Reading Voluntary Actions exists to promote and support the individuals and groups who make up our diverse voluntary and community sector. We work to:
- Connect communities in Reading
- Improve the lives of young people and families
- Support the voluntary sector to grow and thrive
- Encourage volunteering and social action
Find out more
- See our current projects.
- Download our annual publication for 2019.
- You can view our latest full accounts and annual report via our page on the Charity Commission website.
Type of organisation
Registered charity
Legal status
Registered CharityRegistered Company
Main activity
Voluntary and community sector support
Area of activity
Reading-wide
Charity number
1045782
Registered company number
2982252
RVA member
Not specified
Voluntary
Voluntary
Map
Address line 1
Community Place
Address line 2
Third Floor, Reading Central Library
Address line 3
Abbey Square
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Postcode
RG1 3BQ
Is this location wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Upcoming events
- Safeguarding Adults Training for charities and groups -May 2026
- Safeguarding Children Training for charities and groups – June 2026
- Fundraising Network July 2026
- Bite-size Volunteer Management – “Keeping it Legal” – July 2026
- Small Groups’ Forum May 2026 – Find the right volunteers, funding and more
- First Steps towards Safe and Sound – Data Protection and keeping personal data safe
- Trustee Training with RVA – Jun 2026
- In depth level – Charity Financial Governance for trustees and managers – May 2026 via Zoom
- Entry level – Understanding Charity Finances – April 2026 session via Zoom
- Volunteer Coordinators Network (VCN)
Most recent news
- Free NHS Health Checks at Broad Street Mall in 2026
- Volunteering advice drop-in sessions at Reading Biscuit Factory
- RVA is moving – free furniture and office equipment available
- Volunteer Fair 2025 Review
- Volunteers’ Week 2025
- Do you offer corporate team day volunteering?
- Reading Volunteer Fair – June 14 2025 – Register your interest in having a stall now!
- Empower people with us as an RVA Trustee!
- Free tool – Financial Leadership in Small Charities
- Charity Commission update – New Annual Return regulations