Updates
Whitley CDA celebrates social media and the generosity of our community on Radio Berkshire
Trisha Bennett (our Community Development Coordinator) was featured on BBC Radio Berkshire last Saturday, January 8th. You can hear Trisha talking with Paul Coia on the Breakfast show here: Whitley CDA is incredibly grateful to be part of such a great community on social media. We know that many people are challenged with the negative…
Read MoreWhitley Pride as Whitley CDA win Charity of the Year 2021
When the pandemic hit and things got tough Whitley came together and helped us provide vital support to people in our local community. To be recognised for this is an honour and to represent the best of Whitley made us so very proud. There are so many people to thank, of course, Pride of Reading…
Read MoreOpen Invitation to our Annual General Meeting
Whitley CDA’s annual general meeting (AGM) will be held on Apr 12, 2021 07:00 PM. This year we will be having our AGM on zoom and everyone is invited. If you would like to attend the meeting you can do so by simply following this link and registering. At this meeting we will be presenting…
Read MoreWhat does Whitley CDA stand for?
A few weeks ago Whitley CDA’s trustees decided that it would be a useful exercise for us to reflect on moments from our history, especially as they are often pivotal in shaping what we become. This is our first reflection and what better place to start than what underpins what we do. Whitley CDA is…
Read MoreMeasuring our CO2 Impact
Whitley CDA was formed by local residents with a simple ethos; that Whitley would be regarded as a great place to grow up, live and work. In order to achieve this we have to deliver the outcomes and impacts that the community defines and wants. One of the identified priority outcomes is regarding environmental impact…
Read MoreWhitley CDA supports Marcus Rashford’s drive to end child poverty.
Whitley CDA is disappointed that the Government chose not to extend free school meal vouchers for this half term. We work on the front line and have very close ties with our local community and we can see how hard people have been affected by the pandemic and know how welcome the measure would have…
Read MoreGuides on how your child can get to school in the best & safest way next week
Reading Borough Council and Brighter Futures for Children have provided a number of guides on how you get to school safely next week. Here you can find all the relevant guides for schools in Whitley. Primary Schools; Christ the King Catholic Primary School – Lulworth Road, Reading RG2 8LX Geoffrey Field Infant – Exbourne Road,…
Read MoreClay’s provide over 1500 meals (and counting) to Whitley – Thank you.
Whitley CDA have been providing food parcels and meals to people in Whitley since lockdown started. We did our best to ensure that no one who was vulnerable, elderly, in isolation or challenged would go without. We would not have been able to do this without the support and help of all our partners and…
Read MoreCitizens Advice Reading are offering Free Energy Advice Appointments over the Telephone.
Winter is here – Call Citizens Advice Reading now for help! As many people are now living on reduced household incomes Citizens Advice Reading really want to get the message out that they’re here to help people save money on fuel bills and stay warm during winter months. It is well documented that the effects of living…
Read MoreOur Surplus Food project deliveries in numbers
As we’ve come to the end of our food parcel deliveries – we’ve been reflecting on the past 4 months of WCDA. Since 17th of March 2020, we’ve committed fully to delivering food parcels to Whitley residents most in need. Whitley CDA staff and volunteers have been working tirelessly 5 days a week making up…
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