Charities In West Berkshire

The Scout Group comprises Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. We provide educational and fun activities for Boys and Girls in the Burghfield and Sulhampstead areas of West Berkshire. We aim to develop citizenship and life skills and instill respect for the environment and society.

To educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts.To introduce young people to the stage by encouraging them to take part in productions and fostering their participation in the dramatic arts.To assist other societies and schools by making available costumes and props.

Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development empowering them to make a positive contribution to society

Pre-school for children aged from 2.5 upwards.

The Gladstone Trust holds and manages a Recreation Ground in Kintbury.

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.

Lambourn RDA provides equestrian facilities for the disabled. Our vision is to offer people with disabilities in our area therapy by working with horses.Our mission is to enable people with disabilities to ride a horse and achieve their goals through the work of our volunteers.We provide instruction at all levels of ability and currently have 6 ponies and approximately 40 riders.

THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF NEWBURY AND NEIGHBOURING DISTRICTS BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES AND COACHING FOR ATHLETICS AND RELATED DISCIPLINES (TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETICS, ROAD RUNNING AND CROSS COUNTRY).

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.

To preserve and maintain Greenham Control Tower,for the benefit of the public by providing a museum, special exhibitions and supporting visitor facilities. To advance the education of the public by provision of a museum, displays and relevant collections, special exhibitions, talks and activities about the Tower explaining its role in military and aviation history and its local community links

THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT ARE TOADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESTATEMENT OF BELIEFS APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE HERETOIN HAMPSHIRE, BERKSHIRE AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THEUNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEESMAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT

To operate a wheelchair basketball club providing disabled and able bodied people to opportunity to play the sport at whatever level they want to, ranging from recreational up to National and International standards. To promote fitness and competitiveness whilst taking part in league matches representing the club. To provide a sociable and friendly atmosphere where all are welcome.

Provides swimming training and competitions.

To advance the Christian faith and religion and exercise Christian charity by making grants to The Farnhams and Hedgerley Community Church (FHCC) and to other Christian churches, assemblies, missions, missionary societies or institutions. FHCC employs a full time worker to assist with its activities, which include a mothers & toddlers group, a club for 5-11 year olds and activities for teenagers.

Providing recreational opportunities for the Thatcham area and surrounding villages through the playing of Rugby Football. Offering activity to all age groups from U6 to U16, Colts, Senior Rugby, and also non-contact Walking Rugby.

Relief of unemployment for disabled / disadvantaged people by the provision of employment opportunities and work related training opportunities. Provision of work trials, training and in-work support. Support for clients to achieve both soft and hard outcomes.

Eight Bells was first established in 2007 (No. 1144706). In 2021, it updated its structure and is now charity No. 1194377.Eight Bells is a friendly, member-led, voluntary group, that provides friendship, support, and a listening ear to people experiencing mental health issues in Newbury, Thatcham, and surrounding areas. We provide support for up to 100 people living across West Berkshire.

To raise charitable funds through the staging of the annual Woodcote Veteran Transport Rally in support of the Charity's objectives of promoting any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the parish of Woodcote and the immediate surroundings thereof.

We run a Pre-School 3 days a week, term time, plus a Baby & Toddler group once a week at the Village Hall. The group provides educational and social activities for young children plus an opportunity for local families to meet and socialise in our rural area. We are inspected by Ofsted and supported by the West Berkshire Early Years team. We are a member of the Early Years Alliance.

Working with the National Society of the RSPCA, with particular reference to the geographic area of the branch. Financially independent and run by local volunteers, we rehabilitate and rehome abused and neglected, cats and rabbits. We also provide assistance to ensure sick animals receive appropriate veterinary treatment.

Our main activity is to preach gospel of Jesus christ through assembling and act of community building. Please see our charity deed.

We are a pre school based in Boxford, West Berkshire. We aim to enhance the development and education of the children under statutory school age, by providing quality care and education, whilst encouraging parents to be involved in their child's learning.

The relief of the poor and needy or such other charitable purpose as the Rotary Club ofReading Matins shall in duly constituted meeting from time to time direct.

To help disadvantaged young people

Pre-School for children aged 2-5, in the Newbury area