We are recruiting and have two exciting opportunities at The Mustard Tree. 

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about our mission and values to be our new Operations Administrator. They will manage a variety of administrative tasks and create a positive and welcoming experience for our service beneficiaries, volunteers and partners.  This role will suit someone who is organised and proactive and has strong communication and interpersonal skills.  It is for 18 hrs per week with a salary ranging from £25-27k FTE dependant on your experience.

We are also looking for a Finance Manager who will maintain accurate financial records, ensure compliance with finance regulations and produce management reports for Finance Committee and Board of Trustees. This role will suit someone with a professional accounting qualification and at least 2 years experience, preferably with a charity or not for profit organisation.  It is for 30hrs a month which can be managed flexibly over each week.  The salary will be around £40k FTE dependant on experience.  We would also consider someone who prefers to work on a self employed basis.

For more information and to view the full job descriptions and person specifications please visit our website: https://themustardtree.org/2025/02/07/we-are-recruiting/.

We will be holding interviews on an ongoing basis until a suitable person is found.

A group of graduates from the African Children's Choir will be coming to perform at Woodley Baptist Church on the 1st May, 7-8:30pm. This Christian charity have funded education for disadvantaged children in Uganda and South Africa and so all proceeds will go to raising funds. Tickets cost £5 per adult, £3 per child or £12 for a family. You can buy tickets via Eventbrite or call Lesley from Woodley Baptist Church directly on 01189699956.

REACH are looking for a part-time schools worker to expand their Christian work in Reading, linking churches with local schools through a range of activities like Christian clubs and RE lessons, working closely with church leaders and members. Scan the QR code for more information or visit the website.

Following last year's success, Rise Theatre CIC, a local professional Christian theatre company, are again performing their Passion Play in Forbury Gardens (RG1 3BB) in central Reading on Good Friday 18th April (3.30pm) and Saturday 19th April (3.00pm). 

It is a FREE event. Bring a blanket or outdoor chair to sit on! The play includes a dramatic interpretation of the crucifixion so Parental Guidance is advised. See www.risetheatre.co.uk/passionplay for more information and to watch the video trailer. Please support this local initiative during the Easter weekend and invite your friends too!

CommuniCare is an advice charity run by Christian’s who are motivated by their faith to help others. They currently have the following vacancies

Volunteer Adviser

Monday 10:00am-1:00pm

Volunteer Reception Cover

Monday and Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm

(full training to be given, no experience necessary)

If you would like to know more details, contact Francesca Yates on 01189263941 or office@communicare.org.uk. For the full job role spec, visit www.communicare.org.uk.