The Royals have been nominated in four categories in the upcoming national Kickz awards, to be held at Wembley at the end of October.
Kickz is a national social inclusion scheme, aimed to use football as a way to positively enhance youngsters' lives and build safer, stronger communities.
The Royals' Kickz scheme is run by Paul Hughes, and more details on the scheme, including news of free training sessions and a promotional video, are online now.
The Club's four nominations are as follows:
Robert East - national volunteer age 16-25
Richard Witt - inspiring young people award
Josh Springer - young personality of the year
Gary Funnel - outstanding personal achievement award (boys)
Our Kickz scheme runs three sessions every week, and all sessions are FREE.
Mondays
Football sessions
Cintra Park, Whitley, RG2 7AU
7pm-9pm
Wednesdays
Football & alternative activities
AcademySport Leisure Centre, Whitley, RG2 8DF
7pm-9pm
Fridays
Flexible sessions
AcademySport Leisure Centre, Whitley, RG2 8DF
7pm-10pm
All 13-18 year olds are welcome to turn up and play, no booking needed.
The project involves working with the following partners: Football Foundation, Thames Valley Police, Connexions, Reading Borough Council, Positive Futures, Nacro, The Prince's Trust, Berks & Bucks Football Association and Reading Youth Offending Service.
Further details
For more background information, click here for a complete summary document.
