First Steps towards Safe and Sound is a free tool available to all voluntary and community groups offering services in Reading, who wish to take the first steps towards having good governance in place. Come along to our September 2025 introduction session and find out how to get started and what the benefits are for your group.
This session should be attended by either a manager or trustee of your group. More than one person from your group is welcome to attend but we would suggest a maximum of three so that there are enough spaces for all.
This short session lasts 1 hour and will include:
1. An overview of First Steps towards Safe and Sound, what it is, the benefits, resources, support from RVA, how to get started and what you receive after completing this. This free toolkit is designed as an introductory level to our actual Quality Standard 'Safe and Sound', which you can choose to embark upon in the future or not, so our aim is to help you take that first step in a quick, easy and supportive way.
2 . Introduction to First Steps towards engaging Volunteers
3 . Introduction to First Steps towards Inclusion
4 . Further resources and support from RVA.
Book your free space through the link.
Practicalities:
- NEW VENUE: RVA Middle Room, RISC, 35-39 London Street, Reading RG1 4PS. See this link on how to find the venue, bus routes, information on nearby paid parking, or disabled parking. The venue is a short walk from Reading Town Centre and the train station. Please come to the 'venue entrance' as marked on the above link and someone will meet you there to show you where to go.
- The session is from 10.30am - 11.30am
- Registration and arrival from 10.15am.
- Refreshments will be provided.
- Slides will be sent out after the training, unless you have accessibility needs, in which case let us know on the online booking form.
Please note that this session will take place in-person. If you prefer to attend an online session instead, please take a look at our training page for alternative dates https://rva.org.uk/training/rva-training/
W e look forward to seeing you then.
RVA Team
RVA Cancellation Policy
If you are no longer able to attend the training, please let us know by emailing training@rva.org.uk with at least 48 hours notice so that we can offer your place to other people on the waiting list. If you don't advise us with at least 48 hours notice we may charge your organisation or group a £20 cancellation fee.
