by Subia | Jan 29, 2026 | Blog, Chatty Corner, Community Cafe, Newsletter, Parents Village, Volunteer News, Wellbeing
How Volunteering Strengthens Communities (and Ourselves) Volunteering is one of the most powerful forces for good in any community. It brings people together, nurtures connection, and builds resilience in ways that ripple far beyond the moment. According to the...
by Janine | Jan 19, 2026 | Blog, Chatty Corner, Community Cafe, Fundraising, Guides, News, Newsletter
Support EDUCAFE: Transforming Lives in West Berkshire At Educafe, we are passionate about fostering a strong, inclusive community in West Berkshire. Our mission is to support parents, new arrivals to the area, and older people, helping them thrive and feel connected....
by Subia | Jan 15, 2026 | Blog, Case Study, Parents Village
Overview Parent Village is a weekly, welcoming space for parents and carers with babies and young children. It brings families together at a time when many feel isolated, overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. Through gentle facilitation, trusted partnerships and peer...
by Subia | Jan 15, 2026 | Announcements, Fundraising, News, Parents Village
Subia Azmat, Parent Village Manager In November, we were facing one of the hardest moments since Parent Village began. We’ve had bumps along the way but this was a major crunch point. Funding had run out, we were drawing on our small reserves to keep the service...
by Janine | Jan 6, 2026 | Blog, Campaign, News
Support EDUCAFE: Transforming Lives in West Berkshire At Educafe, we are passionate about fostering a strong, inclusive community in West Berkshire. Our mission is to support parents, new arrivals to the area, and older people, helping them thrive and feel connected....
by Rachel Flynn-Delargy | Nov 25, 2025 | Chatty Corner, English Language Course Updates, News, Newsletter
Since January, an ESOL group of Afghan, Turkish, Bangladeshi, Arabian and Syrian women has been meeting every week at Educafe. Together, they’ve progressed rapidly in their English acquisition and have done this through the constant support, encouragement and...
