charity of the year scheme
The University of Reading's Charity of the Year Scheme aims to deliver positive impacts for both the chosen charity and the University, whilst also benefitting the local community. It will also support the University's charitable objectives of advancing education, learning and research for public benefit.
The University will select a single charity to work with and support, in a variety of ways, throughout an academic year. To qualify, the charity must be active and supporting local people in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire or Oxfordshire. Please see the Guidance Notes for the 24/25 Scheme, but note these may be updated slightly for the 25/26 Scheme.
Charities could be supported in a number of ways, including:
- awareness-raising among the large University staff community about the charity and its services
- staff fundraising opportunities
- staff and student volunteering opportunities
- collaborative research in areas of mutual interest.
The scheme will open again next spring.
If you have any questions, please email charityoftheyear@reading.ac.uk.