Announcements
From Durham University:
"After another long period of ups and downs and twists and turns in the voluntary sector, Third Sector Trends is back to find out what’s going on. We’d really like you to take part so that we can build a better picture of what is happening in London.
Many of you will have helped with this research before and if you’re a new organisation, Durham University are just as keen to see what you do, how things are going and what you’re achieving.
A jam-packed edition connecting people in Kensington & Chelsea working to reduce digital exclusion in the borough, sharing knowledge and identifying collaborative opportunities so that we can make a bigger difference for residents.
Get Free SIMs for Your Community via the National Databank
Join a session run by the RBKC Digital Inclusion team on 25th June from 3-4pm. This session will focus on how to sign up to the National Databank, what to expect and how you can distribute the free SIMs for your community. If already joined but not quite got the hang of it, the team will support and try to answer your questions.
Drive change at the Council by joining a new Independent Advisory Panel
The Council has made 45 commitments in response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. These include an external review of Council culture, a full review of the complaints process, and ensuring residents’ perspectives shape improvements to services.
Complete the National Youth Sector Census
The National Youth Agency (NYA) manages the National Youth Sector Census to provide a baseline of data showing where youth work is taking place, the type of services offered, as well as highlighting discrepancies in funding and areas of local need.
RBKC are reviewing their Charter for Public Participation. This is part of the Council's constitution and is all about how local people are/can be involved in decision making. They are looking for residents views, and have published a 5-7 minute survey which you can find here.
The survey will close on 23 June 2025.
The Council recently published their Social Investment Report for 2023-24, which looks at the social value connected with their decision-making - how places, services and goods impact local residents in terms of life satisfaction, wellbeing and quality of life, instead of just financially.
Young K&C have an exciting opportunity available! Fund the Future is a 4-week course designed for organisations working with children and young people to help improve your bid writing skills
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.
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: