Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea (VCKC) have published their annual report for 2024/25, showcasing their reflections and key statistics for the previous year.

The report contains a number of case studies for individual stories of people who have volunteered through VCKC. There are also insights into the programmes run this year, and key events VCKC have supported.

You can read the full report here: Annual Report 2024-25.
 

Healthwatch Kensington & Chelsea and Healthwatch Westminster are collaborating on a joint project that follows on from their Young People’s Mental Health work carried out in 2023.  

This year’s project aims to co-produce healthy, preventive measures that address the key factors contributing to poor mental health, as highlighted in their 2023 report, and to support prevention among young people aged 18-25 years.  

Come and join the friendly coaching staff and members at this exciting multi-sport club, run by Disability Sports Coach (DSC).

This inclusive sport club takes place from 1pm - 3pm every Saturday at Kensington Leisure Centre, a short walk away from both Ladbroke Grove and Latimer Road tube stations.

A warm welcome is assured at Club K&C where the enthusiastic coaches and volunteers provide a wide variety of activities for all those who attend.

DSC Club are always delighted to see new faces, as well those who have supported the Club for many years!

The Every Life Matters Team have shared information on their free, life-saving training around suicide prevention.

This training is funded by RBKC and Westminster City Council and is available to anyone who lives or works in the boroughs.

Training available:

• Suicide Awareness Bitesize: A one-hour online session designed to help you recognise the signs of suicide, talk openly about it, and offer practical support - 24 March.

Currently waiting list only

Transport for London’s annual Apprenticeship Fair is returning this year on Monday 9 February.

The event is open to all ages and abilities, offering a great opportunity for anyone interested in exploring new career pathways.

Event details:

The Bags of Taste cooking course is a free practical and supportive programme that helps people cook healthy, affordable meals at home, even on a tight budget.

Change4Life workforce training is available to staff and adult volunteer leaders working with children, young people, parents/carers and families in Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. The training aims to support staff to create happy and healthy settings in which children and young people can live, learn and play.

Their range of online and in person sessions training calendar from Jan to March includes:

Bump to Baby snapshot courses are running, in partnership with CNWL’s Recovery and Wellbeing College. This spring, take part in: