Charities In Wokingham

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.

To provide a safe place for people to discuss LGBT related issues and to offer opportunities to socialise with LGBT people. We have established our advice and support services through the drop in centre, which is integral to providing a holistic approach to supporting the needs of the Reading and surrounding area's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities

Provide coaching to motorcycle riders in order to improve their riding skills and pass the advanced test of the Institute of Advanced Motorcyclists

SEND Voices Wokingham is the independent Parent Carer Forum, Wokingham Borough, who give a voice to families who have a child or young person aged 0-25 years with any Special Educational Need or SEND). Working in partnership with education, health, social care, and other service providers to make sure the services commissioned meet the needs of children and young people with SEND in Wokingham

Provision of a Food Store for those in need in the community; provision of RE lessons in local schools

A local amateur operatic society performing stage musicals/operetta, and concerts in aid of local charities.

Provision of Christmas gifts to disadvantaged children in the Reading area.Annual day out to theme park or seaside for disadvantaged familiesAnnual visit to Pantomime in January each yearAnnual visit to Camp Mohawk, centre for families with a member on the autistic spectrum

Makes grants towards works relating to religious and charitable activities in the ecclesiastical parish of Hurst, using income derived from property.

Operating and maintaining village hall

Most activities are mostly based in and around Holme Grange School and all involve fundraising for the school. Individual annual activities include a Bonfire Night Display, Quiz Night, Summer Fete, and Christmas Fayre. The Annual Dinner dance is normally off sight in a local golf club.

Various fundraising events including Firework Display, Christmas Market and 5/10k run. Monies raised are to support activities and equipment for use by Reddam House Berkshire pupils.

THE CHARITY PERFORMS EVENTS TO PROMOTE INDIAN ART CULTURE HERITAGE AND EDUCATION AS WELL AS ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION. THE CHARITY HAS AN ANNUAL EVENT OF DURGA PUJA AND OTHER DINNER AND DANCE EVENTS, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO ONLY THESE.

To establish workshops, projects and schemes for the training and provision of work experience for unemployed or disabled persons.To provide educational and training facilities for unemployed persons resident in the area of benefit. To assist any charitable organisation which is part of the Scouting Movement. To raise funds and to invite and receive contributions from any person/s.

Scout Organisation activities for boys and girls aged 6 years to 14 years of age

The charity covers a listed building which is leased to various organisations within the village.

Christian Science Church, Reading Room and Sunday School, holding church and Sunday School services every Sunday at 10.30am, and Testimony Meetings at 7.45pm on Wednesdays. Reading Room and bookshop open during working hours most days of the week. Annual lecture to public.

To build a boat for disabled and disadvantaged children and adults to operate between Windsor and Oxford along the River Thames. The boat is primarily based at Henley on Thames and operates from the River & Rowing Museum.

To advance the education of the pupils at the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school. To foster extended relationships between the staff, parents and other associated with the school. To engage in activities which support the school and advance the education of the pupils

SHARE operates across a number of sites in Berkshire collecting end of day and surplus food stocks from local sources and sharing this with those in need thus helping the environment and also helpinng households access fresh food.

The activities of the Charity are for the furtherance of such charitable purposes as the Trustees think fit.

TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF GENERAL EDUCATION IN RELATION TO ALL ASPECTS OF PERFORMING ARTS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF SUCH ART AND TO ASSIST AND FURTHER SUCH CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE COMMITTEE FROM TIME TO TIME SHALL DETERMINE.

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.

The charity manages and maintains the hall as a community asset for use by the residents of Spencers Wood. The hall is self-funding and used by several local groups / clubs including Babies, Toddlers, Girl Guiding, Badminton, Drama, Karate, Needles and Natter, Seated Exercise classes and Board Games as well as holding a monthly Farmers Market and Repair Cafe. www.swvh.org.uk

Maintenance of Village Hall for the benefit of local residents.

Provides facilities and premises for children,elderly and members of the local community.Holds fundraising activities such as quizes,dances and jumble sales.