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.
Each year, the Champions Programme hosts a conference that brings together volunteers, community leaders, NHS and Council staff, and partners to celebrate the achievements of Community and Maternity Champions. It offers networking opportunities and workshops focused on key health and wellbeing issues, aligned with local priorities.
Around 200 Champions are active at any time, delivering events, campaigns, and activities to improve health, reduce isolation, and address inequalities. Champions receive accredited training, gaining valuable skills that often lead to employment or further training in roles like Community Health and Wellbeing Workers or Social
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The Community Champions programme has produced an annual report and some videos showcasing the work done over the past 12 months.
1. Community Champions presents Building Healthier Communities Together (Full length)
Hosted on WCC YouTube channel. For more information go to: Community Champions | Westminster City Council
2. Bi-borough Community Champions Presents Building Healthier Communities Together
Hosted on the RBKC YouTube channel. For more information go to: Community Champions | Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
3. The film screened at the conference which illustrates some of the conference themes. This offers a snapshot of what our projects get up to on a week-by-week basis and comprises footage edited from six months of filming at various Champions sessions across both boroughs: Building Healthier Communities Together Community Champions 2025