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Reading Family Aid

Reading Family Aid

Fundraising

Our mission is to help children living with poverty and other disadvantages in the Reading area.

About us

We help children living with poverty and other disadvantages. They may be young carers, for example; or living in a family affected by drug taking, physical abuse, chronic illness or disability; or they may have a disability or illness themselves. We distribute toys at Christmas to children aged 0-16 - our Toys & Teens Appeal. If our funds permit, we also provide outings throughout the year for children and their families who couldn't afford to go otherwise. To find out more about our charity and receive regular updates please sign up to our monthly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/491f41a13921/readingfamilyaidnewsletter

Website
http://www.readingfamilyaid.org
Industry
Fundraising
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Reading
Type
Nonprofit

Locations

Updates

  • Reading Family Aid reposted this

    Toys and Teens Appeal 2025 🎁 We are proud to support Reading Family Aid in their annual Toys and Teens Appeal 2025. This wonderful initiative helps bring joy to disadvantaged children and teenagers in the Reading area who might otherwise go without a Christmas gift 🎄 We are asking for donations of toys and gifts suitable for children and teens. Ideally these should be brand new but we can also accept excellent quality preloved items that are clean, complete and in good working order 🎁 Our Aldworth Partnership Prefects launched the appeal to the school this week and donations can be brought to school reception until Friday 28 November 📅 Thank you for helping us make a difference this Christmas ❤ #ToysAndTeensAppeal #ReadingFamilyAid #CommunitySupport #MakeADifference #ChristmasGiving

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  • 🎄 🎁 🧸 Thank you to everyone who is supporting this year's Toys & Teens Christmas Appeal 🙏 Big Yellow Self Storage has been supporting us for a number of years by providing us with space to store all of the gifts before we sort and pack them in December. We have 25 donation points across our town and the surrounding area, so please keep the Christmas gifts coming so we can bring more joy to the children of Reading. Lis of donation points: https://lnkd.in/esGznGJG Thank you to the Big Yellow Self Storage team for all your help and support at this time of year 🙏

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  • 🧸 🎁 🎄 The 2025 Toys and Teens Christmas Appeal is underway, but requests for toys are higher than ever and we need your help! How you can contribute: 🎁 Donate a new or nearly new toy at one of the many donation points around Reading and beyond - full list of donation points in the comments 💰 Make a donation to our appeal on GoFundMe - link in the comments 🧸 It's not too late to arrange a toy collection at your school, workplace or community centre - comment below for more info A huge thank you to everyone in Reading who is already taking part, including our sponsors Big Yellow Self Storage, Reading Chronicle, Caversham Vehicle Hire Ltd, Enterprise Mobility, Procter & Gamble, TrustID, B Radio - Berkshire and Berkshire Freemasons - The Provincial Grand Lodge of Berkshire.

  • Reading Family Aid reposted this

    View organization page for Boyes Turner

    5,781 followers

    🎁 We are proud to support Reading Family Aid’s Toys & Teens Christmas Gift Appeal 2025 🎄 Once again, we are supporting this wonderful local initiative, which helps bring joy to disadvantaged children across Reading by providing new and ‘as new’ gifts for ages 0–16, children who might otherwise not receive a present this Christmas. We will be collecting donations in the office and encourage others in the community to join us in supporting this cause. 👉 You can donate gifts at local drop-off points or contribute directly via GoFundMe: https://lnkd.in/eBsSG-b7 The final date for donations is Saturday the 6th of December, so there is still time to help make a real difference this festive season. Find out more: www.readingfamilyaid.org Jess O. #ReadingFamilyAid #ToysAndTeens #ChristmasAppeal #CommunitySupport

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  • Reading Family Aid reposted this

    View profile for Matthew Woods

    Business Manager - Engineering Permanent Hiring Support

    If you're in the Reading area over the next month or so, and you want to make a Christmas morning unforgettable for a kid that otherwise may end up empty handed - why not drop in a little something for them to wake up to on the big day? Things are tough for a lot of people these days, so it doesn't need to be expensive. What ever you can manage would be hugely appreciated by us here at Roc, Reading Family Aid and of course, the families you're donating to :)

    View organization page for Roc Search

    199,630 followers

    Christmas giving has officially begun at Roc Search! 🎁 🧸 A huge thank you to Ruth from Reading Family Aid for visiting our Reading office today and sharing more about their amazing Toys and Teens Appeal. Our Roc Stars are collecting toys and gifts for disadvantaged children and teenagers across Reading to help make their Christmas a little brighter. If you would kindly like to make a contribution, then please feel free to do so before 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫! Donations can be dropped off at our Reading office 📍𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐭, 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐆𝟏 𝟏𝐍𝐑, Alternatively, you can contribute via our JustGiving page – we’ll use the funds to buy toys on your behalf. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eytPe8rf Wondering what to donate? Check out this page for ideas: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewmaFQ3v

