Reading Community Enterprise Programme supports energetic and committed people in Reading to create positive change locally.
As part of the programme, we will provide practical training which helps people achieve their goals through community enterprise and innovation, identifying how they can make a difference and make their projects sustainable.
The programme includes:
- A training programme covering aspects such as business planning, fundraising, marketing and networking
- Ongoing voluntary sector support through RVA
- Possibility of a mentor from the private or voluntary sector
- A grant of between £250 and £2000
This programme is:
- At an introductory level
- For individuals or groups (grants can only be offered to groups but individuals are welcome to come forward for support)
- Targeted at people who have never set up a community initiative before (or in the early stages of doing so)
- For projects that may be:
- pilot community projects with the prospect of becoming a social enterprise
- pilot community projects with the prospect of becoming a community organisation or charity
How to apply:
The above details are guidelines rather than strict criteria. If you aren't sure whether you are eligible, get in touch to chat through your ideas.Start by emailing rachel.miller@rva.org.uk or calling Rachel at 0118 9023916. This is just a chance to chat through your idea and find out whether the programme is a good fit for your project.
Courtesy of Reading Voluntary Action (RVA)
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