Get the buzz on our youth-led beekeeping project! Discover how our young volunteers are managing hives, including the challenging winter, a thriving new colony, and exciting hands-on training sessions.
Slough’s Young Beekeepers: An Update
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Youth Work
From Bees to Belonging: the impact of beekeeping on young people’s mental health
Professor Ciara McCabe highlights how our beekeeping project, co-designed with young people, offers more than just practical experience. It creates a powerful space for connection, learning, and emotional well-being, exploring how purposeful, community-based activities can support young people experiencing anhedonia and improve mental health.
Slough’s Young People Lead Campaign Against Exploitation
On National Child Exploitation Awareness Day, we celebrate the young people from Slough who played a vital role in a nationwide campaign tackling county lines exploitation. Led by UK Youth and Stop the Traffik, and funded by Burger King, the initiative engaged 383,688 young people across England, raising awareness about child criminal exploitation.
Through creative workshops, young people designed impactful digital content, leveraging social media trends to ensure their message reached their peers. Their work has made a real impact, with 54.5% of respondents realising they or someone they know might be at risk.
Body and Soul – a youth-led health event for half term
Join us for Body + Soul, a free health and well-being event for young people aged 11 to 18 (up to 25 with SEND) in Slough.
Max’s story: Finding his way with Hospital Navigators
From initial hesitation to becoming a passionate volunteer at Together As One. Read about Max’s inspiring journey of confidence, community and growth thanks to support from our Hospital Navigators project helping young people.
Meet Raheem: Our latest addition to the Together As One team!
Say “Hello” to our latest Together As One team member, Raheem! From volunteer to full-time Project Worker, Raheem shares his journey, inspirations and how he’s positively impacting our community by supporting young people in Slough.
How to improve mental health services for young people with SEND: Perspectives from the SEND Youth Forum
Young people at our SEND Youth Forum shared insights with CAMHS Assistant Psychologist Emily Batt on how mental health services can be more inclusive. Read to hear their suggestions on how to create supportive, accessible care, from sensory tools to welcoming spaces and Where’s Wally? posters!
SEND Participation Project: Annual Report
This year, the SEND Youth Forum empowered young voices to make a more inclusive community. Led by Jovi Armotrading, the project highlights inspiring stories, impactful partnerships, and the growth of young people’s confidence in sharing their experiences. Download the report for more!
Afternoon Tea for Slough 50+ Forum by young volunteers from Together As One
Join us for an afternoon tea on August 15th, hosted by young volunteers from Together As One for the Slough 50+ Forum. Enjoy sandwiches, cakes, and great company at 29 Church Street from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Reserve your spot now!
Global Grub returns for Easter 2025
Find out more about our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, Global Grub.