Brighter Futures for Children
We receive the majority of referrals through Brighter Futures for Children plus we work together to strategically meet identified needs in Reading Borough.
Blagrave Trust
The delivery and growth of Starting Point’s programmes are sustained through multi-year funding support such as that awarded from The Blagrave Trust
Royal Berkshire Hospital
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust support our Navigator programme within the hospital and are great advocates of the service we offer
Thames Valley VRU
The Thames Valley Violence Reduction Unit financially support the Navigator programme, working with 13–24 year olds who attend A&E for violence and risk taking behaviour.
Allchurches Trust
Generously gives financially to the project. The Donation has helped get resources for our mentoring hub.
Anglo American Ambassadors For Good
An exciting partnership with Anglo American’s ‘Ambassadors For Good’ programme which aims to use funding and skilled volunteering for a project working with Action Media
Berkshire Community Foundation
Berkshire Community Foundation have supported the project for over 4 years both financially and through ongoing advice and support.
Children In Need
Children in Need are kindly funding the Aspire Mentoring Programme and ‘Inspiring Futures’ across Reading, Swindon and Milton Keynes.
European Social Fund
ESF awarded Starting Point a grant to mentor young people from BAME communities and women who face disadvantage.
The Longleigh Foundation
The Longleigh Foundation have committed to financially supporting Starting Point for 3 years, enabling the project to scale up delivery.
The FSP Foundation
The FSP Foundation have sponsored one of our young people as they journey into education, employment or training.
McDonald’s
McDonald’s are supporting us by providing mentoring support and work opportunities for some of our young people.
New Life Church
Starting Point continues to make an impact in the lives of local young people with the support and partnership of New Life Church in Milton Keynes
Great Place Scheme
The Great Place Scheme support our Action Media programme, a young person led production company.
Reading Borough Council
Reading Borough Council support our Action Media programme, a young person led production company.
The Rank Foundation
The Rank Foundation have generously awarded Starting Point a grant from their Covid-19 Recovery Fund
Reading Place of Culture
Reading Place of Culture support our Action Media programme, a young person led production company.
Reading Family Church
Reading Family Church are the co-founders of Starting Point. In addition, the church generously gifts the project and provides valuable mentors.
Real Time Media
Partner with us to deliver our young person led production company called Action Media.
St Laurence Church Charities
St Laurence Church Charities Annual Trustees’ donations continue to shape the lives of young people and enable transformation
Shoosmiths
Starting Point are thankful to Shoosmiths making a generous donation towards our Aspire Programme in Milton Keynes.
Wiltshire Community Foundation
Starting Point Swindon has been kindly supported through The Wiltshire Community Foundation Coronavirus Response & Recovery Grant.
Thames Valley Police
Starting Point work closely with Thames Valley Police who regularly pass us referrals, support what we do and the services we provide.