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…

LEARN ENGLISH Berkshire School of English is a small friendly school located in Newbury Town Centre.  We offer the following English Courses: Adult Reading and Writing Courses  Adult English/ESOL language courses for non-native speakers GCSE English Preparation and Revision Courses for year 10 & 11…

The Bruce Branch of the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust is a registered charity providing specially-designed, purpose-built, wide-beam canal boats, for hire for self-catering, self-steer holidays by disabled, disadvantaged or elderly people along with their family, friends or carers. The Bruce Branch Boats are maintained…

Cafe B is looking for volunteers in a variety of roles, training will be given. Do you have a few hours to spare on a Monday or Wednesday morning? Are you interested in joining a fun and friendly team? Would you like to meet people…

Calibre library has the largest lending collection of audio books in the UK in open format - you don't need special playback equipment. There is something for all tastes and you can listen anywhere, at home or on the move. A subscription-free service of unabridged audio books…

Charity providing a high-quality community-based service for people with a learning disability who require support in their lives. Clients are helped to become more independent and take control of their own lives. There are many activities on site as well as off site for Day Service…

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…

Visit West Berkshire Council's webpage for further information and access to online services relating to Community Learning. The Community Learning Partnership aims to provide a high quality, accessible, safe and varied community learning programme for adults and families across the district. Please note that West Berkshire Council does not…

Community Learning courses at Newbury College range from arts and crafts to welding and web design. Find a huge choice of interesting subjects to help you develop a new hobby or learn a valuable skill.

Ageing Well is a range of training courses and workshops provided by West Berkshire Wellbeing, to support learning and skills development for practitioners and family carers of people living with dementia.  

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. It can be very difficult finding a job. You may have been out of work for many different…

ENRYCH aims to give adults with a physical disability, who have a need, the opportunity to add quality to life through leisure and learning. If there's a leisure or learning activity you've always dreamt of doing, ENRYCH will try to make it your reality. ENRYCH create…

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…

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…

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…

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