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.

Part 2: Heritage, Identity and Belonging - inclusion in support for people facing lonelinessOur September Befriending Forum focussed on how local community groups connect people through an activity from a shared identity or cultural heritage. Feedback was so positive we're running a second Forum on inclusive social connection.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, including:<ul><li>Younger People With Dementia, Outreach project</li><li>Thames Valley Gay Chorus</li><li>Reading Community Learning Centre</li><li>Reading Mencap</li></ul>It will be an opportunity for people to find out more about supporting clients and their carers, who are experiencing loneliness.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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