Reading Welfare Rights

Reading Welfare Rights advocates for Reading’s most vulnerable citizens, many of whom experience a debilitating mixture of physical and mental health conditions. We support individuals who are entitled to state aid, but who, due to the complex nature of the benefits system, cannot access the benefits they are due without our intervention. Our advocacy services go well beyond simply providing advice. We act as the client’s representative, including speaking on their behalf to government agencies, and frequently representing our clients at tribunals, arguing cases before a judge.

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We are a small local welfare rights charity looking for new volunteers to help us with:

Acting as a ‘supportive friend’ providing support and reassurance for clients to help through the benefits process
Answering client’s questions over the phone (full training to be provided) and passing on messages
Providing basic admin support in our office, at welfare benefit surgeries, and at welfare benefits tribunals

If would like to volunteer, please contact Matt via email: advisor@readingspecialist.co.uk