Mayor of Runnymede

 

Runnymede Foodbank

Launched in February 2012, the Runnymede Foodbank is led by the Beacon Church with assistance from other churches and groups in Runnymede & Weybridge, including St John’s Church, Egham; Addlestone Baptist Church; Kings Church, Addlestone & St James’ Church, Weybridge.  They aim to provide a lifeline for families experiencing financial hardship, who are desperately short of food. 

The Foodbank doesn’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why they provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to them in crisis. They are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by Trussell, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.

Egham Constellations

Egham Constellations is a not-for-profit disabled swimming club based in Runnymede, aiming to make their members' swims accessible and fun. Members come from all backgrounds but all benefit from the socialising, exercising and mental stimulation that they get from the assisted swim sessions.

Egham Constellations swim every Tuesday at Egham Orbit and can organise transport for those who find it difficult to get there. They provide help for those who need assistance with changing and volunteers are on hand to assist members throughout the session e.g. accessing the water, exercising, socialising etc. Members are free to swim in the main and training pool with group exercise for those who wish, and finish off with fun actions to music and meet up afterwards for 'tea and a chat'.