“It’s great to be seen as a radical; it’s so easy to take books and reading for granted.”

The Reader Organisation, founded by Jane Davis, has been announced as one of Britain’s New Radicals.

In December 2011, NESTA and The Observer, launched an open call to find Britain’s New Radicals: people creating radical new solutions to the challenges our society faces, whose vision is improving the lives of people and communities across the country.

Jane’s vision, to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to develop a love of reading and to share their experiences, has seen her build up this charity and social enterprise, which now employs 60 staff members across the UK and offers a lifeline for hundreds of people, simply by reading aloud together.

Our team of interns made a short film to support the entry for the award, which you can see over on our blog by clicking here.