Strengthening communities through support, connection and collaboration
We support charities, voluntary and community organisations across West Berkshire to develop their capacity, strengthen their voice and influence, build effective partnerships and create opportunities for people to get involved.
Our work focuses on four key areas ...
Leadership and Advocacy
Local infrastructure organisations are leaders in their communities, strengthening our sector’s voice and influence on key decision-makers and funders. They support and empower vulnerable and marginalised communities, working towards a more equal society.
Partnership and collaborations
Local infrastructure organisations create opportunities for collaborative working by building networks and partnerships between local organisations and strategic partners. Through nurturing these relationships, communities are better equipped in both the development of ongoing projects and times of crisis.
Volunteering
Volunteering is integral to thriving communities. Local infrastructure organisations encourage and nurture volunteering opportunities, so that people can build connections and work together on things they care about, driving positive change locally.
Capacity Building
When local voluntary and community organisations have access to practical support, people and communities become more resilient and able to flourish. Local infrastructure organisations can provide training, resources or advice to facilitate community development.
Capacity Building
Share Your News, Opportunities and Updates
Our weekly VCSE bulletin is one of the primary ways we keep charities, community groups, volunteers and partners informed about what’s happening across West Berkshire.
Whether you’re promoting a funding opportunity, consultation, event, training session, partnership initiative, fundraising activity or important update, we’d love to help share it with the sector.
We welcome submissions from across the local system, including VCSE organisations, community groups, statutory partners, public sector organisations, funders, businesses, networks and other stakeholders. By bringing together information from a wide range of sources, we help ensure the sector remains informed, connected and able to engage with opportunities that affect local communities.
The bulletin reaches organisations and individuals across a broad range of causes and communities, helping to connect people with opportunities, celebrate success and support collaboration across the sector.
To maximise reach and engagement, we ask that information is submitted as early as possible. This gives organisations adequate time to consider opportunities, plan their involvement and respond where appropriate. Timely information sharing helps create a better-informed, better-connected and more engaged sector.
What can be submitted?
- Funding opportunities
- Consultations and engagement activities
- Events, training and workshops
- Charity job vacancies
- Partnership and collaboration opportunities
- Fundraising events and open days
- Research, reports and sector insights
- Good news stories, local achievements and success stories
- Sector news and updates
Why share information through the bulletin?
Our bulletin helps organisations to:
- Reach a broad VCSE audience across West Berkshire
- Increase awareness of opportunities and activities
- Encourage participation and engagement
- Promote partnership working and collaboration
- Celebrate achievements and positive impact within our communities
When should I submit information?
Our bulletin is published weekly. While we will always do our best to accommodate late submissions, we strongly encourage partners to share information at the earliest opportunity, particularly where there are deadlines, consultations, funding opportunities, events or limited places available.
The more notice we can give the sector, the greater the opportunity for meaningful engagement and participation.
Submit an Item
If you have something that would be useful to charities, community groups, volunteers or the wider VCSE sector, we’d be pleased to help share it.
Click here to submit an item for the weekly bulletin bulletin@vcwb.org.uk
How we can help your charity succeed
At Volunteer Centre West Berkshire we offer support services for the voluntary and charity sector.
Memorandum of Understanding between the VCSE sector and West Berkshire Council
This collaboration reinforces our shared commitment to empowering local volunteers, strengthening community organisations, and celebrating the vital role of volunteering across the district. Through this partnership, we work together to promote, support, and connect volunteers with meaningful opportunities, while providing guidance and resources to local community groups.
To learn more about our shared goals and ongoing partnership, click here to read the MOU in full