Charities
We are very lucky that Wokingham has a wealth of Charities & Societies that are here to help residents of all ages, in all situations, and from all walks of life.
If you can’t find what you are looking for, please contact the https://involve.community/community-navigation/ . This is an information giving and signposting service for Wokingham residents over the age of 18. Community Navigators can signpost residents to the most appropriate services for their needs, offering support to connect with social or physical activities in the community which help manage health and wellbeing. The Navigators have excellent knowledge of services, charities and organisations available in the Wokingham area.
SHARE
SHARE Wokingham is a locally founded food sharing charity with 15 sites in Wokingham and surrounding areas.
Sport in Mind
Transforming the lives and mental health of children and adults through sport and physical activity Sport in Mind is an award winning mental health charity, that was formed in Reading in 2010 with a simple mission: “To improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems through sport and physical activity”.
SupportU
Leading Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) health and wellbeing centre in the South. New support groups in Wokingham and Bracknell. Welcoming and inclusive support groups for LGBTQ+ to meet, mingle and make new friends!
Thames Hospice
Thames Hospice is the local charity providing expert care for people living with life-limiting illnesses in East Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire. A vital part of their work is also supporting loved ones.
The Almshouse Association
The Almshouse Association provide support, advice and guidance on a broad range of general and specific issues, to over 1600 independent almshouse member charities that provide around 35,000 dwellings across the United Kingdom.
The Link Visiting Scheme
The Link Visiting Scheme is a befriending charity in Wokingham Borough. It is mainly for older people who need extra friendship and support. Located in the Wokingham Charity & Community Hub.
The Royal British Legion
The Legion is here to help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families
The Wokingham Volunteer Centre
The Wokingham Volunteer Centre is a registered charity that works with and places volunteers in a wide range of community, voluntary and charitable groups across the borough. Located in the Wokingham Charity & Community Hub.
U3A
Wokingham U3A is an educational organization with charitable status, where men and women from all walks of life, no longer in full-time gainful employment, meet like-minded members to expand their knowledge, share interests or acquire new skills.
WADE Day Centre
WADE Day Centre provides pleasant surroundings near the centre of Wokingham for the use of over-60s and residents of the Wokingham Borough area.