Scientists and leading psychologists have widely documented the benefits of music and creative activity as effective tools for emotional, physical and mental well-being.
You can book Abundance Arts 'Feel the Rhythm' as part of your health programme, or we can devise fun activities to suit your specific group requirements and ability, using African songs and dance movements. Our 'Feel the Rhythm' programme offers movement to live music, drums and percussion. Fun and fitness with trained experienced instructors, in a friendly environment.
You can book Abundance Arts 'Feel the Rhythm' as part of your health programme, or we can devise fun activities to suit your specific group requirements and ability, using African songs and dance movements. Our 'Feel the Rhythm' programme offers movement to live music, drums and percussion. Fun and fitness with trained experienced instructors, in a friendly environment.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
Compassionate and culturally-sensitive support to victims and those at-risk of FGM.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
Providing Floating support, community support and personal care (CQC registered) to adults and children with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, people experiencing mental health issues, those affected by the Grenfell fire and other vulnerable individuals and their carers.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham
Starting in 2017, Flourish is an on-going school holiday art programme for local families with primary school aged children. It takes place at ACAVA's Maxilla Walk Studios and offers a space for families to get creative and enjoy learning new skills with professional artists.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
Please use the link to get the most up to date information on local food banks
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
The Food Bank is open for those in the local community who may be struggling to buy food.
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We are here to encourage and support women's mental, emotional and physical well-being through peer group & one-to-one support, information & guidance, and educational workshops.
FOR WOMEN is a women-led social enterprise and network that aims to contribute to increasing the well-being of women through free workshops, classes and social activities that champion self-awareness, self-care and self-empowerment.
Where they Work: Queen's Park & Paddington, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham
Friends of the Elderly provides small grants (normally up to £400) to older people who are:
- Resident in England and Wales
- Of/over state pension age
- Who are living on low incomes and with little savings
- Who do not fit the criteria for other funders
- Resident in England and Wales
- Of/over state pension age
- Who are living on low incomes and with little savings
- Who do not fit the criteria for other funders
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham
Enjoy being out in nature and meeting new people? Join us and help to keep a community space in North Kensington beautiful. Indoor planting activities also available on rainy days. No gardening experience needed
Sessions are for North Kensington residents aged 18-35 years
Sessions are for North Kensington residents aged 18-35 years
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
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