# Event Details - **Event Name**: Small Groups' Forum - Oct 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A forum for small voluntary sector groups providing services in ReadingAbout this EventAre you a small or new community group or charity? Would you like top tips on running a group, finding funding and the opportunity to network with other groups?Join us for our next Small Groups' Forum in July. We run three forums per year and the topics are chosen by small groups' like yours.Theme for the October 2026 Forum:Committee Skills: Are you you on the committee or setting one up and would like to learn some basic committee skills? We'll run a short session on what works well and what to avoid to help your committee run smoothly so you can achieve your groups' aims more easily!As usual there will be a chance to network with other small groups and of course hear about funding opportunities for small groups in Reading.Followed by the usual networking opportunity.Who should attend:Anyone running or volunteering with a small or new community group in Reading, or wishing to set up a new group or project.Practicalities:Registration and refreshments from 9.45am.Session starts at 10am and finishes at 12noon.Venue: Main Hall, Reading International Solidarity Centre (RISC), 35-39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS. See this map https://risc.org.uk/about/how-to-find-us/There is no parking onsite but RISC is easily accessed via public transport. Nearby car parks are Queens Road and the Oracle. There are also some disabled parking spots on London Street – see the above link. Please contact us in advance if you have access needs.Please book through the link below. We hope to see you there! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/small-groups-forum-oct-2026/100001995463470958 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Business, Nonprofit, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Reading - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: RISC 35-39 London St, Reading RG1 4PS - **lat**: 51.45281360000001 - **long**: -0.9681527000000001 - **full address**: RISC 35-39 London St, Reading RG1 4PS, 35-39 London Street, Reading, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Small Groups' Forum - Oct 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9c7fdfc88e1002382a345166f34a23c3a7d8145fc57a284bd68fab73f87ff954-rimg-w280-h186-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786611881 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Small Groups' Forum - Oct 2026 being held? - **A:** Small Groups' Forum - Oct 2026 takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm at RISC 35-39 London St, Reading RG1 4PS, 35-39 London Street, Reading, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Small Groups' Forum - Oct 2026? - **A:** Small Groups' Forum - Oct 2026 is organized by Reading Voluntary Action. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Small Groups' Forum - Oct 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Reading, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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