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Age UK Berkshire provide a free befriending service in Reading, Bracknell and West Berkshire.  The team of dedicated and caring volunteers are not currently visiting clients in their own homes, but if you need this or similar support in one of these areas, Age UK Berkshire may know of…

Many people find themselves alone for one reason or another, or are isolated, perhaps due to illness or disability.  They just don’t get out as often as they would like or see as many people as before. A volunteer with matching interests and personality will be…

Grants available to people in financial hardship who need essential equipment, such as a wheelchair, or help to get over a short term hurdle, such as an illness. Support & Advice:  Friendly and non-judgemental support and advice on a wide variety of issues given to anyone who…

Based in a picturesque Berkshire village, Bergerac Au-Pair Agency has been successfully operating since 1989 and is proud to have placed a large number of Au-Pairs from all different nationalities across various parts of the UK and Europe. Run as a family business Carole Wood,…

If you are thinking about moving into a care home or arranging care for a relative or friend, you can find useful information and advice in the Berkshire Care Directory. The independent Berkshire Care Directory is a good first stop to also discover more about…

Berkshire Family Mediation has been offering mediation services to separated parents, families and divorcing couples in the Reading and Newbury area for over 40 years.  Mediation is a safe, neutral place for people to work out their practical arrangements for children, property and finances upon…

Our varied and exciting programme offers hundreds of activities, from camping and hiking to surfing and paragliding. Young people can also achieve their badges in such diverse subjects as PR, electronics and entertainment. Scouting is a unique adventure that’s full of surprises. Join in and…

Information and support to live independently and safely. Berkshire Vision provide vital practical and emotional support to visually impaired people and their families. The range of services include: Sight Loss Support Officers Telephone Befriending Tech support Employability Children, young people and families activities programme Social activities 18-35…

The group was set up specifically to support young adults with their transition into adulthood. Regular get-togethers are available for this group. Members meet with other partially sighted young adults living in Berkshire, this gives them a sense of friendship and takes the isolation away…

Visit the website for current listing and downloadable calendar with everything from coffee mornings, quiz nights, sing a longs and gentle exercises. Find detailed instructions on how to join the various sessions on offer.

The telephone befriending service will match you with a volunteer to call you each week (or however often works best for you) to make sure you have someone to talk to. Visit the Berkshire Vision website today.

The Berkshire West Autism & ADHD Support Service provides advice, workshops and courses for children and young people aged 5 to 25 who are autistic or have ADHD – or are waiting for a NHS assessment – and their families. The service is a partnership…

Is a safe, welcoming and supportive space for anybody aged over 18 experiencing emotional distress and struggling to cope. Whatever the reason for you feeling distressed or in crisis – we’re here to help you. We are available to provide support every Friday to Monday…

Established in 1940, Berkshire Youth provides support to youth leaders and young people across Berkshire and within the six unitary authorities. We have continued to develop new opportunities for both youth leaders and young persons over this considerable period.  

The Oaks Childcare Clubs CIC is a not-for-profit organisation which operates breakfast clubs and after school clubs in Mortimer St John’s School, Mortimer St Mary’s School, Burghfield St Mary’s School and Silchester Primary School. They provide a fun, active and safe environment in which to…

A West Berkshire Council managed mixed nursing and residential home providing specialist support to people with dementia.