RBWM Innovation Fund Project

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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.


Projects must focus on 1 of the 4 areas below in line with the 4 key priorities within the RBWM's Health & Wellbeing Strategy 2026-2036

  1. Improving access to services to better people’s health
  2. Social isolation & loneliness
  3. Health prevention to reduce risk factors
  4. 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.


Projects must focus on 1 of the 4 areas below in line with the 4 key priorities within the RBWM's Health & Wellbeing Strategy 2026-2036

  1. Improving access to services to better people’s health
  2. Social isolation & loneliness
  3. Health prevention to reduce risk factors
  4. 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!


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  • Share Maidenhead Tai Chi Community Group - Developing a Tai Chi Push Hands Program for Community Health on Facebook Share Maidenhead Tai Chi Community Group - Developing a Tai Chi Push Hands Program for Community Health on Twitter Share Maidenhead Tai Chi Community Group - Developing a Tai Chi Push Hands Program for Community Health on Linkedin Email Maidenhead Tai Chi Community Group - Developing a Tai Chi Push Hands Program for Community Health link

    Maidenhead Tai Chi Community Group - Developing a Tai Chi Push Hands Program for Community Health

    by MaidenheadTaiChiCommunityGroup, 3 months ago

    The Maidenhead Tai Chi Community Group has been delivering free weekly Tai Chi sessions to local residents, creating an accessible and supportive environment for people to improve their health and well-being through gentle, structured movement.

    The program was established to serve the community with particular attention to older adults and those experiencing age-related health challenges, offering a safe and sustainable form of physical activity. Participants have already reported meaningful improvements in cardiovascular health, flexibility, coordination, balance, and emotional well-being through regular solo Tai Chi practice.

    However, most Tai Chi instruction currently available locally focuses on individual forms and exercises, which... Continue reading

    The Maidenhead Tai Chi Community Group has been delivering free weekly Tai Chi sessions to local residents, creating an accessible and supportive environment for people to improve their health and well-being through gentle, structured movement.

    The program was established to serve the community with particular attention to older adults and those experiencing age-related health challenges, offering a safe and sustainable form of physical activity. Participants have already reported meaningful improvements in cardiovascular health, flexibility, coordination, balance, and emotional well-being through regular solo Tai Chi practice.

    However, most Tai Chi instruction currently available locally focuses on individual forms and exercises, which, while highly beneficial, do not fully address the interactive training elements found in traditional partner work. Introducing a dedicated Tai Chi Push Hands class would expand the program by adding a partner-based component that develops sensitivity, balance, reflexes, posture, and social connection through guided cooperative practice. This addition would strengthen the overall impact of the community Tai Chi offering by providing a more complete and holistic approach to health, movement, and interpersonal engagement.

  • Share Oaken Grove Park - Flower Bed Planting on Facebook Share Oaken Grove Park - Flower Bed Planting on Twitter Share Oaken Grove Park - Flower Bed Planting on Linkedin Email Oaken Grove Park - Flower Bed Planting link

    Oaken Grove Park - Flower Bed Planting

    by Dave Duncan, 5 months ago

    Today (Monday Dec 8th 2025) a group of 7 from Wild Maidenhead and Friends of Oaken Grove Park planted over 40 plants (kindly donated by Rachel Cooke) in the Flower bed. These were surrounded by cardboard with wood chip mulch on to top to help keep the grass down. Should make a lovely display come the Spring!

    Today (Monday Dec 8th 2025) a group of 7 from Wild Maidenhead and Friends of Oaken Grove Park planted over 40 plants (kindly donated by Rachel Cooke) in the Flower bed. These were surrounded by cardboard with wood chip mulch on to top to help keep the grass down. Should make a lovely display come the Spring!

  • Share Oaken Grove Park - Revamp of Wild Flower Beds - Nov 2025 on Facebook Share Oaken Grove Park - Revamp of Wild Flower Beds - Nov 2025 on Twitter Share Oaken Grove Park - Revamp of Wild Flower Beds - Nov 2025 on Linkedin Email Oaken Grove Park - Revamp of Wild Flower Beds - Nov 2025 link

    Oaken Grove Park - Revamp of Wild Flower Beds - Nov 2025

    by Dave Duncan, 5 months ago

    On Saturday 22nd November a group pf about 8 volunteers from Friends of Oaken Grove Park, Good Gym and Wild Maidenhead started the revamp of the wild flower bed on the north of the park. Many plants were lifted and moved, new plants added and wood chip distributed to suppress weeds. Also a Turf Cutter was hired to remove as much of the grass as possible and create a good flower bed where the grass wouldn't out complete the flowers. Additional planting and maintenance over the winter should result in a lovely display next year!

    On Saturday 22nd November a group pf about 8 volunteers from Friends of Oaken Grove Park, Good Gym and Wild Maidenhead started the revamp of the wild flower bed on the north of the park. Many plants were lifted and moved, new plants added and wood chip distributed to suppress weeds. Also a Turf Cutter was hired to remove as much of the grass as possible and create a good flower bed where the grass wouldn't out complete the flowers. Additional planting and maintenance over the winter should result in a lovely display next year!

