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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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Happy New Year and Happy Chinese New Year which starts on Sunday 22 January. It is the year of the water rabbit and brings longevity and hope.
So the classes are well attended and new members continue to join. I remain committed to bringing new ‘sets’ to the sessions to retain interest and retention. we have just started a new qigong (mother of tai chi) called ‘fragrant qigong’ it is said that often when practising as a group a sweet smell occurs!
It is lovely for us all to be back from the Christmas break and practising together to enhance... Continue reading
Happy New Year and Happy Chinese New Year which starts on Sunday 22 January. It is the year of the water rabbit and brings longevity and hope.
So the classes are well attended and new members continue to join. I remain committed to bringing new ‘sets’ to the sessions to retain interest and retention. we have just started a new qigong (mother of tai chi) called ‘fragrant qigong’ it is said that often when practising as a group a sweet smell occurs!
It is lovely for us all to be back from the Christmas break and practising together to enhance our health and well-being.
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New Year's Eve is historically the busiest night of the year for the Windsor Street Angels, although lockdowns have reduced the footfall in recent years it's a time where many find themselves vulnerable whether through low moods and loneliness or through enjoying themselves a little too much whilst out with their friends.
Whilst New Years Eve is just one night, 2022 has been a busy year where we have helped over 4000 people, supporting Royal Ascot as well as the night time economy in Windsor as well as important events like the Royal Funeral.
New Year's Eve is historically the busiest night of the year for the Windsor Street Angels, although lockdowns have reduced the footfall in recent years it's a time where many find themselves vulnerable whether through low moods and loneliness or through enjoying themselves a little too much whilst out with their friends.
Whilst New Years Eve is just one night, 2022 has been a busy year where we have helped over 4000 people, supporting Royal Ascot as well as the night time economy in Windsor as well as important events like the Royal Funeral.
As we move in to 2023 we continue to welcome anyone interested to apply to volunteer with us as the more volunteers we have the more people we can support and help to get home safely.
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We have just had our lovely group of 70+ students get together for a Christmassy last 2022 session - gentle yoga with movement and always lots of laughs, plus tea and mince pies after! The group has grown really close, it's SO lovely to see. We look forward to having them back in 2023 as we continue the programme and will probably be able to step it up a little - the participants have become stronger and more mobile and want to challenge themselves to progress gently to be able to do more.
Happy Holidays to all,
Sandra
We have just had our lovely group of 70+ students get together for a Christmassy last 2022 session - gentle yoga with movement and always lots of laughs, plus tea and mince pies after! The group has grown really close, it's SO lovely to see. We look forward to having them back in 2023 as we continue the programme and will probably be able to step it up a little - the participants have become stronger and more mobile and want to challenge themselves to progress gently to be able to do more.
Happy Holidays to all,
Sandra
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We launched out Soup Project in November with two sessions. They were a great sucess and we had 8 people attend each session, with a few taking soup away with them as well. It was lovely to cook alongside a range of people and share stories and ideas. We have tried some interesting flavours, which have inspired residents to try their own recipes (which we will be collecting for our recipe book).
We launched out Soup Project in November with two sessions. They were a great sucess and we had 8 people attend each session, with a few taking soup away with them as well. It was lovely to cook alongside a range of people and share stories and ideas. We have tried some interesting flavours, which have inspired residents to try their own recipes (which we will be collecting for our recipe book).
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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.
The Community Trust will be running a half day workshop in the new year and are looking for individuals who would be interested in becoming a walk leader to deliver social walks, which will help to benefit individuals health and wellbeing.
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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.
The Community Trust will be running a half day workshop in the new year and are looking for individuals who would be interested in becoming a walk leader to deliver social walks, which will help to benefit individuals health and wellbeing.
We are also interested to hear from local organisations and charities that would be interested in the opportunity to enhance their own activity offer to members by identifying individuals to train to become walk leaders.
If you would like to register your interest in becoming a walk leader or would like further information, please contact Helen Park via helen@maidenheadunitedfc.org
Dates for the training will be announced in the new year!
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Learn things such as how to book an appointment, how to do online shopping, how to protect your information online, how to research online etc.
Learn things such as how to book an appointment, how to do online shopping, how to protect your information online, how to research online etc.
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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.
