Announcements

RBKC Council is inviting organisations to submit quotations for the administration function of the Safer Neighbourhood Board (SNB) from, on or around 1 June 2025 to 31 March 2027.

Please find linked below the detailed Service Specification document outlining the requirements of the service. If your organisation can meet these requirements, please complete and return the Response Form, also linked below, by 5pm on 9 May 2025 via email to Khalid Mousa at [email protected].

Projects in the local area focusing on improving physical infrastructure which benefits the community can apply for funding through the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL). 

Examples of projects could be local gardening initiatives, improving community facilities or traffic calming measures.

The Council are holding 3 upcoming drop-in sessions where you can find out more about the funding, including understanding the assessment criteria and getting help with the application process.

No need to book, just pop into on of the NCIL drop-ins.

Superhighways are an organisation that aims to help small charities and community groups gain essential digital and data skills backed by the right tech to achieve their goals.

They have some free training sessions coming up on Cyber Security in May, and again in June and July.

Their practical, interactive training helps you gain the confidence you need to better use digital, data and technology to further your cause. 

RBKC's VCS and Community Partnerships Team have announced 2 upcoming sessions relevant to the Voluntary and Community sector which are expected to sell out quickly. Sign up now using the links below:

Rebel Business School are providing two free sessions for local female entrepreneurs in RBKC. These sessions seek to help women develop their businesses through confidence building, financial education plus access to new networks. It will also help attendees to learn:
•    Practical guidance on starting and growing a business
•    Simple money and confidence building tips
 

Session 1: 
When: Thursday 24 April, 10am to 1pm
Where: Online via Zoom

A new free volunteering platform is to launch later this year, amid a mini crisis in charities being able to recruit the volunteers they need.

The Royal Voluntary Service intends to increase accessibility through the new digital platform which will be available this summer.

Charities are being encouraged to register their interest now, and will be able to upload opportunities once the platform is open.

Help shape public participation in the borough

RBKC are reviewing their Charter for Public Participation and they are asking for your input.

The Charter of Public Participation was first signed in 2020. The Charter sets out how residents can help shape local services and play an active role in decisions at the Council.

The House of Lords Administration has partnered with the Windsor Fellowship to support with the Ethnic Minority Internship Programme, offering four individuals a paid internship in July 2025.  

You can choose to apply for placements within four offices across the House of Lords, which include: 

• Communications 
• Hansard 
• Legislation Office 
• Library 

Application Deadline: 13 April 2025 at 23:55pm 
https://shorturl.at/V72yD 

Programme Details 

Set Ready are excited to announce an upcoming FREE training course for residents of West London boroughs, including Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston, Hounslow and Hillingdon. It is completely free of charge and there is no requirement for previous industry experience, however, all applicants must be 18 years old or over, and be residents of one of these four boroughs.

Woman’s Trust are delighted to share information about specialist services for young women aged 16-25 years, including their next block of workshops scheduled to start this May.

Services include: