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An Access to Work grant helps pay for practical support if you have a disability, health or mental health condition so you can: start working stay in work start your own business How much you get depends on your circumstances.  The money doesn’t have to…

Carers UK has launched a free to use interactive e-learning programme, Learning for Living. The tool helps carers develop an understanding of the skills and knowledge they apply on a day-to-day basis in their caring role, and how to transfer these skills to the workplace.

A volunteer led charity offering free information, advice and support. Weekly and monthly outreach advice sessions are run in other areas across Reading.  

The Community Furniture Project run a charity that passes on furniture, electrical and other household goods to people in need.  Everyone can shop at the Project. You don't have to be on a low income, on benefits or a pensioner - but if you are, you will…

We can help with: learning, education and skills training finding work and applying for jobs finding a home and settling in well looking after your health and wellbeing volunteering and meeting new people.

Guiding you towards employment opportunities Have you been long term unemployed and need some support to find work? Enham Trust's Work Programme supports jobseekers of all ages to secure employment. Enham Trust support you every step of the way, to apply, or find out more, please contact…

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…

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…

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…

Search online for the latest jobs and volunteering opportunities - volunteering can help you develop and learn new skills while you're looking for a job

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…

Current Your Way Services offered in West Berkshire: Up to twelve weeks bespoke one-to one support to help individuals achieve their recovery goals. Your Way works alongside individuals as they overcome obstacles and move forward with their life. Peer support and the opportunity to be…

The National Careers Service can help whether you're looking for your first job or wanting to change career, get some advice from a professional. Help with your CV - create a CV in bite size chunks. You can also get advice on applications forms, covering letters and…

Are you aged 16 - 30 and in need of some help or support? The Prince's Trust run free courses for young people who are not in full-time education, training or employment. You may be eligible if you are in employment but on a low hours…

Citizens Advice West Berkshire The things that Citizens Advice can help refugees with are: Rights regarding benefits, housing, family members, work, education, medical treatment, travel, travel documents, nationality and applying for British Citizenship, money and debt problems etc.  covering any issues that refugees might face in day to…

Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is the leading charity offering information, support and advice to people with sight loss. RNIB work to enable people with sight problems to live their daily lives independently. If you or a loved one has a sight problem, RNIB…

The Salvation Army offer very practical help, unconditional assistance and support regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual choices, respecting the identity and choices of all those referred to them. support for families who have hit hard times, people who have been made redundant, become ill…

DWP has launched a new website with clear content and easy to follow navigation, to help people understand what Universal Credit means for them.  The site helps people find out what benefits they should be claiming, and provides more detail about how Universal Credit (UC)…

Service offered to children and young adults with learning disabilities, young people with mental health difficulties, children and young people struggling with education, support for children who are looked after. Visit the website for further details.

Ways and Means Trust have a warehouse in Rotherfield Peppard where adults can come and learn new skills, possibly in the warehouse where there is a light commercial packing and repackaging operation, which specialises in contract packing, for example, shrink-wrapping, collation, hand finishing, assembling point-of-sale displays, and packing products…