KCSC - Kensington & Chelsea Social Council

Today is World Mental Health Day! Support for people struggling with their mental health is much more accessible now, but there's still a long way to go. Visit our strategy page (kcsc.org.uk/shaping-vcs-me…) to help us build a new strategy to tackle poor mental health.

There are so many great ways to encourage residents who want to experience the benefits of online connectivity. We've built a new page with the council's Digital team; a place for anyone interested in how to help people improve their digital skills: kcsc.org.uk/digital-inclus…

What a lovely evening we had at our Summer Garden Party recently! There were guest speakers, drinks and great company all in the beautiful Museum of Brands garden. Thanks to all for coming!

We're looking for a new Treasurer! Click here for a full job description: kcsc.org.uk/kcsc-seeking-n… Please send a comprehensive CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages of A4 to our CEO - angela@kcsc.org.uk, before the deadline of Friday 15 August.

Kicking off with the big one this Thursday, the KCSC Summer Garden Party! ☀️ Then on 07/08, learn more about our WARM Network microgrants with Lucy, Community Resilience Programme Manager. Book your space at kcsc.org.uk/events.

Head to our website to find out more about this new project which will combine health and social care with the voluntary sector to provide better solutions for long term health issues. Deadline of Monday 14th July 2025!

Supporting small charities is a key part of our work at KCSC. We have knowledge and a history of providing support as an infrastucture charity. Head to our website to find out more: kcsc.org.uk/setting-charity kcsc.org.uk/develop-your-o…

Lots coming up over the next few weeks, culminating in our big Summer Party in the lovely garden here at the Museum of Brands! Please share with anyone these events might be relevant to!

Interested in actively engaging with local planning processes and shaping the future of your community? Our community guide report, published in March, gives information on just that. You can read it here: kcsc.org.uk/news/community…

KCSC e-bulletin: Each week we bring you sector updates, local events and job vacancies, and any other relevant initiatives that are relevant to the VCS in Kensington & Chelsea. You can also e-mail us if you have a relevant item for our e-bulletin on info@kcsc.org.uk.

📆 Meetings for the sector, fundraising workshops, and a special collaborative learning and problem-solving event, Building Resilience on Friday 16th May. This is what we've got coming up over the next month - check out kcsc.org.events to find out more!

A quick reminder that there are only 5 days left before the application window for the Capital Property & Construction Consultants Grant closes! Organisations working in food services in K&C, submit an application before Monday 14th: kcsc.org.uk/funding/capita…

Next Thursday at the SPID theatre, we will be welcoming guests for our #kcscassembly on the theme of Digital Inclusion. How do we improve digital access for the VCS and local residents? Find out more and reserve your place here: kcsc.org.uk/civicrm/event/…

So far in March...

We're excited to announce a new fund for food aid projects in Kensington and Chelsea. Register for our event on 25 March to find out more about the Capital Property and Consultants Grant and ask any questions you may have.

Join us at a KCSC event in March! ⭐ We've got events on funding, peer networks for CEOs and senior managers, and we're getting started tomorrow with a special Health & Wellbeing Forum celebrating International Women's Day. See you there!

Want to find out more about KCSC's work behind the scenes? In case you missed it in last week's newsletter, you can find our interview with the Community Development team, Lucy and Joe, on our website: buff.ly/4htpGRi

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY! Westway Trust are offering grants to 5 local organisations to contribute to the event programme for Bay 57's Launch in the Spring school holidays. Open to VCS groups in K&C. Get your applications in before 28 Feb (next Friday)! buff.ly/4aPkbd3

Interested in the Community Solutions Grant? You'll have a chance to meet the funders on Tues 25th Feb. The fund aims to raise awareness of mental health services and support in young people and families from Global Majority communities. Sign up here: buff.ly/40VWFqm

Charities & CICs in North Ken looking to improve your premises, check out Mattison's Community Fund - set up for local orgs to enhance their community spaces. You'll need to be quick - the application deadline is next Friday, 21st Feb! Find out more: buff.ly/42IFxH4