Welcome to the latest Voluntary Sector Digest from RVA, a catch-up of all the latest sector news, events and organisations from the RVA Directory.
RVA will be closed over the Christmas holidays from 12.00 midday on Friday 23 December. We reopen at 9.00am on Tuesday 3 January.
JOBS
If your not-for-profit group or organisation has a staff role you would like us to advertise, we’re happy to do this so long as you submit through our online job form so that our admin volunteers have the data they need to fit with the website.
EVENTS
- 21 November 2018 Strictly Style Afternoon Tea DanceSocial gatheringRoyal Voluntary Service ReadingFree professional dance lesson and competition, with refreshments. All welcome! With funding from Prudential.
- 22 November 2018 CEO ForumForumReading Voluntary Action (RVA)The voluntary sector CEO Forum provides opportunities for networking and peer support with other charity CEOs from across Berkshire. The focus for…
- 22 November 2018 Utulivu AGM: Keeping well – health and wealth togetherAGMUtulivu Women’s GroupThis is the time of the year when we encourage other organisations, families and friends to come and hear what we as…
- 23 November 2018 Christmas Time at St Michael’s TilehurstFestival / Fete / CarnivalSt Michael’s Church of EnglandFriday 23 November, 6pm to 8pm Our popular Christmas Market at St Michael’s Church Hall. Sunday 2 December, 6.30pm The traditional celebrations for Christmas…
- 26 November 2018 Autism Berkshire Speaker Event with Richard Maguire and AGMMeeting / Talk / PresentationAutism BerkshireAutism Berkshire is delighted to present a speaker event in Reading with autistic speaker and trainer Richard Maguire. It will start at…
- 29 November 2018 Cultural Commissioning SymposiumConferenceReading Borough Council (RBC)Reading, Place of Culture are holding a Cultural Commissioning Symposium The Reading Cultural Commissioning programme aims to mainstream the commissioning of cultural activities for social outcomes. This will be…
- 30 November 2018 Carers’ Rights Day 2018Meeting / Talk / PresentationReading and West Berkshire Carers HubCarers’ Rights Day this year is on Friday 30 November 2018 In Reading, various organisations which can support carers will gather in Greyfriars…
- 1 December 2018 Reading Male Voice Choir ConcertEntertainmentReading Male Voice ChoirCome and join us for a fabulous evening! A wonderful variety of serious and popular pieces, a Welsh hymn, religious pieces, opera…
- 4 December 2018 Reading Community Learning Centre AGMAGMReading Community Learning Centre (RCLC)Notice of Annual General Meeting Notice is hereby given that the 11th Annual General Meeting of Reading Community Learning Centre will be…
- 4 December 2018 Adoption Information EventMeeting / Talk / PresentationParents and Children Together (PACT)PACT information events are informal opportunities to find out about PACT (an outstanding voluntary adoption agency) and the adoption process. You will…
- 8 December 2018 Christmas CrackersEntertainmentShinfield Players TheatreAn evening to celebrate Christmas. Full of music, song, dance and laughter. Plenty of old and modern classics and carols to sing…
- 9 December 2018 Christmas Concert of Carols and ReadingsEntertainmentLeague of Friends of the Royal Berkshire HospitalThis annual event attracts many hundreds of people, this being its 20th year at this location. Featuring and led by Pangbourne Choral…
- 10 December 2018 Christmas Wreath MakingFundraisingUfton Court Educational TrustOn Monday 10 December, join us at historic Ufton Court for a festive wreath making workshop in aid of Ufton Adventure. We’ll be joined…
- 12 December 2018 Wellbeing Forum for the Voluntary SectorForumReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Reading Voluntary Action is hosting the next Wellbeing Forum for the Voluntary Sector on Wednesday 12th December from 10:00am to 12:30pm in…
- 13 December 2018 Commissioning ready workshopWorkshopReading Borough Council (RBC)Reading, Place of Culture invite interested groups to attend to attend a Commissioning Ready workshop This is in preparation for the second…
- 16 December 2018 Services for children December 2018Festival / Fete / CarnivalSt Michael’s Church of EnglandAll Age Worship with Christingle Service Sunday 16 December at 9.30 am Family Crib Service. Come and join us for our fun…
- 17 December 2018 Friends of Caversham Court Gardens Carol EveningSocial gatheringFriends of Caversham Court GardensThe Friends of Caversham Court Gardens invite you to their annual Carol Evening The choir of St Peter’s church will be leading…
- 18 December 2018 Public health services in Reading – consultation eventPublic interestReading Borough Council (RBC)A public event where you can find out more about the consultation on public health services in Reading, which is open until…
- 22 December 2018 Christmas ConcertEntertainmentReading Male Voice ChoirReading Male Voice Choir, A440 Choir, and Occasions Choir in a joint Christmas Concert raising funds for the homeless A beautiful concert…
- 9 January 2019 Volunteer Coordinators’ NetworkMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Join us for our regular Volunteer Coordinators’ Network meeting facilitated by Reading Voluntary Action. You will have a chance to contribute to…
- 30 January 2019 West of Berkshire Joint Safeguarding ConferenceConferenceWest of Berkshire Joint Safeguarding ConferenceThe focus of this year’s conference is Prevention and Early Intervention. The conference will provide an opportunity for practitioners working across a…
- 19 March 2019 Volunteer Coordinators’ NetworkMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Join us for our regular Volunteer Coordinators’ Network meeting facilitated by Reading Voluntary Action. You will have a chance to contribute to…
- 15 May 2019 Volunteer Coordinators’ NetworkMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Join us for our regular Volunteer Coordinators’ Network meeting facilitated by Reading Voluntary Action. You will have a chance to contribute to…
TRAINING
- 19 November 2018 Group Interview Skills – Free Employability WorkshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationFind out what to expect during a group interview, in a fun and supportive environment. In this workshop you will: Take part…
- 21 November 2018 Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF)TrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA one-day course for people in the voluntary sector and community groups. This qualification will benefit anyone working in a situation where…
- 24 November 2018 Exploring AutismTrainingAutAngelThis enjoyable and interactive session is suitable for professionals and autistic people and their families and friends. It offers an overview of…
- 26 November 2018 Interview Presentation Skills – Free Employability WorkshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationHow to present yourself successfully at an interview, including: How to prepare to present yourself at an interview. Using visual aids and…
- 27 November 2018 Effective form filling: ESA and PIP – TrainingTrainingCitizens Advice ReadingAs a trusted and established training service, Citizens Advice Reading Training Services has been offering courses to a wide range of organisations…
- 27 November 2018 Is Volunteering for You? – Free Employability WorkshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationVolunteering can change your life! Join this workshop to discover the following: What volunteering can do for you. How volunteering can fit…
- 4 December 2018 DBS WorkshopTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)DBS workshop for voluntary and community groups - learn when DBS checks are required, what is 'regulated activity', the different levels of disclosure, how to fill in the form, and how to use the update service.
