We are delighted to announce a new partnership between Learn to Love to Read and J2 MSSP, an award-winning cyber security–led technology and services business, who will be sponsoring our Learn to Love to Read running team during 2026.
This partnership will have a direct and meaningful impact on the number of children we are able to support across Wandsworth.
Supporting more runners — and more young readers
Thanks to J2 MSSP’s generous sponsorship, we will be able to enter more runners into two of London’s most high-profile fundraising events — the London Landmarks Half Marathon and the Royal Parks Half Marathon.
Each runner commits to raising vital funds for Learn to Love to Read, meaning this partnership will help us raise more funds and reach more children and families across Wandsworth.
Every runner represents more reading sessions delivered, more confidence built, and more children and parents supported to develop the life-changing skill of reading — and to begin learning to love reading.
About J2 MSSP
J2 MSSP is an award-winning cyber security-led technology and services business that helps organisations stay safe, resilient and operational in an increasingly digital world.
Working with organisations of all sizes, J2 MSSP supports businesses to protect their people, data and systems, allowing them to focus on running their business with confidence.
“At our core, J2 is about responsibility and trust,” said John Mc Loughlin, Group CEO & Sales Director UK, J2 MSSP.
“We believe that technology should enable people, not put them at risk, and that protecting others — whether that’s customers, staff or communities — is something we should all take seriously.”
Why J2 MSSP chose to partner with Learn to Love to Read
For J2 MSSP, the decision to partner with Learn to Love to Read was driven by the long-term importance of children’s literacy.
John went on to say that:
“Literacy is fundamental to opportunity, confidence and independence, and without it children are often placed at a disadvantage through no fault of their own. The charity’s focus on early intervention and personal, practical, local level, one-to-one support strongly aligned with J2 MSSP’s values and was something we wanted to part of."
Why children’s literacy matters
J2 MSSP was particularly drawn to Learn to Love to Read’s belief that every child deserves the chance to succeed. “Literacy isn’t just about reading and writing,” John added.
“It’s about confidence, self-belief and unlocking potential. Supporting children at an early stage — particularly those from under-served communities — can genuinely change the course of their lives.”
A partnership built on purpose
For J2 MSSP, sponsoring the Learn to Love to Read running team offered a meaningful way to support children’s literacy.
“As a small business, sponsoring the running team allows us to contribute in a visible and active way,” said John .“It brings our team together around something positive, while helping raise both funds and awareness for a cause that truly matters."
Why partnerships like this matter to Learn to Love to Read
Tara Coffin, Director of Learn to Love to Read, said the charity is thrilled to be partnering with J2 MSSP.
“We are incredibly grateful to J2 MSSP for choosing to support Learn to Love to Read,”
By sponsoring our running team, J2 MSSP are helping us deliver more reading sessions and reach more children with the joy of books — something that is vital as reading for pleasure continues to decline in the UK, even though strong reading skills are fundamental to learning across every subject.
Want to run for Learn to Love to Read?
If you’re looking for a challenge in 2026, we would love you to join Team Learn to Love to Read. By running the London Landmarks Half Marathon or the Royal Parks Half Marathon, you’ll be helping to fund vital literacy support for children across Wandsworth — and playing a direct role in changing a child’s life opportunities.
To find out more or register your interest, please visit Run for Learn to Love to Read
Looking ahead
Through this partnership, J2 MSSP hopes to help Learn to Love to Read reach more children and families across Wandsworth — strengthening confidence, opportunity and a love of reading at the earliest possible stage.
We are hugely thankful to J2 MSSP for standing alongside us and supporting our mission to ensure every child has the chance to become a confident reader.
