The imminent launch of the Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund (EHCF) represents a new opportunity for Voluntary & Community Frontline Sector (VCFS) organisations to apply for up to three years of grant funding across both Capital and Revenue streams to support and develop their work supporting people experiencing homelessness. It represents a shift in funding for the Housing Justice shelter network and the wider VCFS.

✨Young Collective (YC) Programme:  

Young Collective is a free programme of monthly sessions from April – November 2026, at the Mosaic Rooms with a lead artist exploring themes of authorship, seeding, nurture, play, co-creation and the collective.

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.

In the heart of the Swinbrook Estate North Kensington, is the Swinbrook Community Centre where space is available for use to run local activities.  

If you are a local organisation looking for space to run activities or meetings, contact Joanna Edward from Prospects who manages the centre with Swinbrook residents for a discussion on availability.  

You can contact Joanna on [email protected] or call 07919 385200.
 

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.  

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.

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: