Welcome to Reading Voluntary Action

We help voluntary organisations to start up and thrive, match volunteers to great opportunities, and work together with organisations across Reading to improve the lives of local people. Subscribe to RVA News, our weekly newsletter.

Community Wellness Outreach

Free health checks are available at venues throughout Reading. Visit the Community Wellness Outreach page to find out more.

Our current services and projects

An A to Z of RVA’s current services and projects.

Social Prescribing

Our Social Prescribing service links people to the activities and support offered by Reading’s voluntary and community groups, empowering people to improve their health and wellbeing.

Free NHS health checks
Free NHS health checks
Free health checks are available at venues throughout Reading. Visit the Community Wellness Outreach page to find out more.
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Volunteer Fair 2025
Volunteer Fair 2025
Join us on Saturday 14 June @ Reading Biscuit Factory
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Joy Marketplace
Joy Marketplace
Connect local people to your services through Joy Marketplace. Search for services to support health and wellbeing.
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Current services and projects
Current services and projects
An A-Z of Reading Voluntary Action’s current services and projects
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Safe and Sound
Safe and Sound
A quality award developed by RVA that is locally relevant, credible and achievable, giving Reading’s charities the confidence they have reached a basic level of good governance.
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First Steps
First Steps
For voluntary and community groups offering services in Reading who wish to take the first steps towards having good governance in place.
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