The Rainbow Foundation is championing a community-led future for Penley Hospital, proposing an innovative rehabilitation and reablement hub that would help people regain independence closer to home while reducing pressure on local NHS services.
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.
Rainbow Foundation Expands Award-Winning Programme to Help Older Adults Reverse Frailty and Reclaim Independence thanks to National Lottery Funding.
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 campaign dedicated to challenging stereotypes and embracing the limitless potential of ageing.
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.
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 marked a significant milestone for the Foundation as it officially launches as an Ageing Well Centre of Excellence for Wales.
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 to support the foundation’s mission.
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 arrival and settlement of the Penley Polish community during World War Two.
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 providing talking therapy and tailored mental health support to individuals and communities.
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+ in North Wales today.