July 2021 to August 2022 was a period of recovery following the impact of Covid 19 on society. During Covid 19’s peak, the food surplus project was a vital resource, providing essential support to those in need. and the aftermath continues to impact on many aspects of our daily lives.
Life changed for us all and this meant changes to the way in which we work by getting out in the community to increase awareness.. We found an increase in demand for the services we provide and has also meant that we have continued to work closely with our partners and those who enable us to deliver what is needed by local residents. In our community you are either a supporter or being supported, Many believing in the power of ‘Paying it forward ’. Whitley people do this a lot, looking for ways they can provide support for others when they have received this themselves. ‘Those with the least give the most, which we see on a daily basis within our community’. People give the support they can, be that financial, time, support or skills, we value them all.
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Listen to Dr Trisha Bennett of WCDA discussing the voucher scheme on Radio Berkshire
Whitley CDA discuss the new voucher scheme on BBC South Today
Dr. Trisha Bennett on Politics South
University of Reading & Whitley CDA work together on government-funded study – hear Dr . Trisha Bennett discuss on BBC Berkshire
Watch WCDA & Whitley Researchers on BBC’s Politics South
Hear WCDA and Whitley Researchers on BBC Berkshire
Local Reading borough elections 2023 – information relevant to the WCDA area of interest
COMMUNITY ASSETS MATTER – training package for guidance, support and advice on the management of community buildings
