The Rainbow Foundation

23/06/2026

A powerful reminder that a diagnosis doesn’t define a person…

This moving piece from This Morning shares the stories of “dementia rebels”; people who are choosing to live fully, challenge perceptions, and continue being themselves beyond their diagnosis.

It’s inspiring, honest, and a real call to shift how we think about dementia – from limitation to possibility.

At the Rainbow Foundation, this is exactly what we believe. Our dementia support is built around the person, not the diagnosis, recognising that everyone’s experience is unique. We take a compassionate, person‑centred and relationship‑focused approach, supporting people to maintain dignity, independence and connection for as long as possible.

We work alongside individuals, families and carers to:
✨ promote confidence, identity and wellbeing
✨ reduce distress, anxiety and isolation
✨ support meaningful activity and community connection
✨ provide practical guidance and emotional support for carers
✨ understand behaviour as communication and responding with empathy

With specialist support from our in‑house Dementia and Frailty Ambassador, we’re able to offer tailored, dementia‑informed care that helps people stay valued members of their communities.
Stories like these remind us why this work matters so much.

Take a few minutes to read:
👉 https://www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/the-dementia-rebels-refusing-to-be-defined-by-their-diagnosis

'Dementia Rebels' Julie and Gail were both diagnosed with dementia in their 50s and 60s but want to challenge the stigma around the illness.

23/06/2026

🌈 We need your support! 🌈

We’re excited to share that the Rainbow Foundation has been entered into the Movement for Good Community Draw and we’d love your help to be in with a chance of winning vital funding 💛

If you’ve seen the difference we make, whether through our support, training, or community work, please take just a minute to nominate us. Every nomination really does count and brings us closer to funding that helps us support even more people.

👉 Nominate us here:
https://movementforgood.com/draws/special/community?cn=1199932&ct=community&i=1782127085-63831.jpg&utm_source=holiday+card&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=M4G2025card&utm_id=M4G2025card

The form should be pre-filled but if not, our name is THE RAINBOW FOUNDATION, WREXHAM and our charity number is: 1199932

Thank you so much for being part of our community!

19/06/2026

We had some very special visitors at our Penley hub today 🐾💛

To celebrate Bring Your Dog to Work Day, some of our team brought their dogs along to spend time with our clients and they were a big hit!

Playing in the garden with lots of fuss, the visits brought plenty of smiles. It’s amazing how much joy animals can bring.

Moments like this are what it’s all about; connection, companionship, and a little something to brighten the day.

Days like this are part of the warm, welcoming atmosphere we try to create every day at Rainbow. If you would like to come along for a taster day to experience it for yourself, please reach out to our Day Opportunities Manager Eden on 01948 830730 or via email at [email protected]

19/06/2026

Getting out and about isn’t always easy for Brenda, as steps at home can make it difficult to leave the house. That’s why spending time in our fully accessible heritage garden during our Day Opportunities service means so much.

Brenda says she loves being able to get outside.

“𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙖𝙨 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙙𝙤 𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚.”

Moments like these are what it’s all about: fresh air, connection, and a chance to enjoy the little things.

If you’d like to find out more about our Day Opportunities service, or arrange a taster day, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Day Opportunities Manager Eden on 01948 830730 or via email at [email protected].

16/06/2026

Rainbow Book Sale!! Everyone is welcome to browse our book selection in the foyer at the Rainbow Centre in Penley.

We have a fantastic selection of books, including thrillers, romance, literary fiction and children’s stories; perfect for a holiday read or a cosy bedtime story.

If you find a book you’d love to read, donations are very gratefully received. All proceeds go directly towards our charitable funds, helping us continue to provide our services.

Thank you so much for your ongoing support.

16/06/2026

The DSN (Deafness Support Network) and Betsi Cadwaladr Audiology bus is here right now until 3pm!

We’ve already had lots of our clients pop in to get their ears and hearing aids checked – with new tubes and batteries provided on the spot 👂🔋

If you’ve been meaning to get things looked at, why not come down before 3pm to say hello? The team are friendly, knowledgeable, and really happy to help.

📍 The Rainbow Centre, Penley, LL13 0GB
⏰ Here until 3pm today

No appointment needed – just drop in!

15/06/2026

We’re really pleased to welcome the DSN (Deafness Support Network) bus to the Rainbow Centre in Penley tomorrow.

📅 Tuesday 16th June
⏰ 11am – 3pm
📍 The Rainbow Centre, Penley, LL13 0GB

If you, a family member, or someone you support has hearing loss, uses hearing aids, or struggles to hear, pop along and meet the team.

DSN offer:
✨ Free advice and guidance
✨ Information on support available
✨ Equipment demonstrations
✨ Access to their specialist support team

This is a free, friendly drop‑in service, so there’s no need to book – just come along and have a chat.

Please share with anyone who might benefit 💜

15/06/2026

🎶 Our Rainbow Singers are BACK tonight! 🎶

Looking for something uplifting to start the week? Come along and join our wonderful Rainbow Singers group this evening at the Penley Rainbow Centre from 3pm - 4pm. Whether you’ve sung all your life or haven’t sung in years, you’ll be warmly welcomed. No experience needed, just bring your voice and a smile 💛

Singing together isn’t just enjoyable, it’s incredibly powerful for our wellbeing. Taking part in a friendly, social group like this can:

✨ Help keep the mind sharp and support memory
✨ Reduce stress and boost mood
✨ Improve posture, breathing and lung capacity
✨ Support hearing and communication
✨ Build confidence and meaningful connections with others

Most importantly, it’s a chance to feel part of something; sharing laughter, music and community in a relaxed, supportive space.

💙 £6 per session
📍 Penley Rainbow Centre
🕒 Mondays, 3pm – 4pm

Come along tonight and see what it’s all about. We’d love to welcome you! 🎵

15/06/2026

Looking to feel steadier, stronger, and more confident?

Join our Balanced Futures sessions at the Rainbow Centre in Penley – a friendly, supportive space where you can move at your own pace and reconnect with your wellbeing.

These free weekly age and dementia friendly sessions focus on gentle exercises to improve balance, mobility, and everyday strength, all designed so you can take part seated or standing – whatever feels right for you.

Why not come and join us?
🕚 Every Monday | 11am–12pm
📍 Rainbow Centre, Penley
💰 No cost to attend

Whether you’re looking to stay active, build confidence, or simply enjoy good company, you’ll be warmly welcomed.

Contact us on 01948 830730 to find out more or let us know you’re coming.

12/06/2026

💙 More Dementia Friends in our community! 💙

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at yesterday’s Dementia Friends session at the Rainbow Centre. It was wonderful to see people coming together to learn, share and better understand dementia.

Because of you, we now have even more Dementia Friends helping to create a kinder, more supportive community for people living with dementia and those around them. Every conversation, every bit of understanding, and every small action really does make a difference.

If you’d like to become a Dementia Friend and join us in making a positive impact, contact us on 01948 830730 or via email at [email protected] to express your interest in joining us at a future session.