  • Share Oaken Grove Park - Autumn Bird Box Clean Out on Facebook Share Oaken Grove Park - Autumn Bird Box Clean Out on Twitter Share Oaken Grove Park - Autumn Bird Box Clean Out on Linkedin Email Oaken Grove Park - Autumn Bird Box Clean Out link

    Oaken Grove Park - Autumn Bird Box Clean Out

    by Dave Duncan, 7 months ago

    Today (15th Oct 2025) we have inspected and cleaned out the bird boxes we put up in Oaken Grove Park in the spring. We are delighted to report that of the 11 boxes we inspected 5 have definitely been used this year which is a very good news story and we are delighted!

    Today (15th Oct 2025) we have inspected and cleaned out the bird boxes we put up in Oaken Grove Park in the spring. We are delighted to report that of the 11 boxes we inspected 5 have definitely been used this year which is a very good news story and we are delighted!

  • Share Oaken Grove Park - 43 Acorns Planted! on Facebook Share Oaken Grove Park - 43 Acorns Planted! on Twitter Share Oaken Grove Park - 43 Acorns Planted! on Linkedin Email Oaken Grove Park - 43 Acorns Planted! link

    Oaken Grove Park - 43 Acorns Planted!

    by Dave Duncan, 7 months ago
    Today (4th Oct 2025) we planted 43 Acorns in the borders in the west of the park near the basket ball courts. These acorns were collected from ancient oaks and the hope is that they germinate over the winter and start their journey growing into beautiful mature oak trees that will look lovely and provide a home for lots of biodiverse wildlife. Once mature they will form an actual grove of Oak trees in Oaken Grove Park! The acorns were planted in groups of three or four within protective biodegradable trees guards. In Spring 2026 we will inspect the tree... Continue reading
    Today (4th Oct 2025) we planted 43 Acorns in the borders in the west of the park near the basket ball courts. These acorns were collected from ancient oaks and the hope is that they germinate over the winter and start their journey growing into beautiful mature oak trees that will look lovely and provide a home for lots of biodiverse wildlife. Once mature they will form an actual grove of Oak trees in Oaken Grove Park! The acorns were planted in groups of three or four within protective biodegradable trees guards. In Spring 2026 we will inspect the tree guards and select the best of the acorns that have germinated to grow in oak saplings and then in time full oak trees!
  • Share Oaken Grove Park - Orchard Maintenance on Facebook Share Oaken Grove Park - Orchard Maintenance on Twitter Share Oaken Grove Park - Orchard Maintenance on Linkedin Email Oaken Grove Park - Orchard Maintenance link

    Oaken Grove Park - Orchard Maintenance

    by Dave Duncan, 8 months ago
    Now Autumn is nearly upon us we are doing some maintenance in the Park to get ready for the Winter. This week we (Friends of Oaken Grove Park) have weeded around each of the 10 Apple Trees we have in the Thatchers Community Orchard and replenished the wood chip so all the trees look good!
    Now Autumn is nearly upon us we are doing some maintenance in the Park to get ready for the Winter. This week we (Friends of Oaken Grove Park) have weeded around each of the 10 Apple Trees we have in the Thatchers Community Orchard and replenished the wood chip so all the trees look good!
  • Share Oaken Grove Park - New Sir Nicholas Winton Explainer Board on Facebook Share Oaken Grove Park - New Sir Nicholas Winton Explainer Board on Twitter Share Oaken Grove Park - New Sir Nicholas Winton Explainer Board on Linkedin Email Oaken Grove Park - New Sir Nicholas Winton Explainer Board link

    Oaken Grove Park - New Sir Nicholas Winton Explainer Board

    by Dave Duncan, 8 months ago

    We (Friends of Oaken Grove Park) were asked by RBWM if we could do anything about remounting one of the Explainer Boards in the Sir Nicholas Winton Garden whose wooden frame had rotted. The Explainer Board had been tossed in the pond! We recovered the Explainer Board and working with a local light engineering company we remounted the board in a solid metal frame, repainted it and re-installed it. It should last for years now! Since re-installing it we have seen people stopping and reading about Sir Nicholas and his Teams good work! :-) Please see the photo attached of... Continue reading

    We (Friends of Oaken Grove Park) were asked by RBWM if we could do anything about remounting one of the Explainer Boards in the Sir Nicholas Winton Garden whose wooden frame had rotted. The Explainer Board had been tossed in the pond! We recovered the Explainer Board and working with a local light engineering company we remounted the board in a solid metal frame, repainted it and re-installed it. It should last for years now! Since re-installing it we have seen people stopping and reading about Sir Nicholas and his Teams good work! :-) Please see the photo attached of the new board and please visit!

