The Slater Centre is a new building at New Greenham Park, provided by Greenham Common Trust to enable the recycling of goods and to provide training and employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

A number of community organisations working with the socially excluded, many of whom have physical or learning disabilities, have come together to increase real working opportunities and to provide the necessary training and support for this disadvantaged group.

These Community Organisations are:

Community Furniture Project (Newbury) – helping local people in need by supplying furniture, goods and services at low cost and providing opportunities for people to develop work and social skills

West Berkshire Mencap – a local charity providing services and support to people with a learning disability as well as providing support to their families/carers

Link Up (part of West Berkshire Mencap, in partnership with Newbury College & West Berkshire Council) – work experience and training projects

Alzheimers Society West Berks – support to families and individuals affected by dementia

Home Start West Berks – support to parents with a child under 5

Berkshire Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs – a local charity providing opportunities for young people to have fun, improve their personal skills and gain a sense of achievement

BACYP - Berkshire Association of Clubs for Young People – Berkshire Association of Clubs for Young People supports and develops young people through their leisure time activities and delivers the vinvolved volunteer scheme which aims to recruit and support young volunteers to achieve their v50 and vinpact Awards for 50 or 100 hours of voluntary service.

Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust. - Find out about nature reserves to visit, great days out, wildlife advice, how to contact us, and most importantly, how you can get involved.

The Slater Centre provides workshop and training facilities for community groups. Please contact us for more information.