Katherine Shepherd

To mark volunteers week we want to celebrate our amazing chaplaincy outreach team.  We think you are fantastic, but don’t just take our word for it.  See what some of our service users say about the impact that you make! ” You have always been there when I’ve needed you” “You’re brilliant – because you’re […]

We are looking for innovative and professional people to join us in delivering high impact projects across our diverse Reading communities with compassion and integrity. At The Mustard Tree we are passionate about local people supporting local people. Last year we supported over 400 people with the help of over 270 volunteers.  Providing befriending, mentoring, and

In 2022 we found some poems written by a former sex worker.  This set of poems offer us an incredible insight into her life at the time.  Here is ‘You’re a bad boy Mr White’ (‘Mr White’ and ‘Mr Brown’ are slang for drugs). You’re a bad boy Mr White Look what you’ve done to

Last month we shared with you how important it is to take time to talk.  This month, we want to talk with about the importance of a cuppa or a can… The Rahab outreach kits consists mainly of two large (and very bright orange) bags.  In this bag, you will find condoms, toiletries, loads of

Talking, chatting, conversing, debating, chit-chat, gossiping, yakking, jawing, nattering or simply putting the world to rights – it’s time to get talking.  As we celebrate ‘Time to Talk’ day on February 1st, at Rahab, talking is one of the most important things we do…… it is second only to listening which is in joint first

Our Impact Statement for 2023 illustrates the breadth and depth of our work as we care for on-street sex workers in Reading. In 2023, we were out nearly 150 times, supporting 49 different women through our team of amazing volunteers.  To read more about our work in 2023, click here. If you are interested in

The Mustard Tree Foundation (Reading) will be closed for Christmas on Friday 22nd December until Tuesday 2nd January. We wish you, your friends and family a restful Christmas and a peace-filled New Year.  However, we know that it can also be a hard time of year. If you are concerned about someone, see the numbers

Rahab is part of The Mustard Tree (Reading). From all of us at The Mustard Tree (Reading), we wish you, and those you love, a Happy Christmas and a peaceful new year. To see our Christmas message, click here.

We are looking for new volunteers to join our Rahab team. As a Christian project we are asking Christians from across Reading if they would like to join our teams on chaplaincy outreach.  We ask for a minimum of two evenings a month (you can do more if you wish).  We are out from 9.30pm

Now that the night’s are drawing out and it’s getting a bit colder, we can reflect on a busy summer for the Rahab team. In June, we had over 100 conversations with 19 different women.  Whilst we chat, we provide the women with a drink, refreshments, condoms, toiletries or offer information about the support that