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Older People’s Day 2023 – Ageing Well Together
13 September 2023Reading will be celebrating National Older People’s Day on Monday 2 October 2023 with a free fun packed event at Broad Street Mall highlighting the contribution older people make to the Reading community. Older People’s Day coincides with the UN International Day of Older Persons. The main aim for the day is to be a celebration of the achievements ...
DHSC Suicide Prevention Fund – Deadline 1 October 2023
4 September 2023The £10 million Suicide Prevention Grant Fund is provided and administered by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). The maximum grant is £750,000. You can either apply for below £10k or for a grant between £10k-£750k. The funding period is from December 2023 (at the earliest) to 31 March 2025. The funding is for ...
Saying Thank You on BBC Radio Berkshire
31 August 2023
BBC Radio Berkshire wants your help. We are creating a brand-new afternoon show which will cover both Berkshire and Oxfordshire. We will be featuring a segment offering thanks to a person or people who have made a difference in someone else’s life. If you would like to thank someone who has inspired/impacted your life, and would ...
Reading Integration Board Grants – deadline 30 September 2023
30 August 2023RBC has identified a 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. This funding is for activities that prevent crisis, supporting people to avoid hospital admissions or, where an ...
NLCF Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund – Deadline 16 Oct 2023
30 August 2023This funding is for organisations that support people and communities in England under severe pressure because of the increased cost of living. The funder’s main priority is to fund organisations supporting low-income households and individuals. Who can apply? Small to medium sized organisations with an annual turnover of between £10K-£1Million. Your organisation must already run critical services for ...
Congratulations to Reading Welfare Rights on their Safe and Sound Award!
29 August 2023
We are very pleased to announce that Reading Welfare Rights recently achieved the RVA Safe and Sound Quality Mark for charity good governance! Safe and Sound is an opportunity for charity trustees and managers to work through key areas of running a charity, receive advice on good practice from RVA, and reflect on any changes ...
Reading VCS Assembly
16 August 2023Reading VCS Assembly An opportunity for voluntary and community groups to come together to explore social issues that impact on the people of Reading. Join us to hear: How to engage with and influence your local statutory organisations e.g. Reading Borough Council, NHS, primary care. Who are they? How are they governed? How can you and your organisation ...
Trustee Training with RVA
9 August 2023
Are you a trustee or committee member of a charity or voluntary group delivering services in Reading? If so, come along to our in-person Trustee Training session. Why attend trustee training? Trustees play an essential role in our society, making our charity sector work. It’s a hugely rewarding role but it’s not always easy to get all ...
POSTPONED Small Groups Learn and Share Network – October session: Getting Ready for Funding
8 August 2023
**Please note this session has been postponed, please contact training@rva.org.uk for information** Are you a small community group based in Reading and mainly volunteer run? If yes, this network is for you. It is an opportunity for you to learn, share and grow stronger together with other similar groups and access support from Reading Voluntary Action and ...
Universal Safeguarding Children – for charities and community groups
8 August 2023
Does your charity offer services or activities to children or young people in Reading? If so, come along to this free training. All charities, voluntary and community groups have a duty to keep their service users safe from harm. As most charities and community groups run through the hard work and dedication of volunteers, it is ...
Postponed: Community Buildings Forum – November 2023
8 August 2023
Please note this event has now been postponed to the New Year. Contact training@rva.org.uk if you would like more information or support. Are you a charity or community group looking for space to run your activities or services, or do you have space within your building that you would like to hire out, lease or offer ...
Welcome to Reading Coffee Morning in Reading Central Library
2 August 2023
Welcome to Reading Coffee Morning is a free and friendly drop-in session for people who are new to Reading as well as people who have been here a while and would like to join us. Come along and join us over a cuppa and find out more about living in Reading. Chat to local organisations who ...
Berkshire Vision volunteering open day
31 July 2023
Would you like to know more about volunteering with Berkshire Vision? We’re holding a volunteering open day on Tuesday 5th September, between 10am and 1pm, at our office (Midleton House, 5 Erleigh Road, reading, RG4 5LR). Come along, meet the team and find out about the volunteer roles we have available. Our wonderful volunteers support our visually ...
The7stars foundation grants – deadline on 31 August 2023
26 July 2023
The7stars foundation, established by the7stars, supports the most challenged young people in the United Kingdom. Assisting forgotten young people aged 16 years and under, lacking opportunity, to achieve their potential. The funding looks to support those challenged by abuse; addiction; those who are young carers; and those without a safe place to call home. What are the ...
First Steps towards Safe and Sound – September session
20 July 2023First Steps towards Safe and Sound is a free self-assessment tool for all voluntary and community organisations in Reading who would like to take the initial steps towards becoming an organisation with good governance and being able to demonstrate this to others. The core areas include safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and equity diversity ...
NCVO Time Well Spent 2023 report released
14 July 2023
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) have released the latest report in the Time Well Spent series. Exploring what volunteer participation and experience looks like in 2023, against a backdrop of five years of significant external change, there is a lot to interest anyone seeking to involve volunteers in their work. You will find the ...
The Branding Project from the University of Reading – open for applications until end August 2023
14 July 2023
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 ...
Volunteering Stories – Mark, A Community First Responder
13 July 2023
Steve Hendry (RVA Volunteering Development Manager) spoke recently with Mark a Community First Responder with South Central Ambulance Charity. Mark shared his experience of volunteering and his advice for anyone thinking of getting involved. Tell us about the role you are volunteering in A Community First Responder (CFR) is a volunteer role with South Central Ambulance ...
300 Plastic Chairs avaiable to collect for free
11 July 2023
Rivermead has 300 plastic chairs which are available to any VCS group to collect for free. For further information or to make arrangments for collection please contact Steve McBride the Rivermead General Manager steve.mcbride@gll.org
Free desk and chairs available for collection
6 July 2023
The Refugee Support Group have a desk and office chairs available for collection from their office: 35-39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS. For enquiries, contact Refugee Support Group at info@rrsg.org.uk or call 01189 505 356. Dimensions are as follows: Desk measurements are 120cm width x 80cm depth x 72cm height / 47.2inch width x 31.5inch depth x 28.5inch ...