Based in Central Reading, RCLC has been operating as an independent charity since 2007, and as part of national charity, Workers’ Education Association, since the mid-1990s. We have over 20 years of experience in delivering services to support traditionally ‘hard-to-reach’ refugee and migrant women. Our mission is to empower and support refugee and migrant women by creating a space for learning, and advocating for equal treatment, equal rights, and a life free from violence and discrimination.
Many of the refugee and migrant women we support speak little or no English, and often have limited experience outside of the home; as a result, many are amongst the most isolated and vulnerable members of our community. We offer a programme of outreach activities, free training classes, workshops, 1:1 information, advice and guidance, a Crèche and social opportunities. Our services are designed to build confidence, increase skills and reduce social isolation. In 2022-23, our core learning and support programme supported 420 women from 36 different countries of origin. In addition, 874 women were supported with information, advice and guidance varying from benefit support, filling in forms, making telephone calls, translation support to accompanying them to access services at the Centre.
Post pandemic RCLC continues to experience an increase in demand due to increased waiting lists from when the Centre was closed during the pandemic, running smaller classes due to social distancing rules and an increase in the number of migrants and refugees. Many have experienced disproportionate challenges around mental and physical health, loss of finance, social isolation and domestic abuse- compounded by language barriers and racism. There is now increasing evidence about the levels of hidden poverty in the migrant and refugee communities, especially amongst Muslim communities, who make up around 50% of our learners. Many of the women we work with cannot access employment, and
Company Details
- Employees
- 6
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 94 London Street, Reading,rg1 4sj,united Kingdom
- Industry
- Education
- NAICS
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Educational ServicesJunior CollegesOther Schools and InstructionEducational Support ServicesAll Other Schools and InstructionExam Preparation and TutoringAutomobile Driving SchoolsAll Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
- Website
- http://www.rclc.org.uk
- HQ
- Reading
- Competitors
- Reading Borough Council, Inloco Childcare, NHS Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board, Humankind Charity, Arthur David (Food with Service) LTD, Incentivesmart, Greater Manchester Universities, Phoenix Futures, The Forward Trust, Association of Town & City Management.
Reading Community Learning Centre Questions
Reading Community Learning Centre's website is http://www.rclc.org.uk
Reading Community Learning Centre's LinkedIn profile is https://uk.linkedin.com/company/reading-community-learning-centre
Reading Community Learning Centre has
6 employees.
View email and phone details for 6
employees at Reading Community Learning Centre.
Reading Community Learning Centre's industry is
Education
Reading Community Learning Centre's top competitors are
Reading Borough Council,
Inloco Childcare,
Nhs Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire And Berkshire West Integrated Care Board,
Humankind Charity,
Arthur David (Food With Service) Ltd,
Incentivesmart,
Greater Manchester Universities,
Phoenix Futures,
The Forward Trust,
Association Of Town & City Management.
Reading Community Learning Centre's categories are Education
Reading Community Learning Centre's founding year is 2007
