Services & Activities
Please see information about two Action West London employability programmes: Empowering Ethnic Minority communities find employment opportunities - for 18 - 24 yr olds from ethnic minority backgrounds who are on probation. The other programme delivered in partnership with SEGROW is for 18+ residents who are economically inactive/ unemployed - this programme is called 'Grow'.
The Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster (KCW) Social Isolation pilot supports and enhances existing Older Adult Mental Health services provided by CNWL by providing targeted outreach support to vulnerable
elderly people including those living alone who are known to be more likely to experience social isolation.
Please see the current services leaflet for Age UK Westminster including details about: Information and Advice service; Complex needs Information and Advice and Advocacuy service, Wellbeing and Connections post discharge service, Activities, Lunch clubs, and Face to face and telephone befriending services.
DVIP’s Al-aman service has continued to receive funding from London Councils to support women from Arabic speaking communities who have been affected by gender based violence, forced marriage, female genital mutilation and honour based violence...
Hestia has a new mental health outreach service for the Arabic speaking communities in Westminster. The Outreach service offers a range of practical and emotional support to members of the Arabic speaking communities and supports them in working towards a recovery programme.
A FREE Bereavement Support Service has now been launched provided by BAMEStream member Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre. Nafsiyat will provide FREE culturally competent brief emotional online support to anyone from a Black, Asian or other Minority Ethnic background experiencing bereavement and loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Come ride with us for a free, fun, and supportive cycling experience, designed for families and young people. Held in a safe, off-road environment, we bring the freedom and excitement of cycling to everyone. Explore our amazing fleet of specialist cycles and let our friendly, experienced team help you find the perfect one for your needs.
The Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent (WRAP) is a course designed to introduce people to the work of Prevent and the key role that they can play in identifying and safeguarding individuals at risk of radicalisation or extremism. Prevent is one of the four strands of CONTEST, the Government’s counter-terrorism strategy and works to stop people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.
DO YOU LIVE IN PIMLICO AND SUFFER FROM A BREATHING PROBLEM? BREATHE EASY PADDINGTON is your Westminster patient support group, for anyone affected by a lung condition. We offer mutual support, information...
The British Red Cross runs four 'Refugees and Befriending Projects' (R'n'B) for young unaccompanied refugees and asylum seekers aged 14-21. Our peer-led befriending projects are facilitated by peer-befrienders and adult volunteers...
CB Plus provide an accountancy, payroll and independent examination servicem at a much cheaper cost than a commercial rate. It's specifically for VCS organisations so advice is specialised. We can do one-off services or complete accounts services. Services include: Bookkeeping and financial systems; Payroll services; and financial planning.
The Chinese Community Health and Wellbeing Service has now moved its counselling services to the Chinese Welfare Trust. Counselling is available over phone in both Cantonese and Mandarin.
Please see details about a new series of free art workshops, "In a State to Create", which the council is delivering in partnership with ETAT (Encouragement Through the Arts and Talking) and hosted at Tate Britain. These workshops aim to make space for creativity, conversation and to bring different voices in our community together. These sessions are designed to help tackle feelings of isolation and loneliness in adults 16+ by offering a safe, supportive space to create art alongside others.
Community Living Well is an emotional wellbeing support service for anyone aged 16 and over, and who is registered with a GP in Kensington, Chelsea, Queen’s Park or Paddington. We can help to support your mental health and wellbeing.
The Abbey Centre Community Pantry is open to provide access to affordable food for local people. For the low price of £5 per visit Community Pantry members can select a number of items each week with a typical value of over £40!
Did your child miss their flu vaccination at school? Would you prefer your child to have the gelatine-free flu injection? Is your child up to date with their MMR and polio vaccinations? Has your teenager had all their school vaccinations? Come to Parkview Centre for Health & Wellbeing oon 6th Dec 3-5pm or Barlby Primary School 14th Dec 3-5pm - No appointment needed!
Volunteer Centre Kensingrton and Chelsea run weekly conversation groups on Thursdays from 11 - 12pm as part of their Wellbeing programme which can support you if you have a disability or a mental health need. You can choose from a range of workshops and activities and groups which are small and friendly and there is always a chance to chat.
Please see the latest update to the Cost of Living Directory of Services for December for RBKC residents.
Henna Asian Women's Group is offering one to one Counselling sessions available in English and also different South Asian languages. (Sessions will be online or over the phone due to coronavirus pandemic.)