- 5 December 2018 Keeping Safe on Social MediaTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA newly designed course to highlight the safe use of Social Media. This course is ideal for the home user who is…
- 6 December 2018 Designated Safeguarding Officer training – for charities and community groupsTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Introduction: As part of the overall safeguarding for you organisation it is good practice for charities and voluntary groups to have a…
- 6 December 2018 Cyber Safety – How to Avoid ScamsTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationAn informative session looking at some of the latest online scams and how you can protect yourself: Keeping up to date with…
- 6 December 2018 Emergency First Aid at WorkTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA one-day course for people in the voluntary sector and community groups. Intended outcomes are: Gain knowledge of appropriate procedures. Recognise and…
- 14 December 2018 Universal Safeguarding Children TrainingTrainingReading Borough Council (RBC)This course if for anyone whose work or volunteering brings them into contact with children or young people. This course will cover:…
- 15 January 2019 Introduction to English Language and Culture – 5-week courseTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA free 5-week introductory course for adults who have recently arrived in the UK and want to improve their English and learn…
- 15 January 2019 Let’s Talk English for Improvers – 5-week courseTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA free 5-week English conversation course, in a small group, for adults who want to improve their English speaking skills under the…
- 17 January 2019 Introduction to benefitsTrainingCitizens Advice ReadingAs a trusted and established training service. Citizens Advice Reading Training Services has been offering courses to a wide range of organisations…
- 21 January 2019 5-Day Community Mediation Skills CourseTrainingResolve – Berkshire & Oxfordshire Mediation Service21-25 January 2019 Our five-day course in Community Mediation Skills helps you to develop the skills, knowledge and personal attributes to become…
- 21 January 2019 Incredible Years – Facilitator Training ProgrammeTrainingReading Borough Council (RBC)The Incredible Years School Age is a programme for parents with a child aged between 6 and 12 years and have concerns…
- 23 January 2019 Emergency First Aid at WorkTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA one-day course for people in the voluntary sector and community groups. Intended outcomes are: Knowledge of appropriate procedures. Recognise and treat…
- 24 January 2019 FSI Training – Preparing major grant applications and tendersTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Both central and local government have moved away from grant-making to commissioning services. This course provides an overview of the expectations of…
- 29 January 2019 Safeguarding Adults training – for charities and community groupsTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)All voluntary and community groups have a duty to keep their service users safe from harm. This training is for anyone who…
- 31 January 2019 Introduction to Universal CreditTrainingCitizens Advice ReadingAs a trusted and established training service, Citizens Advice Reading Training Services has been offering courses to a wide range of organisations…
- 7 February 2019 Benefits for older peopleTrainingCitizens Advice ReadingAs a trusted and established training service, Citizens Advice Reading Training Services has been offering courses to a wide range of organisations…
- 11 February 2019 2-Day Cross Training for Trained MediatorsTrainingResolve – Berkshire & Oxfordshire Mediation Service11 – 12 February 2019 Booking is open for our popular two-day cross training course for mediators who have trained in related…
- 12 February 2019 Trustee TrainingTrainingReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Suitable for new and existing trustees and an introduction for anyone thinking of taking on the role. You will leave with an improved knowledge of what the position entails along with how to limit any liability you might face.
- 26 February 2019 Introduction to sickness and disability benefitsTrainingCitizens Advice ReadingAs a trusted and established training service, Citizens Advice Reading Training Services has been offering courses to a wide range of organisations…
- 26 February 2019 Effective form filling: ESA and PIPTrainingCitizens Advice ReadingAs a trusted and established training service, Citizens Advice Reading Training Services has been offering courses to a wide range of organisations…
- 7 March 2019 Benefits and coming to the UKTrainingCitizens Advice ReadingAs a trusted and established training service, Citizens Advice Reading Training Services has been offering courses to a wide range of organisations…
- 2 April 2019 Introduction to benefit appeals and tribunalsTrainingCitizens Advice ReadingAs a trusted and established training service Citizens Advice Reading Training Services has been offering courses to a wide range of organisations…