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  • Reading Family Aid reposted this

    Christmas giving has officially begun at Roc Search! 🎁 🧸 A huge thank you to Ruth from Reading Family Aid for visiting our Reading office today and sharing more about their amazing Toys and Teens Appeal. Our Roc Stars are collecting toys and gifts for disadvantaged children and teenagers across Reading to help make their Christmas a little brighter. If you would kindly like to make a contribution, then please feel free to do so before 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫! Donations can be dropped off at our Reading office 📍𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐭, 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐆𝟏 𝟏𝐍𝐑, Alternatively, you can contribute via our JustGiving page – we’ll use the funds to buy toys on your behalf. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eytPe8rf Wondering what to donate? Check out this page for ideas: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewmaFQ3v

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  • We’re excited to share that George Kelleher will be running the 2026 London Marathon in support of Reading Family Aid. We’re sure you’ll join us in wishing him all the best for his training. And if you can spare any money at all please do donate via his fundraising link - every penny goes to Reading Family Aid and will mean more smiles on more disadvantaged children’s faces! 🏃♂️ 🎁

    View profile for George Kelleher

    Experienced 'Social Strategist' with a focus on insights, data-led storytelling and understanding how people tick.

    🚨 WHAT SIGNING UP FOR THE 2026 LONDON MARATHON TAUGHT ME ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY 🚨 Okay, not actually. But I genuinely did sign up to run the 26.2 miles, and I'll be running for a fantastic cause too! Some of you may know I'm a Reading man born and bred, and I’ve decided to use this opportunity to give back to the town that shaped me. I'll be supporting Reading Family Aid (https://lnkd.in/ecRT7qCS) with my running, an amazing volunteer-run organisation supporting disadvantaged children and families across the Reading area. Quick Linkedin-style run down of their "CV" for the TLDR: 🎁 They give Christmas presents to over 2,500 impoverished children each year. 🎢 They fund outings for 600–700 local family members annually. 💛 They do it all with no paid staff, so every penny raised goes straight to those who need it. If you’re able to support their incredible work, I’d be hugely grateful. Or if not, I’d love a share, a comment, or even just a “good luck” as I try not to fall apart at mile 20. Here's the donation link for those interested! 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2mS3s6n Thanks so much for your time! Now back to researching energy gels... #LondonMarathon2026 #CharityRun #Fundraiser #ReadingFamilyAid #MarketingLessons #SocialImpact #RunningForReading

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  • We have some very exciting news to share - Enterprise rent-a-car Reading have made a very generous donation of £2500 to Reading Family Aid! This came completely out of the blue for us and we are absolutely thrilled to have the support from the Enterprise team. This donation will help us to put smiles on the faces of even more disadvantaged children, through days out and Christmas presents! Yasmin Rauf at Enterprise said: “We choose to support Reading Family Aid every year because we believe in the amazing work they do. Their dedication to helping families through tough times, and bringing joy to children in our local community, is something we're truly proud to be a part of.” This photo shows the Enterprise team presenting Reading Family Aid’s Sue and Laura with the giant cheque! A huge thank you to Yasmin Rauf, Zain Akhter and all the team for all your ongoing support!

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  • A huge thank you to BH&P. We are Impact Thinkers for enduring Tough Mudder to raise money for us 🙏

    We did it for Reading Family Aid — and there’s still time to support us! 👉 https://gofund.me/51f8a0cd Last week, Team BH&P crawled, climbed and ran through mud, ice and barbed wire — all for a fantastic cause. The sun was shining and we had an amazing time raising money for Reading Family Aid, who help bring a little joy to children who need it most. See you next year, Tough Mudder 🧡

  • How about supporting Reading Family Aid by playing Snake? Such a fun idea, thanks onebite !

    View organization page for onebite

    1,470 followers

    Dust off your keyboard skills because Snake’s Gift Grab is LIVE! 🐍 🎄 Collect as many presents as you can. 🎄 Top the leaderboard for a chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher. 🎄 For every 10 plays, we’ll donate £10 to Reading Family Aid's Christmas Toys and Teens Appeal 2024. It’s time for a bit of retro fun, while also doing something good this Christmas. Ready to play? For your chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher and to claim the coveted title of Snake’s Gift Grab champion 2024, play the game here: https://lnkd.in/e7hFJR_w Good luck! #ChristmasFun #SnakeGame #DoGoodFeelGood

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