Changing the Narrative on Suicide: Rainbow Foundation Leads the Way with Enhanced Social Prescribing
On Wednesday 10th September 2025, the Rainbow Foundation will joined the global movement for World Suicide Prevention Day, embracing this year’s theme: “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”, set by the World Health Organization and the International Association for Suicide Prevention. The campaign calls on communities to challenge stigma, encourage open conversations, and foster compassionate environments where people feel […]
New Funding Boosts Rainbow Foundation’s Independence Programme
Rainbow Foundation Expands Award-Winning Programme to Help Older Adults Reverse Frailty and Reclaim Independence thanks to National Lottery Funding. “Ageing is inevitable—but frailty doesn’t have to be,” says Caroline Tudor-James, CEO of the Rainbow Foundation. “Getting older doesn’t mean slowing down. With the right support, we’re showing that people can build strength, reduce pain, and […]
Fearless Fundraisers Take the Leap for Rainbow Foundation
In a breathtaking display of courage and community spirit, four extraordinary individuals (photo left to right – Abbie Lachtane, Ceri Hughes, Maria Huxley and Karen Land) soared to new heights—literally—by completing tandem skydives in support of the Rainbow Foundation. Their daring jumps marked the grand finale of the Foundation’s week-long celebration of Ageing Without Limits, a […]
Top Marks for Meals: Rainbow Foundation Earns 5-Star Hygiene Ratings
The Rainbow Foundation is delighted to announce that both its Penley and Marchwiel hubs have been awarded the highest possible 5-star food hygiene rating by local environmental health officers. This recognition highlights the charity’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards in food safety, cleanliness, and care. The announcement comes at a particularly exciting time for the Foundation, as thanks […]
Rainbow Foundation Celebrates CEO’s Buckingham Palace Invitation with Afternoon Tea and a New Era of Excellence
Clients of the Rainbow Foundation’s Day Opportunities service gathered for a special afternoon tea this week, celebrating CEO Caroline Tudor-James’ prestigious invitation to Buckingham Palace’s Garden Party. Caroline attended the garden party alongside her mother, Abigal Tudor, who served as the founding Centre Manager for its first two decades before retiring in 2014. The event […]
Changing Habits Graduate Triumphs at Wrexham 10K, Championing Health and Community with the Rainbow Foundation
The Wrexham 10K saw an incredible display of determination and perseverance this weekend, with 28 Rainbow Runners lacing up their trainers to raise funds for the Rainbow Foundation. Among them was Patricia Downes, a proud graduate of the Changing Habits for Life Programme, who took on the challenge as part of this inspiring team effort […]
Wrexham Charity celebrates Penley’s unique Polish Heritage
Over the last 18months, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the Penley Polish Heritage Project has been retracing the roots of those whose families made harrowing journeys to safety after the second world war, capturing some of the unique history and heritage. The project closed with a pop-up exhibition and consultation event, celebrating the […]
The Rainbow Foundation celebrate being named winner at the Health and Wellbeing Awards
With one in four individuals experiencing mental health challenges, the Rainbow Foundation is delighted to announce that its Enhanced Social Prescribing service, based in GP practices across Wrexham, has been awarded the title of Best Mental Health Support Service at the Mental Health and Wellbeing Wales Awards. This recognition highlights the team’s impactful work in […]
Honouring LGBT History: A Safe Space for Storytelling and Reflection
Claiming our past, celebrating our present, creating our future! This LGBT History Month, Pride Wrecsam and the Rainbow Foundation invite local residents to share their stories in a secure and accessible environment. The collaboration aims to explore the experiences of older LGBT individuals, reflecting on the past and examining what it means to be LGBTQIA+ […]
Rainbow Foundation Launches Winter Appeal to Raise Funds for Vital Community Minibus, Supporting Wrexham’s Elderly
Christmas is typically a time of togetherness, as we celebrate the festive season with friends and family. Yet over two million older people in the UK spend Christmas alone (Age UK). As shops and services close for the Christmas period, they often find themselves feeling increasingly isolated. This winter, the Rainbow Foundation are raising vital […]
