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Have Your Say: State of the Sector Survey
Volunteer Centre West Berkshire is the local VCSE infrastructure organisation for West Berkshire. We strengthen charities, community groups and social enterprises through funding and governance advice, training, volunteer development, partnership working, and representation on key statutory boards.
It has been some time since a local State of the Sector survey was undertaken, and we are pleased to announce that our new survey is now live. We are inviting leaders of charities and voluntary organisations across West Berkshire to complete the survey on behalf of their organisation.
As the collective voice of the sector locally, this survey will help us better understand the challenges, opportunities and emerging pressures facing VCSE organisations. Your insight will directly inform our strategic priorities, shape how we advocate for the sector, and ensure that the needs and experiences of local organisations are reflected in discussions with funders, commissioners and public sector partners.
By contributing, you are helping to build a stronger, more resilient voluntary and community sector across West Berkshire.
Our first Charity Skydive
A huge well done to everyone involved in our recent sponsored skydive for Volunteer Centre West Berkshire!
Fifteen brave participants signed up to take part, with the first jumps scheduled for 13 May at Hinton Airfield. Unfortunately, poor weather meant only seven people were able to jump on the day but the remaining eight didn’t give up and rebooked for 16 June.
We’re delighted to report that another seven successfully completed their jump on the rescheduled date, with just one person still to go!
So far, the team has raised just under £5,000—an incredible achievement. With a final push, we’re hoping to exceed this milestone.
The team included:
· 11 colleagues from Jones Robinson
· Gill Day (office volunteer)
· Rachel Peters (CEO)
· Chris Lavisher (Rachel’s brother) and his colleague Lee Wilson from Lavisher Building and Roofing
Rachel said:
“I wanted to lead by example—and I’m so glad I wasn’t alone! It was an incredible experience, and surprisingly calm once the parachute opened.”
The funds raised will support VCWB’s essential work, including community transport and support for local voluntary organisations. Thank you to local businesses: CSS, Sharps Autos, and GazKaz for sponsoring our dive t-shirts and Bob Day who took all our official photographs.
Please support if you can—every donation helps us reach (and exceed!) our £5,000 target. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/rachel-peters-1?utm_medium=CR&utm_source=CL
Feeling inspired? You can even sign up to do your own charity skydive for VCWB: https://booking.skylineskydiving.co.uk/book/y56jn1gj?charity=104017&referrer=charity&siteid=50
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