The content in this directory is provided by voluntary organisations operating in the borough. The directory is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement of any organisation, service or activity.
The information is correct to the best of our knowledge but we are not always informed of changes. Please make sure to contact the relevant organisation to check their information is up to date.
The information is correct to the best of our knowledge but we are not always informed of changes. Please make sure to contact the relevant organisation to check their information is up to date.
We provide support to mothers/pregnant people who find themselves without a birth partner and are unable to afford a doula privately. Neighbourhood Doulas is a free service providing support through pregnancy, birth preparation, labour and the postnatal period.
Advocacy / Representation, Health and Wellbeing, Information / Advice / Guidance, Personal development, Support group
New Citizens Voice (NCV) seeks to elevate the status and visibility of immigrants and enable them to be equal players in the UK's socioeconomic, political, educational and cultural development.
Education / Training (adults)
To provide high quality and affordable childcare and working in partnership with parents to ensure all children reach their full potential in both their learning and personal development.
Community / Social club, Counselling / Mentoring, Education / Play (children / young people), Health and Wellbeing, Information / Advice / Guidance
NICOLA provides opportunities for youngsters to get involved in creative activities, helping them develop useful skills, encouraging cultural and social awareness and fuelling interest in careers in the arts.
Arts / Culture, Counselling / Mentoring, Education / Play (children / young people), Education / Training (adults)
North Kensington Law Centre provides a free and independent specialist legal service to the community and promotes access to legal rights and equality of opportunity.
Advocacy / Representation, Information / Advice / Guidance
There is an increasing number of people having difficulties in paying for their basic needs. Other needs may take up all finances, leaving nothing for food. This is a dire situation, especially if one is supporting a family. The North Paddington Food Bank is there to help. With cash and food donations from businesses and ordinary people, the food bank provides a minimum of three days emergency food and support to people experiencing crisis in North Paddington.
Health and Wellbeing, Information / Advice / Guidance, Other
Nova provide a range of services to the local community including Adult education classes, Information Advice & Guidance and Family, Children & Young People programme.
Education / Play (children / young people), Education / Training (adults), Information / Advice / Guidance, Personal development
Free Benefits, Debt, Housing and Employment Law Advice from a team of highly experienced legal professionals.
Advocacy / Representation, Education / Training (adults), Health and Wellbeing, Housing / Homelessness, Information / Advice / Guidance
One Community is a grassroots, service-user led initiative that promotes and maintains mental health recovery in collaboration with community partners forming a thriving social network.
One Community is supported and provided by the Kensington and Chelsea Foundation, alongside CNWL and the CNWL NHS Health Charity.
One Community is supported and provided by the Kensington and Chelsea Foundation, alongside CNWL and the CNWL NHS Health Charity.
Health and Wellbeing, Support group
Open Age is a charity that provides over 250 diverse weekly activities for older Londoners (50+), specifically working in Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham and Westminster. Open Age’s programme has three broad categories – Arts, Culture & Social; Learning & Skills, and Physical Activities. To ensure that everyone is able to access our services, Open Age runs special groups for the housebound, while our dedicated Link Up team reaches out to people who have become isolated and lack the confidence to attend classes or events alone.
Each session acts as an entry-point into a supportive and resilient community of 4,500 members aged 50 to 104, and FUN is at the centre of Open Age’s philosophy. Membership is free!
Each session acts as an entry-point into a supportive and resilient community of 4,500 members aged 50 to 104, and FUN is at the centre of Open Age’s philosophy. Membership is free!
Arts / Culture, Community / Social club, Education / Training (adults), Health and Wellbeing, Information / Advice / Guidance, Network / Forum, Sports / Leisure