Announcements
A new opportunity through the London Million Hearts & Minds Programme is available in the form of a Community Voice Grant.
To find out more information, including funding available, how to apply and key dates, download the Invitation and Requirements document here.
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
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.
As a community organisation, you can support someone in need in your community to apply for a device, by being their verifier for their application.
The council are looking to engage the local voluntary sector in reviewing proposed changes for the third round (2027-2030) of the the Voluntary Sector Support Fund (VSSF).
They have warned that with a lower budget allocation from central government, local councils including RBKC have less funding to share among the voluntary sector and therefore they are asking for input from the sector on how best to allocate it.
RBKC's Wellbeing Hub explores free or low-cost mental health and emotional wellbeing support in Kensington and Chelsea and some UK wide service and apps.
Additionally, the INTERACT Study in partnership with Imperial College London explores how people feel about their social connections and aims to build a more inclusive and connected city, and survey participants are needed.
The VCSE Data and Insights National Observatory, which gathers data through annual surveys, has published their latest insights in the VCSE Barometer: Executive Summary | VCSE Analytics Dashboard
The Barometer shows comprehensive data across the sector, including in finances, operations, funding, service demand and more.
September is Preparedness Month and after four heatwaves this summer, it’s clear that London is increasingly challenged by extreme heat. As the summer season winds down, it's time to focus on how London can prepare for rising temperatures and ensure that next summer we’re ready.
Praxis have recently published a new resource designed to help migrants and organisations that support them navigate complex UK systems. A Migrant's Guide is now available to order in English, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Spanish, Farsi, and Pashto from just £3.
Created by migrants, for migrants, this interactive guide connects people to essential services, offers practical advice, and helps them to take care of themselves before and after securing immigration status.