  • Share Oaken Grove Park - Wassailing The New Community Orchard! on Facebook Share Oaken Grove Park - Wassailing The New Community Orchard! on Twitter Share Oaken Grove Park - Wassailing The New Community Orchard! on Linkedin Email Oaken Grove Park - Wassailing The New Community Orchard! link

    Oaken Grove Park - Wassailing The New Community Orchard!

    by Dave Duncan, about 1 year ago

    On Sunday 2nd March about 70 people including Wild Maidenhead, Friends of Oaken Grove Park and local residents gathered in Oaken Grove Park near the new Thatchers Community Orchard to watch the Ellington Morris Dancers Wassailing the apple trees! It was a lovely day and we hope that the Wassailing will ensure a bumper crop in future years!

    Of the 10 apple trees we planted last year 9 have successfully made it though the winter abnd if you visit the park now you will see that all are stariung to bud and many have a lovely blossom already! One of... Continue reading

    On Sunday 2nd March about 70 people including Wild Maidenhead, Friends of Oaken Grove Park and local residents gathered in Oaken Grove Park near the new Thatchers Community Orchard to watch the Ellington Morris Dancers Wassailing the apple trees! It was a lovely day and we hope that the Wassailing will ensure a bumper crop in future years!

    Of the 10 apple trees we planted last year 9 have successfully made it though the winter abnd if you visit the park now you will see that all are stariung to bud and many have a lovely blossom already! One of the Bramley's sadly died - however a quick e-mail to Thatchers and they very kindly donated and delivered another one! So we are back up to a full complement! Thank you Thatchers!!

  • Share Oaken Grove Park - Bird and Bat Boxes Installed! on Facebook Share Oaken Grove Park - Bird and Bat Boxes Installed! on Twitter Share Oaken Grove Park - Bird and Bat Boxes Installed! on Linkedin Email Oaken Grove Park - Bird and Bat Boxes Installed! link

    Oaken Grove Park - Bird and Bat Boxes Installed!

    by Dave Duncan, about 1 year ago

    Oaken Grove Park - Now ready for Springwatch 2025! We had a Bird survey and also a Bat Survey of the park done in 2024. This identified a number of suitable locations for bird/bat boxes and also what capacity the park could take and of what types. We've now installed 12 bird boxes and 4 bat boxes ready for this spring. These are 4 Blue Tit boxes, 5 Great Tit boxes, 1 Robin box, 1 Sparrow Terrace and 1 Starling box. The 4 bat boxes are 3 roosting boxes and one maternity box. In order to not damage the trees... Continue reading

    Oaken Grove Park - Now ready for Springwatch 2025! We had a Bird survey and also a Bat Survey of the park done in 2024. This identified a number of suitable locations for bird/bat boxes and also what capacity the park could take and of what types. We've now installed 12 bird boxes and 4 bat boxes ready for this spring. These are 4 Blue Tit boxes, 5 Great Tit boxes, 1 Robin box, 1 Sparrow Terrace and 1 Starling box. The 4 bat boxes are 3 roosting boxes and one maternity box. In order to not damage the trees we have decided not to use aluminum nails and instead have experimented with new ways of attaching the boxes using velcro strips for the bat boxes and stainless steel wire for the bird boxes. The boxes will be monitored and cleaned out each autumn.

  • Share CAP Debt Coach for WIndsor on Facebook Share CAP Debt Coach for WIndsor on Twitter Share CAP Debt Coach for WIndsor on Linkedin Email CAP Debt Coach for WIndsor link

    CAP Debt Coach for WIndsor

    by Kerith Windsor, about 1 year ago

    Windsor CAP Debt Coach - LAUNCHED!

    Update - Monday 24th February 2025

    I am delighted to confirm that yesterday we launched the CAP Debt Centre for Windsor and the role of the CAP Debt coach, Kendra Antle. The launch at Kerith Community Church in Windsor was attended by The Worshipful the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (Councillor Simon Bond) and Councillor Wisdom da Costa.


    The CAP Debt coach provides 121 counselling for those struggling with the burden of debt in SL6 (Windsor) and SL5 (Ascot) postcodes. Kendra is supported by a team of volunteer befrienders and... Continue reading

    Windsor CAP Debt Coach - LAUNCHED!

    Update - Monday 24th February 2025

    I am delighted to confirm that yesterday we launched the CAP Debt Centre for Windsor and the role of the CAP Debt coach, Kendra Antle. The launch at Kerith Community Church in Windsor was attended by The Worshipful the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (Councillor Simon Bond) and Councillor Wisdom da Costa.


    The CAP Debt coach provides 121 counselling for those struggling with the burden of debt in SL6 (Windsor) and SL5 (Ascot) postcodes. Kendra is supported by a team of volunteer befrienders and the team of financial advisors at CAP headquarters who prepare detailed personalised debt recovery plans for clients. She saw her first client today!!

    The launch was supported by regional leaders from the national debt charity CAP (Christians Against Poverty) and there was news coverage today in BBC Radio Berkshire & the BBC News website - links below.

    Radio interview: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live/bbc_radio_berkshire
    News article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdelk65dpdko

    Thank you to RBWM Innovation Fund for making this possible. We are excited to provide practical support to those struggling with debt in our community.

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