Partnership with WCDA
Supporting The Beating Heart of Whitley Together: Whitley CDA Needs Your Help
At Whitley CDA, we run a welcoming community cafe, spearhead various local initiatives, and importantly, manage the food surplus project at the South Reading Community Hub. This project is a vital part of our work, providing fresh and nutritious food to those in Whitley facing food insecurity. However, we’re facing a challenge – demand for…
Read More🌟 Congratulations and Thank You! For our sponsored walk🌟
We are thrilled to announce that our sponsored walk yesterday was a tremendous success! A heartfelt thank you to all the walkers who took part and to all the generous donors who supported this event. With perfect weather and great spirits, our amazing participants walked just over 8 miles. This walk🚶was not just a physical…
Read MoreWhitley CDA discuss the new voucher scheme on BBC South Today
The collaboration between the Whitley Community Development Association (CDA) and the University of Reading is part of a research initiative funded by the government was featured on BBC South Today. In this project, 150 individuals from the Whitley community are being given vouchers for a local greengrocer, while an equal number of participants, totaling 150,…
Read MoreDr. Trisha Bennett on Politics South
Dr. Trisha Bennett made a thought-provoking appearance on Politics South. She discussed the challenging cost of living crisis, with a specific focus on the hurdles people encounter when trying to access the support they’re entitled to. Watch the clip here
Read MoreUniversity of Reading & Whitley CDA work together on government-funded study – hear Dr . Trisha Bennett discuss on BBC Berkshire
The University of Reading has worked with the Whitley Community Development Association (CDA) on the government-funded study. The study involves the distribution of vouchers to 150 individuals from Whitley for a local greengrocer, while another 150 did not receive vouchers. Over the next 12 months, researchers will track changes in the participants’ health through regular…
Read MoreWatch WCDA & Whitley Researchers on BBC’s Politics South
WCDA, Whitley Researchers and Reading University have been working together to explore different foods and options. Watch this video to learn more about it.
Read MoreHear WCDA and Whitley Researchers on BBC Berkshire
Learn all about what WCDA, Whitley Researchers and Reading University have been experimenting with and how it could help you with some healthy options.
Read MoreCOMMUNITY ASSETS MATTER – training package for guidance, support and advice on the management of community buildings
Where: SOUTH READING COMMUNITY HUB When: Thursdays 4th & 11th MAY 2023 10.00 – 3.30 Refreshments: Tea/Coffee provided + Community Café available for lunchCost: £100 per place Building on many years of experience this training package has been developed to address the need for guidance, support and advice on the management of community buildings. The…
Read MoreSelect Car Leasing are legends! Donating £400 to Whitley CDA this Easter
Many of you know that the local legends Select Car Leasing donated a van to us for our food surplus project. It’s been absolutely vital and has made our lives so much easier, we were overwhelmed at the generosity. So imagine our surprise when we saw on Good Friday that Select Car Leasing had decided…
Read MoreWhitley CDA has been working with Reading Uni on their Transforming UK Food Systems SPF Programme and their website is now live
A baseline of 22% of people live in food poverty in the UK, often reliant on solutions outside of mainstream food systems, including food banks. This doesn’t enable people to plan or choose their diet, or to improve their food security on a long-term basis. The vision of the programme is to provide citizens of…
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