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Focus Community Support Providing support for people with a learning disability in and around the Newbury area and this can be for just an hour a week or as many hours as you need, from early until late! Focus Support can provide the support you need at…

Caring for someone can take it's toll, both physically and emotionally. With funding from the Bupa UK Foundation, Carers UK has developed a free to access e-learning course designed to help carers build strategies to maintain their physical and emotional wellbeing. The course looks at…

Opportunities to volunteer and train in practical activities at The Growing 2gether Project at Cottismore.  There are opportunities for people to take part in outdoor gardening and horticulture activities; learning gardening skills and how to grow your own food.  If the weather is not good, there are alternative indoor…

Five A Day Market Garden runs a variety of one off workshops, courses and projects throughout the year for: adults adults with learning disabilities retired people Visit the website for details of current courses

Providing a safe environment where adults who have learning or physical disabilities, or poor mental health, may learn social and practical skills for independent living and take part in training in the form of horticultural therapy. We offer job coaching to encourage and to increase…

Grey Matter Learning is an award-winning online training provider in social care.  Since 2006, we have helped reduce staff turnover and improve CQC ratings for our customers, some of which are the largest in England.  We provide online, face-to-face and virtual classroom learning for both…

Headway Thames Valley supports people with a brain injury and their families and carers. Covering Berkshire, parts of Buckinghamshire and parts of Oxfordshire. The Resource Centre is open four days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday) to people in the Thames Valley area, thus allowing…

If you are looking for a job, trying to get back into work after a long spell out of employment and need some help then Careers Springboard West Berkshire can help you. Workshops and practical guidance plus 1 to 1 help  Job-seeking topics we cover…

Heros Charity provide students with training and education in order to have a career within the horse racing and wider equine industry. Visit the website for a listing of: Traineeships Apprenticeships Bespoke training and school holiday courses Work experience & placements

Offering adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to enhance life skills and gain work placements. The programme engages participants in horticultural activities that promote improved health and wellbeing, increased confidence and interpersonal skills. Affinity Trust workshops run Mondays and Wednesdays from 10.00am till 3.00pm, but…

Providing free IT support to help older people and people with disabilities to use technology to achieve their goals.AbilityNet have a network of friendly volunteers who can help with most major computer systems, laptops, tablet devices and smartphones.

Do you need help using your ipad or laptop.  Come along to the Centre for free help and advice from Vodafone plus a cup of tea or coffee.  One to one support using your own device. Ring for further information as additional support may be offered…

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Scouting in the Kennet Scout District provides life long skills, fun and adventure for young people between the ages of 6 to 18 in the Newbury, Kintbury and Hungerford areas.  There are eight Scout Groups providing some 650 young people with the benefits of scouting.  Network Scouts run…

The Loddon Valley Day Care Centre is small and friendly providing valuable respite care for the elderly in and around Tadley. The Centre are always looking for volunteers to assist with driving and/or day to day care activities. Contact with the Day Care Manager can be…

Graft offers information, advice and guidance to disabled and disadvantaged people looking for employment or wanting to return to work. Support with: CV writing and updating Training in confidence building and work skills Volunteering opportunities and job searches Interview skills Specialist support is also offered for…

VOLUNTEERING If you would like to find out more about being a volunteer please contact via Volunteer Centre West Berkshire, Bolton Place, Northbrook St, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 1AJ or email recruitment@looseendsnewbury.org Loose Ends is a drop-centre in Newbury serving food to the homeless and vulnerable. The…

If you would like to join the group of volunteers either on kitchen/serving duties or to just chat with our lunch guests or even if you are able to be a driver please email Rebecca.