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Connect Reading brings sectors together for mutual benefit, building a better Reading for everyone. We identify bespoke connections and information to enable a cross-sector circular economy. The result? A better environment, better community and better economy. We started in 2003 as the business community partnership, brokering cross-sector partnerships and initiatives. Since then we've grown our
22/12/2025
🎁✨ Giving Tree 2025 – A Record Breaking Year! ✨🎁
Wow, Reading – you’ve outdone yourselves this Christmas! 💫
Together we’ve achieved something incredible:
🎁 2,611 specifically wished‑for gifts donated
❤️ 30 recipient schools & charities supported
🌟 28 superstar volunteers
🤝 21 local businesses
🙌 And a huge shout‑out to the team and shoppers at , who almost doubled last year’s collection with a stonking 1,414 gifts!
All those gifts are now with local charities, ready to bring joy just in time for Christmas. 🎄
We’re so proud to wrap up this record‑breaking campaign – thank you, Reading, for making this year truly magical. 💝
16/12/2025
The Kennet Federation of Southcote Primary School and Katesgrove Primary is collecting gifts for families who access their food banks and pastoral support services. This year their Christmas wishes are being fulfilled by the Giving Tree at the University of Reading
10/12/2025
Reading Community Learning Centre supports ethnic minority women and their families in Reading, through free and friendly classes, activities, and personalised support. Their Christmas wishes will be fulfilled by Giving Trees at Reading Centre and
08/12/2025
provides complementary therapies, from specialist therapists, to people with cancer in Berkshire and surrounding areas. Christmas wishes for their service users will be fulfilled by the Giving Tree at
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Co-Space, Quadrant House, Broad Street Mall
Reading
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| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 4pm |
