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 consultation 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 wide range of organisations, we subsequently formed a steering group who will help to shape the delivery to the community.

Development & Support Work

We have a full time development worker and we work assiduously in support of our local community

October 2011

sees us supporting Unity Arts in their Black History Month celebrations. We are also putting on an exhibition with the help of local artist Bronco Philbert,at the Battle Library, Oxford Rd, Reading celebrating 60 years of the Steel Pan in Britain.  .

Focus on employment and local issues

This Autumn we will be taking up an invitation to co-host the “Barriers To Employment Seminar”