Bringing people and sectors together for mutual benefit

Our unique cross-sector network brings together businesses, non-profits, education and public sector organisations to share resources, ideas, information, space and learning.

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Our story

Connect Reading began in 2003 as Reading’s Business Community Partnership. First established by local businesses, with support from the local council, we brokered resources and relationships between charities and businesses.

We’ve evolved to include all sectors, becoming local experts for ESG advice and team challenges, plus a source of local information. We also host the most friendly cross-sector networking you’ll find anywhere

Connect Reading 2023-2024 in numbers

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of resources brokered
1
bespoke connections
1
items saved from landfill
A woman with a graphic connecting her to a business and to a charity

Our Vision…

Vision: a better Reading, for everyone.
Mission:  bringing sectors together for mutual benefit.

Purpose: creating connections which positively impact the local community, local environment and local economy.

 

Our commitment…

Our dedication to serve the local community, local environment and local economy runs through everything we do.

Lorraine Briffitt
CEO, Connect Reading