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On the death of Her Majesty The Queen
12 September 2022Everyone at RVA is deeply saddened by the death of her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II. We celebrate Her Majesty’s service to UK Civil Society and are incredibly thankful for the support she offered to charities and volunteering throughout her lifetime. We want everyone at RVA to be able to join the millions of people paying their ...
Know Your Numbers!
8 September 2022Why is the Know Your Numbers! campaign needed? It is estimated that around 6 million people in the UK have high blood pressure and don’t know. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms; the first sign of it could be a heart attack or stroke. In fact half of all heart attacks and strokes are caused by ...
u3a 40th Anniversary
6 September 2022
Celebrating 40 years, the u3a organisation is holding events throughout the country this September. Reading u3a is showcasing the mental and physical benefits of belonging to our charitable, self-help organisation once anyone has finished full-time work. We are holding open events at: Southcote Library 10-12 on Tuesday 13 September, Lower Earley Library Monday 19 September 10-12 and 2-4, Reading Central ...
Launch of Wellbeing Cafe
6 September 2022Wellbeing café opens in Emmer Green A café with a difference is set to open soon in Emmer Green. Located at Caversham’s Grace Church, in Peppard Road, it is the Light on the Hill Café, a wellbeing café, which offers a safe, shared space where you can find a warm welcome, peace and connection. It is a ...
Reading Lions Club ‘Lions Den’ Community Grant Scheme – deadline 7 October 2022
1 September 2022
READING LIONS CLUB is once more reaching out to small local community groups and small local charities in the Reading area to offer financial support. Many local community groups do not have access to grant funding or the manpower / resources to invest in significant fundraising and yet they continue to provide a valued service ...
RVA Charity Advice Worker, Maternity Cover 6 month contract – Deadline 3 Oct 2022
1 September 2022Introduction This is an exciting time to join the Reading Voluntary Action (RVA) team as the Advice Worker. This post is integral to RVA’s services to the local voluntary and community sector (VCS) and is a well-established post helping the sector to thrive. You may be looking for full or part time hours, or be self employed ...
Listening Ear Launch New ‘Amparo- Support After Suicide’ Bereavement Service in Thames Valley
30 August 2022Listening Ear are excited to announce the launch of the new Amparo Thames Valley – Support after Suicide service. Amparo, a unique Suicide Postvention service, is part of Listening Ear; a registered charity and growing social enterprise offering services accredited by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, with its headquarters in Merseyside. The new Amparo ...
The Branding Project from the University of Reading – open for applications until 14 September 2022
30 August 2022
Are you a new charity looking to establish a brand identity but lacking the resources to do so? Or are you a not-for-profit in need of a brand refresh or re-positioning and would welcome some input from students at The University of Reading? Reading University will be holding a structured eight-week ‘design-thinking brand jam’ with Part ...
Feedback needed on new Reading All-Age Autism Strategy
26 August 2022
Reading Borough Council is asking for feedback on the new borough-wide Reading All Age Autism Strategy to ensure all partners and organisations are doing everything they can to help autistic people in Reading. Reading’s All-Age Autism Needs Assessment informed the 2022-26 Strategy, designed by autistic residents, parent carers, professionals working with autistic children and adults, local ...
Could you offer visit day opportunities to our Education Studies students? 28 October 2022, 2 December 2022 and 3 February 2023
19 August 2022As part of studying for a degree in Education Studies, our undergraduate students are required to undertake a series of visit days to a learning environment. This forms part of their professional development module in which they need to gain experience in an education and learning context. For the visit day, students will attend in group ...
Seeking professional placements for Education Studies students
19 August 2022As part of studying for a degree in Education Studies, our undergraduate students are required to arrange a professional placement in a learning environment/educational setting. This forms part of their professional development module in which they need to gain experience in an education and learning context of their choosing. The aim of this as an ...
Help to Claim Universal Credit
18 August 2022
Citizens Advice Reading can support your clients to claim Universal Credit. We offer a free service that takes your client from initial application to first correct payment. If your client is thinking of making their first claim for Universal Credit whether they are currently on no benefits or receiving legacy benefits we can help. We can: talk them ...
PACT’s Garden Party – 3 October 2022
17 August 2022After postponing our Garden Party fundraiser which was due to take place in July, we are pleased to announce that we have rescheduled this event to Monday 3rd October 2022, 2pm-5pm. Join us for an enchanting afternoon in the rarely-seen gardens of Englefield House, West Berkshire. In addition to celebrating and supporting PACT’s work with children, ...
Social and Education Opportunities for Ukrainian Children Aged 11+
15 August 2022
Reading Borough Council is now seeking a provider that could help design and implement a set of social and educational support activities, which are intended for around 40 Ukrainian children aged 11+ who have arrived in Reading under the Homes for Ukraine scheme. This will also include those who have come through the Ukraine Family ...
Reading Integration Board (RIB) – Project Fund 2022/23 – Deadline on Wednesday 31 August 2022
5 August 2022Reading Borough Council has identified a Small Project fund, as one of the Better Care Fund schemes, managed by the Reading Integration Board, and will be made available to fund key priority projects to support the Reading Integration Board programme of Work. The Integration Board is inviting applications for funding for activities that prevent crisis, supporting ...
Berkshire West Mental health grants for Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee communities 2022-23 – Deadline on Friday 9 September
3 August 2022RVA has been asked to manage a small grants process to deliver wellbeing projects with a focus on inclusion for communities within Berkshire West at risk of experiencing health inequalities. RVA will work in partnership with Volunteer Centre West Berkshire and Involve – Wokingham. Expressions of interest are welcome and VCOs can apply for a maximum ...
Chat, Connect, Befriend – volunteer recruitment campaign
18 July 2022
Many Reading people are still not going out through fear of catching Covid-19, even if they have been vaccinated, and may have lost their confidence and previous social connections. A phone call or a visit from someone can make all the difference, and can be the stepping stone for someone to get out and about ...
Guide to summer holiday activities for families
8 July 2022
Reading Family Information Service has created a Summer Holiday Activities 2022 page on its website. The page includes links and details of holiday clubs, the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme, sports, drama, music and art courses, Reading Children’s Centres and much more that’s happening in Reading. The information will be regularly updated with events running ...
Save the date: One Reading Autumn Marketplace
8 July 2022
The Brighter Futures for Children Partnership and Prevention team are hosting a marketplace event to showcase some of the incredible opportunities to support children, young people and their families across our partnership in Reading. Partners in education, health, the voluntary sector and early years can learn more about how they can support those they work ...
Meet Thames Valley Police’s Positive Action and Engagement Team
30 June 2022
At Thames Valley Police (TVP), we aspire and are working hard towards having a police force that truly reflects the communities we serve. Our region is increasingly diverse and it is important our workforce reflects this, ensuring our officers, staff and volunteers are approachable and relatable to our communities. Our Positive Action and Engagement Team (PAET) ...