Wokingham Borough Community Navigator Service : Involve Community Services

16/10/2026

Got an unused laptop lying around? Donate it — and change someone's story 💻

ReTec is a used-laptop recycling project run by Wokingham Lions and First Days, with the assistance of Wokingham Borough Libraries.

Here's how it works: 🦁 Wokingham Lions collect and refurbish the laptops 🏠 First Days provide the premises and oversee distribution 📚 Wokingham Libraries act as drop-off and collection points

Refurbished items go to families and individuals facing financial hardship.

If you have an unused but working laptop — preferably one that came with Windows 7 or later — please consider donating it. You can drop items off at Wokingham, Lower Earley or Woodley Libraries, along with any power supplies, mice or laptop bags.

All laptops are completely cleaned, refurbished and tested, with hard discs securely erased before use.

👉 Learn more:

Wokingham Lions ReTec (Recycling Technology) Wokingham Lion’s Community Team are recycling used laptop computers to donate them to families and individuals facing financial hardship. We run this project jointly with First Days Children’s Charity and with the assistance of Wokingham Borough Libra...

16/10/2026

Save the date — Autumn Non-Profit Networking Event 📅

Don't forget to book your place at our next networking event for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector in Wokingham Borough.

Join us on Tuesday 10th November, 10am–12pm at Wokingham Town Hall — a chance for local non-profits to connect, collaborate and grow your impact.

Come along to: 🤝 Discover the support and opportunities on offer to your organisation 💬 Build strong local partnerships 💡 Share your ideas and insights with colleagues

And please bring leaflets to share with others.

👉 Sign up here:

On Tues 10th November from 10am to 12pm we will be hosting a networking event for those within the local voluntary and community sector.

16/10/2026

Our aim as a charity is to support the voluntary and community sector throughout Bracknell Forest, Wokingham Borough and the surrounding areas.

We source and provide training courses in a number of different areas

It's not too late to get some training in this October 🤝

Conflict & De-escalation Management

📅 Tuesday 20th October | 9.30am–12.30pm 💻 Online | 💷 £30
Learn how to handle conflicts and diffuse tense situations in our online training session!

Belonging Matters – Building Trust & Creating Inclusive Communities

📅 Thursday 22nd October | 9.30am–12.30pm 📍 Onsite | 💷 £30

An interactive workshop exploring how we can build trust, strengthen relationships and create more inclusive communities.

To book and see what else is on offer https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/involve-training-workshops-107366685401?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0g9nslop&fbclid=IwY2xjawU-ysFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6bPnSRTDr4ia7WksyjUilAPAe1O8Cy13aF5D2J7Y69YFULFI7dCbrsC_Qcrg_aem_47LsuggL_7SFrdkhFwhLew

Involve Community Services is a small, local charity which supports the voluntary and community sector throughout Bracknell Forest, Wokingham Borough and the surrounding areas. We source and provide training courses in a number of different areas, covering topics such governance, funding, workplace....

05/10/2026

💬 Resident Receptions are back!

Not sure where to turn for help or advice? Sometimes knowing where to start can be the hardest part – and that’s exactly what Resident Receptions are here for. 💚

Come along for a friendly, informal chat with staff from Wokingham Borough Council and the Wokingham Borough Community Navigator Service at Involve Community Services.

Whether you have questions about health and wellbeing, housing, money matters, local services or community support, the team can listen, offer information and help connect you with the right support.

📅 Tuesday 6 October
⏰ 10.30am – 12.30pm
📍 Shinfield Garden Centre

There’s no need to book – simply pop in and have a chat. You can come along for yourself, or to find out about support for someone you care about.

💚 A quick conversation could be the first step towards finding the support you need.

Please share so we can help this information reach anyone who may benefit.

18/09/2026

Look at what training is on offer at involve Community Services.

As a local charity we supply reasonably priced training courses for other local charities and organisations.

Get in touch for more information or follow the link to book!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/involve-training-workshops-107366685401

Time Management
📅 Tuesday 22nd September | ⏰ 9.30am – 12.30pm
💻 Online | 💷 £30

Delivered by Duncan McKenzie, this practical workshop will help you understand where your time is going, identify what is and isn’t a good use of your time, and develop systems to improve your time management and focus on your goals.

Burnout Prevention
📅 Thursday 24th September | ⏰ 9.30am – 12.30pm
💻 Online | 💷 £30
Explore the causes and signs of burnout and learn practical, evidence-informed strategies to strengthen resilience, manage stress, maintain wellbeing and develop healthy professional boundaries.
You’ll leave with practical strategies and your own burnout prevention action plan.

Canva
📅 Wednesday 30th September | ⏰ 9.30am – 12.30pm
📍 Onsite – Bracknell | 💷 £30
A practical introduction to Canva, including setting up your brand toolkit, learning the basic controls and creating a simple social media carousel.

MHFA Refresher
📅 7th October | ⏰ 9.30am – 5pm |
📍 Onsite – Bracknell | 💷 £75

Involve Community Services is a small, local charity which supports the voluntary and community sector throughout Bracknell Forest, Wokingham Borough and the surrounding areas. We source and provide training courses in a number of different areas, covering topics such governance, funding, workplace....

15/09/2026

Canva

📅 Wednesday 30th September | ⏰ 9.30am – 12.30pm
📍 Onsite – Bracknell | 💷 £30

A practical introduction to Canva, including setting up your brand toolkit, learning the basic controls and creating a simple social media carousel.

Book your place – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canva-onsite-training-tickets-1988092362775?aff=oddtdtcreator

14/09/2026

Emotional Resilience

📅 Tuesday 29th September | ⏰ 9.30am – 12.30pm
💻 Online | 💷 £30

This half day course aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and skills to recognise and deal with stress within themselves and others. By the end of this course, you will:

Be clear on the sources, symptoms & effects of stress in self & others,
Be aware of ways of reducing stress,
Know how to increase emotional resilience

Book your place –

Join us for a crash course in bouncing back from life's curveballs - Emotional Resilience Online Training, coming soon!

11/09/2026

Burnout Prevention

📅 Thursday 24th September | ⏰ 9.30am – 12.30pm
💻 Online | 💷 £30

Explore the causes and signs of burnout and learn practical, evidence-informed strategies to strengthen resilience, manage stress, maintain wellbeing and develop healthy professional boundaries.

You’ll leave with practical strategies and your own burnout prevention action plan.

Book your place –

Learn how to dodge stress and keep your energy up with some easy burnout-busting tips and tricks.

11/09/2026

Time Management

📅 Tuesday 22nd September | ⏰ 9.30am – 12.30pm
💻 Online | 💷 £30

Delivered by Duncan McKenzie, this practical workshop will help you understand where your time is going, identify what is and isn’t a good use of your time, and develop systems to improve your time management and focus on your goals.

Book your place – Time Management

Learn how to prioritize tasks, set goals, and beat procrastination in our Time Management Online Training event!

07/08/2026

🚶‍♀️👟 Take on the Wokingham Walk 2026! 👟🚶‍♂️

Looking for a challenge, a reason to get outdoors, or an opportunity to support a cause close to your heart?

The Wokingham Walk organised by Wokingham Lions Club returns on Sunday 18th October 2026, offering scenic 5, 10 or 15-mile routes around Wokingham.

Whether you walk for fun, with family and friends, or raise money for your favourite charity, every step makes a difference.

📍 Start and finish at Elms Field, Wokingham Town Centre

Challenge yourself, enjoy the fresh air, and be part of a fantastic community event. Which distance will you choose? 💚

Full details here: https://wokinghamlions.org.uk/wokinghamwalk/