Wokingham Borough Community Navigator Service : Involve Community Services

22/09/2025

Citizens Advice Wokingham also offer a mobile service within the community.

Check out the website for full details.
https://citizensadvicewokingham.org.uk/

12/09/2025

✨ Understanding Dementia – Book Your Place! ✨

👪 Family Carers
➡ 8-week course – FREE (£5 booklet)
➡ Starts w/c 29th September
➡ Online & in-person options
➡ Limited spaces left!

👩‍⚕️ Health & Care Professionals
➡ 9-week course (£225)
➡ Starts 25th September
➡ Online (evening or morning)

👉 Book now: understandingdementia.co.uk/events

🧠 Build knowledge • Gain confidence • Support others

11/09/2025

👀✨ Berkshire Vision are hiring!

Rehabilitation Officer for Visual Impairment (ROVI) ✨👀

An exciting opportunity has opened at Berkshire Vision!

We’re looking for a qualified ROVI to join our small, supportive team and help shape a brand-new service for blind and visually impaired people across Berkshire.

📌 22.5 hours per week
📌 3-year fixed term contract (with potential to extend)
📌 £39,000 FTE (£23,400 actual)
📌 Flexible working patterns (3–5 days a week) considered

This is a chance to make a real difference and be at the heart of a service supporting over 1,600 children and adults living with sight loss.

👉 To apply, send your CV & cover letter to: recruitment@berkshirevision.org.uk

11/09/2025

📢 Upcoming Training – Spaces Available!

📦 Manual Handling of Objects
📍 Bracknell | 🗓 17 Sept | ⏰ 9.30–12.30 | 💷 £30
Learn safe techniques, reduce risk & build confidence.

🌸 Menopause Awareness
💻 Online | 🗓 18 Sept | ⏰ 9.30–12.30 | 💷 £30
Understand menopause in the workplace & how to support colleagues.

🩹 Self-harm Awareness
💻 Online | 🗓 23 Sept | ⏰ 9.30–12.30 | 💷 £30
Improve understanding, responses & support for people who self-harm.

To book and to view other training courses please follow the link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/involve-training-workshops-107366685401

01/08/2025

🌞 Happy 1st of August! This month, CLASP Wokingham continues its mission to empower people with learning disabilities through fun, friendship, and self-advocacy 💬💙

🎉 As part of their 20th anniversary celebrations, CLASP is hosting 20 special events and activities throughout 2025—including regular favourites like: ☕ Coffee Shop drop-ins 🎶 Dancing to Music 📚 Book Corner 🎨 Craft Club 🎤 Choir sessions 🧩 Puzzle Club 🏃‍♀️ Sports & Fitness …and more!

🎯 Members are also encouraged to try 20 new things this year—building confidence, independence, and joy along the way.

📍 Based in Wokingham, CLASP is a user-led charity where lived experience drives real change.

21/07/2025

📞 The Wokingham Volunteer Centre is looking for a new volunteer!

Join their friendly, sociable team as a Volunteer on the Transport Desk – Monday mornings 💚

If you enjoy chatting on the phone and helping others, this could be the perfect role for you! You’ll be supporting a vital service that helps local residents get to medical and essential appointments 🚗🏥

👥 Be part of a supportive and welcoming team
📍 Based locally in Wokingham
📆 Mondays (mornings only)
📞 Interested? Call Helena on 07799 646216

Could this be you — or someone you know? Tag and share! 💬

09/07/2025

🗣️ Have your say on the future of local wellbeing services! 🧠💬

Wokingham Borough Council are planning ahead for the types of wellbeing support that charities and community groups will need to offer adults (18+) from April 2027 — and we want to hear from YOU.

Local organisations play a vital role in helping people live well, with the right support at the right time. Your input will help us:
✅ Understand what’s working
✅ Identify what could be better
✅ Spot any gaps or new ideas for the future

📅 Deadline: Friday 29th August 2025
📝 Take the short, anonymous survey now: https://forms.office.com/e/b57DAVGTrB

Together, we can shape stronger, more effective support for our communities. 🙌

Thank you for your time! 💙

09/07/2025

Book your training before the summer break! Lots on offer!

🧠 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 – 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆, 𝟵:𝟯𝟬–𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 (𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲) | £𝟯𝟬
Gain a deeper understanding of neurodiversity and how to create more inclusive environments for all minds. Learn how to support neurodivergent individuals — including those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more — and their mental health needs.

