A new paid 12-month internship at the Kiln Theatre, designed specifically for young people with a learning disability, is open to applications until Monday 22 June.

This role is funded by the John Lyons Charity and delivered in partnership with Pursuing Independent Paths (PIP), a charity supporting people with learning disabilities.

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This new report from London Plus is the first in a series of three, exploring the value of local voluntary sector infrastructure in London. 

The reports set out where the sector stands today – what Local Infrastructure Organisations are, the recognised difference they make, the challenges they face, the impact when their support is missing, and why strong local infrastructure is essential to London’s future.

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) have announced a webinar to promote the launch of their new strategy for the next few years.

The webinar will explore: 

The month-long London Festival of Architecture showcases public spaces and neighbourhood life across the whole city, with a key focus on High Street Kensington and South Kensington this year. 

A programme of events led by Opportunity Kensington and the South Ken Culture Quarter invites residents to explore how streets, green spaces and cultural institutions can shape a healthier, more connected and more sustainable city.

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.

•    When: Tuesday 30 June, 2.30pm to 4.30pm
•    Where: North Kensington Library, 108 Ladbroke Grove, London W11 1PZ

Neighbourhood Doulas are delighted to be starting a new term of our Perinatal Hub — a fully-funded antenatal course open to all pregnant residents. These sessions are trauma-informed and inclusive, giving participants the knowledge and confidence to navigate pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

Neighbourhood Doulas are launching two free, community-led programmes this June.

Programme 1: Birth Education & Advocacy Classes

A fully-funded antenatal course open to all pregnant residents. These sessions are trauma-informed and inclusive, giving participants the knowledge and confidence to navigate pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

📢 FREE ESOL COURSES – Improve Your English!

Provided by: Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice

For refugees and local residents

Build practical English skills for work and daily life:

Helping older Londoners stay steady, active and independent 

Falls can have a serious impact on confidence, independence and wellbeing - but they are not an inevitable part of ageing. 

Open Age’s Steady and Stable programme supports older people across Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham and Brent to improve balance, strength and confidence through specialist exercise classes designed to help prevent falls.