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
- RVA Annual General Meeting
- Community Buildings Forum – April 2026
- Grant Funding Essentials – Training with RVA
- Designated Safeguarding Lead training for charities and groups – March 2026
- Safeguarding Children Training for charities and groups – March 2026
- Trustee Training with RVA – Feb 2026
- Connecting people to your services through the Joy app (online session)
- Connecting people to your services through the Joy app (online session)
- Connecting people to your services through the Joy app (online session)
- Connecting people to your services through the Joy app (online session)
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
