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.

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

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.