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Reading Family Aid

Reading | Community Support & Development

Charity aids disadvantaged children with toys at Christmas and outings, aiming to bring joy to families in need

710

All Donations

11

All fundraisers

We help children living with poverty and other disadvantages. They may be young carers, for example; or living in a family affected by drug taking, physical abuse, chronic illness or disability; or they may have a disability or illness themselves. We distribute toys at Christmas to children aged 0-16 through our Toys & Teens Appeal. If our funds permit, we also provide outings throughout the year for children and their families who couldn't afford to go otherwise.

Why the community needs us

Reading seems so prosperous that many people might find it hard to imagine there are desperately deprived families here.

In 2022/23, the number of children living in poverty increased by 100,000 to 4.3 million children. That's 30% of children in the UK.

In Reading this equates to 5,261 children aged under 16, an estimated 15.5% in 2021. According to the Department for Work and Pensions data. All the families referred to us are in genuine need. We aim to offer them some relief from the harsh day-to-day realities of their lives - some of the extras that social services and other agencies can't provide.

Our impact on the community

In 2023 we provided nearly 700 sacks full of toys and presents for over 2500 children in Reading and the surrounding area. Over 15,000 new and nearly new toys were donated. We also filled coaches with excited families for outings to Odds Farm, Beale Park, Bournemouth and Camp Mohawk!

Our details

£1.75k raised from 8 pages

Little Knits

£20 raised since September 2020

Reading Half Marathon 2020 - Reading Family Aid

£965 raised since January 2020

Spreading Smiles with Running

£375 raised since January 2020

Reading Family Aid Santa Run

£195 raised since November 2018

Santa Run for Reading Family Aid

£197.5 raised since November 2017

Fun day at Camp Mohawk - Spring 2014

£0 raised since December 2011

Big Summer Outing - July 2014

£0 raised since December 2011

The Reading Chronicle "Toys and Teens Appeal" 2014

£0 raised since November 2009