Ready Friends Befriending Forum

Reading Voluntary Action is the voluntary sector support organisation which organises training to meet the needs of individuals and organisations across Reading.

Reading Voluntary Action

Bringing together Reading's community groups, charities, friends and neighbours taking action on loneliness and social isolation.

Reading International Solidarity Centre

Heritage, Identity and Belonging - inclusion in support for people facing lonelinessOur June Befriending Forum highlighted the role of dance - from two different local communities - in connecting people through an activity from a shared cultural heritage. Reading has a wealth of opportunities to socially connect, but for people who experience exclusion in many areas of their life - experiencing micro-aggressions through to hate crimes - it's essential that there's somewhere to go to feel welcome, relaxed and meet people who share at least one of their characteristics.<ul><li>In this Forum event, a number of local community organisations will be sharing how they offer inclusive social activities for a range of communities facing loneliness and social isolation, inc Wycliffe Coffee and Craft, Refugee Support Group, Change Grow Live, ACRE Men's Group, Reading Golders and Together for Mental Wellbeing.</li><li>It will be an opportunity for people to find out more about services that can support their clients and members, and other service users who are experiencing loneliness.</li></ul>The programme will include time for informal networking and an opportunity to share news, promote your service and find out about funding, events and training. Refreshments provided.

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