We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can play a key role in empowering the local community through the next…
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Earley CResCent Community Association is looking to recruit an experienced sessional IT tutor to deliver non-accredited community learning courses to adults in…
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Are you a new charity looking to establish a brand identity but lacking the resources to do so? Or are you a…
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Berkshire West CCG wishes to continue to fund face to face youth counselling for the next 3 years, starting April 2021, to…
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Local voluntary sector organisations that are interested in Narrowing the Gap – the council’s commissioning framework for Voluntary and Community Sector services…
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As the days get colder and the heating is turned on, the potential risks of CO poisoning increase. The Gas Safe Charity…
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Sadly Reading Film Theatre had to leave its home of 50 years at the Universtity of Reading after the pandemic due to…
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We’re currently looking for a Membership Secretary whose main tasks would include maintaining and updating the membership list, running and organising the…
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Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) – consultation open until 26 March 2021 Views are sought to help inform the development of…
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What is the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme? Reading’s Local Council Tax Reduction (LCTR) Scheme began on 1 April 2013, when the…
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There are just a few spaces remaining on this year’s branding project, read on to find out more and get in touch…
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Reading Borough Council has allocated £220k for grants to the voluntary and community sector for the year 2021/22 from the ‘Reading Covid…
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At Compass Recovery College we’re pleased to be able to share our new prospectus, schedule and newsletter with you. We are running…
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Introduction: The Women and Girls Match Fund is a match funding campaign for charities that are working to improve the lives of…
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We are looking for individuals to offer creative activities for children (e.g. face painting, art & craft), monitor access to the event,…
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Reading Borough Council has allocated £220k for grants to the voluntary and community sector for the year 2021/22 from the ‘Reading Covid…
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Reducing Parental Conflict Introduction There is growing evidence that the quality of parental relationships has a strong impact on children’s development. Conflict…
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Always Showing Talent is an organisation that provides a platform for young aspiring upcoming individuals to showcase their talents and grow in…
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We are looking for a treasurer to look after Reading Film Theatre’s finances. Ideally the candidate needs a good knowledge of book…
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With the Covid-19 pandemic having made it more difficult for charities and community groups to raise funds, the John Sykes Foundation have…
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Learn to have a conversation that could save a life Buckinghamshire Mind, on behalf of Health Education England, is offering free virtual…
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NHS Berkshire West CCG’s vision is to improve the health and wellbeing of people with a learning disability through increasing access to…
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Now that the Christmas holidays and the 2021 HAF provision have concluded, Brighter Futures for Children are looking towards their Easter and…
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After the success of their 2021 campaign, No5 is back with their #5KinMay 2022 challenge No5 provides free and confidential counselling and…
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Reading Borough Council are seeking public views on the Bereavement Services provided by the Council Under the Local Authorities’ Cemeteries Order 1977…
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For 50 years No5 Young People (No5) has been at the centre of the Reading community – supporting thousands of local young…
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Take part in #EatFor20 from 17 to 23 July 2021 A new joint campaign from Citizens Advice Reading and ReadiFood is asking…
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In this blog, Monique Boucaud shares her experiences of working as the Cultural Engagement Officer for Support U. In 2011, Support U…
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Introduction: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has made available a £4 million Suicide Prevention Fund to support voluntary, community…
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Applications are open until 12 noon on 16 February 2021 Health Education England South East and Public Health England South East are…
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Who is RVA? Reading Voluntary Action (RVA) supports and helps voluntary and community groups to start up and thrive, matches volunteers to…
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The Watlington House vaccination centre volunteers have been nominated for a Berkshire High Sheriff award! Congratulations to them and everyone nominated for…
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Trustee/Chair for The Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) – Campaigning and Advocacy The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)…
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If your charity is considering how to best support staff and volunteers who might be observing Ramadan at this time, read on…
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Age UK Reading are looking for new people to join the team delivering their Happy Feet service Age UK Reading is a…
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To enhance and develop our conferences and to help as part of a team with publicising the conference. Tasks include: Organising the…
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This page was last updated on 4 February 2021 NHS – advice for everyone www.gov.uk Accessible coronavirus information RVA information page: vaccine…
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The consultation closing date has been extended to 5pm on 28 February 2021 Berkshire West Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy public engagement…
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The Department for Education (DfE) is providing funding to local authorities to coordinate a programme that provides healthy food and enriching activities…
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Professional development materials from the Trauma-Informed Reading Conference (2020) To introduce the conference, the One Reading Children and Young People’s Partnership commissioned…
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Within this role, you will plan and schedule activities and requirements from teams across the organisation, while also actively participating in driving…
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Reading Green Fest is a one day festival to celebrate what community groups are doing locally to have a positive environmental impact.…
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Great Western Railway’s Community Fund supports projects that have a community benefit or address an area of social need across GWR network…
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Nominations for the 2023 National Lottery Awards are now open to celebrate the inspirational people and projects who do extraordinary things with the…
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We need young people to help us find creative ways to share the secrets of Reading’s past. Our town has a rich…
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Hug Radio is a not for profit voluntary radio and media organisation, which aims to serve the community of Reading and Royal…
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Read Dance and Theatre College champions access to the Performing Arts for young people for under-represented backgrounds. We run the UK’s leading…
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Stronger Together – a Building Better Opportunities project, funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund – is…
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Are you a budding video editor keen for experience? We are looking for a Volunteer video editor to work with us at…
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Female Arts is a gender equality arts magazine. Women are not equally represented in the arts – this ranges from a lack…
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The Trauma-Informed Reading Conference took place between 30 November and 7 December 2020, reaching 142 professionals across workshops, Q&A sessions and other…
