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Children Centres Warm Space
Penn Road Children's Centre as a warm space for families on Monday 30th December 2024 between 9am and 4pm. We will be open for families on that day to access any support they may need between the Christmas and New Year period.
Warm Spaces
Do check out more Warm Spaces here Warm Spaces – Slough Community Directory
Winter Blues Information Leaflet – attached
The Slough Coproduction network is keen to promote the range of local services and support that are available for residents, particularly during the winter period as we know this can be a challenging time. To help with this, volunteers coproduced a ‘Winter blues’ leaflet with useful information (attached). Here is the link to it on our website. Winter blues advice leaflet – Slough Borough Council
Winter Wonderland in Britwell – poster attached
An opportunity to create connections between residents, community groups and partner organisations.
Through the day we will have crafting activities for children and adults in the Library too.
Financial support grants
The council has joined up with Lightning Reach, a financial support portal where residents can easily find and apply for a range of help. Individuals can complete a profile by answering a simple 10–15-minute questionnaire. Once the profile is complete, they will be able to see the available support they may be eligible for in one place, get updated when more support is added, and apply for multiple sources of support directly through the portal. This can include targeted help with energy bills, home improvements to boost energy efficiency, warm clothing, and essential winter supplies. Find out more here Application Portal | Lightning Reach
More events planned
Below is the the Slough CVS newsletter as this has a wealth of information on there too about events these next few weeks. Do sign up for the newsletter as it provides so much information each week.
A&Es are under pressure
A&Es are under pressure, so it's important you know what your options are for your own healthcare. From the Healthier Together website to Bracknell Minor Injuries Unit, there are many local resources to help. If you're unsure check.
Berkshire Community Foundation Vital for Berkshire Fund
About Us: The fund aims to support charities, community groups and projects that work to tackle the most salient and pressing issues within Berkshire’s communities at any given time.
Criteria: We invite applications for grants from charities, community groups and projects that support vital needs in Berkshire, such as (but not limited to):
- physical and mental health
- supporting young and vulnerable people or groups
- combating isolation, tackling poverty and disadvantage
- offering equal opportunities for all
Grant Size: up to £5,000
Deadline for applications: 10am on 16th January 2025
Find out more about Berkshire Community Foundation Vital for Berkshire Fund
7Stars Foundation
About Us: The7stars foundation is powered by the7stars. It awards grants to charities supporting young people, aged 16 years and under, across the UK.
Criteria: For registered charities (with an annual turnover of less than £1.5 million) to deliver projects and activities that support young people aged 16 years and under across the priority themes of abuse, addiction, child carers, and homelessness.
Funding for offered across the following streams:
- Project grants to cover the costs of projects that respond to one or more of the funding priorities of the 7stars Foundation.
- Shine Bright funding for groups to purchase educational, wellbeing, or recreational items for young people, aligned to funding priorities of the Foundation.
- Direct grants funding to individuals affected by the Foundation's priorities, supported by outreach/social/care workers or legal professionals.
- Social Impact funding for three charities across the year for projects that align with awareness days across the year.
Grant Size: up to £2,500
Deadline for applications: 2nd February 2025
Find out more about 7Stars Foundation
Slough Town FC seek volunteers for homeless community lunch
We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support our upcoming Christmas lunch for the local homeless community.
This special event will take place at Arbour Park on Sunday 22nd December, in partnership with The London and Slough Run and Slough Homeless Our Concern (SHOC), two local charities dedicated to addressing homelessness.
Volunteer opportunities:
- On Saturday 21st December, we will host a “veggie peeling party” to prepare for the lunch.
- On the day of the event, we need volunteers to help with various tasks.
Please note: All volunteers must be 18 or older.
Donations needed:
We are also collecting winter clothing and essentials, including hats, gloves, scarves, socks, sleeping bags, winter coats.
In addition to a warm meal, the event will feature entertainment and services provided by a hairdresser and a podiatrist.
If you’d like to volunteer your time or donate clothing items, please get in touch by emailing: gensec@sloughtownfc.net.
Slough's Early Help Community Offer for Children
View list of resources currently available in Slough for children and adults
Register your Warm Space TODAY
Warm Spaces Slough are community living rooms where people can drop in for a warm welcome, a free hot drink and either join an activity or just hang out.
Warm Spaces Slough are open to everyone.
If you are already running a Warm Space or want to join the Warm Spaces Slough scheme, please upload your details to the Community Directory here
A Warm Space your space is:
- Warm with space to sit
- Have access to a toilet
Be able to provide hot drinks Sport in Mind December Timetable
