Home Of The Iconic Mural
Reading African Caribbean Community Association Ltd plan to open a Community Centre in 2012 on the site of the old Central Building London St, Reading, home of the iconic landmark, The Mural.
Funding
In 2010 Reading African Caribbean Community Association Ltd secured funding from the Big lottery. We are a delivery partner of a 3 year project called “Building for Strength” that focuses on the needs of ethnic minority, faith and under-represented communities in Reading.
We have received strong support from the local authority. They have to date pledged £220k towards the renovation of the future Community Centre. The rest of the cost will have to be raised by ourselves with the aid of the local community.
Volunteers at work
We have enlisted the help of a team of voluntary construction experts who have formed a building subcommittee; established strong working relations with voluntary sector organisations and developed links with a number of prospective user groups.
Project Proposals
We have hosted a number of public meetings, conducted extensive consultations on the future use of the centre.
Our most recent consultation meeting was held in March 2011. After which we received 18 formal project proposals from a range of organisations and subsequently a steering committee was formed which will help to shape the delivery to the community.
Development & Support Work
We have taken on board a full time development worker and together we are working assiduously to support our local community to achieve its goals and support its capacity building.
Focus on employment and local issues
This Autumn we will be taking up an invitation to co-host the “Barriers To Employment Seminar”.
In the meantime, you can contact us by email at: info@accgcentre.co.uk or by phone on 0118 939 3900.
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