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Family Friends receive Charity of the Year award!

We were delighted to receive the Charity of the Year award at the recent Royal Borough Voluntary Sector Awards 2018, and our wonderful team of volunteers came third in the Team of the Year category! We are very grateful to receive recognition for the amazing work of our staff and volunteers, providing much needed support…

Great Day at Eton College Fair!

A great day was had by all at Eton College Fair on Saturday 15th September. Family Friends is very grateful to be one of the chosen charities for 2018 of Eton Action, an independent charity run by the Boys, Staff and Supporters of Eton College. Our Hook the Hippo game proved very popular with visitors…

Run a “Last 16” World Cup Sweepstake for Family Friends!

Now that the 2018 World Cup is in full swing, we hope that you’re enjoying it.  But what happens if your favourites don’t make it to the Round of 16? Never fear – the Family Friends Last 16 Sweepstake Kit is here to help!  If your original sweepstake pick is looking dubious, or your favourite…

Our Goal is to Raise Funds – Run a World Cup Sweepstake for Family Friends!

The 2018 World Cup kicks off on Thursday 14th June – but which of the 32 teams will emerge victorious?  Will it be England’s turn after 52 years of hurt, or will Lionel Messi finally get his hands on the famous trophy? Whether you love or loathe football, our World Cup Sweepstake is a fun…

Right Royal Recognition for Family Friends!

We’re all very proud that Family Friends’ vital work in our local community was recognised with an invitation to Windsor Castle for the Royal Wedding. We send our congratulations and best wishes to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the occasion of their marriage.  Our thanks also to the Royal Borough of Windsor &…

Tracy’s marathon effort secures over £2000 for Family Friends

Our fabulous Director of Services Tracy ran this year’s Brighton Marathon on Sunday 15th April to raise much-needed funds for Family Friends.  Tracy’s months of preparation paid off as she recorded a brilliant time in her first-ever marathon, crossing the line in 4:00:06. Her efforts have raised a wonderful £2,172.75 for Family Friends in Windsor…

A Big Boost from BCD Meetings & Events!

A huge thank you from Family Friends to the brilliant bunch at BCD Meetings & Events, who have raised a staggering £5,251.40 for our charity! The team at BCD Meetings & Events, based in Bell Street, Maidenhead, set themselves the target of raising £2,500 for Family Friends. They ran a series of fundraising events including…

Please Sponsor Terrific Tracy’s 1st Marathon Run!

 Tracy, a long serving team member of Family Friends has been pounding the streets on cold, dark nights after work and at weekends all in aid of raising much needed funds for our charity.  Five years ago Tracy was cajoled into running a 5k with colleagues from Family Friends and at the time declared “I…

£10k grant helps Family Friends support struggling families

Family Friends has thanked The Garfield Weston Foundation for a £10,000 grant that helped us support struggling families in Windsor and Maidenhead last year. 

Happy hippo Christmas! Family Friends enters tree festival

There can’t be many Christmas trees in the UK decorated with hippos – but there is one now in Maidenhead thanks to Family Friends.

Festive Freda meets Santa and dozens of children in Maidenhead

Freda the Family Friends hippo met dozens of local children and families who were out doing their Christmas shopping in Maidenhead on Saturday as we raised awareness of our charity.