Here you can keep up with the latest from Reading’s 900+ voluntary organisations and other voluntary sector news from around the area.
Data Protection and GDPR – further Workshops available
22 November 2017
Everything you need to know about the new Data Protection regulations that will affect all charities, community and voluntary groups.
Berkshire Adults Safeguarding Policy and Procedures – Website Launch
22 November 2017A new website launches today, providing valuable information on safeguarding across the whole of Berkshire, including how to report concerns and instances of abuse. The policies and procedures on the website will support staff in social care to ensure that they can respond appropriately to concerns relating to abuse and neglect. Members of the public ...
Want to hear more about the local NHS -N&W Reading CCG Governing Body Meeting 19th December
17 November 2017North and West Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is holding it’s next Governing Body meeting in public on Tuesday 19th December and you are welcome to attend. Further details ( the board papers will be published 5 days before the meeting) on the North and West Reading CCG website Please register through Eventbrite
RVA School and Parent Engagement – closing date 5 December 2017
15 November 2017Are you warm, enthusiastic and able to see the potential in everyone? RVA is looking for a new team player to engage with parents and support them to make the most of growing opportunities to return to education, training, employment or self-employment. Hours: 18.5 hours a week Salary: £26,000/an pro rata The post is funded by the Big Lottery ...
Trustee Stories: ‘You will learn lots and make lifelong friends’
15 November 2017For Trustees’ Week 2017, we spoke to Victoria Oakes, who is a trustee for Launchpad, the charity which works to prevent homelessness in Reading. By day, 35-year-old Victoria is a Senior Manager at Microsoft, where she is the Digital Destinations and Storytelling Lead and she brings her marketing, operational and leadership experience to the board ...
It’s Trustee Week! Access Workshops and Webinars via FSI
15 November 2017
It’s that time of year when we, as a nation, celebrate and promote the role of trustees up and down the country. RVA would like to say a big to all of the Trustees in the Reading voluntary sector, for all your hard work and dedication, often inspite of and in the midst of challenging financial times. Reading is ...
Community Safety Survey – open until 15 December 2017
15 November 2017Complete RBC’s Community Safety Survey by 15 December 2017 and help to identify priorities across Reading on issues such as crime and disorder, litter, parking and anti-social behaviour. The Safer Neighbourhood Forums (formerly known as Neighbourhood Action Groups) consult residents on community safety issues every two years and the results inform RBC’s neighbourhood working. Feedback ...
Give 45 minutes, some blood, and help save lives
15 November 2017Can you help researchers at the University of Reading investigate what factors influence platelet function and blood clotting? The Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research are currently recruiting volunteers for a study funded by the British Heart Foundation. The study is investigating how different levels of metabolic factors within the blood, such as hormones and ...
The good news for anyone thinking of becoming a charity trustee in Reading
15 November 2017
It’s a good time to become a trustee in Reading. It’s a ‘buyers market’ because there are so many voluntary and community sector organisations looking for new trustees – and new kinds of trustees. There are many benefits of becoming a trustee and there’s plenty of support and training available from a range of sources. What’s the role of ...
Foster Carers needed in Reading
15 November 2017Reading Borough Council has made an urgent call for more foster carers, to keep Reading children living locally. RBC is asking for more people from all walks of life to explore the possibility of foster caring, so that children currently in care can enjoy the support, guidance and stability of a family life while continuing ...
Wokingham Borough Council – short breaks preferred provider list
14 November 2017Wokingham Borough Council is inviting applications to join its Preferred Providers List for the provision of short breaks support services to children and young people with disabilities and their families. The purpose of short breaks services is to provide children and young people with disabilities the opportunity to spend time away from their parents and carers; ...
Flu jabs campaign
14 November 2017
The NHS England Winter campaign is underway. A big part of this is about increasing uptake of the flu vaccination, particularly amongst ‘at risk’ groups. People with learning disabilities are identified as ‘at risk’, which entitles them to a free flu vaccination. Their carers are also entitled to a free flu jab. If you support people ...
Wellbeing Forum for the Voluntary Sector
8 November 2017
Seona Douglas, Director of Adult Care and Health Services at Reading Borough Council will be speaking at the next Wellbeing Forum on Wednesday 6th December. Seona’s presentation will focus on Improving and protecting Reading’s health and wellbeing – why we need to work together The benefits and challenges of working together Our next steps Seona is new to Reading and ...
Job opportunities with The Big Lottery in the Thames Valley
8 November 2017The Big Lottery are looking for Funding Officers for the Thames Valley to join their newly created regional team. They are looking for candidates who live within the Thames Valley and have excellent knowledge of the area. Full details about the roles can be found in RVA’s job listing and on The Big Lottery website. ...
Get Berkshire Active Awards – get nominating!
8 November 2017The 6th annual Get Berkshire Active Awards will take place on Friday 23 February 2018. The awards will recognise the people that have excelled in a sport or physical activity setting throughout the last year. The Get Berkshire Active Awards are a celebration of the people and organisations that promote, volunteer, work, support and take ...
Living Wolfenden’s Legacy – a series of debates
8 November 2017A series of three LGBTQ-themed debates, each led by a panel bringing diverse perspectives, and each hosted jointly by the University of Reading and Support U, the resource service for those needing help with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender issues based in the Thames Valley. This series of debates is an offshoot of a Lottery-funded Support ...
Whitley Advice Shop – Short Lease Rental Opportunity
8 November 2017Whitley Advice Shop, 479 Northumberland Avenue, RG2 8LZ is available to rent on a short lease in accordance with the letting particulars set out below. In accordance with the Third Sector Premises Policy Statement agreed on the 16 February 2016, voluntary sector organisations have a period of 8 weeks to submit a bid for the ...
Our Shared Futures – Reading City of Sanctuary event
7 November 2017Calling all individuals, groups, clubs, and businesses interested in making Reading a welcoming and inclusive place for refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants – we would love you to join us for our upcoming event. ‘Our shared Futures: from intentions to actions’ will take place at 12:15 pm on Monday 15 January 2018. Whether you ...
Refill Reading reducing coffee cup waste
4 November 2017
Refill Reading is a grassroots campaign started by Transition Town Reading. We are aiming to reduce the amount of disposable coffee cups going to landfill by encouraging people in our town to use reusable cups in cafes. This project is running in partnership with local cafes across Reading and has the support of Reading Borough ...
Big Lottery Funding Officers – closing date 12 November 2017
2 November 2017The Big Lottery are recruiting for Funding Officers for the Thames Valley to join our newly created regional teams to ensure that our funding responds to what matters to communities. You will build long-term relationships with people and organisations, talk about their ideas and ambitions and assess funding requests providing useful feedback and support. Starting ...