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Starting Point Providing mentoring and creating opportunities for young people aged 11–25
In Reading

It's gonna be an interesting film session this afternoon!!
13/10/2026

It's gonna be an interesting film session this afternoon!!

13/10/2026

For Hate Crime Awareness Week, we've helped the Young Voices Reading create a quick Kahoot-style challenge to test what you know about what hate crime actually is, and how you can report it.
Give it a go and see how many answers you get right!



Reading Council
No5 Young People
Stop Hate UK

Starting Point Studio Sessions: Video Editing BasicsWe are running an ‘Video Editing Basics’ programme of 4 sessions exp...
09/10/2026

Starting Point Studio Sessions: Video Editing Basics

We are running an ‘Video Editing Basics’ programme of 4 sessions exploring using timelines, transitions, enhancing sound and colour.

Held on Tuesday afternoons at our Starting Point offices (4 Sackville Street, RG1 1NT) from 3.00–4.45pm starting on Tuesday 03 November.

These sessions are aimed at young people aged 18-25, and are a low-pressure way to build skills, confidence, and earn recognition (including AQA Unit Awards) and serve as an entry point into our Starting Point Studio Crew, who deliver real briefs.

Spaces are limited and can be reserved by contacting us.

Starting Point Studio Sessions: Introduction to FilmWe are running an ‘Introduction to Film’ programme of 4 sessions loo...
10/09/2026

Starting Point Studio Sessions: Introduction to Film

We are running an ‘Introduction to Film’ programme of 4 sessions looking at key elements such as framing shots, storyboarding and using a video camera.

Held on Tuesday afternoons at our Starting Point offices (4 Sackville Street, RG1 1NT) from 3.00–4.45pm starting on Tuesday 22 September.

These sessions are aimed at young people aged 18-25, and are a low-pressure way to build skills, confidence, and earn recognition (including AQA Unit Awards) and serve as an entry point into our Starting Point Studio Crew, who deliver real briefs.

Spaces are limited and can be reserved by contacting us

Join us for a sporty night of exhilarating Padel action to help raise funds for The Mustard Tree on Friday 18th Septembe...
23/08/2026

Join us for a sporty night of exhilarating Padel action to help raise funds for The Mustard Tree on Friday 18th September 7–10pm

The tournament is being held at the Atrium Health Club, Scours Lane, Tilehurst. We have 48 spaces, and you can sign up on our website. https://themustardtree.org/padel/

This is a mixed doubles challenge, so you can sign up with a partner or be teamed up with someone on the day.

All abilities welcome. No experience necessary.
Refreshments will be available and there’s a trophy to be won

Please support Starting Point with the Co-op Local Community Fund. You only have 8 weeks left to choose Starting Point a...
18/08/2026

Please support Starting Point with the Co-op Local Community Fund.

You only have 8 weeks left to choose Starting Point as your cause and support young people as you shop! Choosing a good cause to support is free for Co-op members, to find out more please go to https://www.coop.co.uk/local-causes

Our Starting Point Creative week is in full flow. Out and about braving the heat over the last 2 days, on a photo challe...
30/07/2026

Our Starting Point Creative week is in full flow.

Out and about braving the heat over the last 2 days, on a photo challenge.

We've got a great bunch of young people, growing in confidence, learning new skills and exploring new ideas together.
🫠💙🌞

17/07/2026

Ok, I blame the heat! 🫠
WITH CORRECT DATES NOW!!
Mon 27 – Fri 31 July

Only a few spaces left on this years Starting Point Creative Summer week.
Free for local young people, aged 11–16, every afternoon across one week in the Starting Point office creative space.

Opportunities to try creative media software, photography and video equipment. Developing confidence, meeting other young people and being mentored by the Starting Point creative team.

• Create eye-catching designs
• Explore photography and video
• Unleash your inner artist
• Boost your confidence
• Escape the everyday
• Meet new people

*Monday 27 – Friday 31 July*

See more and book now at startingpoint.org.uk/creative/summer-26

16/07/2026

Only a few spaces left on this years Starting Point Creative Summer week.

Free for local young people, aged 11–16, every afternoon across one week in the Starting Point office creative space.

Opportunities to try creative media software, photography and video equipment. Developing confidence, meeting other young people and being mentored by the Starting Point creative team.

• Create eye-catching designs
• Explore photography and video
• Unleash your inner artist
• Boost your confidence
• Escape the everyday
• Meet new people

Monday 27 – Friday 31 July

See more and book now at startingpoint.org.uk/creative/summer-26/

05/06/2026

We had such a lovely time coming together for Volunteer Week.

It was great to share food, spend time catching up, and take part in a really helpful resilience training session with Ali – thank you!

A huge thank you to all our fantastic volunteers. Your support makes such a difference to the people we work with, and we’re so grateful for everything you do 🌟

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4 Sackville Street
Reading
RG11NT

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+441189952160

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