Rooted Community Assets CIC has launched a new wellbeing initiative supported by Sport England and The National Lottery to help tackle burnout among charity and community leaders. The programme is open to charity and community organisations across London and regionally.

Running from November 2025 to June 2026, the Rooted Community Walk and Wellbeing Project combines online wellbeing sessions, guided hikes. We are offering funded places for seven charitable organisations on the Ramblers Walk Leadership Foundation Course.

As a community organisation, you can support someone in need in your community to apply for a device, by being their verifier for their application.

As a community organisation, you can support someone in need in your community to apply for a device, by being their verifier for their application.

Change4Life clubs are a free five-week programme, 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. 

From the Natural History Museum's Community & Youth Engagement Team:

The council are looking to engage the local voluntary sector in reviewing proposed changes for the third round (2027-2030) of the the Voluntary Sector Support Fund (VSSF). 

They have warned that with a lower budget allocation from central government, local councils including RBKC have less funding to share among the voluntary sector and therefore they are asking for input from the sector on how best to allocate it. 

RBKC's Wellbeing Hub explores free or low-cost mental health and emotional wellbeing support in Kensington and Chelsea and some UK wide service and apps. 

Additionally, the INTERACT Study in partnership with Imperial College London explores how people feel about their social connections and aims to build a more inclusive and connected city, and survey participants are needed.

The VCSE Data and Insights National Observatory, which gathers data through annual surveys, has published their latest insights in the VCSE Barometer: Executive Summary | VCSE Analytics Dashboard

The Barometer shows comprehensive data across the sector, including in finances, operations, funding, service demand and more.

Trust for London have shared their 5 tips for small frontline organisations looking to engage in policy work, featuring the case study of the journey of a London charity, Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL).

This resource aims to provide a source of advice for organisations who are struggling to balance strains on cost, capacity and staff wellbeing with frontline work, with 5 practical tips including investing in impact measurement to embedding policy in casework.

St Mary Abbots Rehabilitation and Training (SMART) are hosting The Bi-Borough Wide Meeting - a community event for residents of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster, focused on wellbeing, connection, and local services.

Every October, World Mental Health Day marks a reminder of the importance of mental health and the need for accessible support. This year's theme - Access to services in emergencies - shines a light on the importance of ensuring mental health support is available to everyone, especially during times of crisis.