Announcements

Young K&C Achievement Awards

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

Nominations are open until 11:59pm on Monday 13 April 2026 for the Young K&C Achievement Awards - recognising the organisations, projects and people that make K&C a better place for all children and young people.

Shortlisted nominations of the award will be notified in May following decisions made by a representative panel of local community members. Award winners will be invited to a ceremony evening in July.

MOPAC Invitation – Community Scrutiny Training Market Engagement Event

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

MOPAC is preparing to commission a London-wide training programme as part of the Community Scrutiny Transformation Programme (CSTP).

CSTP aims to strengthen and standardise community scrutiny of police powers across London. The forthcoming training will support community Scrutineers, panel chairs and MPS officers to build a shared understanding, improve data literacy, and strengthen the quality and impact of scrutiny.

Ahead of the formal tender publication, MOPAC are holding a market engagement event to:

Pursuing Independent Paths: Employer Jobs Fair

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

Pursuing Independent Paths (PIP) are hosting a Jobs Fair during Careers Week on 4 March from 10am to 12pm, at the PIP campus (address below).

Employers and local businesses who might find this valuable and may want to attend, should get in contact with PIP.

Pursuing Independent Paths (PIP)

FREE Change4Life Clubs - New Term

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

The upcoming term of free Change4Life Clubs for local children and families in Kensington, Chelsea, and Westminster are open to any child (with accompanying parent/carer), young person or expectant parent who lives, attends a state-funded school or children’s centre, or is registered with a GP in Kensington and Chelsea or Westminster. 

Upskilling services from DWP Disability Services in March and April

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

DWP Disability Services are advocates for Disability Services benefits and grants across the country, including Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance and Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit.

They offer a series of awareness and upskilling sessions for the areas of Disability Services which stakeholders can register and book onto via Eventbrite links.

New Young People’s Health and Wellbeing service

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

This new service, delivered by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) provides free, friendly, and confidential support for young people aged 9–25 who are living with or affected by alcohol or drug issues. 

The focus is on overall wellbeing and prevention including sexual health promotion and greater whole-family support. 

How to get in touch: 

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.

Update: Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund grant Programme 2026-29

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

The imminent launch of the Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund (EHCF) represents a new opportunity for Voluntary & Community Frontline Sector (VCFS) organisations to apply for up to three years of grant funding across both Capital and Revenue streams to support and develop their work supporting people experiencing homelessness. It represents a shift in funding for the Housing Justice shelter network and the wider VCFS.