Counselling Directory was set up as a free, confidential service to encourage those in distress to seek help. Visitors can read about different areas of distress, view useful articles written by counsellors and refine their...
In response to the impact of COVID on those experiencing health inequalities in RBKC, Bikeworks has developed a Cycling for Wellbeing programme which will be delivered in Wormwood Scrubs and the surrounding off-road green spaces and quiet roads. Inspired by the NHS 5 steps to wellbeing, the programme encourages people to form sociable networks, incorporate regular physical activity into their lives, take notice of the present moment, and learn new skills.
Step Change Studios and Metro Blind Sport launches Dance Dosti, a free digital platform of multi-lingual dance sessions for blind and partially sighted people. Funded by the Vision Foundation, Dance Dosti is supporting people from a South Asian background with sight loss to be active through dance. The first phase of the project is Dance Dosti digital – a website containing over 100 dance sessions in English, Bengali, Gujarati and Hindi.
Deaf Hope is a new specialist domestic abuse service for Deaf women and children, and the first service of its kind in the UK. We have been established around 18 months and our current funding is...
The Westminster Dementia Adviser service provides advice, information and guidance to those who have received a diagnosis of dementia, as well as their families and supporters. As well as working in partnership with NHS...
Please see below some information about domestic and sexual violence helplines that are funded by London Councils and available in your area...
The ClementJames Wellbeing Clinic provides ear acupuncture in a peaceful, supportive, safe environment. Ear acupuncture can be used for relaxation, anxiety and stress relief, health and wellbeing support. The Wellbeing clinic runs every Tuesday from 2.30 - 5.30pm.
Come and join us every Friday from 10am - 12pm at Stockwell Partk Community Centre. In this space we will talk about our health, wellbeing, benefits, access to local services, how to obtain individual help, while also having the chance to make new friends!
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust provides community healthcare in the boroughs of Barnet, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster. The Falls Prevention Services provide information and programmes of exercise to help you reduce the risk of falling...
Family Forever is a programme designed to support families with complex need, delivering weekly sessions to address underlying issues such as poor mental health, bereavement, and/ or parenting difficulties. We provide adaptable and holistc family support and parentng advice including practcal assistance to improve household relatonships.
We are very pleased to share that there is a female only lifeguard course being delivered at the Porchester Centre next week (details in article). Improving the diversity of our leisure centre staff across Westminster is key to improving the accessibility of our leisure centres.
Fertility Network UK is a national charity that offers free advice, support, information and understanding for those facing fertility challenges. We have local fertility groups, as well as a huge range of free specialist UK-wide groups including LGBTQ+, a Black Womens Group and a South Asian Group.
West London African Women's service - Community support and information...
Fit for Work Service in Kensington & Chelsea now expanding to Westminster and Hammermith & Fulham
This FREE eight week group behaviour change programme is designed to help the patients to lose weight, get fitter and make more informed choices about your diet and lifestyle...
FORWARD Support - Safe & culturally sensitive support for Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) women, asylum seekers or refugee victim-survivors of domestic abuse & harmful practices such as FGM, so called 'honour' based abuse, forced marriage & abuse based on faith/belief. Online or telephone services Include: COVID-19 support from peer support workers
One-to-one emotional support & casework; Migrant Women's coffee morning & Whole & Healthy Woman's group; Community workshops for faith leaders & local organisations; Frontline Professionals training & advice on harmful practices.
These regular, free tours at both Tate Britain and Tate Modern explore the art on display through the lens of LGBTQIA+ identity and African Heritage. The guides who lead the tours identify as part of these communities and share personal reflections on the artworks. Each tour lasts around 45 minutes and offers a relaxed and enjoyable way to engage with art that explores themes of identity.
Adult Learning Enrolment Week at The ClementJames Centre is on 9-13th September 2024. We would love to welcome any new clients or referrals during this week. We will be assessing and registering learners as drop-in from 9.30 with a last entry at 3pm.
Looking for help with getting your business off the ground? The Rebel School is excited to share an incredible opportunity for the Westminster community! We’re hosting a fully funded, in-person course at Grand Junction, Rowington Cl, W2 5TF from Monday 17 to Friday 28 February 2025.
Develop your cookery skills whilst exploring the issue of food waste, in our fun 5 week cookery course taking place in October 2025 at Nourish Hub. This is a bespoke course for Young Adults with Learning Disabilities and/ or Autism living in Hammersmith & Fulham.
We also offer free training courses, complimentary therapies, other free events, talks and social meet-ups - booking essential...
The Digital Diabetes service, in collaboration with Know Diabetes aims to support people in accessing online diabetes services whilst developing their basic digital skills. We offer a free service to help more people become digitally included by using the Know Diabetes app and website where they can learn about diabetes, track progress with access to their health record, get advice and tips.
Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham's Digital Diabetes service in collaboration with Know Diabetes aims to support people in accessing online diabetes services whilst developing their basic digital skills. We will offer free training for all adults on using email, whatsapp, zoom and more; give free access to Know Diabetes app and website which provides advice, tips and courses. Get involved and you will recieve a free copy of carbs and cals book at your graduation!
Outside Edge Theatre company are running completely free weekly Drama and Creative Writing groups across London (including in Pimlico) for adults affected by addiction, whether they’re currently in recovery, at risk, impacted by a loved one’s addiction, or supporting others.
Waterloo Community Counselling is offering free guided walking groups to refugees and asylum seekers in partnership with the Lambeth Tour Guides Association over the summer. These walks are aimed towards refugees and asylum-seekers who want to learn more about the local areas of Waterloo and Southbank. The Walk is on stories in sculpture and will take place on 30th July from 10.30am. Lunch and travel expenses are provided!
Please see a comprehensive list of mental health training commissioned and offered by Public Health (Westminster and RBKC) which incudes: Asylum Seekers and Mental Health; Understand how to support individuals with mental ill health - MHFA Level 2; Social Isolation Module; Trauma Informed Practice; Suicide Alertness; and more.
Explore, create, and perform! We are looking for participants to take part in a series of music workshops with One World Orchestra, which will culminate in an outdoor music performance in the Church Street Neighbourhood on Saturday 16th August. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with international musicians and be part of a public music performance.
Residents of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster City Council can now access free contraception online. All you need to do is register on the website, you will directed to the contraception page where you will find all methods available these include; Emergency Hormonal Contraception, Progesterone only pill and the Combined only pill.
Mud Gang Pottery Studios will be hosting a year-long series of pottery workshops in collaboration with Waterloo Community Counselling. These sessions are designed to offer creative engagement, skill-building, and community connection for Refugees or asylum-seekers aged 18+.
Come along and experience a relaxing therapeutic massage for aches and pains carried out by our trained massage therapists. A qualified dietician and nutritionist is also available to give advice Have a chat with our trained emotional support worker for your overall health and peace of mind. Every Monday 12 - 2pm at the Portman Centre.
Please see details about Waterloo Community Counselling (WCC)'s (sadly) final instalment in a series of free community walks this summer, organised by WCC in partnership with the Lambeth Tour Guides Association. These walks are aimed towards refugees and asylum-seekers who want to learn more about the local areas of Waterloo and Southbank.
See details below for affordable activities for all abilities and ages available at the Beethoven Centre...
A website/ directory for mental health service users in Westminster...
Guide Dogs is an organisation which aims to increase the mobility and independence of people living with sight loss. They offer a wide range of services for both adults and children and young people including their recently re-launched pilot programme ‘Tech for All’ - providing free iPads and technology support to children with a visual impairment to help with their development, learning, and to build confidence.
Free Guided Walk for refugees & asylum-seekers ‘Come From Away’ 11 June 2025. The South Bank is well-known across London and beyond. But many of the people who created the South Bank came not from London or even the UK. Join Accredited Lambeth Guide Alison Rae on this urban exploration focusing on incomers, visitors and migrants with a range of backgrounds who have contributed to the richness of today's Waterloo.
Do you want to have better conversations about vaccines? H&F Health Protection team are running monthly Vaccination Conversation training which uses the Empathetic Refutational Interviewing approach. The training is about improving confidence and competence with vaccine conversations through: Eliciting concerns; Affirmation; Tailored Refutation and Factual Information.
The Halfpenny Steps Health Centre provides health services for registered and walk-in patients. It is staffed with a team of GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver a high quality, continuous service...
Healthier LIfe 4 You is a community organisation not for profit with charitable aims.
We aim to promote Health and Wellbeing to local people in the community (Families, Children & Young people). As well as running Health workshops, we use Dance, Art & Craft and Leisure activities to enable service users to achieve emotional and Physical wellbeing...
HEALTHWORKS√ offers a range of services to help the residents of Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster and surrounding boroughs
Based in Portobello Road, Notting Hill Gate, London, HELP Counselling Centre provides short & long-term counselling based on an affordable, sliding scale for people who need support in negotiating a crisis as well as for those who wish to consider their life patterns and choices...
We support ANY family in Westminster who needs us, providing there is at least 1 child under 5. Rich or poor, settled or transient.Our trained volunteers help to give encouragement and support to change the pattern of troubled lives...
The maternity helpline provides direct access to clinical support and advice to women and their families, irrespective of whether you are a patient of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, a visitor to the area or simply require information and support.
Henna Asian Women’s Group is a women only community-based organisation that supports South Asian women to overcome their isolation. Our services include Befriending, Carers Support, ESOL, Listening and Advice, Counselling, Meditation, Exercise classes and many more. Our services are provided in a culturally sensitive environment and in South Asian languages including Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.
Some housing factsheets on key housing issues. The fact sheets provide a very basic summary of the issue, the possible actions you can take, and who to contact for further information...
If you need immigration advice, live in London and cannot afford to pay, Cardinal Hume Centre may be able to help. Call the Centre's immigration triage line 020 7227 1670 which will be open on Monday 4th May between 10am-12pm. We are currently prioritising cases where leave to remain needs to be renewed and for people with no recourse to public funds.
STRESSED, ANXIOUS, DEPRESSED? If you are finding it difficult to cope with feelings of anxiety or depression, we can offer quick and easy access to help and support...
In - Deep is begining a new activity after Easter. We are starting free drama sessions for children and young people with SEND aged 3 - 18 in age appropriate groups building on our very popular arts based holiday workshops. This will begin Tuesday 23rd April at Francis Holland School for Girls, 39 Graham Terrace, London SW1 near Sloane Sq tube.
ADVANCE is a specialist domestic violence crisis intervention service. We support women who are assessed as being high or very high risk of continued domestic and sexual abuse and those at risk of being killed...
The HARP Support Group is a new, monthly, facilitated self-help programme, for people who are motivated to develop strategies and actions to manage and modify compulsive hoarding behaviour...
Kooth is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use.
Kooth.com is a professional mental health and wellbeing service, commissioned to Kensington, Chelsea, Hammersmith, Fulham and Westminster FREE to use for 11-19 year olds.
See the latest activities and services from Mosaic Community Trust including Women's Environmental Awareness workshops on Thursdays, Mother/ female carer Drop-in sessions with Free massage on Thursdays, Breakfast club and social circle on Mondays with gentle exercise and therapeutic massage, and Activities for keeping warm and healthy every Friday.
MEWSo (Middle Eastern Women and Society organisation) is currently running the follow services and activities: 1:1 Counselling in Arabic and Farsi; Cook and Eat (Mondays) - Cook traditional Middle Eastern foods more healthily and then Eat!; Embroidery and Crochet sessions at Queens Park; Green and Natural Living sessions - make household items and cosmetics by reusing and recycling; and Women's Social Club with outings, walks, haircuts, manicures and more.
Middle Eastern Women and Society organisation is offering culturally sensitive services for lesbian, bisexual, and trans women, and anyone questioning or considering issues around their sexuality or gender identity. We speak English, Arabic, Farsi, Kurdish, and Turkish and can provide interpreter for other languages.
Living Well offers a wide range of high-quality health related services aimed at providing people with the skills they need to get the most out of life. Services include HIV service, Youth service and Community support service...
Maternity Action’s Advice Line offers free confidential telephone support. We will listen to you and try to understand all the issues you are facing. We will then provide you with information that is relevant to you and your situation...
Are you a young person from a minority background experiencing mental health challenges? Or do you know, or work, with someone who is? Our free e-mentoring programme is here to help! Unlock your potential and achieve your educational and employment dreams with our free 12-week e-mentoring programme.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence MEWSo can help. Contact for an appointment with a solicitor. MEWSo can also help on a variety of different issues.We host workshops and one to one sessions once a week with our expert advisors. Sessions may be conducted in Arabic, French, Kurdish, Farsi, Arabic, Turkish and English.
