The University of Reading Charity of the Year scheme for 2025/26 is now open for applications until Wednesday 21 May (23.00).
The Charity of the Year Scheme aims to deliver positive impacts for both the chosen charity and the University, whilst also benefitting the local community. It will also support the University’s charitable objectives of advancing education, learning and research for public benefit.
The University will select a single charity to work with and support, in a variety of ways, throughout an academic year. To qualify, the charity must be active and supporting local people in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire or Oxfordshire.
Charities could be supported in a number of ways, including:
- awareness-raising among the large University staff community about the charity and its services
- staff fundraising opportunities
- staff and student volunteering opportunities
- collaborative research in areas of mutual interest.
If you have any questions, please email charityoftheyear@reading.ac.uk.
More information, guidance for applicants and an online application form can be found HERE