% told us it made a big difference to their time at university.
75% told us it made a big difference to their time at university.
We love this photo of a recent scholarship winner. 👏
Ashby Sixth Form said:
“Congratulations to Year 13 Liam who was nominated by Sixth Form to receive the [RLF] Scholarship. … it is much deserved and we wish you all the best with your future studies.
(Shared from Insta with permission)
Ashby Sixth Form said:
“Congratulations to Year 13 Liam who was nominated by Sixth Form to receive the [RLF] Scholarship. … it is much deserved and we wish you all the best with your future studies.
(Shared from Insta with permission)
June 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM
We love this photo of a recent scholarship winner. 👏
Ashby Sixth Form said:
“Congratulations to Year 13 Liam who was nominated by Sixth Form to receive the [RLF] Scholarship. … it is much deserved and we wish you all the best with your future studies.
(Shared from Insta with permission)
Ashby Sixth Form said:
“Congratulations to Year 13 Liam who was nominated by Sixth Form to receive the [RLF] Scholarship. … it is much deserved and we wish you all the best with your future studies.
(Shared from Insta with permission)
We love to hear from Heads of Sixth Form about the impact of our scholarships.
Support us to support more exceptional students on their academic journey.
🔗 www.readinglistfoundation.org
Support us to support more exceptional students on their academic journey.
🔗 www.readinglistfoundation.org
June 3, 2025 at 7:30 AM
We love to hear from Heads of Sixth Form about the impact of our scholarships.
Support us to support more exceptional students on their academic journey.
🔗 www.readinglistfoundation.org
Support us to support more exceptional students on their academic journey.
🔗 www.readinglistfoundation.org
#TrusteeTuesday
Francesca advances educational opportunities and social mobility at an independent school in Croydon. Her passion for educational access led her to us.
She is also pursuing a Master's in Philanthropic Studies to deepen her understanding and enhance her professional work.
Francesca advances educational opportunities and social mobility at an independent school in Croydon. Her passion for educational access led her to us.
She is also pursuing a Master's in Philanthropic Studies to deepen her understanding and enhance her professional work.
May 27, 2025 at 7:05 AM
#TrusteeTuesday
Francesca advances educational opportunities and social mobility at an independent school in Croydon. Her passion for educational access led her to us.
She is also pursuing a Master's in Philanthropic Studies to deepen her understanding and enhance her professional work.
Francesca advances educational opportunities and social mobility at an independent school in Croydon. Her passion for educational access led her to us.
She is also pursuing a Master's in Philanthropic Studies to deepen her understanding and enhance her professional work.
#TrusteeTuesday
@emilyjmacaulay.bsky.social became a Trustee in September 2022 due to her passion in supporting more young people that face barriers to attending University.
She is our self-proclaimed governance geek and works as the Head of Delivery and Operations at @connectedbydata.org.
@emilyjmacaulay.bsky.social became a Trustee in September 2022 due to her passion in supporting more young people that face barriers to attending University.
She is our self-proclaimed governance geek and works as the Head of Delivery and Operations at @connectedbydata.org.
May 20, 2025 at 6:53 AM
#TrusteeTuesday
@emilyjmacaulay.bsky.social became a Trustee in September 2022 due to her passion in supporting more young people that face barriers to attending University.
She is our self-proclaimed governance geek and works as the Head of Delivery and Operations at @connectedbydata.org.
@emilyjmacaulay.bsky.social became a Trustee in September 2022 due to her passion in supporting more young people that face barriers to attending University.
She is our self-proclaimed governance geek and works as the Head of Delivery and Operations at @connectedbydata.org.
In addition to hearing from our scholarship recipients, it is wonderful to hear from Heads of Sixth Form too.
"Your kindness not only benefits the student directly but also serves as an inspiration for others to continue striving for excellence."
www.readinglistfoundation.org
"Your kindness not only benefits the student directly but also serves as an inspiration for others to continue striving for excellence."
www.readinglistfoundation.org
May 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
In addition to hearing from our scholarship recipients, it is wonderful to hear from Heads of Sixth Form too.
"Your kindness not only benefits the student directly but also serves as an inspiration for others to continue striving for excellence."
www.readinglistfoundation.org
"Your kindness not only benefits the student directly but also serves as an inspiration for others to continue striving for excellence."
www.readinglistfoundation.org
#TrusteeTuesday
Julie was a Head of Sixth Form; seeing firsthand the obstacles young people faced in transitioning to higher education.
She was delighted to be introduced to Reading List Foundation - its benefits and differences made. She saw the direct impact of the RLF even with her own students.
Julie was a Head of Sixth Form; seeing firsthand the obstacles young people faced in transitioning to higher education.
She was delighted to be introduced to Reading List Foundation - its benefits and differences made. She saw the direct impact of the RLF even with her own students.
May 13, 2025 at 10:17 AM
#TrusteeTuesday
Julie was a Head of Sixth Form; seeing firsthand the obstacles young people faced in transitioning to higher education.
She was delighted to be introduced to Reading List Foundation - its benefits and differences made. She saw the direct impact of the RLF even with her own students.
Julie was a Head of Sixth Form; seeing firsthand the obstacles young people faced in transitioning to higher education.
