Here is a list of upcoming events from RVA and its members. Training sessions are now listed separately on our Training page.
- 2 June 2026 Volunteering drop-in @ The Civic CentrePublic interestReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Volunteers’ Week is a national celebration of the incredible people who give their time to help others and strengthen local communities. It’s…
- 6 June 2026 Mentor Training DayMeeting / Talk / PresentationChapter2Chapter2, which provides male mentors for fatherless boys, is hosting a mentor training day for anyone interested in mentoring a fatherless boy…
- 7 June 2026 Dingley’s Promise Community FairFestival / Fete / CarnivalDingley’s PromiseJoin us for a fundraising day out, with an artisan market, food, family fun and more! Join us at Englefield Estate and…
- 11 June 2026 Grounds for Conversation – communicate more effectively with your teensWorkshopGrounds for Conversation – communicate more effectively with your teensGrounds for Conversation is a free drop-in morning for parents of teenagers focussing on impactful communication. Grounds for Conversation is a chance…
- 25 June 2026 Working Together to Keep Our Communities SafeMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Voluntary Action (RVA)The event is being jointly hosted by Reading Borough Council, Reading Voluntary Action, ACRE and Thames Valley Police to bring together community…
- 1 July 2026 Small Groups’ Forum July 2026 – Find the right volunteers, new BCF small grants, and moreForumReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Are you a small or new community group or charity? Would you like top tips on running a group, finding funding and…
- 4 July 2026 PACT Garden PartyFestival / Fete / CarnivalParents and Children Together (PACT)Please join us for PACT’s special summer garden party in the beautiful grounds of Cheam School, raising funds to support PACT’s life-changing…
- 5 July 2026 Thrive Open AfternoonOpen dayThriveJoin us on Sunday 5th July 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, for a tranquil afternoon exploring diverse garden spaces. Set…
- 7 July 2026 Reading VCS Leaders – onlineMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Reading Voluntary Sector Leaders Forum The Reading VCS Leaders Forum is for anyone in a leadership role within the Reading voluntary sector…
- 7 July 2026 Volunteer Coordinators Network (VCN)Meeting / Talk / PresentationReading Voluntary Action (RVA)The Volunteer Coordinators’ Network (VCN) meeting provides a space for those who oversee the work of volunteers to seek peer support in…
- 9 July 2026 Fundraising Network July 2026ForumReading Voluntary Action (RVA)A network for those who are responsible for fundraising within Reading’s charities RVA is launching a new Fundraising Network for those who…
- 14 July 2026 This Girl Can FestivalFestival / Fete / CarnivalGet Berkshire ActiveA free safe and supportive space for women to move their body in their own way. No rules, no expectations, just a…