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Please Note: The Innovation Fund is not currently open and we are not accepting applications at this time.
Since 2022, the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and NHS Frimley have supported over 50 unique community-led projects through the RBWM Innovation Fund. Around £150,000 has been awarded to community groups across the Borough over five stages of the Fund.
Improving access to services to better people’s health
Social isolation & loneliness
Health prevention to reduce risk factors
Reduce mental or physical health inequalities
Key information:
Project ideas must be sustainable. We will not consider one-off events or projects.
All project ideas will be reviewed by a panel consisting of representatives from the council, NHS Frimley and the voluntary & community sector.
To find out about projects that have been funded in the past, please look at the “Project Updates” tab below.
Please read through our guidelines (can be found under the Documents tab on the right hand side) before applying
Successful applicants will be required to submit monthly project updates and final case study towards the end of their project.
How to apply:
Download the application form on the right-hand side of the page, fill out, and email to Gemma Burgin: Gemma.Burgin@RBWM.gov.uk
Feel free to also share a brief description of your project idea using the tool below, and like / comment on other ideas.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING YOUR IDEAS!
Please Note: The Innovation Fund is not currently open and we are not accepting applications at this time.
Since 2022, the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and NHS Frimley have supported over 50 unique community-led projects through the RBWM Innovation Fund. Around £150,000 has been awarded to community groups across the Borough over five stages of the Fund.
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During November and December we are looking to connect with businesses and individuals in Windsor who have an interest in men’s health, wellbeing and happiness.
We have made a list of 100 categories and am using Google to find local businesses. Any ambitious business is going to have a listing and so it is a good place to start.
So far we have emailed the following profiles: Slimming Clubs, Dieting & Weight Control, Nutritionists & Dieticians, Aerobics, Boxing club, Fitness Instructors, Football club, Health Centres, Personal Trainer, Pilates, Tai Chi, Tennis club, Yoga in Windsor.
During November and December we are looking to connect with businesses and individuals in Windsor who have an interest in men’s health, wellbeing and happiness.
We have made a list of 100 categories and am using Google to find local businesses. Any ambitious business is going to have a listing and so it is a good place to start.
So far we have emailed the following profiles: Slimming Clubs, Dieting & Weight Control, Nutritionists & Dieticians, Aerobics, Boxing club, Fitness Instructors, Football club, Health Centres, Personal Trainer, Pilates, Tai Chi, Tennis club, Yoga in Windsor.
This will build our list of BLT Experts who we will invite to have a profile on the BLT website. We are currently working on a number of questions that we will ask in a ZOOM interview and share via Youtube, Facebook and our blog. So far, after contacting 24 potential local experts, 4 have stepped up interested in being one of our BLT Experts.
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So the reason it took a little longer to update here again was that I had put together a feedback from - and hear it from the horse's mouth, so to speak!
Here is a sample of what our lovely 70+ yogis said about the Limited Mobility Yoga (more will be in the case study):
Why did you start yoga?
I wanted to try a form of exercise I could cope with which would help my body and mind
Needed easier movement exercise after recovering from breast cancer
So the reason it took a little longer to update here again was that I had put together a feedback from - and hear it from the horse's mouth, so to speak!
Here is a sample of what our lovely 70+ yogis said about the Limited Mobility Yoga (more will be in the case study):
Why did you start yoga?
I wanted to try a form of exercise I could cope with which would help my body and mind
Needed easier movement exercise after recovering from breast cancer
How do you feel after a few yoga sessions?
Happy with classes , wanting to continue
I am more aware of my body and I am moving better
Have you noticed a difference in how you feel, good or bad, in body and mind?
Felt better after the second session. More alert physically and mentally
Has helped with neck tension
What is your favourite thing about the yoga sessions?
Teacher has a sunny disposition which is contagious
Lovely tutor. No pressure to perform. Small supportive group. Feels comfortable and relaxing environment.
What can we do better?
Very satisfied, make sure instructions are loud enough
Nothing - carry on with what you do
Would you recommend the limited mobility yoga sessions?
Every response said:"YES!!"
Anything else you would like to share?
Please keep going with the classes
Start the class at 11 and not 10-45!
I love getting this valuable feedback and will take the ideas into account for the next sessions.
Have a great week all!
Sandra
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We had the pleasure of meeting local residents, councillors and other service providers at the World Cafe event today at Maidenhead Community Centre. We’ve made some great contacts to help us on our fundraising and service provision journey and signed up some volunteers as well!
Thank you to Nicky, Sumayyah and the rest of the team for organising us all and we look forward to future events.
We had the pleasure of meeting local residents, councillors and other service providers at the World Cafe event today at Maidenhead Community Centre. We’ve made some great contacts to help us on our fundraising and service provision journey and signed up some volunteers as well!
