The Slough Job Creation Hub C.I.C.

Principal Activity The Company is a Community Interest Company established to improve the lives of residents in Slough through projects that promote employment, skills development, health and wellbeing, arts and culture, community engagement and civic pride. Our mission is to make Slough residents healthier, happier and proud of where they live. Review of Activities During the year the Company continued to expand its community impact through a broad portfolio of programmes and initiatives. Key areas of activity included: -Employability, skills and digital inclusion programmes supporting unemployed and economically inactive residents. -Health and wellbeing activities aimed at increasing physical activity, reducing social isolation and improving mental wellbeing. -Community development initiatives bringing residents together through events, volunteering and neighbourhood activities. -Public art, cultural and place-making projects designed to improve local spaces and strengthen pride in Slough. -Enterprise and business support activities encouraging entrepreneurship and local economic development. These programmes were delivered in partnership with local authorities, NHS organisations, businesses, schools, community groups, volunteers and funding partners. The Directors believe that the Company has made a significant contribution to the social, economic and cultural life of Slough during the year. Thousands of residents benefited either directly or indirectly from the Company's activities through improved employment prospects, increased confidence, enhanced wellbeing, stronger community connections and improvements to the local environment.