She was delighted to be introduced to Reading List Foundation - its benefits and differences made. She saw the direct impact of the RLF even with her own students.
#TrusteeTuesday
Carmel became a Trustee in 2019 bringing her experience from education & charity sectors. She is always amazed by the achievements & resilience of students who are nominated.
Aside from Zoom meetings, you'll find her on the beach with her daughter.
Carmel became a Trustee in 2019 bringing her experience from education & charity sectors. She is always amazed by the achievements & resilience of students who are nominated.
Aside from Zoom meetings, you'll find her on the beach with her daughter.
May 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
#TrusteeTuesday
Carmel became a Trustee in 2019 bringing her experience from education & charity sectors. She is always amazed by the achievements & resilience of students who are nominated.
Aside from Zoom meetings, you'll find her on the beach with her daughter.
Carmel became a Trustee in 2019 bringing her experience from education & charity sectors. She is always amazed by the achievements & resilience of students who are nominated.
Aside from Zoom meetings, you'll find her on the beach with her daughter.
436 Scholarship packs signed, folded, stuffed, stamped and labelled! Powered by coffee and #chumbawumba. At one point a pile of letters got knocked down, but don’t worry, it got back up again 🙂 To learn more or donate: www.readinglistfoundation.org
April 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
436 Scholarship packs signed, folded, stuffed, stamped and labelled! Powered by coffee and #chumbawumba. At one point a pile of letters got knocked down, but don’t worry, it got back up again 🙂 To learn more or donate: www.readinglistfoundation.org
#TrusteeTuesday and this week we're highlighting our Co-Founder, Alan.
Alan co-founded the Reading List Foundation back in 2016. He runs it on a day to day basis. He is the friendly face behind all the emails being sent out. (He wanted to point out his desk is usually a lot tidier than this!)
Alan co-founded the Reading List Foundation back in 2016. He runs it on a day to day basis. He is the friendly face behind all the emails being sent out. (He wanted to point out his desk is usually a lot tidier than this!)
April 29, 2025 at 8:03 AM
#TrusteeTuesday and this week we're highlighting our Co-Founder, Alan.
Alan co-founded the Reading List Foundation back in 2016. He runs it on a day to day basis. He is the friendly face behind all the emails being sent out. (He wanted to point out his desk is usually a lot tidier than this!)
Alan co-founded the Reading List Foundation back in 2016. He runs it on a day to day basis. He is the friendly face behind all the emails being sent out. (He wanted to point out his desk is usually a lot tidier than this!)
Meet our Trustees
Tracy is a Medical Student and became a Trustee in June 2022. She joined the team as a previous winner of the scholarship in 2021.
Aside from being our young social media lead she is also involved in multiple leading roles in societal committees at University.
Tracy is a Medical Student and became a Trustee in June 2022. She joined the team as a previous winner of the scholarship in 2021.
Aside from being our young social media lead she is also involved in multiple leading roles in societal committees at University.
April 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Meet our Trustees
Tracy is a Medical Student and became a Trustee in June 2022. She joined the team as a previous winner of the scholarship in 2021.
Aside from being our young social media lead she is also involved in multiple leading roles in societal committees at University.
Tracy is a Medical Student and became a Trustee in June 2022. She joined the team as a previous winner of the scholarship in 2021.
Aside from being our young social media lead she is also involved in multiple leading roles in societal committees at University.
We’re now in our 9th year of our relationship with @blackwells.bsky.social. In that time they’ve supported us in awarding over 1,250 Scholarships, with our first Scholars now five years into their careers.
They’ve helped us in numerous ways to grow from 12 Scholarships in 2016 to 300+ this summer.
They’ve helped us in numerous ways to grow from 12 Scholarships in 2016 to 300+ this summer.
April 3, 2025 at 6:46 AM
We’re now in our 9th year of our relationship with @blackwells.bsky.social. In that time they’ve supported us in awarding over 1,250 Scholarships, with our first Scholars now five years into their careers.
They’ve helped us in numerous ways to grow from 12 Scholarships in 2016 to 300+ this summer.
They’ve helped us in numerous ways to grow from 12 Scholarships in 2016 to 300+ this summer.
The impact of Reading List Foundation scholarships goes beyond the financial as this quote from a Head of Sixth Form demonstrates.
Help us to help more students. Donate towards a scholarship and spread the word. www.readinglistfoundation.org
Help us to help more students. Donate towards a scholarship and spread the word. www.readinglistfoundation.org
March 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The impact of Reading List Foundation scholarships goes beyond the financial as this quote from a Head of Sixth Form demonstrates.
Help us to help more students. Donate towards a scholarship and spread the word. www.readinglistfoundation.org
Help us to help more students. Donate towards a scholarship and spread the word. www.readinglistfoundation.org
And back home, in our currently chilly home office, we cheer just as loudly.... www.readinglistfoundation.org 👏👏
February 12, 2025 at 9:40 AM
And back home, in our currently chilly home office, we cheer just as loudly.... www.readinglistfoundation.org 👏👏
We hope our support reaches more people too! 🙂
www.readinglistfoundation.org
www.readinglistfoundation.org
February 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
We hope our support reaches more people too! 🙂
www.readinglistfoundation.org
www.readinglistfoundation.org