Nominations for the Mayor’s Awards 2026 are now open!

Nominations can be submitted via the online form at Make a Mayor’s Awards nomination | Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea until 5pm on Monday 19 January 2026. 

The Good Things Foundation have announced this week the National Device Bank is now open for applications! It will be a little bit different this time…
They are expanding the service over the next three years with a new approach: successful hubs will now receive devices over a 12-month period, starting from the award date.
Some may receive multiple batches without reapplying.
Deadline: Thursday 20 November, 12pm
Early applications are encouraged, as allocations are limited.

The K&C Digital Inclusion Partnership autumn newsletter is here!
Highlights include:
- The annual Partnership feedback survey https://forms.office.com/e/uNewN8ae0n
- How to get free mobile data for your community
- How to refer a resident for laptops, smartphones and tablets
- Applications open for the National Device Bank
- Digital Inclusion support in Libraries

RBKC's Resilience Team are looking for volunteers to take part in the next Live Emergency Centre exercise on Thursday 15 January, designed to test training, identify what works and what doesn't, and enhance preparedness. 

This exercise will bring together a diverse group of participants, including multiagency partners, VCS, Faith Partners, Residents, staff, and volunteers from neighbouring councils.

RBKC are looking at how to improve safety and maintain the character of the borough's most iconic street, Portobello Road.

Over the past three years, residents, traders and businesses have shared clear priorities for its future: reducing flood risk, improving safety, supporting the market and protecting the heritage that makes Portobello special.

Imperial College Health Partners are looking for teams and groups across North West London that actively engaging with local communities and would be interested in helping to shape the future of cardiovascular disease detection.

They are offering PocDoc tests to interested teams. PocDoc is a digitally enabled point of care lipid test that can generate a healthy heart check in under 10 minutes. It can be delivered by anyone – no healthcare qualifications are required.

The NBWL IS calling inspirational Black Women Leaders! 

Applications are now being accepted for their January 2026 cohort. As a mentor, you’ll play a vital role in supporting emerging leaders, offering guidance, encouragement, and insight rooted in your lived experience.

The application form is designed to ensure that mentors are not only qualified and aligned with the program’s philosophy but also responsive to the diverse needs and goals of the mentees.

The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) is a charity working in partnership with RBKC Council and with local organisations who have supported their Tech4Communities programme, collecting unwanted tech from residents and refurbishing it to give back to the local community to keep.

You’re invited to share good food and connection over a free hot lunch at the ClementJames Centre.

You’ll also get to know more about the services that are on offer.

The first event takes place on Wednesday 12 November, 12.30pm - 1.45pm at  The ClementJames Centre, 95 Sirdar Road W11 4EQ.

Trimenco's signature programme, BECOMING is back with another 6 week programme starting Wednesday 5 November. The course is a daytime offer and runs from 11am to 1pm for six consecutive weeks at the Trimenco Centre, Peabody Estate, Dalgarno Gardens, W10 5JN.

The course aims to help women identify and overcome barriers, set and achieve goals, change mindset, increase confidence and let go of the past.