Voluntary organisation – last updated: 2 February 2012
Primary interest: Voluntary sector
Activity: Support
Primary beneficiaries: --
Area of activity: Reading-wide
Telephone: 0118 957 4123
Email: info@rva.org.uk Web site: www.rva.org.uk
Reading Voluntary Action promotes strength within Reading's voluntary and community sector (VCS) by providing information, access to resources, volunteer recruitment and training to people who work in or with charities, community groups and voluntary organisations. We support voluntary sector representation on cross sector partnership initiatives in Reading.
Our specialist advice for VCS organisations is provided individually and in networks, face-to-face, by telephone and email, or via themed meetings, training and seminars. We publish a variety of useful online resources, plus news and information through a range of channels.
Reading Voluntary Action is the host agency for the Reading LINk, which enables voluntary organisations and the local community to influence how health and social care services are provided.
Telephone: 0118 957 4123
Email: advice@rva.org.uk
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Telephone: 0118 957 4123
Email: fundingadvice@rva.org.uk
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Telephone: 0118 9023 910
Email: hello@rva.org.uk
Web site: www.rgneeds.me
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Email: rva@rvadirectory.org.uk
Web site: rvadirectory.org.uk
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Telephone: 0118 9023 921
Email: vioservices@rva.org.uk
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Telephone: 0118 902 3910
Email: info@rva.org.uk
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Telephone: 0118 957 4123
Email: trusteenetwork@rva.org.uk
Web site: www.rva.org.uk/tnr
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Mr Richard Corbett - Director
richard.corbett@rva.org.uk
Richard's role is to provide vision and leadership so that RVA can build the capacity of the local VCS and strengthen its voice; to promote the role and value of the sector to the public and to key agencies and partnerships which influence the life of the local community; to support the Board of Trustees in carrying out its governance responsibilities and ensure the organisation has the resources necessary to carry out these functions.
Tayo Awe - Trustee
Tayo is a Prince2 registered Project Manager, experienced in project management, change management and business process management, both in IT and business environments. She is passionate about volunteering and serving the community and hopes to bring to bear on her work with RVA her interest in evolving technologies.
Merlyn Barrett - LINk Development Worker
merlyn.barrett@rva.org.uk
Merlyn fulfils a range of aspects of RVA's role as host for the Reading LINk.
Peter Brierley - Trustee
Peter is part of the Neighbourhoods and Communities team for a national Housing Association, specialising in Community Development. A firm believer in the core notion of community development, he is also passionate about volunteering and hopes his enthusiasm will be an asset to RVA and its aims to support Reading's voluntary sector.
Hazel Broad - Deputy Director
hazel.broad@rva.org.uk
Hazel oversees the staff and workplan of the RVA volunteering recruitment and support service, which promotes volunteering in the Reading area. Her broader role includes leading RVA's marketing, IT and communications work. She is currently managing the RVA Transformation Project to enhance access to RVA's services via our town centre and online facilities, leading on the development of the recently launched www.rgneeds.me volunteering portal.
Norma Crockett - Trustee
On retirement from a career in local education Norma joined the team at what was then the newly opened Volunteer Bureau. She was elected to the Board when the Volunteer Centre became part of Reading Voluntary Action.
Kate Forster - Trustee
Kate brings to RVA's Board of Trustees a broad variety of HR experience in a range of organisational settings and sizes in both the public and private sector.
Robert Foster - Trustee
Robert has worked as a solicitor in the charity field for many years and has worked with a number of local organisations in the charity and wider social enterprise field. Robert has also been personally involved in charities as a charity trustee, through his church and in mentoring for Arts & Business.
Mrs Annette Haworth - Chair
chair@rva.org.uk
Annette Chairs RVA Board meetings and manages the Director on behalf of the Board. Taking overall responsibility for RVA's strategy and monitoring of delivery.
Previously Annette managed the Information Services Directorate at Reading University. She has been chair, trustee and board member of several education, health and IT-related organisations and is currently a trustee-volunteer for AACT, a charity supporting people with communications disabilities.
Steve Hendry - Transformation Project Worker
steve.hendry@rva.org.uk
Steve is working with us on RVA's current project to transform the way we engage with the public at our offices in central Reading and via our growing range of online services. His work involves working with volunteers to expand our service to the public, updating news and information on our websites, and helping with practical tasks that improve the customer experience and working environment of our building.