📱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 – 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 – 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆, 𝟵:𝟯𝟬–𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 (𝗢𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲) | £𝟯𝟬
Ready to level up your socials? This hands-on session covers engaging content creation, building your brand voice, and insider tips using Canva, Reels, and ChatGPT. Perfect for those who’ve taken our intro session!

🙌 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟵:𝟯𝟬–𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 (𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲) | £𝟯𝟬
Looking to lead and support your volunteer team more effectively? Join us for practical strategies to recruit, retain, and motivate volunteers.

💛 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 – 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟵:𝟯𝟬–𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 (𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲) | £𝟯𝟬
Learn how to recognise warning signs, support those at risk, and respond with confidence and care. A vital session for creating safer communities.

📌 Sign up now –

We provide practical and affordable training courses for the charity sector across Bracknell Forest and the Wokingham Borough.

04/07/2025

🌟 **Invest in Your Growth – Upcoming Online Training** 🌟

Whether you're supporting others or working on your own development, ongoing training offers huge benefits:
✅ Boost your confidence
✅ Improve the quality of support you offer
✅ Deepen your understanding of key issues
✅ Stay informed with best practices
✅ Connect with others in the sector

We’ve got a fantastic line-up of online training courses this July – ideal for those working in the voluntary and community sector:

🧠 **PTSD Awareness**
📅 8th July | ⏰ 9.30am – 12.30pm | 💻 Online | 💷 £30
Gain a clear understanding of what PTSD is, how it’s diagnosed, symptoms, and treatment approaches – no prior knowledge needed.

🔄 **Enabling Change**
📅 9th July | ⏰ 9.30am – 12.30pm | 💻 Online | 💷 £30
Perfect for those supporting clients in making positive life changes. Learn about motivational interviewing, communication techniques, and how to encourage self-esteem and sustainable change.

⏰ **Time Management**
📅 10th July | ⏰ 9.30am – 12.30pm | 💻 Online | 💷 £30
Led by Duncan McKenzie, this session will help you evaluate how you use your time, identify priorities, and build practical systems to manage your workload effectively.

🧩 **Neurodiversity**
📅 15th July | ⏰ 9.30am – 12.30pm | 💻 Online | 💷 £30
Understand the wide spectrum of neurodiversity and how you can offer inclusive, supportive environments for neurodivergent individuals.

📲 Spaces are limited – book now and upskill with confidence!
🔗 All training information can be found here; https://involve.community/training/

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We provide practical and affordable training courses for the charity sector across Bracknell Forest and the Wokingham Borough.

23/06/2025

🌟 **Learning Disability Partnership Board Roadshow** 🌟

📅 **When:** Friday, 27th June
⏰ **Time:** 10 AM - 2 PM
📍 **Where:** Oakwood Centre, Woodley

Join us for this free event to:
✅ Explore Wokingham Borough Council’s current Learning Disability Strategy.
✅ Celebrate achievements and help shape the future strategy.
✅ Connect with carers, parents, support providers, and people with learning disabilities.

This event is open to everyone—you don’t need to be a CLASP member! Refreshments will be provided, but please bring your own lunch.

📧 **RSVP or learn more:** [admin@claspwokingham.org](mailto:admin@claspwokingham.org)

Let’s work together to create positive change! 🙌

20/06/2025

🌟 **Look What’s On with Age UK Berkshire This Month!** 🌟

Why not try something new and join us for activities, workshops, and events designed for all interests and abilities? Whether you’re looking to stay active, connect with others, or learn a new skill, we’ve got something for everyone!

📅 Check out this month’s schedule and get involved.

✨ Let’s make this month one to remember!

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18/06/2025

🎉 Wokingham Good Causes Receive Tesco Funding! 🌟
Three amazing local initiatives have been awarded grants from Tesco’s **Stronger Starts Scheme**, bringing vital support to our community. Including our own Cancer Support Network : Cancer Champions : Berkshire

🏞️ **Cancer Support Network** received **£1,500** to fund Nordic Walking sessions, helping people affected by cancer build strength, resilience, and enjoy valuable social time.

Vickie Randall, who leads the Cancer Support Network, said:
"This funding means so much to everyone here, particularly those who love the Nordic Walking sessions. A huge thank you to everyone who supported us with their Tesco blue tokens!"

💙 Shoppers play a key role in these grants! Every Tesco blue token dropped into a voting box helps decide which projects get funding.
**Nominate your favorite local group for a Tesco Stronger Start grant today** at https://www.tescocommunitygrants.org.uk/
Let’s keep supporting Wokingham’s incredible community projects! 🌟
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