With the support of the city’s chief executive and leader of the council, Swindon is working to help isolated elderly residents stay independent through the Swindon Circles initiative.
Swindon Circles, a citizen engagement and volunteerism initiative, ties together the interests and availability of the citizen volunteers with the needs and interests of the older participants. This support ranges from simply befriending and spending time with the older participant, to getting them out and about, to helping them around the house and supporting their health and wellbeing. In turn, this work is helping to reduce the number of residents entering social care. With Swindon Circles, the city is successfully engaging volunteers to help keep elderly residents independent and reduce social isolation across the town.
Swindon has been a member of the Cities of Service coalition since 2014.
Civic Offices
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Swindon, SN1 2JH
United Kingdom
01793 445500
Mayor Imtiyaz Shaikh
Ever since I can remember, I’ve always believed in the concept of shattering your own glass ceiling. I’ve grown up actively wanting to champion change and offering to others more than I had for myself.
As the first Indian Goan Mayor of Swindon, I am extremely excited to work with you all.
I am a firm believer in the concept of a Mayor for all, I believe that every resident of Swindon has a right to have their voice heard, to feel that they belong and are welcomed here and that their aspirations and beliefs are respected.
Residents and their families continue to face many challenges and there is big work ahead of us in continuing the transformation to Swindon. We must all collectively do everything possible, within our power as a local authority, to continue to support residents and families and our public services through the rising cost-of-living crisis.
‘’Dev Borem Korum" is a popular phrase in Konkani which means May God do good to you. I look forward to the next 12 months with your support.
What's Happening in Swindon
“I am delighted that Swindon is part of the Cities of Service movement. Today we benefit from a diverse and active voluntary and community sector and see a new opportunity for more local people to feel connected and involved in their local area. I am proud to live in Swindon and have no doubt that Swindon people will want to get involved in practical opportunities that make a difference to someone in their community.”
Leader of Swindon Borough Council, Councillor David Renard