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News from Berkshire Community Foundation: With the cost of living crisis becoming a stark reality, presenting concerns for how you can afford to operate, we understand that charities and organisations need more help than ever before to keep going through the winter months. Thanks to our extraordinary donors, we are pleased to announce that applications for our winter funding round are now being invited. Continue reading Surviving Winter funding round now open→

Reading Borough Council has allocated £200,000 for small grants to the voluntary and community sector for the year 2022/23. The council is inviting applications for funding for community-led activities that support inclusion and connectivity for the most marginalised groups and most vulnerable adults and children in our communities. The funding is available to support the infrastructure and/or additional capacity needed by voluntary and community organisations to expand existing services, deliver services in a different way or to develop new activities. Continue reading Reading small grants fund 2022/23 (Round 2)→

re3, the waste management partnership for Bracknell Forest, Reading and Wokingham is now offering free compost to schools and community groups in the Bracknell Forest, Reading and Wokingham Borough Council areas as part of the re3Grow Community Scheme. The provision of free compost is designed to promote recycling and local community activities for example, this could be in learning and education, enhancing the appearance of the local area, or in community food production. Continue reading Free re3grow compost for your school or community group→

Reading Lions Club is once more reaching out to small local community groups and small local charities in the Reading area to offer financial support. Many local community groups do not have access to grant funding or the manpower/resources to invest in significant fundraising and yet they continue to provide a valued service to our community even during these challenging times. Through our own fundraising events we have set aside £10,000.00 to give away in small community grants. Continue reading Reading Lions Club ‘Lions Den’ Community Grant Scheme – deadline 7 October 2022→

Community newspaper celebrates the diverse and rich culture of the Oxford Road. Reading Council’s High Street Heritage Action Zone commissioned the project from visual artists Lisa-Marie Gibbs and Philip Newcombe, as part of the ongoing cultural project, funded by Historic England. The paper documents a range of happenings, events and workshops delivered with various Oxford Road community groups this year Continue reading Local artists launch ‘The Oxford Road Times’, a one-off community newspaper→

The council is carrying out consultation into the autumn so you can tell us what you like about Coley Park and what you would like to see improved, including at your local community centre at 140 Wensley Road. We want to ensure that Coley Park benefits from community facilities that you and your families can enjoy and so we need your help to make sure these and other steps we take to improve things are the right ones. Continue reading Have your say: Coley Park Community Centre→

Citizens Advice Reading can support your clients to claim Universal Credit. We offer a free service that takes your client from initial application to first correct payment. If your client is thinking of making their first claim for Universal Credit whether they are currently on no benefits or receiving legacy benefits we can help. If you would like to signpost your clients to us, they can call on 08001 448444. Further information can be found on the website at https://rcab.org.uk/advice. Continue reading Help to Claim Universal Credit→