Covid-19 community testing programme for essential workers and volunteers
RBC are inviting staff and volunteers to take part in the Reading community testing programme Around one in three people who have…
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The Cowshed – providing clothing for Berkshire families experiencing hardship
The Cowshed is a Christian charity that provides clothing and other items for individuals and families in Berkshire experiencing hardship. They offer…
Age UK Berkshire
Age UK Berkshire’s provision for people in later life includes: Information & advice about benefits, housing, and care; handyperson help; home from hospital support; befriending; dementia support; computer sessions; 50+ fitness classes.
Help with school uniforms
The Family Information Service has had a significant increase in parent carers requesting assistance (grants) towards school uniform costs, mainly for young…
Readipop
Readipop is an arts organisation offering workshops that develop creative uses for new digital technology. exploring music, sound, image and beyond. We…
Indian Community Association
The Indian Community Association is a vibrant and accessible community organisation, providing a wide range of services and opportunities for local people…
Dementia Action Week 2019 at the Museum of English Rural Life
Dementia Action Week 2019 READING’S Dementia Action Alliance is marking this year’s Dementia Action Week (20 – 26 May 2019) with a…
Single Parents Support Group
Single Parents Support Group also known as SPSG is a safe community for anyone who is parenting on their own. We have…
The Giving Tree 2021
Do you want to be a Secret Santa? Buy a gift or donate so local charities can make Christmas special for those…
Virtual Adoption Information Event
Children are continuing to come into care throughout this pandemic and there is an urgent need for people to come forward and…
Virtual Adoption Information Event
Children are continuing to come into care throughout this pandemic and there is an urgent need for people to come forward and…
Virtual Adoption Information Event
Children are continuing to come into care throughout this pandemic and there is an urgent need for people to come forward and…
Virtual Adoption Information Event
Children are continuing to come into care throughout this pandemic and there is an urgent need for people to come forward and…
Take telephone enquiries and greet our visitors!
Reception and H.R. admin volunteer required to meet and greet visitors and staff at our Head Office and undertake admin tasks for…
Virtual Adoption Information Event
Children are continuing to come into care throughout this pandemic and there is an urgent need for people to come forward and…
Seeking an experienced Business Leader
We are a small but dynamic charity with big ideas. A number of development opportunities have recently presented themselves and we are…
Help with the creation and implementation of our social media plan for Dee Park
You can make a difference as our Social Media Volunteer by developing our Social Media approach and “making it happen”. You will…
Virtual Adoption Information Event
Children are continuing to come into care throughout this pandemic and there is an urgent need for people to come forward and…
Virtual Adoption Information Event
During the current Government advice regarding social distancing we are currently unable to offer face-to-face adoption information events. Children are continuing to…
Virtual Adoption Information Event
During the current Government advice regarding social distancing we are currently unable to offer face-to-face adoption information events. Children are continuing to…
Virtual Adoption Information Event
During the current Government advice regarding social distancing we are currently unable to offer face-to-face adoption information events. Children are continuing to…
Virtual Adoption Information Event
Children are continuing to come into care throughout this pandemic and there is an urgent need for people to come forward and…
Virtual Adoption Information Event
During the current Government advice regarding social distancing PACT are unable to offer face-to-face adoption information events. Children are continuing to come…
Virtual Adoption Information Event
During the current Government advice regarding social distancing PACT are unable to offer face-to-face adoption information events. Children are continuing to come…
Virtual Adoption Information Event
During the current Government advice regarding social distancing PACT are unable to offer face-to-face adoption information events. Children are continuing to come…
Virtual Adoption Information Event
During the current government advice regarding social distancing PACT are unable to offer face-to-face adoption information events. Children are continuing to come…
Join our friendly and hardworking team of Trustees
Trustees, both individually and acting together as the Board, use their skills, knowledge, expertise and contacts to govern the Charity, safeguard its…
Virtual Adoption Information Event
During the current Government advice regarding social distancing PACT are unable to offer face-to-face adoption information events. Children are continuing to come…
Carers’ Rights Day
Caring for Your Future our online events on Thursday 26 November and Friday 27 2020 Adult carers, young carers and families are…
Mental health toolkit for practitioners working with families
Mental health toolkit from the Troubled Families Programme The set of tools and resources below are being shared by DHSC, NHS England…
Treasurer Training
Are you new to being a treasurer of a charity or community group in Reading, or considering taking on the role? If…
Grow Wild Funding for Young People – deadline 25 April 2022
Grow Wild is offering small grants for young people (aged 14 to 25 years) in the UK to deliver a creative project…
Reading Town Meal 2020
If you love food, enjoy spending time with family and want to learn about how you can eat more sustainably, then you…
Ready Friends Toolkit
Welcome to the Ready Friends Toolkit May 2020 In response to the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve added three new sections to the Ready…
Dr Rebecca Nowland to speak on teenage loneliness and technology at Befriending Forum
Dr Rebecca Nowland from the University of Central Lancashire will be presenting her research on technology and loneliness at the Befriending Forum…
Mad for Mario? Fanatical about Fifa? This could be the role for you!
