Charities In Reading

Making grants to those training for Christian Ministry, teachers in theological education, theological institutions in the Majority world and those seeking to assist in the Majority world.

Maintain Watlington House, a Grade 2 * building and rent rooms in the building to charities operating within 25 miles of Reading, Berkshire. To also rent out a small number of car parking spaces in the restored gardens which are not allocated to tenants at a commercially viable rate, the benefits of which are used to maintain the house.

The advancement of the knowledge of the Gospel, particularly within the Tilehurst community. Key activities to accomplish this include Sunday services, meeting in homes, ad hoc events and informal support from membership.

The main activities of the charity are:1. Church services (Sundays & Wednesdays)2. Evangelism & outreaches3. Concerts 4. Discipleship through; home bible study, foundation classes, men's discipleship, prayer meetings5. Impact teams to churches & cities around the UK 6. Conferences

To relieve suffering by providing volunteers trained to search and recover missing vulnerable people, working at the request of Thames Valley Police and assisting other Rescue organisations. Providing First Aid and Search and Rescue volunteers to the County Emergency Resilience department during times of flood or other disasters. Providing First Aid and marshaling personnel to local organisations.

Advancement of Christian faith locally and supporting other organisations with similar aims nationally and internationally. Relief of poverty both financial and spiritual. Social action showing compassion and supporting those in need without prejudice.

The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the public by the provision of traditional Thames river craft, equipment and resources to enable people to learn how to row, skull, punt and / or paddle and to practice these skills and to hold a regatta.

Reading Street Pastors are an initiative of Ascension Trust comprising of church based, referenced, DBS checked, AT trained and uniformed individuals who patrol our town and neighbourhoods engaging with anyone who needs help by caring, listening and helping. We also have community, rail & college pastors. We also support the First Stop initative providing a safe space & first aid support.

- To advance the religion of Islam by promoting the teachings and tenets of the Shia faith.- Provision of facilities for worship and religious ceremonies and provision of services for Islamic education in accordance with the teachings of the Shia doctrine.- Advancement of education for public benefit, by means of history lessons, lectures and classes.- Aide development of young adults

Supporting families affected by Sickle cell in the Thames Valley area and raising awareness of Sickle Cell through our fundraising and awareness events.

The Reading Chinese School was established in 1978. The school's aim is to provide education in both Chinese language and culture for children and adults of all ages and backgrounds. The school offer the Chinese classes for children of 3 years old to adults on Sundays during the school term time. The school also have extra-curriculum classes such as public speech, drama and recital and dances

The net yearly income is paid to the Parochial Church Council of St. Laurence, Reading for the maintenance and repair of the fabric, the bells and seats of the church of St. Laurence.

We support people from former Eastern European countries and beyond by partnering with small groups and organisations in the region. We offer resources (including fundraising) whilst encouraging people from the region to share skills and experiences into western society. We currently partner with 3 Christian schools, an arts festival, small business ventures and Christian counselling programmes.

To promote the Jewish faith in Reading and surrounding areas as a community.Outreach by communication and meetings with other faiths and schools.Assist with the welfare of our members.

Providing music therapy and expression through music, art and play for sick or disabled children and teenagers in hospital, school or wherever needed. To support sick or disabled children, young people and their families providing special requirements as necessary to alleviate the trauma, stress and suffering of the whole family unit.

TO ADVANCE THE RELIGION OF ISLAM, BY MEANS OF PROMOTING THE TEACHINGS AND TENETS OF ISLAM, PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR WORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES AND PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF THE SHIA ITHNA-ASHRI DOCTRINE;(II) TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AMONG THE POOR, THE UNDERPRIVILEGED, VICTIMS OF NATURAL AND MAN-MADE DISASTERS AND PEOPLE IN NEED

Providing disabled people with the opportunity to ride and/or carriage drive to benefit their health and well being.

The advancement of religion of the Bibleway church worldwide and all the other activities as outlined in our trust deed.

Visiting Secondary Schools in the Reading area, taking assemblies, PSHE lessons, support CUs, running After School Clubs etc.

The 14th Richmond 'Viking' Scout Boating Centre operates as a centre of excellence as part of the Scout Association, providing boating activities on the River Thames, predominantly in and around Richmond. Young people from the scout movement and other youth groups are provided with experience of boating on the tidal Thames by Scout Association qualified instructors.

To advance the education of the public resident in Reading and the neighbourhood in the art, history and culture of people of African and Caribbean origin.

Torch Help Hub (Torch) utilises volunteers from local churches to provide a helping hand to those who otherwise cannot get help and tend to fall through the gaps of existing support or provision. We offer a wide range of free personal and practical help, as well as a Parish Nursing service plus signposting to organisations that we partner with, as we seek to love our neighbours as Jesus commands.

To advance the education and support the development of pupils in underprivileged communities both in the UK and abroad. To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public by supporting missionaries.

Henley Choral Society comprises of an adult choir as well a youth choir ( age 8-17) who rehearse weekly during term times and perform one or more concerts each term. In addition the Society runs workshops some of which are open to the public and is part of Henley Town's public Christmas and summer festivals.

We are a Baptist church gathering together for worship, prayer and reading the Bible. We seek to be a community which shares Christ and provide opportunity for all to experience the love and presence of God. We aim to serve peoples needs, helping people come to faith and discipleship, encouraging people to serve others in wider mission and providing many social opportunities.