Westway Trust are running a series of upcoming workshops with relevance to the local VCS.

On Monday 30 March, they are holding a workshop on Procurement and Tender to win:

Public procurement represents over £450 billion in annual opportunities.

North Kensington sits within a £520m–£640m public spend ecosystem driven by RBKC, the NHS, the GLA family, and major anchor institutions. This spend shapes local economic outcomes, community wellbeing, and opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs.

Charity Film specialists The Saltways have produced a report and a set of guidelines on the use of AI-generated imagery in the charity sector.

AI-generated content risks re-enforcing harmful and inaccurate stereotypes, and create concerns around consent and privacy.

RM Partners NHS Cancer Alliance for north-west and south-west London is offering up to £500 to local community and voluntary groups to deliver a one-off session focusing on the HPV Vaccine. They are specifically looking for applications from organisations that work with either: 

• faith based communities or  
• young people aged 11-19  

This voluntary survey is part of a project to better understand the health, wellbeing, and everyday experiences of LGBTQIA+ people in Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster.

It is being carried out as part of a Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) - a process used by local councils and health partners to plan and improve services based on what local communities need.

By taking part, you’ll help highlight what is working well, where there may be gaps, and how support for LGBTQIA+ people can be improved.

The Champions Programme operates across Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) and Westminster (WCC), with 11 Community Champions (CC) projects – six in RBKC and five in WCC – and two Maternity Champions (MC) borough leads supporting Maternity Champions work within each Champions project.

The Breath & Beat project is a wellbeing journey for women of the Global Majority aged 50 and over. The 24-week community-led initiative is all about celebrating health, vitality, and community. It’s a fantastic opportunity to strengthen your heart and lungs, learn how to live and eat well, and enjoy a space designed especially for you. 

This programme blends physical activity, health education, and culturally sensitive cooking sessions to support individuals at risk of or living with heart or lung conditions such as COPD, hypertension or asthma.

Interested in volunteering at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital? Join an upcoming Explore & Inform online Q&A session from The North West London (NWL) Health and Social Care Skills Academy.

These short sessions will introduce the available roles, weekly commitment, and onboarding process.

Volunteer roles available:

Young people aged 18–25 in North West London )NWL) who are currently not in education, employment or training (NEET), are eligible for a free four week Social Care Training and Work Experience Programme, starting 13 April 2026.

The programme will be run by the NWL Health and Social Care Skills Academy in partnership with an accredited training provider and a large social care employer.

Participants will receive:

This session will be delivered by guest speaker, Maggie Sarfo from Meres Consultant LTD, and is tailored to help small and medium-sized businesses identify their key challenges before selecting an AI solution. Join to discover how to uncover high-value opportunities, avoid common pitfalls, and make strategic, informed decisions when adopting AI.

You will also gain insights into which AI solutions are performing best for sales, marketing, and customer experience.

Free Enhanced Health Checks (EHCs) are available at different community venues around North Kensington during March.

These half hour appointments with a dedicated clinician are a popular way for North Kensington residents living and working in the area, who have been affected by the Grenfell Tower fire, to support their health and wellbeing.

Consisting of a basic health review and respiratory check there's also the opportunity to discuss any other concerns you may have. Onward referrals will be made by the clinician, if necessary.