Announcements

Charity Excellence research highlight the importance of local infrastructure organisations

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

New research published by Charity Excellence has given insight into the threats and challenges facing small charities across the UK, and how infrastructure organisations have become more important than ever.

Significant growth in small charities over the last 20 years means that Local Infrastructure Organisations (LIOS) such as KCSC and the Volunteer Centre Kensington and Chelsea, who support those small charities, are more in demand than ever, but financial insecurity amongst other issues means that LIOs are closing at an alarming rate.

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 April-June 2026, so that residents know where and how to access support.  

Vibe Well - become a health mentor

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

This new programme from Dalgarno Trust and Fit For Life Youth is designed to support local residents in making healthier choices and achieving positive life outcomes, while also creating opportunities for skills development and progression within the health and wellbeing sector.

The programme will train 20 Health Mentors in health and fitness related areas, and support 100 local residents (“Health Buddies”) with personalised wellbeing goals.

F100 Growth Fund open for applications

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

If you’re a Black-led UK-registered business with a minimum viable product and you want to scale your business, the F100 Growth Fund is here for you. This is your chance to access funding, expert advice, coaching, and mentoring to take your venture to new heights.

To find out more and see application criteria, visit the website.

Safer Neighbourhood Board (SNB) Grants 2026–2027 – Applications Now Open

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

The Kensington & Chelsea Safer Neighbourhood Board (SNB) is inviting applications for the 2026–2027 small grants programme. Funding is available for community projects delivered between 1 June 2026 and 31 March 2027 that support the following priority areas:

•    Reducing violence and criminal exploitation (including violence against women and girls)
•    Building safer and more confident communities
•    Improving support for victims of crime

Free courses for residents of RBKC

Submitted by zina serageldin on

Morley College London is offering a range of free courses for residents of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC).

These courses are designed to help you build new skills, boost confidence and explore your creativity.

Choose from courses in digital skills, cyber security, confidence building, performance, creative writing, ceramics and more.