Self Care Directory
Chelsea Physic Garden holds a collection of around 5,000 plants. The Growing Friends produce plants for sale by propagating and growing on a selection of these plants so that visitors are able to take home the perfect memento of their visit. These purchases help to support the work we do in the Garden.
The Growing Friends are a very productive, hardworking and, of course, friendly team! The ideal candidates will:
- have a keen interest in plants
- be able to attend regularly on Thursdays, from 10am to 4pm
- be happy to work outside in a variety of weather conditions
- be able to join a watering rota in the summer
If you would like to volunteer in London’s oldest botanic garden, an oasis in the middle of Chelsea, please let us know. We do not expect you to be an expert gardener or propagator as training will be given.
The Growing Friends are a very productive, hardworking and, of course, friendly team! The ideal candidates will:
- have a keen interest in plants
- be able to attend regularly on Thursdays, from 10am to 4pm
- be happy to work outside in a variety of weather conditions
- be able to join a watering rota in the summer
If you would like to volunteer in London’s oldest botanic garden, an oasis in the middle of Chelsea, please let us know. We do not expect you to be an expert gardener or propagator as training will be given.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
Get Set Go! Youth Employability works with young people from 16–25 years with mental health needs.
Over 12 sessions, we work with individuals to:
Explore education and employment goals and personal goals and ambitions
Plan and progress steps towards achieving them
Develop personal strategies for mental health and wellbeing, confidence building and resilience building
Employment support for young people aged 16-25 in Kensington and Chelsea.
Eligibility
People aged 16-25 living in Kensington and Chelsea
Key features
The Confidence Wheel coaching and motivational interviewing
Bespoke Get Set Go Employability Plans
Support to access a wide range of creative, educational and employment support to progress goals and ambitions
Multi agency collaboration to support people’s mental health needs
Outcomes
By the end of the programme, individuals will have:
Identified their education or employment-related needs and ambitions
Developed a plan and taken first steps to achieving their goals
Acquired knowledge of key employment and interpersonal skills
Developed personally defined ways of supporting their health and wellbeing
Increased their motivation and resilience
Increased their confidence in maintaining their mental health recovery
Built community support networks to facilitate new goals and opportunities
Cost
The supported and training programme is funded by RBK&C Children and Youth Services and is free to people who meet the eligibility criteria.
How can I feed back about and be part of developing the programme?
Individuals can provide feedback in a number of ways to help us evaluate, monitor and develop the service:
Giving your ideas to develop the training programme
One-to-one meetings
Pre and post evaluations and quarterly surveys
Contact us
We take referrals from schools, youth projects and organisations in Kensington & Chelsea working with young people aged 16-25 at the time of referral.
Over 12 sessions, we work with individuals to:
Explore education and employment goals and personal goals and ambitions
Plan and progress steps towards achieving them
Develop personal strategies for mental health and wellbeing, confidence building and resilience building
Employment support for young people aged 16-25 in Kensington and Chelsea.
Eligibility
People aged 16-25 living in Kensington and Chelsea
Key features
The Confidence Wheel coaching and motivational interviewing
Bespoke Get Set Go Employability Plans
Support to access a wide range of creative, educational and employment support to progress goals and ambitions
Multi agency collaboration to support people’s mental health needs
Outcomes
By the end of the programme, individuals will have:
Identified their education or employment-related needs and ambitions
Developed a plan and taken first steps to achieving their goals
Acquired knowledge of key employment and interpersonal skills
Developed personally defined ways of supporting their health and wellbeing
Increased their motivation and resilience
Increased their confidence in maintaining their mental health recovery
Built community support networks to facilitate new goals and opportunities
Cost
The supported and training programme is funded by RBK&C Children and Youth Services and is free to people who meet the eligibility criteria.
How can I feed back about and be part of developing the programme?
Individuals can provide feedback in a number of ways to help us evaluate, monitor and develop the service:
Giving your ideas to develop the training programme
One-to-one meetings
Pre and post evaluations and quarterly surveys
Contact us
We take referrals from schools, youth projects and organisations in Kensington & Chelsea working with young people aged 16-25 at the time of referral.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
We are able to consider grant requests for the following: White goods, beds & bedding, essential household items and other household goods, clothing (including school uniforms), baby needs, Ttavel expenses for hospital visits etc., contribution towards equipment and adaptations for people with disabilities (where there has been an occupational health therapist recommendation), vocational materials and training (where there is clear evidence of an employment offer), driving lessons/tests (where there is clear evidence of an employment offer), flooring (where there is an exceptional circumstance for people with disabilities), educational computer equipment/television (where there is a permanent or substantial disability/illness).
We cannot consider requests for: loans; debts e.g. catalogues/rent and Council Tax; bursaries; project funding; research; educational grants, bankruptcy & Debt Relief Order Fees, holidays, outings and respite costs; household repairs; rent in advance/deposits; funeral costs /headstones; removal costs: equipment and adaptations that should be funded by statutory services. We do not accept applications directly from individual members of the public.
We cannot consider requests for: loans; debts e.g. catalogues/rent and Council Tax; bursaries; project funding; research; educational grants, bankruptcy & Debt Relief Order Fees, holidays, outings and respite costs; household repairs; rent in advance/deposits; funeral costs /headstones; removal costs: equipment and adaptations that should be funded by statutory services. We do not accept applications directly from individual members of the public.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham
The Grenfell Memorial Community Mosaic is a project initiated in May 2018 by ACAVA in partnership with Al Manaar Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre.
The mosaic is an ever growing installation situated at the base of Grenfell Tower. Each month a different community, faith group or school work with ACAVA artist Emily Fuller and local artist Tomomi Yoshida to create a new section to add to the artwork.
The mosaic is an ever growing installation situated at the base of Grenfell Tower. Each month a different community, faith group or school work with ACAVA artist Emily Fuller and local artist Tomomi Yoshida to create a new section to add to the artwork.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
The Grenfell Health and Wellbeing Service is teaming up with the CNWL Recovery & Wellbeing College and Community Champions to offer a programme of free online workshops that focus on wellbeing.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
'grieftalk’, the brand new helpline from Grief Encounter, providing support for you, when you need it.
Are you a child, teenager or adult who has recently experienced the death of a loved one? Do you need to talk? You can call, email or instant chat with trained professionals at grieftalk, 5 days a week, 9am – 9pm.
Grief Encounter offers a flexible and accessible service, which aims to professionally care and respond to bereaved children, young people and their families via counselling, group activities, family fun days, residential camps and interactive online services.
Are you a child, teenager or adult who has recently experienced the death of a loved one? Do you need to talk? You can call, email or instant chat with trained professionals at grieftalk, 5 days a week, 9am – 9pm.
Grief Encounter offers a flexible and accessible service, which aims to professionally care and respond to bereaved children, young people and their families via counselling, group activities, family fun days, residential camps and interactive online services.
Where they Work: Queen's Park & Paddington, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham
This is a 6 week course helping traumatised women to understand and recover from the impact of domestic abuse. It looks at breaking the cycle of abuse by exploring what makes a relationships abusive. It works to increase confidence, enhance coping skills and self-esteem through sharing knowledge and peer learning. The course has been developed using input and feedback from our clients.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
A fun meeting to help people recognise the positives in life!
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
Help for people who are isolated and struggling with their physical or emotional health by providing culturally-intelligent counselling, advice, and community support.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea