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Age UK Reading provides essential services for older people in the community. Here you can find out what we do and see how you can get involved.

14/10/2026

Would you like to help your local community? Have you got life experience or skills that could help develop a charity, offering services for older people. You could consider becoming a trustee. We are looking for new trustees and whilst there is a recruitment process, you can call for an informal chat to find out more and if we decide to proceed full training is given. Could you become a local charity trustee?

21/09/2026

💜 Today is World Alzheimer’s Day 💜

Today, we’re standing alongside people living with dementia, their families, friends and carers, and helping to shine a light on the importance of understanding, inclusion and support.

At Age UK Reading, we’re here to support people affected by dementia in our local community. Through our MCST Dementia Clubs, we provide opportunities for friendship, meaningful activity and social connection, while our free Information & Advice service can offer information and guidance to older people and their families.

💙 Want to learn more about dementia?

This World Alzheimer’s Day, Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends programme is holding free online sessions where you can learn more about dementia and discover how small actions can make a difference.

📅 Monday 21 September
🕙 10am | 1pm | 6pm

👉 Find out more and book a free session:
dementiafriends.org.uk/WEBSession

Because no one should face dementia alone. 💜

20/09/2026

Some of our members had a fantastic day yesterday at the football. We were guests of the John Sykes Foundation and enjoyed sitting in their executive box with John and Annabel. We even met some of the players! Their hospitality and kindness was amazing and we all had a fantastic day. Thanks to John and Annabel for hosting us. We hope you enjoyed the Spanish singing!

Oh and Reading didn't disappoint beating Notts County 2-0 despite constant and enthusiastic singing from the away end. 😄😄🙌☕🍟🍰⚽⚽

18/09/2026

💜 Keeping active, having fun and giving our minds a workout! 💜

A little glimpse into one of our MCST Dementia Clubs this week, with our members enjoying a fun group activity together!

Activities like this are an important part of MCST, providing gentle cognitive stimulation by encouraging members to listen and follow instructions, concentrate, coordinate movements and respond to what’s happening around them, all while having some fun together.

Our weekly sessions use a variety of enjoyable activities to keep minds active, build confidence and encourage friendship and social connection. 💜

It was lovely to see everyone getting involved and giving it a go! 😊

📞 0118 950 2480
📧 [email protected]

16/09/2026

💜 We did it! 10K for Age UK Reading! 💜

Last week, staff, volunteers and some of our wonderful supporters came together and completed a 10K sponsored walk to raise vital funds for Age UK Reading! 👟💜

A huge thank you to all of our walkers who gave their time and energy to take part! 💜 Not everyone from our brilliant team made it into the photos – a few managed to successfully dodge the camera! 📸😄 – but we’re so grateful to every single person who joined us.

Thanks to your amazing support, we’ve raised £532.25 so far! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who has donated. Every contribution really does make a difference.

And it’s not too late to donate!

💜 100% of every donation comes directly to Age UK Reading, helping us continue supporting older people here in our local Reading community.

🔗 Donation link in our bio

We took part in the Reading Legal Walk, organised by the London Legal Support Trust. The event brings local organisations together for a 10K walk, and we were delighted to take part and use the opportunity to raise money for Age UK Reading.

A big thank you to the London Legal Support Trust for organising the walk and giving us the opportunity to take part and fundraise for our charity. 💜

11/09/2026

💜 Celebrate Older Persons' Day 2026! 💜

Join us at Broad Street Mall on Thursday 1st October for a day celebrating older people in our community.

There’ll be something for everyone, with stalls, information and advice, music, choirs, dancing, gentle exercise and more! 🎶💃

📅 Thursday 1st October
⏰ 9.30am-2pm
📍 Broad Street Mall, Reading
💜 Free and open to everyone – all ages welcome!

Come along, say hello and join in the celebrations! We’d love to see you there. 😊

09/09/2026

💙 Could you spare just one hour a week to make a big difference?

Our Befriending Service connects older people in Reading with friendly volunteers, helping to reduce loneliness and bring companionship, confidence and connection.

We’re looking for new Befriending Volunteers to join our team.

Just one hour a week could become the highlight of someone’s week. 💙

Interested? We’d love to hear from you!

📞 0118 950 2480
📧 [email protected]

03/09/2026

🏡 Homeshare Opportunity – Yattendon, Newbury

Looking for affordable accommodation and happy to share your time with someone else?

We’re looking for a friendly, reliable professional to share the home of a gentleman in his 70s in the beautiful rural village of Yattendon.

For just £200 per month, you’ll have a furnished double room with your own en-suite. In return, we ask for around 10 hours of companionship and practical support each week, which might include sharing a meal, cooking, shopping, gardening, conversation or some basic dog care.

🐾 The householder regularly fosters dogs, so you’ll need to be comfortable and confident around dogs. He also enjoys walking, the outdoors and good company.

📍 Yattendon, Newbury (RG18)
🚗 Own transport essential due to the rural location
🛏️ Furnished double room with en-suite
💷 £200 per month
📅 Minimum 6-month stay
🚭 Non-smoking household

As part of Age UK Reading’s Homeshare service, potential sharers will go through an interview, references and DBS check.

💚 Share a home. Share good company.

Interested? Find out more and apply here 👇
https://www.spareroom.co.uk/flatshare/berkshire/yattendon/18278778

Please share with anyone who might be a great match! 💙

02/09/2026

💬 Have you experienced a delayed or difficult discharge from hospital?

Healthwatch Reading wants to hear from people about their experiences of leaving hospital within the last 12 months – whether your discharge was delayed, you didn’t feel ready to leave, or the right support, equipment or information wasn’t in place.

The survey can be completed by patients themselves, or by a carer, family member or friend supporting someone who has had a delayed or difficult discharge. Your experience can help highlight what needs to improve.

⏱️ Takes around 10-15 minutes
📅 Closes 9 October 2026
🔗 smartsurvey.co.uk/s/hwreading/

Need help completing the survey or prefer a paper copy? Contact Healthwatch Reading at [email protected].

Please share so we can help more local voices be heard.

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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

01189502480

Website

http://www.ageuk.org.uk/reading/, http://www.givey.com/ageukreading, http://www.justgiving.com/charity/ageukreading11035

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