InterAct's
BBC Radio 4 Appeal
We want to say a huge thank you for supporting InterAct Stroke Support during our BBC Radio 4 Charity Appeal. Together, we have raised just under £5,000 which will go directly towards stroke survivors across the UK.
Because of your generosity, stroke survivors like Edward are receiving the vital actor-led reading sessions that help stimulate memory, improve communication, and support recovery.
Confined to hospitals, the Royal Free and St Pancras, there was little to look forward too as a stroke patient, except physio, exercise and toilet visits! Your superb team of readers really brightened our darkest days and gave us a lift…..well worth waiting for.
Stroke Survivor and InterAct Recipient
Your kindness is making a real difference to thousands of stroke survivors across the UK, helping them rebuild their confidence and independence one story, poem, and conversation at a time.
We’ll keep you updated on how your donations are making an impact, but for now, please know how grateful we are for your support.
Why do we need your help?
Stroke is a sudden and life-changing event. In the UK alone, around 100,000 people experience a stroke each year, with over 1.4 million survivors currently living with its effects.
Recovery is different for everyone, but many face ongoing challenges with speech, reading, memory, and concentration. These difficulties can impact not just communication, but also confidence and independence.
Our actor-led reading sessions on hospital wards, featuring short stories, biographies, and poems, are a lifeline for stroke survivors. They help to stimulate the brain, spark conversation, and support the early stages of recovery.
It costs just £40 to fund one of our reading sessions.
We want to continue delivering our reading sessions to stroke survivors across the UK, but we cannot do so without your support.
If you didn't get round to donating towards our appeal, you can still contribute to our 25th anniversary campaign via JustGiving: