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 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.

  • Share Homes for Bats on Ray Mill Island on Facebook Share Homes for Bats on Ray Mill Island on Twitter Share Homes for Bats on Ray Mill Island on Linkedin Email Homes for Bats on Ray Mill Island link

    Homes for Bats on Ray Mill Island

    by FoRMI, over 1 year ago

    We now have 14 bat boxes installed on the island and they are being monitored by Berkshire and Buckinghamshire Bats group. To keep in touch with the progress you can follow us on on our instagram and facebook page Ray Mill Island . It was a great afternoon and very educational


    We now have 14 bat boxes installed on the island and they are being monitored by Berkshire and Buckinghamshire Bats group. To keep in touch with the progress you can follow us on on our instagram and facebook page Ray Mill Island . It was a great afternoon and very educational


  • Share Friends of Ray Mill Island Island T.L.C on Facebook Share Friends of Ray Mill Island Island T.L.C on Twitter Share Friends of Ray Mill Island Island T.L.C on Linkedin Email Friends of Ray Mill Island Island T.L.C link

    Friends of Ray Mill Island Island T.L.C

    by FoRMI, over 1 year ago

    Since we last updated we have managed to meet every Saturday for 2 hours on the island for some clearing of flower beds and trimming back of some out of control shrubs. As well as creating a nature trail. Usually around 8 to 10 of us come together and decide on a plan on how best to spread some TLC tender loving care on the island. Surprisingly even though we started to meet in December we have had a steady team every week but xmas time. That is pretty good going and we are loving that small incremental changes.

    Since we last updated we have managed to meet every Saturday for 2 hours on the island for some clearing of flower beds and trimming back of some out of control shrubs. As well as creating a nature trail. Usually around 8 to 10 of us come together and decide on a plan on how best to spread some TLC tender loving care on the island. Surprisingly even though we started to meet in December we have had a steady team every week but xmas time. That is pretty good going and we are loving that small incremental changes.

  • Share Maidenhead.directory on Facebook Share Maidenhead.directory on Twitter Share Maidenhead.directory on Linkedin Email Maidenhead.directory link

    Maidenhead.directory

    by JonDavey, over 1 year ago

    We launched the Maidenhead.directory at our Winter Solstice Community Champions celebration at Pug Yard, Windsor Castle on 20th December 2024. The 87 page directory lists many of the community groups and charities in Maidenhead. If you know of community groups and charities who help Maidenhead residents and should be listed, please share with them the web address above. Thank you.

    More about the event...

    The Maidenhead Directory came about after the success of our Windsor Directory. We recently put out a call to the community to add their listing to Windsor's 2nd Edition and it has grown from 97... Continue reading

    We launched the Maidenhead.directory at our Winter Solstice Community Champions celebration at Pug Yard, Windsor Castle on 20th December 2024. The 87 page directory lists many of the community groups and charities in Maidenhead. If you know of community groups and charities who help Maidenhead residents and should be listed, please share with them the web address above. Thank you.

    More about the event...

    The Maidenhead Directory came about after the success of our Windsor Directory. We recently put out a call to the community to add their listing to Windsor's 2nd Edition and it has grown from 97 pages to over 120!

    We have both digital and hard copy editions. We can update the digital versions in real time but the hard copies need sponsoring and we prefer to just have a single sponsor for each new edition.

    Please contact us if you'd like to know more or are considering a community directory for your town.

    Thank you.

    Jon Davey

    Community Champion

    07717 820823

  • Share Sow, Grow Eat...Repeat on Facebook Share Sow, Grow Eat...Repeat on Twitter Share Sow, Grow Eat...Repeat on Linkedin Email Sow, Grow Eat...Repeat link

    Sow, Grow Eat...Repeat

    by Nature's Haven, over 1 year ago

    We are thrilled to announce that we launched our Sow, Grow, Eat . . . Repeat educational workshops in 2024.


    This is a 4 consecutive week programme consisting of 4 x one hour sessions. It is a beginners’ workshop and no previous experience is necessary.

    The workshops are fun, informal and social sessions that build confidence as well as life skills. These sessions are free of charge and cater for 10 people at a time.

    In 2024, our participants ranged in age from 4 to 90 years, with some people having no experience before and some wanting to brush... Continue reading

    We are thrilled to announce that we launched our Sow, Grow, Eat . . . Repeat educational workshops in 2024.


    This is a 4 consecutive week programme consisting of 4 x one hour sessions. It is a beginners’ workshop and no previous experience is necessary.

    The workshops are fun, informal and social sessions that build confidence as well as life skills. These sessions are free of charge and cater for 10 people at a time.

    In 2024, our participants ranged in age from 4 to 90 years, with some people having no experience before and some wanting to brush up on skills and get advice - all are welcome.

    The series of workshops aims to help individuals increase their knowledge of growing their own food regardless of whether they have a windowsill, balcony or garden – where there’s a will there’s a way.

    What to expect -

    • Participants will learn how to grow vegetables/fruit throughout the year, including winter vegetable gardening. There’s a vast range of vegetable /fruit varieties available, so we’ll help guide you through the maze of choice to ensure your plot is well stocked throughout the year, with high-cropping, long-lasting vegetables that are worth growing vs. what you can buy economically in the supermarket.

    • Explore different growing media and the importance of heat, light, oxygen, nutrients and water.

    • Discover how to look after and boost your soil to keep your crops healthy and guarantee the very best results.

    • Gain an understanding of the nutritional benefits of growing your own and eating seasonally.

    • Acquire knowledge about the healing power of fruit and vegetables.

    • Learn how to manage pests and disease and keep vegetables and plants healthy.