Video gamers wanted! Are you a gaming fanatic? Do you enjoy playing with others? A number of people we support absolutely love…
Find out about the work of Trust House Reading
Trust House Reading provides specialist support to women, men and children living in Thames Valley who have been affected by rape or…
Help us provide this lifeline shopping service to older people
Age UK Berkshire is looking for people to work from home for 2-4 hours a week telephoning our online shopping clients. We…
Season’s Greetings from RVA
At the end of this extraordinary year, we want to say thank you Thank you to the charities and community groups of…
Applying for funding and need help with preparing your accounts?
Due to popular demand, RVA is arranging two financial training courses this autumn, which would be ideal for anyone who is in…
Designated Safeguarding Officer training – for charities and community groups
Introduction As part of the overall safeguarding for you organisation it is good practice for charities and voluntary groups to have a…
NSUN Mental health funding for smaller groups – to open soon
The National Survivor User Network (NSUN) will be offering grants to smaller groups who are providing mental health peer support activities. This…
Older People’s Virtual Café – Christmas
Come and enjoy some Christmas cheer in the relaxed, informal environment of Age UK Berkshire’s next online café for older people. Just…
Free workshop: how to organise a street party
Street parties are a fun and safe way for people to meet their neighbours, especially for those who rarely get out, and…
Free mental health workshops from Compass Recovery College
Compass Recovery College offers free mental health and wellbeing workshops for everyone. Whether you’re looking to develop your understanding and skills in…
Free workshop: how to organise a street party
Street parties are a fun and safe way for people to meet their neighbours, especially for those who rarely get out, and…
Free workshop: how to organise a street party
Street parties are a fun and safe way for people to meet their neighbours, especially for those who rarely get out, and…
Bring new skills, knowledge and energy to our board
We are seeking to add new skills and interests to our trustee board. You will be joining an experienced, supportive and dedicated team…
Future investment in community support – RBC consultation open until 25 July 2021
Reading Borough Council has launched a consultation on ‘future investment in community support’: Voluntary and community groups have until 25 July 2021…
Charity Commission guidance: how to hold remote trustee meetings
Over the last month, charities have adapted to holding trustee meetings remotely. This may be a new process for many charities, whose…
Help review and update our copy ahead of the launch of our brand new website!
We’re looking for a volunteer who can help us get our new website up and running – this is an ideal opportunity…
Support our Wish Qualification Team!
Together we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Whether it’s starring in their own films, walking with dinosaurs, going on…
Autism and the family – a talk
This online talk will look at the various ways that identifying a family member is autistic can affect that person and the…
National lockdown January 2021: what charities need to know
This article was updated on 14 January to include: NCVO updated Coronavirus Guidance which gives specific guidance and resources on involving volunteers…
Getting on Board: Trustee Training – 16 March 2022 and other dates
Getting on Board is offering affordable onboarding induction training for newly appointed trustees on various dates in 2022. Sessions will take place…
Tech to Connect finalists
The next Ready Friends Befriending Forum will focus on how technology can help reduce loneliness and social isolation. Following the publication of…
Getting on Board: Trustee Training – 27 April 2022
Getting on Board is offering free onboarding induction training for newly appointed trustees on various dates in 2022. Sessions will take place…
Getting on Board: Trustee Training – 18 May 2022
Getting on Board is offering affordable onboarding induction training for newly appointed trustees on various dates in 2022. Sessions will take place…
Terms and conditions
RVA accepts content for its internal database, the RVA website and directory and our volunteering portal RGneeds.me in line with the following terms and conditions: RVA…
Mental Health Aware Course
This FREE online course is funded by Health Education England and is aimed at staff and volunteers supporting people through financial difficulty…
Thanks for completing the survey, here’s what we’re doing next…
Thanks to everyone who completed our recent survey for trustees and managers of Reading’s charities and community groups. It was really helpful…
The impact of Covid-19 on charity communications
A report by CharityComms and Media Trust in April 2020, on the Impact of Covid-19 on Charity Communications, found that the top…
Meet Jessica Kirby, Youth Worker at Berkshire Youth
Jessica Kirby has been a Youth Worker with Berkshire Youth since 2014. Here she reflects on the changes to her work brought…
Alumni Lecture – Supporting the Vulnerable: Covid’s Social Impact
Spring Online Alumni Lecture Series: Covid-19 – Stories from the Frontline Covid-19 has caused havoc and upheaval in ways no-one could have…
Mums’ Zone: free classes available
At Get Berkshire Active we are excited to announce that our new Mums’ Zone free face-to-face and online classes are now underway…
Get ready for Census 2021!
Households across Reading will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021 The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us…
Meet the RVA Team: Anna Chapman, School and Parent Engagement Officer
Anna Chapman is the School and Parent Engagement Officer for RVA, supporting parents in Reading who are economically inactive towards and into…
Help with technology – and other home schooling resources
Help with technology Increasing data allowances on mobile devices to support disadvantaged children: this scheme temporarily increases data allowances for mobile phone…
Bring new skills, knowledge and energy to our board
We are seeking to add new skills and interests to our trustee board. You will be joining an experienced, supportive and dedicated team…
Adoption information event
Parents And Children Together (PACT) is an independent adoption charity that finds loving and permanent families for children waiting in care. PACT…
Parents and Children Together (PACT)
Founded in 1911, PACT is an independent adoption agency and charity supporting women, children and families, operating in the Thames Valley, London…
Child Bereavement UK
Child Bereavement UK supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when…
Dingley’s Promise
Dingley’s Promise supports children in the Early Years with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) to achieve their full potential. From our…
Berkshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre
To provide information, advice and support to help people living with multiple sclerosis manage the condition. To provide a range of therapies…
Pitch Your Ask with WhatImpact – 24 August 2022
Are you a school, charity or Non-profit? Connect with companies and grantmakers to find the right partners to help achieve your impact…
Help us to grow our services and keep things running smoothly
Ridgeline Trust is seeking to increase our Board of Trustees in order help grow our services and maintain the smooth running of…
Compass Recovery College
Compass Recovery College is a mental health and wellbeing organisation based in Reading, Berkshire, UK, commissioned by Reading Borough Council. We provide…
Breastfeeding Berkshire
We are a Facebook peer-to-peer support and social group for mothers who are thinking about, are currently, or have previously breastfed their…
Adoption information event – 11 July 2022
Virtual Adoption Information Events Parents And Children Together (PACT) is an independent adoption charity that finds loving and permanent families for children…
Pitch Your Ask with WhatImpact – 14 September 2022
Are you a school, charity or Non-profit? Connect with companies and grantmakers to find the right partners to help achieve your impact…
Adoption information event – 12 September 2022
Virtual Adoption Information Events Parents And Children Together (PACT) is an independent adoption charity that finds loving and permanent families for children…
Adoption information event – 31 August 2022
Virtual Adoption Information Events Parents And Children Together (PACT) is an independent adoption charity that finds loving and permanent families for children…
Historypin (We Are What We Do)
Historypin is a way for millions of people to come together, from across different generations, cultures and places, to share small glimpses…
Adoption information event – 9 August 2022
Virtual Adoption Information Events Parents And Children Together (PACT) is an independent adoption charity that finds loving and permanent families for children…
West of Berkshire Safeguarding Adults Board briefing
The West of Berkshire Safeguarding Adults Board meets four times a year and discusses how agencies should work together to keep adults…
Adoption information event – 28 July 2022
Virtual Adoption Information Events Parents And Children Together (PACT) is an independent adoption charity that finds loving and permanent families for children…
Babies and children under 3 years should NOT wear face coverings
Health officials are warning that babies and children under the age of three must not wear masks or face coverings as they…
The Night Before Christmas
Join Trinity Concert Band at the beautiful Reading University Great Hall for their annual Christmas spectacular! Expect an evening full of Christmassy…
Adoption information event – 29 September 2022
Virtual Adoption Information Events Parents And Children Together (PACT) is an independent adoption charity that finds loving and permanent families for children…
Trust House Reading
Trust House Reading is a subsidiary of The Survivors Trust (www.thesurvivorstrust.org). We are a rape and sexual abuse support centre providing specialist…
Stroke Association
The Reading Stroke Support group is a chance for carers and stroke survivors to meet other people and enjoy a range of activities once a month. The group is also a place where carers can support each other and have time to chat and talk about any concerns they have.
Could you give support and guide a group of young people setting up a business?
Are you able to support a group of 16-17 year olds as they spend a year setting up their own business? Young…
Dimensions
As one of the country’s largest not-for-profits, Dimensions provides support for around 3,500 people with learning disabilities and autism across the UK.…
Parenting Special Children – upcoming events
Let’s Get Creative – 7 May, 11 June and 2 July Music and drama sessions for ages 5 to 12 year olds.…
Sadaka
A charity that offers a helping hand for those in need in Reading, through providing hot meals and essentials. It is also…
Be part of the team at this fantastic community event – 28/09/19
The Reading Town Meal are looking for volunteers to join us and help with the smooth running of this fantastic annual event…
A Vision for Volunteering in Reading – Workshop for VIOs
Help shape a Vision for Volunteering that will help ensure that we make the best use of the resources, skills and motivation…
Christ Church Woodley
The congregation of Christ Church is drawn from both United Reformed and Methodist traditions of the Christian Church. Our church family is…
Society of St. Vincent dePaul
The Society’s main work is to offer practical support and befriending to individuals or families in need, regardless of gender, personal status…
Trinity Concert Band
Trinity Concert Band is a community wind band; its members spanning a wide range of ability from talented amateurs to professional standard.…