Tom Hudson - Faith Forum Development Worker
tom.hudson@rva.org.uk
Tom is employed by RVA on behalf of Reading Faith Forum as their Development Worker (part-time) within the Building for Strength Project, funded by The BIG Lottery.
Jagdeep Hunjan - LINk Administrator
jagdeep.hunjan@rva.org.uk
To carry out day to day office administration duties in support of the activities of the LINk team and Stronger Together Team. To lend secretarial support to monthly LINk Board meetings, place stationery orders and maintain the stock, update information on the RVA database.
Gloria Jack - Trustee
Gloria is a Registered General Nurse and has worked at The Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for over 35 years. Over many years she has served the community in various capacities (eg OSCAR, RCRE, COHSE) and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to bring to the board of RVA.
Anne Laing - Partnership Development Manager
anne.laing@rva.org.uk
Anne supports the voluntary sector's role in the planning and delivery of health and social services in the Reading area. Partnership is the key word because the modern agenda requires statutory and voluntary agencies to work together rather than going their separate ways. Managing the Stronger Together Programme, working in close liaison with four fora including The Forum (Reading Voluntary Sector Forum), is central to this work.
Michele Le Sueur - Volunteering Development Manager
michele.lesueur@rva.org.uk
Michele is responsible for the development of meaningful voluntary opportunities and recruitment advertisements on the RVA online database. She is available to talk with organisations about their volunteering requirements and provides expertise on good practice in working with volunteers. Michele provides support on the topic of volunteering for the team of voluntary advisers who work at RVA.
Katherine Markova - Treasurer
Katherine is a qualified chartered accountant. By profession she is a corporate tax advisor working for a global professional services firm. Her interests outside of work include cycling, theatre, music and reading.
Sheena Masoero - LINk Development Worker
sheena.masoero@rva.org.uk
Sheena fulfils a range of aspects of RVA's role as the host for the Reading LINk.
Karen Morton - Trustee
Karen is an experienced leader, manager, chair, facilitator, consultant and trainer, with a background in charity management and development.
Jim Murdoch - Office Manager
jim.murdoch@rva.org.uk
Jim manages the administration of Reading Voluntary Action. In this role he ensures that RVA's financial reporting systems, payments and accounts are maintained. He also ensures all governance aspects of the organisation are kept up to date as Company Secretary.
Nick Silk - Trustee
Nick brings a wealth of experience from the world of business having specialised in marketing, communications and branding. He also has a broad range of interests ranging from rugby to gardening.
Mandeep Sira - Involvement Manager
mandeep.sira@rva.org.uk
Mandeep is responsible for managing the LINk project and leading the transition to HealthWatch which takes place in April 2012. Her broader role is to promote the involvement of the people of Reading in how their services are delivered.
Rachel Spencer - Advice Service Manager
rachel.spencer@rva.org.uk
Rachel advises voluntary and community groups on legal and technical issues e.g. employment law, health and safety, data protection, charity law, etc. She also organises affordable local training on these issues.
Nakhat Zahir - Funding Advice Worker
nakhat.zahir@rva.org.uk
Nakhat provides funding advice to Reading's voluntary and community groups: one-to-one funding advice; help with identifying appropriate funding sources; project, budget and strategy planning; group advice sessions and training.
Reading Voluntary Action (RVA) in partnership with Connect Reading
Reading Voluntary Action (RVA) in partnership with Reading Children's & Voluntary Youth Services (RCVYS)
Reading Voluntary Action (RVA) in partnership with Reading Faith Forum
Reading Voluntary Action (RVA) in partnership with Reading LINk
Reading Voluntary Action (RVA) in partnership with Sakoma
Reading Voluntary Action (RVA) supports The Forum (Reading Voluntary Sector Forum)
Reading Voluntary Action (RVA) is funded by Earley Charity
Reading Voluntary Action (RVA) is a member of Reading Compact
Reading Voluntary Action (RVA) is a representative on Forum Voices
Reading Voluntary Action (RVA) is a representative on Reading 2020 Partnership (LSP)
I am pleased to announce that Reading's bid to the Transforming Local Infrastructure fund has been successful. Big Fund informed us this week that our application for £380K will be fully supported.
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