
Wrexham: CEO attends Buckingham Palace for Royal Garden Party
Caroline Tudor-James, leader of the Rainbow Foundation, attended the prestigious event with her mother, Abigail Tudor, the charity's founding centre manager.
The occasion marked a milestone for the foundation, as it officially launched as Wales's Ageing Well Centre of Excellence.Abigail Tudor meets Prince William (Image: Rainbow Foundation)
The Rainbow Foundation supports more than 3,000 people each year, providing comprehensive support, rehabilitation, therapy, care, and a range of outreach programmes.
Their work aligns with Wales' broader strategy to empower older adults and combat loneliness.
The afternoon tea was a tribute to Ms Tudor-James' leadership and her dedication to championing the rights and dignity of older people across Wales.Clients and staff at the Rainbow Foundation enjoy the photographs from the Garden Party (Image: Rainbow Foundation)
Her invitation to Buckingham Palace underscored the foundation's commitment to excellence.
Ms Tudor-James said: "It was a privilege to represent the Rainbow Foundation at Buckingham Palace, but the real celebration is here, with our clients.
"Their resilience and community spirit inspires everything we do.Rainbow Foundation clients enjoying afternoon tea to celebrate (Image: Rainbow Foundation)
"As we step into this new chapter as Wales's Ageing Well Centre of Excellence, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring older people live fulfilling, connected lives."
The charity invites the community to join its mission of supporting older adults in leading vibrant, independent lives.
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Caroline Tudor-James shares her garden party experience with clients in Penley (Image: Rainbow Foundation)
The Rainbow Foundation is a charity dedicated to transforming lives by delivering services that enhance health and wellbeing.
Their mission is to help people 'rediscover their sense of worth and unlock their true potential'.
For more information, visit their website at www.therainbowfoundation.org.uk.
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