Announcements
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.
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:
Our Power Hub have launched their Spring timetable of GPF funded fitness classes for women and girls :
Our Power Hub are launching a new Female Yoga session:
🧘♀️ Tuesdays 11:30am (term-time)
📍 Canalside House
💷 GPF-funded (optional £5 contribution)
Due to high interest in wellbeing sessions, Our Power Hub are introducing Yoga to expand the offer and create a calm, supportive space focused on strength, mobility and relaxation.
To attend, please complete:
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.
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.
The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel has published their latest national review: Protecting all vulnerable babies better - GOV.UK.
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'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.