Hayley-Dall Smith, Business Development Manager for Adults & Vulnerable Learners at Scanning Pens, will take to the skies in a daring fundraising challenge.

On 1 June, she will participate in a loopy aerobatic charity fundraising flight for the Hardman Trust, a charity that supports inmates in life after prison.

The Trust was founded in 1994 and they help them find employment and settle back into society, with the aim to reduce the chance of reoffending.

Head of Business Development at Scanning Pens, Quin Chandler, ran the London Marathon on 23 April 2023 in support of the British Dyslexia Association (BDA).

The BDA is the leading voice in the dyslexia community, using their influence to ensure government and other institutions promote a more receptive society for people living with dyslexia.

Quin has been working in the assistive technology sector for five years and has seen first-hand how big an impact the British Dyslexia Association has on the community.

This month we are showing our support by donating to a wonderful charity called Band of Builders. This organisation is about tradespeople helping families going through hard times, providing valuable and sometimes vital renovations to their homes. 

Band of Builders started when a friend of Addam Smith, Keith Ellick, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and he wanted to do something to make his life a little easier. A plan to landscape his garden won the support of other tradesmen, which turned into a complete renovation of Keith’s house by volunteers across the country.

Wesley Pinto, sales executive from Scanning Pens, is taking part in their next big challenge. They will be committing to taking 10,000 steps per day throughout September to raise money for STEPtember, an organisation helping people living with cerebral palsy in Australia.

An Australian child is diagnosed with the condition every 20 hours, which develops during pregnancy or shortly after birth. Every dollar raised for STEPtember will provide vital therapy, programs, and services, as well as fund further research and innovative technology

We’re very excited to be supporting SCO Family Services in the month of August. For 125 years, the organisation has helped New Yorkers build a strong foundation for their futures. They unlock the potential for people of all ages with special needs living in New York City and Long Island, helping young people transition into adulthood, stabilise, and strengthen families.

Scanning Pens very own Tim Stanton participated in SCO’s Speakeasy – Casino Night at the Mutual of America building in New York City, where they successfully raised $195,000 to support youth and families.

Shubham Vanmali has faced many obstacles and challenges in his life after being diagnosed with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia in Grade VIII. He had to work extra hard to achieve the desired grades in swimming, but with determination and perseverance, he achieved his goals.

Over 11 days, Shubham will be taking part in an assisted swim from Goa to Mumbai, covering 413kms, to raise funds for the Aatman Academy.

The Aatman Academy is a school where students with learning differences can learn together safely and successfully.

Fun. Focus. Fulfilment.

These are the words of Wesley Pinto, Sales Executive at Scanning Pens, who is currently raising funds for the Endeavour Foundation, one of the leading charities helping people living with an intellectual disability in Australia.

Throughout May and June, Wesley is taking part in the Endeavour Foundation Home Run, where they are tasked with running 75km a month, which equates to 7.5km a day. The money raised will provide vital funds to give people with intellectual disabilities and dyslexia a chance to live independently.

For the month of May, we are supporting The Harry Johnson Trust. The charity was established in November 2014, after seven-year-old Harry sadly passed away from Double Hit Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. This trust supports children and teenagers receiving care from the amazing oncology team at Shropshire’s Princess Royal Hospital.

A member of the Scanning Pens team, Maria Scotto, will be helping to raise funds on Saturday 7 May for the Trust. The idea came about following a neighbourhood teenager, Jack, losing the battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia at the age of 19 in 2022.

We’re proud to say a member of the Scanning Pens family, Alison Miller, has joined the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) team for the London Marathon this October.


After taking part in the event in 2021, with a respectable 6 hours 48 minutes completion time, Alison is determined to beat this and finish in 5 hours and 30 minutes. So, in preparation for the big day, she will be taking part in the Milton Keynes half marathon and Newcastle Great North Run.

It has been projected by the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) that 18 million people are to be affected by the conflict in Ukraine. There has been an outpouring of support from organisations and individuals across the globe, donating essential supplies to ensure families have some comfort during this difficult time.

On 4 March, the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal already raised £55m in its first 24 hours, helping children and families get support quickly and efficiently.

Find out more about this cause and how you can get involved.