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.

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.

Free Enhanced Health Checks (EHCs) are available at different community venues around North Kensington during September.

These half hour appointments with a dedicated clinician are a popular way for North Kensington residents living and working in the area, who have been affected by the Grenfell Tower fire, to support their health and wellbeing.

Consisting of a basic health review and respiratory check there's also the opportunity to discuss any other concerns you may have. Onward referrals will be made by the clinician, if necessary. 

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:

This new programme from Chelsea FC Foundation will start on Thursday 24 April. It is aimed at children aged 12-16, who would benefit from taking part in inclusive football in a supported environment, with or without a disability or additional needs.  

Taking place indoors at Little Venice Sports Centre, W2 1ND.
 

City Bridge Foundation have announced a new 10 year funding policy, Standing with Londoners, accompanied by a report of the same name. The strategy will focus on "changing the systems that keep people marginalised, while also addressing the issues communities face right now".

The organisation, London's largest independent charitable funder, revealed that the new policy, coming into effect in Autumn 2025, will develop funding programmes around 4 main areas; 

Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council has partnered with NHS North West London to deliver new pop up health hubs so that residents can access free adult health checks and opportunities to vaccinate their children against MMR.

The pop ups offer adults the chance to check things like their blood pressure, blood sugar levels as well as access to information about smoking and alcohol cessation and general wellbeing. Read more about the other health checks that are being offered.

ADKC is a user-led Disabled People’s Organisation working to support disabled people to live independently and campaign for equal rights for disabled people. To find out more about the projects below and more, visit their website. 

Action Disability Kensington and Chelsea Open Day Spring 2025

Do you work or volunteer in your community? Are you passionate about making your neighbourhood more resilient to climate risks and extreme weather events? 

The Climate Connected Communities programme is looking for community representatives across London to join a brand-new programme designed to strengthen local resilience.

Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are recommissioning the older peoples’ day opportunity services across the Bi-Borough area to offer a wide range of flexible services that can adapt to people’s changing needs whilst offering targeted support where required.

The procurement opportunity is divided into three lots: Community Support, Age Well Centres/Hubs, and Day Centres. Each lot has multiple ‘sub-lots’ with additional service specific requirements.