Part of Windsor life since 1958.
King George VI Day Centre has brought older people together for friendship, good food, activities and companionship for generations.
More than a day centre.
KGVI is a friendly community-based lunch and social club in the heart of Windsor, giving older people somewhere to meet friends, enjoy a freshly cooked meal and spend time in good company.
Members join us from across Windsor. Some come once a week, others visit several times, and each person can enjoy the centre in the way that suits them.
There is always something going on, from live entertainment and crafts to games, exercise, special visitors and celebrations. Just as importantly, there is time for conversation, laughter and friendship.
Friendship, independence and wellbeing.
Our aim is to provide a safe, welcoming environment where members can stay connected, enjoy themselves and maintain their independence.
Good company
A friendly place to meet people, catch up with friends and enjoy being part of a community.
Freshly cooked meals
Nutritious two-course lunches are prepared in our own kitchen for members attending the centre.
Activities & events
Crafts, games, exercise, entertainment and special events bring variety to every week.
Helping people attend
Transport is available within Windsor for members who need help getting to and from the centre.
Built by the Windsor community.
The Windsor Old Peoples' Welfare Association was formed in 1948 in the years following the two World Wars, with a desire to support older people and the widows, widowers and relatives of local residents who had lost their lives.
The Association set out to create a permanent day centre in Clarence Road. Over the following ten years, local people raised the money needed through jumble sales, cake sales, bring and buy events and an imaginative "Buy a Brick" fundraising scheme.
Their determination paid off. In 1958 the new centre was completed and a Windsor institution was born.
Proud to bear the name of King George VI.
When the centre was completed, the late Queen Elizabeth II gave permission for it to bear the name of her father, King George VI.
Her association with KGVI continued long after that. The late Queen visited the centre on several occasions and generously supported its work with gifts and donations.
It is a connection of which the centre remains enormously proud, and one that forms an important part of KGVI's history.
A Windsor story spanning generations.
The Association is formed
The Windsor Old Peoples' Welfare Association begins its work supporting older local people.
Windsor gets fundraising
Ten years of community fundraising help turn the dream of a permanent centre into reality.
KGVI opens
The Clarence Road centre is completed and receives permission to carry the name of King George VI.
Still bringing people together
KGVI continues to provide friendship, meals, activities and a welcoming community for older Windsor residents.
The people are what make KGVI special.
Buildings and history matter, but KGVI has always really been about people.
Members, staff, volunteers, families, local organisations and supporters all play their part in keeping the centre a warm and welcoming place.
We are always delighted to welcome new members and volunteers into the KGVI family.
A registered charity serving Windsor.
KGVI relies on fundraising, donations, volunteers and the generosity of the local community to continue its work and maintain the centre for future generations.
Come and be part of KGVI.
Whether you are thinking about joining, volunteering or supporting the centre, we would love to hear from you.