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Providing mentoring and creating opportunities for young people aged 11–25
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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

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

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 🌟

03/06/2026

It’s National Volunteer Week, and we are celebrating the incredible people who help us enable transformation in the lives of young people in Reading 🙌

Our volunteers don't just give their time – they build skills, connect with amazing people, and make a real impact.

Ready to make a difference? Why not volunteer as a mentor?

👉 Sign up here: startingpoint.org.uk/get-involved

27/05/2026

Could you spare just a few mornings to change a young person's career path?

At Starting Point, we work with young people who are often overlooked or considered difficult to engage. We know that in the right environment, they can truly thrive—they just need that first opportunity.

We aren't looking for complex training programs or long-term internships. We just need local business owners who can offer a short burst of work experience over a week or two.

It doesn't take much to make a difference. It can be as simple as:
• Letting a young person observe a team meeting.
• Showing them a typical ‘day in the life’ of your role.
• Explaining how priorities are set and workload managed.
• Giving a tour of your workspace and chatting about your industry.

To you, it’s just a normal work week. To them, it’s a starting point.

How it works: Get in touch, and we’ll match you with a young person whose interests align perfectly with your business.

If you can help, please email us at [email protected]

22/05/2026

Thank you to the amazing Coop members supporting our cause 💙�

The more members who choose us, the more funding we receive!

If you haven’t picked your cause yet, sign up here 👉 https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/96894

Every shop helps a young person access mentoring.
Thank you!

Co-op

18/05/2026

At Starting Point, we work with young people who are often overlooked or considered difficult to engage. We know that in the right environment, or with the right opportunity, they can thrive.
We are looking for local business owners who can offer some work experience.

What might this look like?
• Letting a young person observe a team meeting.
• Showing them a typical ‘day in the life’ of your role
• Explaining how priorities are set and workload managed
• A tour of your workspace and a chat about your industry.

To you, it’s just another few mornings. To them, it could be a starting point towards a first job.

How it works: You reach out, and we’ll learn a bit about what you do and match you with a young person whose interests align with your business.

If this is something you feel you can offer, please email us at [email protected]

Address

4 Sackville Street
Reading
RG11NT

Telephone

+441189952160

Website

http://www.startingpoint.org.uk/

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