Announcements

Kensington & Chelsea Advice Partnership updated services

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

The Kensington & Chelsea Advice Partnership is a group of local organisations (Citizens Advice Kensington & Chelsea, Nucleus & North Kensington Law Centre) working to provide information, advice & guidance services.

They have produced an up to date leaflet for July-September 2026, so that residents know where and how to access support.  

Nourish Hub Women's Book Club

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

Nourish Hub's Womens Book Club is a free, warm, welcoming space where women can come together, enjoy a hot drink, and talk about books. No pressure, just friendly conversation and connections. Whether someone is a lifelong reader or just starting their reading journey, everyone is welcome.

Laptops, tablets and phones available for people in Kensington and Chelsea

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

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.

Voluntary Sector Support Fund 2027-2030 engagement

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

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. 

Public Health updates - Winter Wellness and Stoptober

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

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.

A Migrant's Guide by Praxis

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

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.