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What is Social Prescribing? Short film from the Healthy London Partnership Social prescribing can connect you to non-medical community support if you…
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Council joining forces with Creative Lives, a national charity that promotes taking part in creative activity to boost well-being and help people…
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Acknowledgements Reading Voluntary Action would like to thank the following people and organisations for their support and contributions to this toolkit: Befriending…
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Our volunteers support and enable people with a physical disability to take up, or return to, a hobby, interest, sporting activity or…
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A great opportunity for an enthusiastic Youth worker for the Weller Centre, this post concentrates on the delivery of an imaginative youth…
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Creative Support work within four Extra Care services in Central and West Reading. There is a wide range of adults over 50…
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Reading Voluntary Action works to ensure that everyone in Reading can access volunteering opportunities and get involved in community action. From outreach…
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The Reading Fringe Festival is a self funded not for profit organisation entirely run by volunteers. Fringe events take place throughout the…
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Introduction The Community Investment and Partnerships Team at SNG is delighted to announce the launch of the first EDI Microgrants Programme, a…
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True Food Co-op are looking for a Business Development Lead: To engage with the local community so as to promote awareness of…
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Do you, your staff, volunteers or clients find it hard to get through to their GP surgery? Healthwatch Reading have heard that…
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Refugee Support Group (RSG) has provided advice and support for refugees and asylum seekers for over 26 years. In addition to our…
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Reading Borough Council is reviewing how it allocates social housing, and would like your thoughts on the proposed changes Their aims are…
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Does your community or your service users need support and reassurance to access the Covid-19 vaccine? Just over 50,000 people in Reading…
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Reading Borough Council is consulting on its budget for the financial year 2022/23 We are inviting input from people who live and…
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Reading Early Help Strategy 2021–2023 The One Reading Children and Young People’s Partnership board have recently agreed their Early Help Strategy. The…
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Reading Voluntary Action (RVA) is looking for a part-time Social Prescribing Link Worker RVA has been delivering social prescribing in Reading for…
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Great news for anyone planning to hold a street party this year – Reading Borough Council has confirmed that it will waive…
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The Asda Foundation will be supporting communities across the UK with an investment to help groups improve these spaces through this…
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A School Street closes the road outside the school from traffic for up to 45 minutes, twice a day, during school term…
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Are you proud of Reading and interested in helping welcome visitors back to our town? Reading UK is recruiting a team of…
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Clore Social Leadership have created a free Wellbeing Toolkit for leaders and their teams The practical and resourceful toolkit helps leaders break…
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Thames Valley Cancer Alliance brings together cancer leaders, commissioners, service providers, people affected by cancer and third sector organisations to take a…
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A guide for voluntary and community groups working with children or vulnerable adults and to identify which volunteer and paid posts require the post holder to be DBS checked, at what level and for which workforce i.e. children or adults. The guide also provides additional sources of guidance and help.
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Reading Voluntary Action is excited to share that the Parent Employment Wellbeing project started on Monday 4 October, and will be delivered…
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This winter, it’s more important than ever to get your flu vaccination and take up the offer of the Covid-19 booster jab,…
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Open Hand Open Space (OHOS) are running a series of free Journey Art workshops in May and June, with the aim of…
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Citizens Advice Reading is looking for a suitable candidate who would be interested in developing their existing advice skills and gaining experience…
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Next week (1-7 June 2021) is national Volunteers’ Week A chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities and…
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The National Business Response Network (NBRN) have let RVA know about a donation of pallets of hand sanitizers The ETA for the…
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Office space within Battle Library available to rent. Office space within Battle Library, a character Grade II Listed building. The office space…
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Refugee Support Group (RSG) has provided advice and support for refugees and asylum seekers for over 26 years. In addition to our…
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An exciting opportunity to join the longest running theatre in Reading. We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Treasurer to manage…
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Compass Recovery College is pleased to announce small grants for voluntary groups in Reading, who are embedded in and providing grass roots…
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No5 Young People and FINK Street Food have joined forces to help tackle mental health stigma FINK’s mission is to blow the…
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We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our upcoming family-friendly exhibition Elmer and Friends: The Colourful World of David McKee. Can…
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As part of Trustees’ Week 2021 we are sharing some helpful resources for you to improve your skills on your Board/Committee. The…
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Following the landmark decision from the Supreme Court on 15 January 2021 in the test case brought by the Financial Conduct Authority…
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In 2011 the National Garden Scheme set up an award scheme in memory of Elspeth Thompson, the much-loved garden writer and journalist…
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Citizens Advice Reading (CAR) is an independent charity which has been giving free, confidential and impartial advice to the people of Reading…
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The James Cowper Kreston Foundation is a charitable organisation incorporated in 2021 and has been set up to help support local charities…
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The Berkeley Foundation, the grant-making foundation set up by housebuilder the Berkeley Group, has partnered with local charity Berkshire Youth. The Berkeley…
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Join Reading Borough Council’s DACHS commissioners who are completing a Market Engagement exercise for the provision of an Independent Consumer Champion for…
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Reading Borough Council is developing a ‘vision’ for its library service to ensure it is forward looking, innovative and provides an excellent…
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Are you a charity looking for office space in central Reading? This may be of interest to you. Citizens Advice Reading (CAR)…
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A free 5 week course for those who have very little knowledge of using MS Office for job searching. Small, tutor led…
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To celebrate this year’s Black History Month, Black Lives Matter UK has launched its Virtual Exhibition 2021 which includes pieces from 20…
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Future planning for the whole family with Dexter Montague Free presentation & Q&A session. Does someone in your family have a disability?…
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Here’s an A-Z of Reading Voluntary Action’s current services and projects To read about how we have adapted and responded to the…
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