Woman’s Trust are delighted to share information about upcoming FREE Support Groups for women living in Kensington & Chelsea, who have experienced domestic abuse. 

The groups, for women who live in Kensington and Chelsea, provide a safe, confidential space to share experiences and receive support.

These sessions are available either online on Wednesdays from 10:30am to 12:30pm or face-to-face on Mondays from 6pm-8pm. 

The North London Deaf Hub, is support for those who are supporting any Universal Credit claimants who are Deaf or hard of hearing and use British Sign Language (BSL) as their main method of communication, there is a dedicated team within Jobcentre Plus that can provide additional support through the Deaf Hub.

The Deaf Hub can provide support with:

Voice4Change England have launched their Sector Mapping Report, Built on Trust, Starved of Resource. 

The report brings together reflections from over 300 organisations, insights from infrastructure bodies, strategic partners, and BME‑led organisations, and a clear picture of local and regional challenges, successes, and practical recommendations for funders and the wider sector.

You can now read and download both the full report and the Executive Summary: directly from their website.

• 14 Oct from 2.00pm to 4.00pm: 
  • Read more about Change4Life Training Autumn Calendar

St Mary Abbots Rehabilitation & Training (SMART) currently has a number of volunteering opportunities available at New Horizons Community Café:

Kensington & Chelsea Council is currently consulting on three draft housing policies:

• Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy
• Temporary Accommodation Placement Policy
• Private Rented Sector Discharge Policy.

The consultation is open until 20 October 2026. 

Healthwatch England has launched a survey asking people to share feedback about their hospital discharge experiences, or the experiences of someone they care for. 

This survey is for people who have had a difficult experience of leaving hospital in the last 12 months, including where discharge was delayed, happened before they felt ready, or where support, equipment, information or follow-up arrangements weren’t in place.

An exciting opportunity to join a Free 6 week performance course at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. 

🍕  All lunches, refreshments, and travel costs will be provided

🎟️ Free group theatre trip included!

📅 Monday to Thursday, 11am to 3.30pm, for 6 weeks, beginning on Monday 26 October

📝 An accredited course- young people will receive a Bronze Arts Award accreditation

☝️  An opportunity to be taught by theatre professionals on self-confidence, emotional resilience, performance, collaboration, and employability skills

As the summer comes to a close, we are excited to announce that our Women’s and Girls’ fitness sessions will return starting the week of Monday, September 7th, 2026.

All sessions take place at:
📍 11 Canalside House, 383 Ladbroke Grove, W10 5AA

👟 Step Aerobics
Tuesdays | 9:30am – 10:30am
A high energy cardio class using simple step routines to boost fitness and tone legs and glutes.

🌿 Senior Fitness
Wednesdays | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Low impact exercises to improve balance, flexibility and strength, helping you stay active and independent at any age.

Making Every Contact Count and Very Brief Advice Training are available through One You in September and October.

MECC (Making Every Contact Count)

Learn how to use everyday conversations to support health and wellbeing. This MECC (Making Every Contact Count) training provides practical skills and confidence to encourage positive behaviour change through brief, person-centred interactions. 

Very Brief Advice (VBA)