







Viva Slough was set up in May 2020 towards the end of the national lockdown in the UK. The social enterprise was set up by Vineet Vijh, a well-known member of the Slough community and founder of the Haymill COVID-19 response group. Having seen the impact of a national lockdown on local businesses and the knock-on effect to jobs and incomes, Vineet wanted to do more to help others in his community find work and secure an income during these challenging times.
Our work focuses on unlocking people’s potential and transforming how Slough is experienced and perceived. We develop people’s skills, confidence, and social networks, helping residents grow personally and professionally. We support individuals into meaningful work, digital careers, and entrepreneurial opportunities, while also creating stepping-stone pathways for those who are economically inactive.
At the heart of Viva Slough is the belief that wellbeing and belonging matter just as much as employment. We get people active, socially connected, and engaged in hobbies and passions, creating stronger communities through shared interests and local participation. We also champion arts and culture, using creativity to make Slough stand out and to foster pride in the place.
Alongside this, we work to promote Slough and reshape perceptions, helping drive economic development by telling a more confident and positive story about the town.
Our town is much more than the overused stereotypes we hear in the news. I started this organisation to change the negative perceptions of Slough, both internally and externally. Viva Slough connects people, opportunities, and ideas to help create this change.
Deputy Leader & Project Manager
Chief UX Designer
Community Relationship & Project Manager
Lead Instructor & Project Manager
Art Producer & Cultural Convenor
Media & Communications Officer
Account Assistant
Project Assistant
Project Assistant
Videographer