Charities In Reading

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hold weekly Christian worship services in the Reading area.

THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE RELIGION OF ISLAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF THE HOLY QUR'AN AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY IN READING AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS.

To aid and improve for the public benefit the condition of those living with multiple sclerosis by any lawful means including the following1. By bringing together persons living with multiple sclerosis 2. By providing guidance and moral and practical support for persons living with multiple sclerosis; 3. By providing therapy including Oxygen Therapy for persons living with multiple sclerosis

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.

Hemdean House School is an Independent Day School that provides a high standard of education for children between the ages of rising 3 and 11, and high quality wrap-around care before and after school, and during the holidays.

Detached Youth Work, Emotional Literacy and one-one mentoring, Family Work, Schools Work, Project Work and Equine & Animal Assisted Learning.

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.

The promotion and support of voluntary action in the greater Reading area.

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.

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.

Provision of information, advice, guidance, support services, leisure, social and sports activities for visually impaired people in Berkshire

Church services - Humanitarian -Help the less privileged. Promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind, including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world. Fund raising Making donationsCurrently operating in London, Nottingham, Bedford, Basingstoke, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle.

Religious worshipcommunity related : education, social activities, sports activities

The Cadbury Foundation was set up in 1935 and continues to invest in local communities throughout the UK and Ireland. Our focus lies in skills and employability, healthy lifestyles and the passions of our employees, supporting both local and national partners which are close to our operations.

The aim of the charity is to provide good quality cleaned and ironed clothes and other essential items such as bedding free of charge to anyone who is in need. The clothes are donated from the general public and retailers and then sorted, washed and ironed at our warehouse ready to be delivered /collected by social services, other health professionals or our clients.

PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF GOSPEL HALLS FOR THE RELIGIOUS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES OF CHRISTIANS KNOWN AS BRETHREN. DETAILS OF THE ORIGINS, TEACHINGS AND WAY OF LIFE OF THE BRETHREN CAN BE FOUND ON THEIR WEBSITE WWW.PLYMOUTHBRETHRENCHRISTIANCHURCH.ORG

Counselling for adults, Helpline, Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA), Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA), Play Therapy and counselling for children and young people, Support Groups, Drop Ins, email support, Website.

The main purpose of the charitable funds held on trust is to apply income to cover the provision of support to the NHS for services that would not normally be paid for out of NHS funds. These activities operate to cover patients and staff for Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, providing mental health and community health services to the resident population of Berkshire, England.

Advancement of education in the art and science of Real Estate at the University of ReadingProviding financial assistance to students in needWidening access to the real estate professionOffering activities to further learning and the employability of students and graduatesRaising fundsSharing expertise and best practiceRaising awareness of the School of Real Estate and Planning

Promoting christianity by enabling the provision of regular acts of worship in local churches that are open to all. Facilitating the provision of sacred spaces for prayer, contemplation and activities within local communities. Encouraging christian teaching. Local and international Christian outreach, enabling teaching and support through pastoral work, courses and activities.