Thank you to Nicky, Sumayyah and the rest of the team for organising us all and we look forward to future events.
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Maidenhead United FC Community Trust staff have now completed training delivered by the Ramblers to support volunteers to become walk leaders for Ramblers Wellbeing Walks.This training will enable us to support our new and existing partners and local volunteers to increase locally led walking opportunities for our local residents.
Regular walking has huge benefits for individuals both physically and mentally and this is a real opportunity to increase the opportunities for people to take part in regular organised walking groups and reap the benefits of doing so.
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Maidenhead United FC Community Trust staff have now completed training delivered by the Ramblers to support volunteers to become walk leaders for Ramblers Wellbeing Walks.This training will enable us to support our new and existing partners and local volunteers to increase locally led walking opportunities for our local residents.
Regular walking has huge benefits for individuals both physically and mentally and this is a real opportunity to increase the opportunities for people to take part in regular organised walking groups and reap the benefits of doing so.
The Trust would like to hear from organisations and individuals who would be interested in setting up their own regular walking group in the local community in partnership with the community trust.
The first training date will be announced shortly.
In the meantime, if you would like any further information or would like to register your interest in the walk leader training, please contact Helen Park via helen@maidenheadunitedfc.org
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The lovely committed ladies demonstrating ‘dancing with rainbows’.
I am so impressed with how well they are doing, their desire to learn (even some theory!) and keenness to practice at home.
I love hearing the positive feedback which inspires me to bring new practices to the class which are always well received.
The lovely committed ladies demonstrating ‘dancing with rainbows’.
I am so impressed with how well they are doing, their desire to learn (even some theory!) and keenness to practice at home.
I love hearing the positive feedback which inspires me to bring new practices to the class which are always well received.
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A room full of excited students for our limited mobility yoga (could not get all of them on the photo) - and from chatting to them this morning, they came for yoga and community, too, which really makes my heart smile. A lovely group, with our oldest student being 87 years old, and the youngest 70!
A room full of excited students for our limited mobility yoga (could not get all of them on the photo) - and from chatting to them this morning, they came for yoga and community, too, which really makes my heart smile. A lovely group, with our oldest student being 87 years old, and the youngest 70!
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Nature's Haven's mission is to enable our community to access and learn about the therapeutic benefits of gardening and nature within a peaceful haven that provides nourishment for the mind, body and soul.
Nature's Haven's mission is to enable our community to access and learn about the therapeutic benefits of gardening and nature within a peaceful haven that provides nourishment for the mind, body and soul.
Some of our innovation funding was spent on a banner for our stall, flyers and seeds. We were kindly supported by Flowerland Garden Centre in Bourne End, who donated some plants for us to sell.
We are still looking for a permanent site for our flagship healing garden – if you know of any suitable plots please do let us know!
www.natureshaven.net
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Having delivered a very successful Summer Term of IT classes in Slough and Maidenhead, we are working towards our next term after taking a small holiday break. We have set up various taster sessions in three different venues to attract different sections of community and from there we will set up longer classes. Taster sessions are an excellent way to assess need, work out ability levels, number of people and venue preferences. Through this funding, we are aiming to help as many people as we can so we are constantly working on attracting new participants especially the ones who are... Continue reading
Having delivered a very successful Summer Term of IT classes in Slough and Maidenhead, we are working towards our next term after taking a small holiday break. We have set up various taster sessions in three different venues to attract different sections of community and from there we will set up longer classes. Taster sessions are an excellent way to assess need, work out ability levels, number of people and venue preferences. Through this funding, we are aiming to help as many people as we can so we are constantly working on attracting new participants especially the ones who are marginalised, isolated and vulnerable. Digital participation can have an impact in minimising loneliness and depression. And we believe that access and use of digital devices and the internet are important for helping people stay in touch with friends, learn new things, and access a wide range of entertainment which is an important part of overall Health and Wellbeing.
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During the Summer Windsor Street Angels continue to support the vulnerable across Windsor Town Centre and in our hub on a Friday and Saturday night. Our shift times are 10pm - 4am and we held an open evening during slightly more sociable hours to help answer questions to prospective volunteers. With five new volunteer sign ups this summer we have been able to expand the hub opening hours to include the Friday on August Bank Holiday weekend.
During the Summer Windsor Street Angels continue to support the vulnerable across Windsor Town Centre and in our hub on a Friday and Saturday night. Our shift times are 10pm - 4am and we held an open evening during slightly more sociable hours to help answer questions to prospective volunteers. With five new volunteer sign ups this summer we have been able to expand the hub opening hours to include the Friday on August Bank Holiday weekend.
