Community groups

  • The Rose Centre

    The Rose Centre is a specialist once-a-month drop in service for women affected by Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

    Leaflet
    The Rose Centre (PDF)

  • The Edge West Berks

    We work with young people up to the age of 18 and their families/carers who are affected by drugs or alcohol.
    The Edge is a really friendly environment where young people can feel relaxed and safe. The Edge is situated in Newbury town centre, next to the canal and Victoria Park.

    Phone
    01635582002

    Website
    www.edgecrew.co.uk

    Further Information
    Edge Leaflet (PDF)

  • West Berkshire Directory

    Find information on the wide range of services available to support you. This service is for everyone!

    Website
    www.directory.westberks.gov.uk

  • Reading Mencap

    Support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, and their carers.

    Phone
    0118 966 2518

    Website
    www.readingmencap.org.uk

  • Standby Volunteer Transport

    A voluntary organisation that can organise transport for patients with difficulties using public transport. The service is run by volunteers and they request a voluntary donation towards the cost of their petrol. The phone number below will allow you to leave a message on their answerphone to which a volunteer will call you back.

    Phone
    0118 930 6419

  • Elevate Me

    Elevate Me is the place for young people and adults in Reading to get help, advice and support on careers guidance, employment, education and apprenticeships.

    Phone
    0118 937 2204

    Website
    www.reading.elevateme.org.uk

    Email
    elevate.berkshire@reading.gov.uk

  • Reading Well Books on Prescription

    Reading Well Books on Prescription helps you to understand and manage your health and wellbeing using self-help reading. The scheme is endorsed by health professionals and supported by public libraries.

    Website
    www.reading-well.org.uk

  • Citizens Advice

    They aim to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives.

    Website
    www.citizensadvice.org.uk

  • Social Care Info Point

    Provides details of services, organisations and activities to support adults in West Berkshire to live independently.

    Website
    www.westberks.gov.uk

  • Alana House

    Early intervention and support for vulnerable women.

    Phone
    0118 921 7640

    Website
    www.alanahouse.org

    Email
    alana.house@pactcharity.org

  • Volunteer Centre West Berkshire

    Here you can find out about the fantastic range of voluntary sector organisations in West Berkshire and the wide variety of services and activities they provide. There are currently around 800 services listed on our database, making it the definitive guide to the West Berkshire’s voluntary and community sector.

    Website
    www.empoweringwb.org.uk

  • Berkshire Women’s Aid

    Domestic Abuse Drop-in new time and location from 30th August 2017: Every Wednesday 10am to 3pm at Reading Voluntary Action (RVA), 3rd Floor, Cenetral Library, Abbey Square, Reading RG1 3BQ. No need to book; just turn up and speak to BWA specialist support workers for advice and guidance.

    You can also see us at Alana House, South St, Reading RG1 4RA on the second Wednesday of the month from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.

    Phone
    0118 950 4003

    Email
    info@bwaid.org.uk

    Website
    www.berkshirewomensaid.org.uk

  • Carers Hub

    Carers Trust provides a range of support and services which can be accessed via the Carers Hub – funded by Reading Borough Council, West Berkshire Council, North & West Reading CCG, South Reading CCG and Newbury & District CCG.

    Phone
    0118 324 7333

    Website
    www.berkshirecarershub.org

  • Karma Nirvana

    Supporting victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage in the UK.

    Phone
    0800 5999 247

    Email
    info@karmanirvana.org.uk

    Website
    www.karmanirvana.org.uk

  • Healthwatch

    The independent national champion for people who use health and social care services. We’re here to make sure that those running services, and the government, put people at the heart of care.

    Phone
    03000 68 3000

    Website
    www.healthwatch.co.uk

  • Trust House Reading

    Support for survivors of rape, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation.

    Phone
    0118 958 4033