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Safe Places scheme launches
Safe Places has returned to Wokingham Borough, helping residents feel more confident when out and about. The council has relaunched Safe Places in partnership with Optalis Supported Employment Service and local businesses across the borough,...
Helping children turn the page
Volunteers are helping young readers across Wokingham Borough build confidence and develop a lifelong love of reading through one-to-one support in schools. Through its network of trained volunteers, ABC to read supports around 90 children every...
Supporting boys growing up through mentoring
Chapter2 is helping to rebuild the “village” many young people are missing today. Through mentoring, they connect men who want to support boys growing up without a consistent father figure, offering a positive sense of belonging and community....
Building a borough where everyone thrives
Wokingham Borough Council are working alongside partners and local communities to help deliver the ambitions of the Communities Vision, ensuring its plans and services align with what residents have said matters most. The Council Plan 2025 to...
Helping people with learning disabilities achieve their goals
CLASP marked its 20th anniversary last year with a programme of challenges and new experiences that showed how the charity helps people with learning disabilities live happy, healthy and independent lives, one of the key ambitions of the Wokingham...
Supporting older residents and improving their lives
Age UK Berkshire recently supported a woman in her late seventies caring for her husband with dementia while struggling with money worries and anxiety. The charity helped by carrying out a full benefits check which secured attendance allowance,...
Creating confident, connected communities through movement
Places Leisure’s Move Through Menopause programme is helping local women feel healthier, more confident and more connected. Many participants joined feeling low in energy, unsure where to start or nervous about stepping into a gym. By trying a...
Bringing people together and creating spaces to thrive
The University of Reading is helping to build stronger, more connected communities by bringing people together through shared experiences. Its recent Community Iftar welcomed around 150 people of all faiths and backgrounds to share a meal at...
Making a difference through volunteering
The Wokingham Volunteer Centre plays an important part in supporting the Communities Vision by helping residents stay independent, connected and included. Through its Green ’n’ Tidy gardening service, volunteers help those who can no longer manage...