Business Directory Berkshire 2009

I am a serial networker and business connector. I run networking sessions: the Keller Breakfast in Bracknell to Ladies Who Latte from London to Swindon. Ladies Who Latte is a free networking group for all women in business, or those who are thinking of starting a business.

41, Aldebury Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 7EY
Tel:  07778 970 668 

Email: mary@maryflavelle.com

Website: mary@maryflavelle.com (opens in a new window)

New Greenham Park, the 150 acre business park, is owned by the Greenham Common Trust. The management of this investment generates around £2 million each year which is distributed to local charitable projects. New Greenham Park provides a mixture of “easy-in, easy-out” accommodation suitable for start-up businesses and new enterprises.

New Greenham Park, Newbury, Berks, RG19 6HW
Tel: 01635 817444 

Email: enquiries@new-greenham-park.co.uk

Website: www.new-greenham-park.co.uk www.greenham-common-trust.co.uk (opens in a new window)

The village hall service exists to provide advice and information to trustees running their local community halls. Many of these areindividual charities , but as public buildings, need to comply to relevant legislation as well as aiming to be sustainable organisations.

Epping House, 55 Russell Street, Reading RG1 7XG
Tel: 0118 9612000 

Email: wendy.dacey@ccberks.org.uk

Website: www.ccb.org.uk (opens in a new window)

We are a registered charity existing to promote a strong voluntary sector in the Reading area and are a type of organisation known as a Council for Voluntary Service. We provide all kinds of help to people who work in or with charities, community groups and voluntary organisations of all descriptions.

8 Cross Street, Reading, RG1 1SN
Tel: 0118 9574123 

Email: rva@volaction.demon.co.uk

Website: www.r-v-a.org (opens in a new window)

Reading UK CIC is an organic economic development company formed to meet local needs rather than being created by government or the regional development agency. It is a local place shaping vehicle operating within the narrow band of place, destination & economic development management. In short it is Reading’s economic development champion.

Davidson House, Forbury Square, Reading RG1 3EU
Tel: 0118 900 1620  

Email: office@livingreading.co.uk

Website: www.livingreading.co.uk (opens in a new window)

South east regional support network for development trusts and the wider community enterprise sector, also providing support for community anchors.

33 Corsham Street, London N1 6DR
Tel: 01303 269019 

Email:  k.byrne@dta.org.uk

Website: www.dta.org.uk (opens in a new window)

If you have a basic idea of what you would like to achieve we will help you decide if you can develop your ideas into a business. Free support and guidance. Confidential 1:1 coaching sessions and a variety of workshops including confidence, communication, assertiveness and the essentials of business.

Crossbow House, 40 Liverpool Road, Slough, SL1 4QZ
Tel: 0845 600 9006 

Email: info@businesslinkberkshire.co.uk

Website: www.bringyourideastolife.co.uk (opens in a new window)

Connect Reading is a partnership between the business, public and voluntary sectors that actively participates in creating a better quality of life for all in greater Reading. We provide information and expertise on community involvement opportunities for organisations of all sizes and support our members in the delivery of their corporate responsibility objectives

2 Southern Court, South Street, Reading, RG1 4QS
Tel: 0118 959 1236  

Email: info@connectreading.co.uk

Website: www.connectreading.co.uk (opens in a new window)

We exist to develop, promote and support local voluntary and community activity in the Wokingham Borough Council area by providing a range of services and acting as a voice for member groups. We are run by and for local voluntary and community groups to build a strong, independent voluntary sector.

1st Floor, Unit 14,
Tel: 0118 912 3140 

Email: admin@vawb.org.uk

Website: www.vawb.org.uk (opens in a new window)

We are a regional social enterprise support organisation consisting of regional and sub-regional social enterprise networks, specialist support organisations and government bodies to develop a thriving environment for social enterprises in the South East.

c/o UnLtd, 123 Whitecross Street, Islington, London EC1Y 8JJ
Tel: 020 7566 1100 

Email: Jason@se2partnership.co.uk; dave@se2partnership.co.uk

Website: www.se2partnership.co.uk (opens in a new window)

The Voluntary Sector Support Unit gives support and advice to voluntary and community organisations working within the Reading Borough area. Our main role is to run the Council’s grants decision-making process.

Civic Centre, Reading, RG1 7AE
Tel: 0118 939 0374  

Email: jenny.sumner@reading.gov.uk

Website: www.reading.gov.uk/vssu (opens in a new window)