Here you can keep up with the latest from Reading’s 900+ voluntary organisations and other voluntary sector news from around the area.
Launch of Reading Gardening for Health and Wellbeing Network
4 September 2019We believe that gardening is good for health and wellbeing. Come and find out about the gardening opportunities for you or your clients at our launch event at the Ridgeline Trust Therapeutic Gardens. Reading Gardening for Health and Wellbeing Network is a collaboration of over 10 community gardens and horticultural therapy groups in the Greater Reading ...
One Reading Conference: our Reading, our future
4 September 2019
Save the date for an afternoon of inspirational speakers and workshops One Reading is a multi-agency partnership committed to delivering better outcomes for children, young people and families, and developing a local consensus on how to work together. One year in, this conference is a chance to: network, ask questions, give your feedback find out about the local consensus find ...
Successful Reading Youth Summer Activities programme
4 September 2019This summer, Reading Voluntary Action held our new programme of ‘Reading Youth Summer Activities’ for three weeks across South, West, Central and East Reading. Our events were aimed at 10 to 14 year olds and were all completely free! We worked in partnership with different organisations to provide young people with activities that they could ...
RVA AGM 2019
3 September 2019
Join Reading Voluntary Action for our 2019 AGM Find out about the work we’ve been doing over the last year and what’s ahead. 9.30am: Breakfast and networking 10am to 11.30am: AGM Book you place via Eventbrite.
Spotlight on the Voluntary Sector – a quick reminder
3 September 2019Thank you to all of you who have sent me ‘Spotlight on the Voluntary Sector’ articles for GP Headline News. This is a great way for GPs to learn more about how voluntary and community organisations are supporting the health and wellbeing of people in Reading. A reminder for you…. We have the opportunity to promote voluntary ...
Reading Drug and Alcohol Services – meet new providers Change, Grow, Live
3 September 2019Change, Grow, Live, the new providers of drug and alcohol services in Reading, are holding an event for local stakeholders on Wednesday 18 September 2019. This is an opportunity to meet the new team, hear more about the way in which they intend to deliver services in Reading, and give your views on how you would ...
BAME people and charities – ACEVO and Voice4Change survey
3 September 2019The Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) and Voice4Change are carrying out research to understand what people connected to charities think about race equality, diversity and inclusivity in the sector. Their survey is designed to be completed by people: Classified as Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic who, in the last five years, have worked for ...
Have your say – Domestic Abuse Strategy for Reading
3 September 2019Reading Borough Council is currently seeking views on the proposed priorities for Reading’s Domestic Abuse Strategy 2019 – 2020. The consultation is open until 14 September 2019. RBC say: Spanning the next three years (2019 – 2022), the draft Domestic Abuse Strategy for Reading sets out exactly how we intend to further reduce domestic abuse in ...
Restorative Approaches – dates for autumn programme of training and development
28 August 2019
Brighter Futures for Children are part of the NHS England restorative practice partnership programme, which also forms part of the One Reading aspiration to become a trauma-informed community. As part of this programme, they are offering several training and development opportunities this autumn. The courses are for those working with children, young people and their ...
Reading Pride Networking Event
28 August 2019A free network event is happening at Reading Pride 2019 Save your feet, come to one place and meet everyone there instead. Meet the businesses, charities, third sector and more. Get to finally meet the company or organisation you have always wanted to talk to. We will be offering a buffet and light refreshments. Further information Open from 2pm to ...
BFI Film Academy – film making opportunity
28 August 2019Are you aged 16-19 years old and interested in film making? Do you know of someone who would love to learn more about film making and all the different aspects that go into creating a film? You should consider or recommend the BFI Film Academy. The BFI have opened applications for young people aged 16-19 to ...
The Good Exchange and Sovereign Housing Community Asset Fund – round one open until 30 September 2019
28 August 2019
The Good Exchange has recently partnered with Sovereign, one of the largest housing associations in the UK, to launch a new fund awarding £60,000 in match funding grants for community projects. Communities and charities in the south of England (Hampshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Dorset, Devon, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight) can apply for grants from the organisation’s Community Asset Fund via The Good Exchange’s charity-owned, not-for-profit, ...
Putting health at the heart of neighbourhoods – event on 11 September 2019
28 August 2019There’s been a lot happening in the NHS recently – the introduction of Primary Care Networks (PCNs), the launch of Berkshire West Integrated Care Partnership (BWICP) and the move to a Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire Integrated Care System (BOBICS) to name but a few! One thing that hasn’t changed is the commitment to keep people’s needs ...
Have your say – RBC’s Homelessness Strategy consultation open until 29 September 2019
28 August 2019Reading Borough Council are looking for your views on proposed priorities for Reading’s next Homelessness Strategy. Your feedback will shape and inform their approach and strategic direction regarding homelessness over the next five years. The existing Homelessness Strategy is not due for review until 2021. However, there have been significant recent legislative change and significant reductions ...
Reading Refugee Support Group’s 25th year celebration
28 August 2019
Reading Refugee Support Group are officially 25 years old, and we are celebrating! We would love you to save the date for our very special evening event on Monday 4 November at Reading Concert Hall. This promises to be an event to remember with stories, music, theatre and fashion, plus a real insight into the charity’s ...
Exciting News from Berkshire West Mental Health Support Team
28 August 2019Berkshire West Clinical Commissioning Group (BWCCG) and partner agencies West Berkshire Council, Brighter Futures for Children and Wokingham Borough Council are keen to inform you about an exciting trailblazer soon to be launched in participating schools across Reading, West Berkshire and Wokingham. Children and young people in one of the 54 trailblazer participating schools will now ...
Save the date for the RVA AGM – 17 October 2019
22 August 2019
Join Reading Voluntary Action for our 2019 AGM We’re sticking to our popular morning slot for this year’s AGM. Join us on Thursday 17 October 2019 for breakfast (supplied by Picnic) and networking from 9.30am, with the AGM taking place from 10am until 11.30am. Hear from RVA staff, trustees and volunteers about the work we’ve been ...
The RVA Office will be closed tomorrow – 23 August 2019
22 August 2019
The RVA Office will be closed tomorrow – Friday 23 August – due to staff sickness. We’ll be open again as normal on Tuesday 27 August 2019. In the meantime, you can email info@rva.org.uk or browse volunteering opportunities here.
Free online healthy eating advice from University of Reading’s nutritionists
22 August 2019Free online healthy eating advice is being offered by nutritionists as part of a new trial being run by the University of Reading. The EatWellUK study is testing a new easy-to-use web app, which provides advice on how you can eat more healthily. Participating in this nutrition study involves using the eNutri web app (www.eatwelluk.org) to ...
The Real Business Club – free startup business workshops
22 August 2019
The Real Business Club are hosting a series of workshops that could help you kick-start your very own business! These workshops are approachable for all kinds of people who are considering starting up a business. Even if you’re a new business this could be a great workshop for you to help better your services or learn ...