RISC (Reading International Solidarity Centre)
35-39 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4PS
Aerial View of the Roof Garden
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- RISC Events and Education
- Gardens: growing our futures
Gardens: growing our futures
Our 3 main projects are: Schools Global Gardens Network - supporting the sustainable schools framework by creating environmentally friendly gardens. Food 4 Families - a unique project that aims to help a whole new generation of children and families in Reading to grow food. Growing our Futures - RISC's Edible forest garden on the roof, with 13 layers of vegetation and about 120 difference species. The roof garden enables full use of the local resources produced by our building.
Why they need our service
6Rs: Rethink, Refuse, Reuse, Reduce, Repair, Recycle. All garden projects are used as educational tools to support sustainable lifestyle. We help people to understand food security, climate change, history of growing and consuming food, using combinations of reused, renewable and recyclable materials.
Plan and expected results
The local community living more sustainably, growing their own food and living healthier lives as a result.
Latest activities and projects
RISC Events and Education
There are many kinds of events held here but some examples are events that host a speaker talking about global issues. Or during Fair Trade fortnight, a producer talking about what Fair Trade means to them. The Global Cafe is used as an exhibition space displaying works by artists who have a focus on development issues. Throughout all of these activities we provide opportunities for people to volunteer and try to organise events that appeal to all members of the community. read more
Gardens: growing our futures
Our 3 main projects are: Schools Global Gardens Network - supporting the sustainable schools framework by creating environmentally friendly gardens. Food 4 Families - a unique project that aims to help a whole new generation of children and families in Reading to grow food. Growing our Futures - RISC's Edible forest garden on the roof, with 13 layers of vegetation and about 120 difference species. The roof garden enables full use of the local resources produced by our building. read more
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Charitable causes tackled by this charity
- Community Support and Development
- All Education & Training
- All Human Rights
Charity information
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35-39 London Street,
Reading, Berkshire
RG1 4PS
Tel: 0118 958 6692 Registered charity No: 293799 - Established 1986 Turnover £500k - £1 million Committee members 8 Full time staff 8 Part time staff 22 Volunteers & helpers 80
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Community Foundation Grant Data
First grant date05/04/2002 Latest grant date07/11/2008 Total number of grants£4846.00 - Link to Charity's website
Vetted by: Berkshire Community Foundation
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