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On 6 June 2018, Reading Voluntary Action will host the second Reading Volunteer Awards. The awards acknowledge and highlight the extraordinary contribution that volunteers and volunteering make to life in our town. Could you volunteer your photography skills to capture this year’s night of celebration, creating some exciting and representative photographs to help RVA support and promote the voluntary sector? Continue reading Reading Volunteer Awards 2018 – photographer needed in June→

The Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner is inviting applications to the Community Safety Fund Grant. A total of up to £400,000 is available to fund between 6 to 8 large scale projects which can demonstrate a clear link to some of the key aims in his Police and Crime Plan. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 30 May at 18:00. Continue reading PCC Community Safety Fund→

The Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales funds small and medium-sized charities whose work supports people experiencing multiple disadvantages, at key periods of change and transition in their lives, to move forward and achieve positive lasting outcomes. The Lloyds Bank Foundation’s Invest Programme provides multi-year grants of up to £25,000 per annum to support the core and service delivery costs of charities. Continue reading Lloyds Bank Foundation’s Invest Programme – Applications open→

Reading Borough Council is inviting arts, culture, heritage and voluntary groups to bid for funding based on how they can help improve the quality of life of Reading residents. The fund is part of ‘Reading, Place of Culture’, supported by the Great Place Scheme, which is funded thanks to National Lottery players and the Heritage Lottery Fund, Arts Council England and Historic England. Continue reading Reading, Place of Culture – Funding available→

The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) are putting proceeds of crime money to good use with grants to community groups. The national team, who investigate and prosecute loan sharks, are encouraging community groups to bid for grants of up to £5,000. This money, which has been confiscated from convicted loan sharks through the Proceeds of Crime Act (2002), is being used to fund local community projects which raise awareness of illegal money lending. Continue reading Funding available to help combat ‘loan sharks’→

Nominations for volunteer teams are now open for this year’s Reading Volunteer Awards. Every day volunteers are making a positive difference in the lives of individuals, groups and communities throughout Reading. The Reading Volunteer Awards evening will bring together volunteers from across the voluntary and public sectors to thank them for the difference they make. Continue reading Reading Volunteer Awards 2018 – team nominations now open→