Ubuntu Pledge are inviting three organisations per borough, Brent, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, RBKC, and Westminster (a total of 15 partners) to join a free NHS App Training Programme.

This initiative supports digitally excluded residents, the elderly, English as a second language speakers and those living in deprivation, helping them gain confidence using the NHS App and accessing online digital health services safely.

The following will be provided:

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 such as ‘phones’, ‘laptops’ or ‘tablets’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.

Are you interested in exploring a question or issue with an Imperial College researcher?

The Collaboration Kickstarter is a funding call that brings together researchers and community groups to do just that.