On Wednesday, we were delighted to host our Slough Community Forum – End of Year Celebration at the Singh Sabha Slough Sports Centre, and what a celebration it turned out to be. With more than 50 stands from local groups and organisations and a steady stream of enthusiastic visitors throughout the day, the atmosphere was vibrant, welcoming, and full of community pride.

Visitors had the opportunity to experience a range of interactive workshops and demonstrations. St John’s Ambulance delivered an engaging session on how to perform a lifesaving tourniquet, offering attendees valuable practical skills. Meanwhile, #OneSlough Award-winning group Sanchari House of Dance filled the room with energy, getting everyone on their feet and joining in.

Over at the SCVS Wellbeing at Home stand, guests enjoyed a slow-cooking demonstration complete with delicious samples—bringing both warmth and flavour to the event.

Above all, the celebration showcased the strength and unity of our local voluntary sector. It was a day dedicated to connection, collaboration, and recognising the incredible work happening across Slough.

Reflecting on the event, Asma Aziz, CEO of Slough CVS, shared her thoughts:

“A fantastic opportunity for our voluntary organisations and charities to connect with residents, volunteers, and partners, showcasing the range of community services on offer that makes Slough thrive! A wonderful chance to celebrate the amazing work of our community groups at the end of 2025… I say bring on 2026… we are going to share with the world the impact our Slough communities make when we come together!”

The Slough Community Forum continues to be a shining example of what is possible when people, passion, and purpose unite—and this year’s celebration has set an inspiring tone for the year ahead.

View the End of Year Celebration photos

Local Groups and Organisations in attendance included: 

ABC to read
Art Classes Group
Ategi Shared Lives Scheme
Autism Berkshire
AWAZ
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Brahma Kumaris
Bucks Mind Friends in Need
Cardo Group
Cippenham Carers
Forget-Me-Not Maternal Mental Health Service Berkshire NHS
Foster With Slough
Giving Hope Furniture
Headway Thames Valley
JMIC Slough
Keel Drive Allotment Association
Langley Carnival Association
Living in Harmony
Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Centre at Wexham Park Hospital
Matrixs“Advocacy in Slough”
Motor Neurone Disease Association
NeuroDiverse Community CIC
Number 22 Counselling Services
Project Salama
RBFRS
Resource Productions and Youth Engagement Slough
SAFAA
Sanchari House of Dance
SaveEnergy CBS Ltd
Sisterhood community
Slough Anti-Litter Society
Slough Borough Council – Community Safety Team
Slough CVS – Cadent
Slough CVS – Volunteering & Training
Slough Family Information Service
Slough Mental Health Team
Slough Outreach
Slough Refugee Support
Solutions4Health
Sport in Mind
SSEN
St John Ambulance
Thames Valley Positive Support
The Autism Group
Together As One
Village Pharmacy
Viva Slough
Ways into Work
Younger People with Dementia

Lunch provided by O Vegan