Sponsor a School. Empower Reading. Transform Futures.
The Literacy Crisis: A Challenge We Can’t Ignore
Reading is the foundation of all learning, yet 27% of UK children leave primary school unable to read at the required level—a crisis impacting education, employability, and mental health.
By age 9, struggling readers rarely catch up, reinforcing cycles of disadvantage. For children with SEND, the barriers are even greater, yet budget cuts have slashed specialist support from £22,000 to just £2,500 in some cases.
This isn’t just about funding—it’s about futures. Poor literacy fuels low self-esteem, anxiety, and long-term disengagement. When children can’t read, they can’t learn.
Without action, these children risk being left behind. But we can help change that.
Join the Movement: Fund a Future
Schools have seen Fonetti’s impact—through the National Read-Aloud Challenge or trials—but tight budgets mean many can’t continue.
We’ve committed to providing free summer access every year, but that’s not enough. Reading isn’t just for summer—children need daily support to thrive. That’s why we’ve launched the Fonetti School Sponsorship Programme.
It’s not a business’s job to teach kids to read, but literacy shapes the future workforce, economy, and society. Supporting it isn’t just smart—it’s the right thing to do.
This isn’t just a sponsorship programme. It’s a movement.
Read our White Paper on using ASR to improve reading skills.
Why Sponsor Children’s Reading?
Create Lasting Impact – Supporting literacy means breaking barriers to education and opportunity, setting children up for lifelong success.
Build a Skilled Future Workforce – Strong reading skills lead to better educational outcomes, increasing employability and reducing skill gaps in the workforce.
Enhance Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – Align your brand with a cause that matters, demonstrating your commitment to social impact.
Amplify Your Brand Visibility – Reach key stakeholders, parents, educators, and communities while making a tangible difference.
Drive Positive Change at Scale – Literacy affects entire communities, influencing economic growth, social equality, and innovation.
Investing in children’s reading is an investment in the future. Partner with us to drive real change and leave a lasting legacy.
Corporate sponsorship can bridge this gap, providing schools in need with access to Fonetti. By sponsoring, businesses can help combat the literacy crisis, empower young readers, and support the development of essential life skills for future success.
Are you a School in need of Sponsorship?
Apply for Sponsorship in 3 Simple Steps:
Start a 14-Day Free Trial – See Fonetti’s impact firsthand.
Log 10 Hours of Reading – Engage students in active reading.
Apply – Share the impact and need for Fonetti at your school.
An application does not guarantee funding—with hundreds of schools in need and limited but growing sponsorships, competition is high. Apply now for the chance to secure full sponsorship and ongoing access to Fonetti.
Why Support Schools with the gift of reading?
Make a Tangible Difference: Directly impact literacy in underserved schools.
Measurable Outcomes: Receive detailed reports on student engagement and reading progress.
Brand Visibility: Gain recognition for supporting education and community development.
Long-Term Impact: Help build essential skills that benefit students’ futures and workforce readiness.
Positive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Strengthen your brand’s commitment to social impact and education.
Building a Brighter Future: Bridging Literacy Gaps, Empowering Partnerships, and Measuring Impact
Reduce Literacy Gaps in the UK
Provide Fonetti access to schools with limited budgets, improving reading outcomes for underserved students.
Corporate-School Partnerships
Establish a framework for corporations to create measurable impact by sponsoring schools directly.
Deliver Literacy Impact
Track, analyse, and report student engagement and literacy growth, showcasing the power of reading aloud using Fonetti’s ASR technology.
Results from a Recent Survey Reveal:
88% of parents reported that Fonetti motivated their children to read more and observed greater engagement. Additionally, 75% noticed improvements in reading skills, and 89% said they would recommend Fonetti to a friend or teacher.
Literacy Shapes Futures - But Too Many Are Left Behind
27% of UK children leave primary school without the required reading level.
Early reading struggles lead to lifelong underachievement.
1 in 5 employers struggle to find candidates with strong literacy skills.
Our ASR technology helps children read aloud, building fluency, confidence, and comprehension—the foundation for success in school, work, and life.
The proof? The National Read-Aloud Challenge shows that reading aloud transforms literacy and self-belief.
Join the movement. Sponsor a school. Change a future.
Our School Sponsors Include
Over the last 2 years the National Read-Aloud Challenge has supported 14,000 children, reading over 265,000 reading sessions.
This initiative demonstrates the power of engaging young readers and helping them develop a lasting love for reading.
A free annual resource for children at home and in school, helping to combat summer reading regression.
Founded by Fonetti and supported by dedicated education partners and sponsors, including Amazon/AWS, the National Read-Aloud Challenge is an annual, free resource designed to combat summer reading regression for children aged 5-15. Through the Fonetti app, young readers gain free access to a diverse, interactive library, making reading enjoyable while building vital skills and confidence.
As children progress through the challenge, they earn rewards and certificates, with the grand prize being an unforgettable trip to Amazon HQ for a special awards ceremony. Open to both schools and parents, this initiative is a powerful way to foster a lifelong love of reading and support children’s academic progress every summer.
#BeProudReadAloud
Check out the results in our latest White Paper.