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 MISSION

Viva Slough’s mission is to enhance the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Slough residents. We have four programmes with significant community engagement designed to help people live a healthier and happier life.

#DRIVE is our employability and skills development programme, supporting people seeking meaningful work. It aims to help people overcome the barrier and realise their full potential.

#ARTSCAPE is an ambitious initiative to transform Slough through art, beautification and environmental consciousness. It seeks to make Slough a beautiful, vibrant town that becomes a talking point for its unique attractions.

#BOOST promotes physical and mental health by engaging people in group activities or volunteering.

#IGNITE focuses on the economic development of the area and includes helping people to start small businesses and create an environment where businesses and people can thrive.