WADE
is a registered charity whose aim is to promote the welfare of the
elderly in the Wokingham Borough area.
The Charity was founded by the late Jean Davy, a former Mayor of Wokingham,
and the Day Centre at 40 Reading Road, Wokingham was opened in 1974.
Our Registered Charity Number is 258311
The Centre opens from 10.00 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday
(excluding bank and public holidays)
Our Patron is The Lady Elizabeth Godsal.
WADE
is governed by a board of Trustees, led by our Chairman, Jill Rowsell.
The centre expenses, the caring, catering and driving staff’s small salaries etc
are generally covered by the charity’s funds,
we only ask individual members to pay a small annual membership fee and for their
midday meal and refreshments, to allow us to minimize our charges to the elderly.
However, the charity has to make continuous and vigorous efforts to raise funds and donations.
WADE
membership and the use of the centre is open to anyone who is sixty or over and
living in the Wokingham Borough area.
The centre, which has full time managers and caring and catering staff,
gives our members a break from their own homes, and also day respite for their carers,
whether immediate family, relations or professionals,
who can be confident that their dependants are being well looked after in a caring and professional environment.
Our welcome extends to anyone of 60 or over wanting to join as a member,
even if they do not wish to use the centre at present,
or to younger Volunteers just giving support to the aims of
WADE
.
The Day Centre provides a very pleasant location, near the town centre of Wokingham,
for the use of the older residents of Wokingham Borough.
They can spend their day in a friendly, caring and stimulating environment.
Outside our beautiful Grade II listed building with its large conservatory,
we have a patio area and sweeping gardens with lawns, where members and their guests
can relax and enjoy the atmosphere or play outdoor games.
We run two minibuses, with salaried drivers, to bring in members from all parts of the Borough
on a daily basis, at a low cost. These minibuses have rear lifting platforms
and are equipped to take wheelchairs.
We provide a substantial, healthy freshly cooked two course midday meal,
morning and afternoon refreshments. Chiropody and hairdressing services are also available.
Our current charges for membership, meals etc are available at the centre, or you can Email our Centre Manager at manager@wadedaycentre.co.uk.
Members activities include but is not limited to:
Wokingham & District Association For The Elderly