Author: Connect Reading

Reading School is a selective state day and boarding academy for boys aged 11-18 which has been educating young men since 1125. Our vision is that by 2025, we will be a flourishing world-leading  institution developing academic excellence and continuing to build good men. Their school enriches the intellectual, sporting, artistic and cultural life of […]

Claire Brown’s mission is to help professionals step into the fullness of their potential, whether that means a career change, career development or workplace coaching. After having her children, Claire Brown navigated her own career change journey and retrained as a Coach before setting up her own business based in Reading, Berkshire. She is now […]

At Reading FC Community Trust, we offer a safe environment to care for, develop and educate the disadvantaged or at-risk young people within the Reading and surrounding areas. We aim to significantly increase the involvement of disadvantaged and vulnerable young people in our community with a number of diverse activities and projects. Reading FC Community […]

Glorifico provide fresh, innovative services and programmes using music as the catalyst. Right now, their clients are from the Education, Care Home and Charity sectors.

Providing mentoring and creating opportunities for young people aged 11–25. Starting Point are passionate about seeing transformation in the lives of local young people who face disadvantage. WHY? To offer young people a starting point for a brighter and more hopeful future. WHAT? To journey alongside and provide opportunities that enable young people to thrive. HOW?  By […]

Working with organisations that make the world a kinder place since 2003, Sarah Browning of Browning York Ltd, works with charities, universities and other not-for-profit organisations. Sarah’s services are always tailored to your specific requirements. She can: Develop high-quality, effective communication strategies and plans for you to deliver Act as a mentor to inspire your […]

Need a home for your business? Co-Space is an innovative flexible office space and co-working provider with a focus on ergonomic, design-led space that boosts your productivity and supports the environment. With spaces in Reading, Stevenage and Bath (2022), members and non-members alike can use the space for meetings, events, co-working and private office space.

The Royal Berks Charity support the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust vision to continue to drive improvement in patient experience and be an outstanding provider of health services for our local communities. We work together with staff, patients and their families, fundraisers, donors, volunteers and local businesses to raise funds that enable us to add […]

Low Carbon Workspaces offers small and medium-sized businesses in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 to cover up to a third of the cost of making energy improvements. The programme is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and managed by Ngage Solutions, a not-for-profit company […]

Caroline Gratrix of VIVA photography is a professional photographer based in Reading, Berkshire, specialising in business headshot photography. My job is to make people smile, imagine that!

The Butterfly Community Café C.I.C |Founded by Jennie Kettell We are a Berkshire-based not-for-profit community interest company formed to set up a coffee van to teach life skills to young people with severe/specific learning difficulties. There are many teenagers in special needs schools across the country who are able to learn and apply skills but need extra […]

Reading Biscuit Factory is many things: a three-screen cinema, bar, coffee shop, live performance space and community hub. Our aim is to offer a fantastic and welcoming venue and create a setting where everyone can relax, work, meet and create – all under one roof.    

With over 25 years’ experience in grassroots business management, Tristan (de la Haye Coaching) helps individuals to develop and implement effective commercial plans alongside personalised, executive support when required. Tristan works with Startups and Small Business Owners in Reading and the Thames Valley to help them plan for the future, grow their business and implement […]

Visa are a global payments technology company working to enable consumers, businesses, banks and governments to use digital currency. They connect consumers, businesses, banks and governments in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

B Radio are a local non-profit radio station broadcasting across Berkshire from their studios in Reading. They play a mix of contemporary music and reflect life in the local area.

Reading Interfaith Group began as a response to the challenge and opportunities of an increasingly global economy. As inspiration and ideas from all over the world came to Reading, the Reading Interfaith Group aims to challenge fear and prejudice by bringing people together. Their mission is: To enable members of different faiths to learn about and […]

Libera Voce has a made-to-measure approach to consulting. We combine insight and skill to help transform anything from processes to strategies, from people to structures.

RUSU is a democratic, student-led organisation, with the aim to help students make the most of their experience whilst studying at the University of Reading. They do this by providing support, opportunities, facilities and entertainment. Leaders are elected each year to direct their work and to campaign for positive change. RUSU’s purpose is to improve […]

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Berkshire Maestros educate, inspire and encourage children and young people to start musical journeys, to achieve their musical potential and, most importantly, to love music as much as they do.

Every day, Thames Water serve 15 million customers across London and the Thames Valley.

Fifi’s Vision C.I.C. provide support for those who have children with additional needs. You can find them on Facebook here.

Sport in Mind ® is an independent multi-award winning mental health charity (unaffiliated to Mind and not part of the local Mind network) that was formed in Reading, Berkshire in 2010 with a simple mission: “To improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems through sport and physical activity” They are the UK’s leading mental […]

Education Business Partnership work in partnership with around 1,500 businesses whose involvement with their activities often supports their own Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals. We help businesses to: attract applicants (into apprenticeships, graduate programmes or direct entry roles) address skills shortages inspire students to enter a career in their sector improve the employability skills of […]

Reading Family Aid‘s mission is to put a smile on the faces of disadvantaged children in the Reading area They help children living with poverty and other disadvantages. They may be young carers, for example; or living in a family affected by drug taking, physical abuse, chronic illness or disability; or they may have a […]

New Beginnings Reading is a homeless charity based in Reading, UK. Their aims are the prevention and relief of poverty and financial hardship of persons in Reading and the Greater Berkshire area who are in need due to social or economic reasons, regardless of their religion or belief. This includes (but is not limited to) providing […]

KEG was established in 2018 to fight the closure of RGC and the sale of the land for housing. The group was originally a small number of golf club members plus some local residents who would be directly affected by the Golf Club’s plans. It has since grown and now has almost 1,400 subscribers and […]

Graft Thames Valley support people from disadvantaged backgrounds and/or with disabilities and/or other complex needs into employment, training and other work-related activities.

Chapter2 believe passionately that every boy should have a good man to guide him into adulthood. Working with the church, they aim to provide a male mentor and a community of men for boys growing-up without a father. Read our latest Spotlight On Chapter 2 here.

Coley Park Community Association is based within the Coley Park Community Centre which is open for hire 7 days a week  Many groups run throughout the week at the centre, helping to support fitness, disability, youth, parent and child engagement, culture, religion and an Over 50’s club. At weekends the centre is generally open to […]

Brighter Futures for Children are an independent, not-for-profit-company established in December 2018 to deliver the best possible opportunities for the children of Reading. Their responsibility is to deliver children’s social care, early help and educational services (including SEND). Their vision is to unlock resources to help every child have a happy, healthy and successful life. […]

Autism Berkshire was founded as the Berkshire Autistic Society in 1990 by a group of parents of children with autism, related conditions and challenging behaviours. Today they are the leading autism charity in Berkshire and deliver quality specialist services, training and social and leisure activities throughout the county, guided by a team of trustees with […]