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Tue16Sep202510:30 - 11:30RVA Middle Room
RISC, 35-39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS
First Steps towards Safe and Sound is a free tool available to all voluntary and community groups offering services in Reading, who wish to take the first steps towards having good governance in place. Come along to our September 2025 introduction session and find out how to get started and what the benefits are for your group.
This session should be attended by either a manager or trustee of your group. More than one person from your group is welcome to attend but we would suggest a maximum of three so that there are enough spaces for all.
This short 1 hour session will include:
- An overview of First Steps towards Safe and Sound, what it is, the benefits, resources & support from RVA, how to get started and what you receive after completing this.
- Introduction to First Steps towards engaging Volunteers.
- Introduction to First Steps towards Inclusion.
- Further resources and support.
Book your free space online at www.eventbrite.co.uk.
Please note that this session will take place in-person, if you prefer to attend an online session instead, please take a look at alternative dates on our training page.
We look forward to seeing you then.
The RVA Team
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Tue16Sep202510:30 - 12:00RVA, Community Place
Third Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, RG1 3BQ
The Volunteer Coordinators’ Network meeting provides a space for those who oversee the work of volunteers to seek peer support in a confidential space from others in a similar role. It is an opportunity to share best practice and to learn from the rich experiences of colleagues working across our diverse sector.
The Network is open to those overseeing the work of volunteers in organisations big and small and involving volunteers in a variety of ways.
Please register via the button below and further details and joining instructions will be sent in due course. The plan is to hold this meeting in person at our office in Reading Central Library, but this will be confirmed closer to the event.
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Tue23Sep202510:00 - 12:00Meeting Room 3 (The Stone's Room)
RISC, 35-39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS
Are you are small community group in Reading? Come along to our next Small Groups’ Forum on Tuesday 23 September 2025 to hear about support, funding and networking for smaller groups like yours. The session is informal, friendly and catered specifically for smaller groups as we know the challenges and support you need can be different to that of larger groups.
Who are small groups:
- Mainly volunteer led
- With a gross annual income below £50K
If you don’t think you fit this category but still identify as a small group, you’re welcome to come along. You just need to ensure your group is offering some activities or services in Reading.
The September session will cover:
- Monitoring and evaluation workshop with Ellie from Berkshire Community Foundation. This workshop is designed to help you understand what funders expect from groups when they are considering giving funding and what and how to monitor your projects.
- An update on the VCS Safety and Safeguarding Partnership – a new initiative to help VCS groups to better navigate serious incidents and protect themselves and their members, in light of learning following the 2024 riots and other safeguarding learning.
- Networking with each other.
This is a friendly, informal session hosted by the Herjeet Vass from the RVA team, so don’t worry if you haven’t attended one of these sessions before. Refreshments will be provided.
Free event, but please book online at www.eventbrite.co.uk to confirm your place. We hope to see you there.