Are you a small or new community group or charity? Would you like top tips on running a group, finding funding and the opportunity to network with other small groups?
Join us for our next Small Groups’ Forum in May. We run three forums per year and the topics are chosen by small groups like yours.
Theme for the July 2026 Forum:
Many of you mentioned that you would like support with finding the right volunteers. Steve Hendry, RVA Volunteering Development Manager, will be attending to talk more on this topic and to offer some tips and tools.
We will also have Ellie from Berkshire Community Foundation (BCF) attending to tell you all about the new small grants for small groups and to answer your questions.
Followed by the usual networking opportunity.
Who should attend:
Anyone running or volunteering with a small or new community group in Reading, or anyone wishing to set up a new group or project.
Practicalities:
Registration and refreshments from 9.45am
Session from 10am – 12noon
Venue:Main Hall, Reading International Solidarity Centre (RISC), 35-39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS. Come to the ‘event space’ entrance as marked on the following map https://risc.org.uk/about/how-to-find-us/
There is no parking onsite but RISC is easily accessed via public transport. Nearby car parks are Queens Road and the Oracle. There are also some disabled parking spots on London Street – see the above link. Please contact us in advance if you have access needs.
Booking:
Coming soon. Please contact training@rva.org.uk in the meantime if you have any questions.