In order for our sector to be effective it is essential that we support one another, understand how our services work together and influence decision-making by our statutory partners that will impact on those we support.
VCWB have several established and new forums that allow the sector to achieve these aims.
Membership is free and open to representatives of all voluntary, self-help, not for profit (including CICs) charities or organisations that provide services in West Berkshire.
Statutory partners are invited to the forums to develop relationships and enable an understanding of how the sectors could work together.
We are happy to hear from anyone who would like to be involved in any of our forums –
Dates and Times: Check individual forum’s for dates. Most run quarterly.
🔗 Register Now via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/VCWBForums
West Berkshire Voluntary Sector Voice
This forum brings together a variety of West Berkshire charities and voluntary organisations, to network with others, explore opportunities to work together, share challenges concerns and learn from each other with regards to best practice in the sector.
The forum meets online quarterly.
Upcoming meeting dates:
Monday, 20 Oct 2025
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Voluntary Sector Arts Voice
Aimed at organisations delivering arts for wellbeing, this forum meets quarterly at Broadway House and in community venues across West Berkshire. The forum aims to create a collaborative approach to arts activities across the district to benefit the residents of West Berkshire.
The list of Arts Voice Members is here.
Upcoming meeting dates:
Tuesday, 15 July 2025
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
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Children and Young People Voice
The forum is made up from a selection of Voluntary and Community sector organisations supporting Children, Young People and Families across West Berkshire. We meet regularly in Newbury town centre, members of the forum represent the sector at strategic level in boards such as Local Safeguarding Children Board and Health and Wellbeing Board.
Upcoming meeting dates:
Tuesday, 9 September 2025
Tuesday, 2 December 2025
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Voluntary Sector Sports Voice
Focused on voluntary Sports groups across the district, this forum aims to achieve a joined up approach to sport for health and wellbeing across the district, where possible sharing resources and expertise to the benefit of the residents of West Berkshire. Where challenges arise that affect the sector, the members of this forum can come together to find solutions and influence change.
Upcoming meeting dates:
Friday, 12 September 2025
Friday, 12 December 2025
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Special Educational Needs and Disability Providers Voice
Bringing together voluntary sector organisations who are providing Special Educational needs and disability support and activity, this forum meets regularly to discuss the challenges that providers and their clients are facing and creating ways to work together to achieve better outcomes for the end user and their families and carers.
Upcoming meeting dates:
Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
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West Berkshire Poverty Forum for the VCSE and key stakeholders
The Poverty Forum brings together a range of charities, community groups, voluntary organisations, funders and statutory partners across West Berkshire that are working to address poverty and support individuals and families experiencing financial hardship. The forum provides a space to network, share insights and challenges, explore opportunities for collaboration, and promote best practice in tackling poverty and its root causes.
The forum meets on a quarterly basis in Newbury.
Upcoming meeting dates:
Friday, 11 July 2025
Friday, 17 October 2025
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Voluntary Sector Community Transport Voice
Bringing together the voluntary organisations that are providing community car and handybus schemes across the district with colleagues from West Berkshires Transport Team to share best practice and information that will lead to improved service for their clients.