How can you support the vision?
Be Part of Our Shared Future
Communities Vision 2035 is about the future of our borough and that future starts with you.
This is not just a strategy created by organisations. It’s a shared vision shaped by local people, reflecting what matters most to our communities: feeling connected, having fair opportunities, living in great places and being able to live happy, healthy and independent lives.
Whether you’ve lived here your whole life or are new to the area, you have a role to play in shaping where we go next. Small actions, local involvement and every day connections all contribute to building stronger, more resilient communities.
How You Can Get Involved
There are lots of simple and meaningful ways to be part of Communities Vision 2035.
Residents
Start with Simple Actions
Community Groups & Volunteers
Powering Change Together
Business & Employers
Driving Inclusive Growth and Strong Communities
For Residents
Start with Simple Actions
Everyone has something to offer - here are ways to get involved:
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Get involved locally
- Visit your local library, youth centre or community space such as Wokingham Youth Centre
- Join local groups, wellbeing sessions or social activities
Volunteer your time
- Find oppurtunities through The Wokingham Volunteer Centre. They connect residents with hundreds of local volunteerings roles
- Support local charities like:
- Link Visiting Scheme (befriending and reducing loneliness)
- The Cowshed (Supporting families in need)
- Wokingham Foodbank
- Wokingham Volunteer Centre
- Volunteer Berkshire
Share your voice
- Take part in community conversations and engagement sessions
- Help shape local decisions and services
Try something new
- Join countryside volunteering activities run by the council — open to all and no experience needed
- Get involved in local environmental or wellbeing initiatives
- Share your voice
Your experiences and ideas matter. Take part in local conversations, surveys or events to help shape decisions and influence what happens in your area. - Support others
Simple acts of kindness — checking in on a neighbour, offering support or getting involved in community activities — can have a big impact on someone’s wellbeing. - Take part in local initiatives
Whether it’s sustainability projects, wellbeing activities or community programmes, getting involved helps bring the Vision to life in practical ways.
Why It Matters:
- When people come together, communities become stronger, more inclusive and more resilient. By getting involved, you’re not just helping others — you’re helping to create a borough where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.
- Together, we can make Wokingham Borough an even better place to live, now and for the future.
RESIDENTS – Your Community Journey
- Volunteer locally
- Attend activities & events
- Join local groups
- Share your voice
- Improve your neighbourhood
- Community events calendar
- Small actions you can take
For Community Groups & Volunteers
Powering change together
Community groups and volunteers are at the heart of Communities Vision 2035. You are the connectors, the trusted voices and the people making a difference every day in our neighbourhoods.
From supporting those most in need to creating opportunities for people to come together, your work already brings the Vision to life — often in ways that are unseen but deeply felt across our communities.
Communities Vision 2035 recognises the vital role you play in building strong, inclusive and resilient communities. By working together, sharing knowledge and strengthening partnerships, we can go even further to reduce inequalities and improve lives across the borough.
How you can get involved:
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Grow Your Impact
Connect and collaborate
- Work alongside organisations like:
- Wokingham Charity and Community Hub
- Wokingham United Charities
- Share resources, ideas and local intelligence
Promote your work
- Share your impact stories through Communities Vision
- Inspire others to get involved
Reach new audiences
- Partner with groups like:
- Me2 Club (supporting children and young people with additional needs)
- WADE Day Centre (supporting older and vulnerable residents)
Strengthen volunteering
Get involved borough-wide
- Join campaigns, events and initiatives linked to Communities Vision 2035
- There are many ways your organisation or volunteer group can be part of the Vision:
- Connect and collaborate
Work with other groups, organisations and partners to share ideas, resources and approaches. Collaboration helps us reach more people and create greater impact. - Involve Community Services
- Citizens Advice Wokingham
- Extend your reach
Use the Vision to engage new audiences, particularly those who may not usually access support or community activities. - Champion local voices
You are closest to your communities. Help us understand local needs, challenges and opportunities by sharing insights and lived experiences. - Get involved in borough-wide initiatives
Take part in campaigns, events and programmes linked to Communities Vision 2035, helping to amplify your work and connect it to a wider movement. - Promote volunteering opportunities
Encourage more people to get involved by showcasing the value and impact of volunteering within your organisation.
Why It Matters
- By strengthening connections between community groups, volunteers and partners, we can build a more coordinated and impactful approach to supporting residents.
- Together, we can create a borough where everyone feels supported, included and able to thrive — and where the power of community continues to grow.
VOLUNTARY & COMMUNITY SECTOR
- Promote your activities
- Partner with the Council
- Funding & support opportunities
- Recruit volunteers
- Collaboration network
- Community engagement toolkit
For Business & Employers
Driving Inclusive Growth and Strong Communities
Businesses and employers play a vital role in shaping the future of our borough. Through the jobs you create the spaces you influence and the communities you serve, you are key to delivering Communities Vision 2035.
This is an opportunity to go beyond business as usual — to be part of a shared ambition that supports inclusive growth, strengthens communities and creates places where people want to live, work and invest.
A thriving economy and thriving communities go hand in hand. By aligning your work with the Vision, you can help ensure that success is shared, opportunities are accessible and our borough continues to grow in a way that benefits everyone.
How you can get involved:
Businesses are key to creating inclusive growth and strong communities.
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Support your community
Partner with local organisations such as:
- The Cowshed
- Wokingham Foodbank
- Building for the Future
Invest in people
Work with community organisations to offer:
- Apprenticeships
- Work experience
- Mentoring
Encourage employee volunteering
- Connect with The Wokingham Volunteer Centre to find opportunities for staff
- Volunteering supports wellbeing and builds skills while helping the community
Share expertise
- Offer skills, training or advice to local groups and charities
- Support community-led innovation
Be part of the Vision
- Share your impact and align your work to the borough’s ambitions
- Join local networks such as Rotary Club of Wokingham
Opportunities to Take Part
Across Wokingham Borough, there are growing opportunities to:
- Volunteer and support local causes
- Join community groups and activities
- Partner on projects and initiatives
- Share your story and inspire others
There are many ways your organisation can contribute to Communities Vision 2035:
- Support your local community
Partner with local groups, sponsor community initiatives or offer your time and expertise to support activities that benefit residents. - Invest in people and skills
Create opportunities through apprenticeships, work experience, mentoring or training programmes — helping people of all backgrounds access and progress in employment. - Champion inclusive practices
Promote diversity, equity and inclusion within your workforce, ensuring fair opportunities for all and supporting employee wellbeing. - Encourage employee volunteering
Enable your staff to give back to the community through volunteering days or local initiatives — strengthening both your team and the wider community. - Be part of local conversations
Engage with Communities Vision 2035 by sharing insights, identifying local challenges and helping to shape solutions that support sustainable growth.
Why It Matters:
- Businesses are not just economic drivers — they are part of the social fabric of our communities. By working together, we can create a borough where economic success is inclusive, communities are connected and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
- Being part of Communities Vision 2035 is about building a stronger future — for your business, your workforce and the communities you serve.
BUSINESSES & EMPLOYERS
- Corporate volunteering
- Sponsor community projects
- Support local events
- Offer apprenticeships & skills support
- Social value partnerships
- Workforce wellbeing & community impact