To receive updates on community issues from One Borough partners, including:

·         The Men’s Matters charity

·         Policing matters within the Royal Borough

Jane Drapkin informed members that she would now be attending One Borough meetings on behalf of the Family Friends group as its two representatives had both left.

Jane Corry informed members that Norden Farm would be hosting a Young Leadership Programme of events for people aged 14-18 over Easter. She explained it consisted of a series of workshops, and that young people attending could earn UCAS points for it. She also informed members that Norden Farm would be hosting a Family Arts Festival on April 14^th.

Robyn Bunyan informed members that in the summer Norden Farm would be holding an exhibition of work from attendees of the venue’s Socially Isolated Programme, and that members of the One Borough group would be invited to attend.

Robin Roberts informed members that Save the Children were looking to recruit new volunteers, and would be holding an introductory evening at Sports Able on March 15^th.

Jane Donnelly told members about the work of the Dash charity, explaining that it provides outreach services for victims of domestic abuse and accommodation for refugees. However she explained that there were concerns about the charity’s long-term sustainability and that it may not be possible to continue to provide all of its services due to a lack of funding. Jane Donnelly said that she wanted to raise awareness of the charity through the community.

Eileen Denny informed members that the WAM Get Involved website had been updated to include a social and wellbeing activities calendar, and that all the groups present at the meeting were welcome to include their own activities on it. It was agreed that the calendar would be circulated to all One Borough members. Eileen Denny said that the next WAM Networking Forum would be taking place the following week, and that it would have a focus on tackling loneliness and isolation. She said that WAM was looking to work with GPs within the Royal Borough, so that patients could be referred to their services. Eileen Denny said that the next forum after that would be on May 17^th and would have a focus on recruitment and retention of new volunteers. There would also be information on this available at stands in Windsor and Maidenhead town centres during Volunteers Week, which runs from June 1^st-7^th.

Action: The clerk to circulate details of the WAM Calendar to members

Tim Walker provided members with information about the Men’s Matters group. He explained that it had recently been set up for men over the age of 50 as a friendship group, and to develop activities in the community that could contribute to their health and wellbeing. He explained that the group was not a care organisation that provided services to those with special needs. Tim Walker said that Men’s Matters had recently received grant funding and it was hoped that it could apply to become a registered charity. He said that a regular Monday drop-in session was held in the Meeting Room at All Saints Church in Dedworth, and the group had received several queries about membership.

Nicola Davidson asked if Men’s Matters had plans to capture the needs of any of its members. Tim Walker explained that providing information on getting back to work was something that the group was exploring. He added that the group was also seeking to find out more about how it could utilise the Royal Borough’s Advantage Card scheme, and to be provided with a mobile phone so that members and potential users could contact the group via text message.

Action: Debra Beasley to contact Cath Harlow regarding the Advantage Card

Action: Debra Beasley to contact Three regarding the supply of a mobile phone