Charities In Reading

Share information and raise awareness and carry out training programmes involved in clinical, health and/or social care; supporting clinical, health and/or social care staff and research including making grants; work with industry, charities, universities, the health service and any other relevant bodies to assist the progress of scientific discoveries, clinical breakthroughs and new technologies.

Art Beyond Belief works to challenge preconceptions, especially with regard to faith, health, diversity and social disadvantage. We aim to empower people to be more self-confident, make better decisions, and take control of their lives and futures. We do this through the development and delivery of innovative and inspirational computer and arts-based projects, and through training.

Weekly rehearsals of choral singing through most of each year. Public performances of a wide range of choral works in the East Berkshire, Northwest Surrey and Northeast Hampshire area. Typically about 4 or 5 perfomances are given each year.

The PTA run a range of social events such as discos and quiz nights for the children in school and their parents with the aim of raising money for extra equipment required by the school and not covered by the budget.

Male Voice choir promoting public education in music by presentation of choral concerts, participation in music festivals etc. Assists members by furthering their knowledge of music, especially male chorus music. Provides practical encouragement to young musicians, both vocal and instrumental. Raises money for good causes through concerts.

We run events such as fetes, fireworks, discos...etc to raise money for purchasing equipment and facilities that will benefit the children of the school.

Sea Cadets is different from school. There's a lot of learning, but it's done through activities on and off the water and our volunteers lead by example.It's also different from home, a break from screens and being cooped up inside. Our platform is built on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy, which inspires our work and commitment to supporting young people today.

We run flexible workshop programmes every week, working with local people and business since 2011 to support over 3,000 people back to work by:- giving members the opportunity to hone CV / interview skills- learning techniques to increase chances of securing the position of their choice- helping rebuild confidence, self-worth, and motivation- increasing chances of getting the best job

The purchase of works of art or other objects of archaeological historical or scientific interest for the benefit of the public in the permanent collection maintained by Reading Borough Council

Raises money by running events organised by the staff and families at the school. All proceeds are used to further the education and improve the environment of St Martin's Catholic Primary School

The Club organises lectures, workshops and field activities relating to wild birds and their conservation. It manages surveys and recording and prepares an annual report on the birds of Berkshire. It maintains the Berkshire county database of bird records and makes the data available to bona fide researchers and other interested parties. It raises funds and gives grants for bird conservation.

The Clarify Foundation exists to benefit the local community in our home countries, and underprivileged communities away from home, in particular the Mityana District of Uganda. We want to close the gap between corporations and the community through human effort, generosity and interaction.

Programme of lectures; day school on Berkshire archaeology; tour and visits to sites of archaeological and historical interest; archaeological fieldwork; programme of work to reinterpret Berkshire's archaeology; publishing the Berkshire Archaeological Journal; managing an archaeological library; promoting the Society's interests via a newsletter, a web site and posters placed in public buildings

To apply capital and income to or for the benefit of distressed masons, their distressed widows and dependant children or to or for the benefit of such masonic charities or other charitable institutions, societies and objects as the Trustees shall think fit.

Kennet Opera is an amateur organisation operating in West Berkshire, which provides a vehicle for members of the local community, of all ages, to experience all aspects involved in the staging and performing of classical opera, whilst helping to develop & support aspiring professionals. We perform one staged opera per year in English with the aim of making opera accessible to a wider audience.

This charity exists to advance the Christian faith through the holding of weekly support groups, prayer meetings, Bible studies and various outreach programmes. We also support people living with disabilities. We work at easing the pains of disabled people in Africa through the provision of specialist equipment, access to medical care with the aim of improving their conditions of life.

We are a choir of about 25 female voices. We give three or four concerts each year in and around the Reading area. Our aim is to cover a wide range of musical styles in order to access as diverse an audience as possible. The choir rehearses each week at Charvil village hall.

Reading Cygnets is a swimming club for people with learning disabilities. Training sessions operate for 1 hour on Sundays for those who can already swim. We are not able to teach beginners at present. The Club provides opportunities for our swimmers to take part in competitive galas with other similar clubs and in Special Olympics events at home and abroad.

The preservation for the benefit of the public of all the natural aspects and features of the ancient Ridgeway trackways in Southern England, including The Ridgeway National Trail, and its extensions and associated features, and the provision of relevant recreational and educational facilities and events relating thereto.

Bastille Day Fest promotes the arts, culture and heritage through the organisation of at least one yearly festival where the British culture and the European culture, more specifically French, are put on display through Food, Music, Fashion, Art and children/familly activities for people living in Reading and the whole of Berkshire.

The charity's purpose is 1.To provide immediate assistance to Berkshire Mark Masons or their widows in time of need in compliance with our by laws; 2. Support to small local charities; 3. Support to one Berkshire-wide Charity each year;4. Support to National Charitable Giving through the Mark Benevolent Fund.Support to Option 1 will always receive first call on funds.

The Cholsey Silver Band functions to offer a service to both the players of the band and also the local community. The junior and senior bands meet once a week to practice and to train new players. The bands also perform at local events (eg Remembrance service, Mayor's parade and local fetes) as well as concerts throughout the year.

Provide help and assistance to those on the edge of society, to enable them to take part in everyday activities with confidence and renewed self-worth. Work using the Arts with the homeless, unemployed and abused in order to assist them to regain their rightful place in society.Work with others to assist people to solve problems.Run a Drop-in and Night Shelters in Bracknell & Wokingham.

The objects of the society shall be the promotion of interest in all aspects of archaeology, history and related subjects, and research into the archaeological and historical heritage of Maidenhead and the surrounding area.

The inclusion of disabled persons throughout the South East region in sport, by encouraging and facilitating them in powerchair football and assisting in the provision of facilities for non-competitive and competitive sport, to improve their conditions of life, and assist in their integration into society.