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  • Latest Update: Earley Help Hub and SALT join Torch

    We are delighted that so many have supported the development and joined with us practically and prayerfully as Torch has grown over the last 18 months.

    Now we are ready to take the next step forward as we near the completion of the merger of the three existing help hubs (Torch, Earley Help Hub and SALT), all under the banner of Torch.

    We now have three distinctive locally based help hubs West Reading, South Reading and East Reading/Earley, plus a new hub starting soon in Central Reading – all operating together. Thank you to all those who have made this possible.

  • Torch is a network of local Help Hubs set up and run by volunteers from local churches with the aim of providing a helping hand to those who otherwise cannot get help and tend to fall through the gaps of existing support or provision.

    Help Hub: We offer free practical help when you need it.

    Signposting: We offer free support to help you live well.

    Community Action: We serve the community through positive action to make it a better place for all.

  • Urgent help

    Are you in urgent need of anything?
    We offer short term support for anyone in need or unable to get out. For example, we can collect your shopping, pick up a prescription for you, or connect you with another local charity or organisation for longer term help.

      Enhanced wellbeing

    Would you like someone to chat or pray with you?
    We can help provide friendly support to improve your emotional and mental wellbeing, such as chatting or praying with you.

      Confidence building

    Can we help build your confidence to get back on your feet?
    We can help you get out of the house for social re-engagement or to attend appointments, etc. 

      Practical tasks

    Can we help with practical tasks (basic DIY/gardening)?
    We’d love to help with small jobs around the house or garden that you’re unable to do yourself. If the job is too big for us, we can point you other charities or organisations that will be able to help.

      Personal help

    Do you need help with CVs, form filling or paperwork? 
    We can help with the aspects of every day life, such as writing CVs, filling out forms or completing paperwork. 

     

  • Stories of Hope

    "Finally, I can see a bright future and I always say there is a light ahead of me!"

    Read Phoebe's story

    "We’re built for relationships, and shutting everyone out only adds to the spiral of despair and darkness."

    Read Sarah's story

    "I found friends, a family and a community of people who accepted me and my family. I was welcomed as if they had known me for a long time."

    Read Beth's story

    "There were many times when I didn’t know how I would get through the day, but there was never a time when I doubted God’s existence, or his love for our family."

    Read Frances' story

    Read all stories

  • Community Support

    • Wellbeing Cafes

    • Food and Drink

    • Toddler Groups

    • Searching for Answers

    • Debt Help

    • Social Activities

    • Learn English

    • Personal Support

  • About Torch

    Our vision is to be a network of local hubs to provide help and hope to people in need, by churches working together in unity, and in partnership with the charities, public and private sectors.

    Torch provides a completely free service to everyone. All volunteers are DBS cleared and, where possible, come from the local community near the client. Self or agency referrals to Torch can be made by phone, email or via the contact form where they will be triaged by a Coordinator who will select the appropriate volunteer.

    Torch will also signpost people to appropriate activities and courses that might provide friendship, wellbeing, practical support as well as assistance with making good life choices. The churches provide a wealth of activities and details of many of these can be found on our Community Support page.

    Torch facilitates community events in partnership with local agencies, groups and charities to enhance the local neighbourhood whilst bringing people together.

  • Torch is an initiative of local churches:

    West Reading Hub


    Reading Central

    Grange URC

    South Reading Hub

    East Reading/Earley Hub

    Central Reading Hub

    Coming soon…

     Abbey
    Baptist
    Church
  • Contact

    0118 380 0260
    help@torchhub.org.uk
    facebook.com/torchhelphub

     

    We are happy to accept referrals from other agencies, charities, health professionals and local authorities. Please download our referral form and return it to help@torchhub.org.uk.

     

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