    • Learn how to time and manage your harvests.

    • Prepare & cook some of the fruit and veg you have grown.

    • Plus so much more . . .

    Each one hour session is on a Saturday 10-11 am commencing. This year we will be running the sessions from

    26th April - 17th May

    7th June - 5th July

    16th August - 6th September

    If you want to join us please email us on info@natureshaven.net or visit our website

    www.natureshaven.net







  • Share Knowl Hill CAMEO group Xmas Lunch on Facebook Share Knowl Hill CAMEO group Xmas Lunch on Twitter Share Knowl Hill CAMEO group Xmas Lunch on Linkedin Email Knowl Hill CAMEO group Xmas Lunch link

    Knowl Hill CAMEO group Xmas Lunch

    by sglover1, over 1 year ago

    In December we provided a Christmas Lunch for 25 elderly residents of Knowl Hill as part of our CAMEO get together. This was held in the Village Hall and the food brought in. The event was rounded off with the singing of carols accompanied on keyboards. It was a fun event and an opportunity for everyone to have a last catch-up before Christmas.

    In December we provided a Christmas Lunch for 25 elderly residents of Knowl Hill as part of our CAMEO get together. This was held in the Village Hall and the food brought in. The event was rounded off with the singing of carols accompanied on keyboards. It was a fun event and an opportunity for everyone to have a last catch-up before Christmas.

  • Share Oaken Grove Park - cleaned pond, new oaks and revamped wildflower beds. on Facebook Share Oaken Grove Park - cleaned pond, new oaks and revamped wildflower beds. on Twitter Share Oaken Grove Park - cleaned pond, new oaks and revamped wildflower beds. on Linkedin Email Oaken Grove Park - cleaned pond, new oaks and revamped wildflower beds. link

    Oaken Grove Park - cleaned pond, new oaks and revamped wildflower beds.

    by Dave Duncan, over 1 year ago

    The Thatchers Orchard we planted in late spring is doing very well. We planted 10 trees and it looks like at least 9 of them have taken. We organised weekly watering sessions during the summer and that seems to have helped them get going. We'll water them for at least the first couple of years to help them properly establish.

    We also organised with Wild Maidenhead and Good Gym the cleaning of the Sir Nicholas Winton pond in the summer. This year was very successful and we rehomed all the fish and then dig out many wheel barrow loads of... Continue reading

    The Thatchers Orchard we planted in late spring is doing very well. We planted 10 trees and it looks like at least 9 of them have taken. We organised weekly watering sessions during the summer and that seems to have helped them get going. We'll water them for at least the first couple of years to help them properly establish.

    We also organised with Wild Maidenhead and Good Gym the cleaning of the Sir Nicholas Winton pond in the summer. This year was very successful and we rehomed all the fish and then dig out many wheel barrow loads of sludge. It looks a lot better now and the water and the fountain is clear.

    We locally sourced some oak saplings and planted 14 of them in the park and protected them with woodchip mulch. So overall we have planted 24 trees in the park this year - 10 apple trees and 14 oaks. Very good! Oaken Grove Park will finally have a Grove of Oaks!

    Finally for this year we have been renovating the wildflower beds with a view to bringing them back to life in time for a good display next year! We hired a scarifier and got offas much of the grass as we could. The beds are now ready for Saturday 14th of December when there's a Wild Maidenhead event with The Friends of Oaken Grove Park to reseed the beds and plant lots of daffodils. So that should look nice for 2025!

  • Share Holyport Litterati on Facebook Share Holyport Litterati on Twitter Share Holyport Litterati on Linkedin Email Holyport Litterati link

    Holyport Litterati

    by Gill Hudson, over 1 year ago

    Our local litterpicking group has now spent the full amount of the RBWM grant on buying additional litterpicking equipment. Although our growth has been quite slow going we now have 21 new recruits and the extra equipment means we have been able to do quite a lot of group picks with scouts/cubs, schools and corporate volunteers, which has been fantastic and really enjoyable. What’s really encouraging is how positive residents are whenever we go out on our litterpicking sessions, saying how much they appreciate what we do. We got a thank you from our village magazine too!

    Our local litterpicking group has now spent the full amount of the RBWM grant on buying additional litterpicking equipment. Although our growth has been quite slow going we now have 21 new recruits and the extra equipment means we have been able to do quite a lot of group picks with scouts/cubs, schools and corporate volunteers, which has been fantastic and really enjoyable. What’s really encouraging is how positive residents are whenever we go out on our litterpicking sessions, saying how much they appreciate what we do. We got a thank you from our village magazine too!

  • Share Siu Keung Mak (Tai Chi Master) on Facebook Share Siu Keung Mak (Tai Chi Master) on Twitter Share Siu Keung Mak (Tai Chi Master) on Linkedin Email Siu Keung Mak (Tai Chi Master) link

    Siu Keung Mak (Tai Chi Master)

    by skmak007, over 1 year ago

    Tai Chi For Better Health

    Tai Chi Class continue to go well and recently we had Tai Chi Show on 27-11-2024 in Library. we attach the Photos as below:

    Tai Chi For Better Health

    Tai Chi Class continue to go well and recently we had Tai Chi Show on 27-11-2024 in Library. we attach the Photos as below:

  • Share Siu Keung Mak (Tai Chi Master) on Facebook Share Siu Keung Mak (Tai Chi Master) on Twitter Share Siu Keung Mak (Tai Chi Master) on Linkedin Email Siu Keung Mak (Tai Chi Master) link

    Siu Keung Mak (Tai Chi Master)

    by skmak007, over 1 year ago

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