How to be a Climate Advocate

Are you 18–25, based in London, and passionate about the planet? Join us for a new series of FREE climate advocacy workshops at the Natural History Museum. Explore climate advocacy, develop practical skills and knowledge, build your confidence, and connect with others taking action for the planet. Participants must be aged 18–25, based in London, and able to commit to all three workshop sessions in February 2027. 

The council have shared the following message to the local voluntary sector:

"Dear VCFS partners,

As we prepare for periods of severe cold weather, we are seeking support from our voluntary, community, and faith sector partners to help protect people who are sleeping rough when the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is activated.

We are particularly looking for organisations that may be able to offer a suitable space for use as an overnight winter shelter. Ideally, the venue would:

PCREF Patient Advisory Group at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust- Invitation

CNWL are looking for patients, carers and people with lived experience or community insight who would like to help shape their work on race equality in mental health services.

Minds United are running an Employment Development Programme to support local people to develop the skills, confidence and experience needed to move into full or part-time work. 

This opportunity is open to RBKC residents aged 18 and over, who want to take the next step towards employment. 

Minds United can support you with CV writing and job applications, interview prep, work experience opportunities, mentoring, guidance and more.

To find out more, visit the Minds United website.

From the Grenfell Health and Wellbeing Service – Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust:

"The community engagements undertaken between 13 August and 13 October 2026 have now concluded. Reports from the engagement sessions and online surveys are available, with a summary of engagement activities and links to the relevant reports provided in this document.

The latest K&C Digital Inclusion Partnership Newsletter includes information on digital around the borough, a new Citizen Device Donation Scheme which presents an opportunity for voluntary, community and commercial partners interested in hosting donation points, and events and resources for the sector.

You can view the main Digital inclusion and services page here: Digital inclusion and services | Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Woman’s Trust are delighted to share information about upcoming FREE Support Groups for women living in Kensington & Chelsea, who have experienced domestic abuse. 

The groups, for women who live in Kensington and Chelsea, provide a safe, confidential space to share experiences and receive support.

These sessions are available either online on Wednesdays from 10:30am to 12:30pm or face-to-face on Mondays from 6pm-8pm. 

The North London Deaf Hub, is support for those who are supporting any Universal Credit claimants who are Deaf or hard of hearing and use British Sign Language (BSL) as their main method of communication, there is a dedicated team within Jobcentre Plus that can provide additional support through the Deaf Hub.

The Deaf Hub can provide support with:

Voice4Change England have launched their Sector Mapping Report, Built on Trust, Starved of Resource. 

The report brings together reflections from over 300 organisations, insights from infrastructure bodies, strategic partners, and BME‑led organisations, and a clear picture of local and regional challenges, successes, and practical recommendations for funders and the wider sector.

You can now read and download both the full report and the Executive Summary: directly from their website.