Discover our latest programme of courses and workshops designed to support mental health, wellbeing, and personal growth. This season, Compass offers a diverse range of opportunities to learn, connect, and thrive – whether you’re exploring recovery, building resilience, or simply looking for a welcoming community.
At the heart of Compass is a shared commitment to kindness, inclusion, and respect. To help everyone feel safe and supported, we ask all participants and staff to follow these ten key principles.
The full version of our Code of Conduct is available at every session and during registration.
If anything is unclear, please ask a member of the Compass team to explain.
Read the full version:
www.compassrecoverycollege.uk/compass-charter
Treat all participants, facilitators, and staff with kindness and respect.
Respect the privacy of others, and do not share anything outside the group.
Take part where you can. Listen to others and give everyone space to share.
Look after your wellbeing and let us know if you feel uncomfortable at any point.
Join from a quiet, confidential space.
Your camera must be switched on and headsets if required for the full duration of the session unless you have agreed otherwise with a member of the Compass team.
Keep your microphone muted when not speaking and treat others as you would in person.
Offer feedback in a respectful, helpful way.
We do not allow verbal, emotional, or physical abuse of any kind. Substances including alcohol, drugs, vapes, or nicotine must not be used during sessions.
Follow the structure and boundaries set for each session.
If you have concerns or something is wrong, please speak to a Compass team member as soon as you can.
If the code is broken, we may ask someone to leave the session or take further action if necessary.
These workshops help us understand mental health challenges. They focus on increasing knowledge, building confidence, and learning
self-management skills that support us in everyday life.
Wellbeing sessions are designed to help us feel better and stay well. They offer space to be creative, get active, and connect with others in a positive way.
On our Registration page, we collect a little bit of information about you that’ll help us to safeguard you, our recovery workers and your fellow participants. It’ll only take ten minutes.
Please be aware, you’ll need to register at the beginning of every prospectus, even if you’ve already registered before.
Co-production means creating services with you rather than for you. At Compass, we believe people with lived experience should help shape what we offer — from designing and evaluating our offerings to improving how the college runs.
By joining our Co-Production Forum, you’ll share your ideas, challenge our thinking, and help turn real experiences into better support for everyone. No expertise needed — just your voice, creativity, and curiosity. Come and help us build the future of Compass together.
Please contact us if you would like to find out more.
0118 937 3945
compass.opportunities@reading.gov.uk
Our Recovery College is driven by co-production and co- design, so we are looking to work alongside people who bring enthusiasm, skills and experiences to help us get it right.
We are always keen to hear from potential volunteers at Compass. We have a variety opportunities for volunteering, keep an eye out on website for available roles.
Please contact us if you would like to find out more.
0118 937 3945
compass.opportunities@reading.gov.uk
The StayAlive app is a suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis.
BrightSky is a free to download, confidential mobile app providing support and information for anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know.
The Work Life Central program consists of a curated collection of expertise, information and inspiration available through video, live event and written format, covering five principal topic areas – Careers, Families, Inclusion, Wellbeing and Workplace.
Headspace is a science-backed app in mindfulness and meditation, providing unique tools and resources to help reduce stress, build resilience, and aid better sleep.
No, Compass workshops are free to all. Our workshops are open to all people in or connected to Reading over the age of 18.
To join our workshops, you need to create an account and book sessions via our online Portal on our website.
No, you don’t need a referral from a health professional. The ethos of our college is that participants enroll on any workshop they think might help and they might enjoy.
You will need access to an email address, and a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone with a stable internet connection. All our online workshops take place on Zoom, and you will receive the joining link via the email you provide.
For the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the session, your camera must be switched on for the full duration of the workshop and headphones must be used if others may overhear the call. This helps us ensure a supportive, secure learning environment.
If you require a reasonable adjustment that affects camera use, please speak with a member of the Compass team before the workshop begins so that we can agree arrangements in advance.
Everyone must register for all our sessions. You may turn up to our drop-in sessions without prior registering, however the team will register you on arrival.
Please only register for workshops that you can attend and save the dates in your calendar. We will ask you to confirm your attendance via email 10 days before attending the workshop. If you do not confirm, your place will be offered to someone else.
Telephone: 01189 373 945
Email: compass.opportunities@reading.gov.uk
Find us at our weekly drop in sessions