Charities In Reading

Provision of English tuition to the local international community.Provision of therapeutic treatment in complementary medicine to the local community of all ages.

To provide financial assistance for those in need through sickness or disability. Applicants must be resident within area of benefit referrals are not accepted direct from members of the public - only from the statutory authorities.

Rescue and treatment of sick and injured swans. Release back to the wild wherever possible.Education of the public as to pollutants and problems with litter. Training emergency services in swan handling.

To promote equality and diversity, advance education and eliminate particularly in relation to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and associated communities [LGBT Plus], in particular but not exclusively within Reading and The Thames Valley. In particularly by promoting and staging an annual festival and making grants and/or donations to other charitable and voluntary organisations.

To relieve children and adults with dyslexia and related conditions by providing treatment at our research clinics focusing on dyslexia and related conditions. To advance the education of the public by undertaking research into causes and treatments of dyslexia and related conditions, training personnel, and publishing the useful results of such research

- to advance the Christian religion in accordance with the Holy Bible in Luton and anywhere within the UK/world.- to promote social cohesion within the community by organising events and working with local charitable organisations- to visiting/comfort the sick- to carry out weddings, funerals, baby blessings, house blessings etc - to help those in need

1. Strategic Engagement: Promoting equality across the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. 2. Community Cohesion: Promoting community cohesion; embracing diversity; and encouraging integration. 3. Community Engagement and Development: Addressing imbalances in power and bring about change founded on social justice, equality and inclusion.

The development and education of children and young people through running a pre-school for the benefit of families in South Oxfordshire, Berkshire and West Berkshire.

THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION. IN FULFILLING THE PURPOSE THE CHURCH ENGAGES IN A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES EITHER ON ITS OWN OR WITH OTHERS THAT WILL VARY FROM TIME TO TIME WITH ACTIVITIES BEING INITIATED, EXPANDED, OR CLOSED, AS APPROPRIATE.

BACC provides sanctuary for animals that cannot live in traditional domesticity due to behavioural or medical problems and animals that have been abandoned or mistreated. BACC focusses on educating the public on the management, behaviour and training of animals as well as managing their physical and mental wellbeing. BACC provides a safe space for people to connect with animals.

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN AGRICULTURE, HOME CRAFTS, COUNTRY LIFE AND RELATED SUBJECTS.OUR MISSION STATEMENT; "TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO HAVE FUN, IMPROVE THEIR PERSONAL SKILLS AND GAIN A SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT".

The London School of Samba aims to advance education through the promotion of the arts with particular reference to samba music and dance and the culture and tradition of Afro-Brazilian Carnival.The main activities include: open access workshops to teach Brazilian dance and drumming, public performances, participation at major events, outreach work, costume design and float building.

This charity aims to relieve the needs of people who have autism, ADHD and/or other related conditions or those awaiting diagnosis and their families in Hampshire and surrounding counties through providing finanicial assistance and practical support.

To relieve the needs of children/young people (0-25) who have a disability and associated ill-health by the provision of: fully inclusive therapeutic play, sport and recreational and other opportunities; support for parents, families and carers; advocacy of disability awareness, accessibility and inclusion; with a view to promote inclusion as well as their mental and physical health and wellbeing.

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

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 charity works to transform people's lives spiritually & physically through such activities as assisting the elderly and people with disabilities, counselling victims of various circumstances and engaging in youth & children activities that enables them to develop good moral characters as well as discourage them from engaging in anti-social behaviour.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.