Charities In Reading

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SAFE! provides support for young people (between the ages of 8 and 25) who are suffering the negative impacts of crime. Young victims are offered the opportunity to have a series of meetings with a fully trained professional to help them overcome the negative impacts of that experience of a crime. We also offer training and support to other professionals working in youth justice.

The primary objective of the Charity is to advance the Christian religion. A secondary objective is to provide relief for ages persons and those in conditions of need and hardship.

Benefit Berkshire in developing the game of cricket. It will: - Promote community participation in cricket and recreation. - Provide and assist in providing facilities for cricket and sport, recreation and other leisure time activities in the interest of social welfare.- Advance the cricket and physical education of children and young people

Elizabeth Fry Charity was registered and incorporated on 11 July 2013 but remained dormant during the period. Business was transferred from Elizabeth Fry Home to Elizabeth Fry Charity on 01 April 2014.The charitable purposes of the Charity are for the public benefit to facilitate the care and rehabilitation of female offenders.:

To advance the education of young persons through the provision of work experience and of such vocational training as would enable such persons to acquire vocational skills.

The provision of information, support, services and products to improve the wellbeing of all older people in Berkshire, to help to make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for older people in their communities.

The Charity seeks to secure donations, legacies, and sponsorship to enhance the care and treatment available to patients at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. Through the provision of grants they support projects which improve patient care and the hospital environment, medical equipment, health education, staff development and welfare, and that fall outside of the remit of the NHS.

Reading Rep Theatre exists to ensure that everyone in Reading, and especially those with least opportunity, can access high quality theatre and culture. Our mission is to strengthen the communities we serve by making work with, by and for Reading.

Supported Housing for 40 YP aged 16-25 Training & Support; Community Cafe & Pre-School, Workshop for alternative education. Sports Centre and facilities for fitness and social activities. Links with 1st Reading Sea Scouts. Strategic aims - Be a leading voluntary Christian faith based organisation & an exemplar in work with young people in supported housing, children & youth work & leadership.

Get Berkshire Active is the Active Partnership for Berkshire, our remit is to champion and inspire sport and physical activity encouraging more people to become more active. We work throughout the county of Berkshire with our 6 Unitary Authorities, schools, youth groups, sports clubs, public, private and charitable leisure providers, charities, social enterprises and other bodies.

The provision of housing accommodation to those in need who have resided within twenty miles of St Mary's Church, St Mary's Butts, Reading for not less than three years preceding the time of appointment as a resident.

The Refugee Support Group is a charity that assists needy refugees and asylum seekers resident in Reading in order to help them overcome the challenges they face. The groups services include: offering advice and information; outreach, organizes recreational events; provision of material and practical support. The group is also involved in advocacy to raise awareness about its work.

Wycliffe Baptist Church aims to promote the Christian faith in east Reading, where its buildings are located, and more widely throughout the UK and internationally. As an integral part of this, it aims to provide resources for the benefit of the community locally through organising a range of appropriate activities and by the provision of facilities for community activities.

To promote advance and improve for the public benefit agriculture, horticulture, forestry and rural crafts and skills in all their branches and forms and to encourage interest, skill and industry in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, rural crafts and skills and all trades, crafts, businesses, and professions connected therewith.

We provide workshops and 1:1 support to those with young onset dementia. Examples of our workshops are: choir, cycling, running, katakanuing, art, walking, gardening and drama. 1:1 support is tailored to the interests of the individual e.g. shopping, bowling, swimming, dog walking. We also provide an education course to those with young onset dementia and their family and carers.

Douai Abbey is a community of Benedictine monks who are involved in educational, pastoral and other work. The main pastoral activity consists of welcoming guests who come for retreats and conferences, in groups or as individuals. The Abbey Church and the other facilities are also used by other organisations, both religious and secular, for their own meetings and activities.

To advance the education of students aged 9 to 18, being students who are the victims of bullying, or by reason of other emotional trauma or illness, are for the time being unable to attend mainstream school, including but not limited to, providing them with on-line tuition and face-to-face support.

The overarching aim is to improve lives in our local communities. This is achieved through the provision of support and services to local charities, groups and communities across Bracknell Forest, Wokingham Borough and surrounding areas. Advocating for and representing the VCS and encouraging and enabling partnerships and collaborative working also supports this aim.

London Youth Rowing (LYR) is a ground breaking sports initiative - developing young people through physical activity and opening access to rowing at all levels. LYR is an inclusive programme for young people of all abilities, social, ethnic and economic backgrounds. LYR operates across the UK delivering innovative programmes, training and evaluation for schools, youth clubs and community groups.

To advance education for the public benefit in the performing and creative arts. We make high-quality performing arts education more accessible and inclusive for children aged 3-13 years, young people aged 14-24 years and adults in our community. We offer classes in theatre, dance and cheerleading and via the Artemis sixth form college.

MUSIC CHANGING LIVES...READIPOP:- Creates work that inspires people and improves lives.- Nurtures creativity as a vital part of a fulfilled life.- Connects people through a shared love of music.Beneficiaries: People who are socially and economically disadvantaged, with a focus on young people - in order to improve lives and nurture a vibrant musical and creative community.

Promote anti-cruelty and animal welfare matters. Receive animals from Oxfordshire and Reading that have been signed over to the Inspectorate. Ensure that the animals in our care are restored to full health and made ready for re-homing with suitable adopters. Offer subsidised Pet Microchipping. Campaign on local and National RSPCA issues.

The Trust supports a broad range of charitable causes in and around Berkshire including education, sport, the arts, community, churches and faith groups, social welfare and medical support, agriculture and conservation, and the ArmedForces.

Maidenhead Synagogue is a place of worship providing religious, educational and social events and services. We support the local community eg lunches for the homeless, school and police visits.There is a thriving religion school and youth group and a lunch club for the elderly.