The Central and Northwest London NHS Foundation Trust Partnerships Team is pleased to continue to offer Mental Health First Aid and Ambassador of Hope training to help build your understanding of mental health, wellbeing, and how to identify and support someone experiencing a crisis. This training is available to anyone living, working, or studying in Brent, Harrow, Westminster, and Kensington and Chelsea. 

Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFA) 26 and 27 February 2026 

The upcoming term of free Change4Life Clubs for local children and families in Kensington, Chelsea, and Westminster are open to any child (with accompanying parent/carer), young person or expectant parent who lives, attends a state-funded school or children’s centre, or is registered with a GP in Kensington and Chelsea or Westminster. 

The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel has published their latest national review: Protecting all vulnerable babies better - GOV.UK. 

NATIONAL PANEL WEBINAR

Charity Excellence are holding a free webinar on AI and funding on Friday 27 February at 10am. 

Join Mary Rose Gunn (The Fore) and Sarah Watson (The National Lottery Community Fund) for this 30-minute webinar covering:

DWP Disability Services are advocates for Disability Services benefits and grants across the country, including Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance and Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit.

They offer a series of awareness and upskilling sessions for the areas of Disability Services which stakeholders can register and book onto via Eventbrite links.

This new service, delivered by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) provides free, friendly, and confidential support for young people aged 9–25 who are living with or affected by alcohol or drug issues. 

The focus is on overall wellbeing and prevention including sexual health promotion and greater whole-family support. 

How to get in touch: 

Nourish Hub's Womens Book Club is a free, warm, welcoming space where women can come together, enjoy a hot drink, and talk about books. No pressure, just friendly conversation and connections. Whether someone is a lifelong reader or just starting their reading journey, everyone is welcome.

The imminent launch of the Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund (EHCF) represents a new opportunity for Voluntary & Community Frontline Sector (VCFS) organisations to apply for up to three years of grant funding across both Capital and Revenue streams to support and develop their work supporting people experiencing homelessness. It represents a shift in funding for the Housing Justice shelter network and the wider VCFS.

Are you a community organisation looking to deliver a project or event in Kensington and Chelsea? Meet council officers for a chat about City Living, Local Life funding and for 1-1 support with your application.