Reading Is Fundamental, UK (RIF) projects
What is RIF?
Reading Is Fundamental, UK is an initiative of the National Literacy Trust that helps children and young people (aged 0 to 19) to realise their potential by motivating them to read. Working with volunteers, RIF delivers targeted literacy projects that promote the fun of reading, the importance of book choice, and the benefits to children and families of having books at home. Visit the RIF website to find out more: www.rif.org.uk

How does RIF work with Reading The Game?
RIF projects allow children to choose and keep three free books at reading motivational events. Largely thanks to awards from the Football Foundation and the PFA, 40 clubs have so far run a RIF project, with the majority based at Playing for Success study support centres, although some run through their Football in the Community teams.

Results from a 2005 report show that 96% of the coordinators found that their RIF project improved children's attitudes to reading. During the 2005/2006 academic year, over 3,000 children received over 9,000 free books, and since 2002 over 9,000 children have received over 27,000 books. Download the report for 2005. You will need Acrobat Reader. To find out if your local club has a RIF project go to Football Clubs.

Can I have a RIF Project at my club?
Grants for RIF projects are extremely limited. If you would like to set up a RIF project at your football club you will need to raise funds for this. For more details on how to go about this, please email Jim Sells.