READ Foundation UK

We are a non-profit organization that provides school places and education for children living in poverty. We have run educational and welfare projects in the developing world since 1994, and the UK charity was established in 2006.

We started with 25 children and one teacher.

Today, we educate about 103,790 children, including 9,960 orphans, across 382 schools. In Pakistan alone, we support 120,000 students, employ 5,967 teachers, and care for 13,000 orphans in over 400 schools. Our operations extend to Lebanon, Yemen, Türkiye, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. We also have offices in the UK, Canada, and the USA.

Our work includes building schools, sponsoring orphans through programs like the Orphan Sponsorship Programme, and giving quality education to children who need it most. We even reach refugee camps and remote, climate-affected areas with initiatives like ‘School on a Boat’ and ‘School in a Bus’ in Lebanon. We also participate in emergency relief, providing aid for Pakistan flood victims.

Our vision is “A world empowered through education.” We believe an educated community creates opportunities and lasting societal change. Our mission is to “Provide accessible, inclusive, and quality education.” We focus on developing generations of change-makers and reaching vulnerable populations.

We operate based on these values:

• Sustainable Impact: We create lasting change through education tailored to local needs.
• Initiative: We are passionate about innovation and committed to bold thinking.
• Integrity: We operate with principles, build trust, and maintain accountability to those we work with.

Our UK office has 11-50 employees. Our culture is dedicated to transforming lives through education, building community resilience, and empowering children. We value innovation, challenging ourselves to think boldly and act with integrity. Our employees help strengthen our profile, build supporter trust, and manage consistent messaging across internal and external channels. Our work environment focuses on creating lasting, sustainable change and providing quality education.

• Investment in training, professional growth, and development
• Health insurance cash plan
• Hybrid working options
• Occupational Pension Scheme
• 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays and company-wide holidays)
• Paid time off for bereavement, sick days, and medical appointments
• Employee of the year awards
• Annual away days/retreats for training, team building, outdoor, and social activities
• Free parking in a central location
• Access to prayer facilities
• Accredited National Living Wage Employer