Cook & Eat healthier Middle Eastern foods with MEWSo every Monday, 11.30-3pm. Learn to speak English in our conversation classes. Whether you’re a total beginner or need to improve what English you have, join our classes every Thursday. And every Friday come to our Health Watch session. Get your blood pressure taken, get weighed and measured and hear how to create a healthier lifestyle.
We offer hands on support to people living with a mental health problem and dealing with issues such as claiming welfare benefits, housing, and debt management. To be eligible for support you must be at least 18 years old and living with a mental health problem.
All RBKC Housing Management residents are invited to visit us for free advice and support, for Welfare, Housing, Digital and Debt (casework limited to HM Tenants). Please see the information leadlet for more details.
Mosaic have a new One Stop service in Church street - Get help woth reading and understanding letters and documents; Get guidance with registering children with local schools, GPs, and dentists; Get information and signposting to Citizens Advice Bureau for benefits and social housing; Get help with arranging appointments with GPs. hospitals, and housong repairs.
Please see a weekly programme of groups and services offered by Mosaic Community Trust. You can also find further details about their Wednesday Support Group centred around Supporting Mothers with Preventing Youth Crime which takes place weekly at Penfold Community Hub.
The Muslim Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) is an affiliation of 7 Muslim mental health organisations working together to create, support and signpost to mental health resources, services, and therapeutic support tailored for our Muslim communities, placing Muslim mental health at the heart of their work. Please see the following links to services and resources.
Fertility Network UK is a national charity that offers free advice, support, information and understanding for those facing fertility challenges. We have local fertility groups, as well as a huge range of free specialist UK-wide groups. We have now started a Muslim Women's Fertility support group.
Neighbourhood Doulas provide free doula support for those who have no birth partner, and one or more of the following: Perinatal / historical mental health, from a racially marginalised community, and/or speaks English as a second language. Our focus is on prevention and wellbeing as we support women and birthing people who are at risk of harm due to racism, isolation, and digital poverty, which leads to disconnection from healthcare networks.
Neighbourhood Doules are very excited to present a brand new programme we are running for Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) pregnant residents in the New Year. Starting on 6th January 2025 - 14th December 2025, Mondays -10.30 -12.00 (term time only), our 6-week online interactive course offers advice, tips and activities for improving the physical and mental health wellbeing of RBKC pregnant residents.
Free Face to Face/Online Birth Education Classes for all RBKC pregnant women and birthing people. Our new classes begin on Wednesday 4th September 2024 from 10.30-12.30. Our 5-week sessions include information around birth preparation, knowing your rights and options, mental health and wellbeing and confident parenting.
Neighbourhood Doulas are excited to kick off our free ONLINE Childbirth Education Classes on Wednesday 24th January 2024. Our online support provides free childbirth classes offering attendees a safe place to learn & connect that they may not find elsewhere. Classes will be in blocks of five weeks covering birth preparation, birth choices, mental health and wellbeing, and postnatal support.
We are pleased to introduce you to the new Dementia Adviser for Westminster, Skia Fentiman. She will be offering advice and support for those living with dementia in Westminster and also coordinates events such as the free Memory Cafes. The next one is coming up on 30th November.
The Abbey Centre is now offering a new form-filling service, by appointment only, as part of our Information, Advice and Support service. We can help you complete your application forms for essential services or benefits, including: Attendance Allowance (AA) for pensioners with disabilities; Personal Independence Payments (PIP); Freedom Passes; 60+ Oyster Cards; Housing Application Forms; and more.
This August, Westminster Talking Therapies is starting a CBT group specifically for fathers (or partners) who are experiencing stress and anxiety relating to parenthood. This group will be hosted online for 6 weeks beginning Monday August 5th at 5.30pm.
The ClementJames Centre has launched a new programme. The Children & Young People's Advocacy for School Exclusions offers specialist education-based support, advice and advocacy for children and families. The service is focused on North Kensington and can be accessed for free by anyone who lives in or attends a school in RBKC or Westminster. This service is available to those who are experiencing school exclusion or at a high risk of exclusion.
WorkWell is a free service for people who are in a job or looking for one but need support with health-related challenges. We’ll work with you to figure out what you need, offering support from our team and other local services. Our Work and Health Coach will make sure you get the right support to find or stay in the right job.
This network supports care-experienced NHS staff of all ages. Peer support plays a vital role in boosting well-being and connecting with others who have similar experiences can help build self-esteem, confidence, and lasting friendships. This peer support group connects NHS staff with care experience to celebrate achievements and foster support.
Here are a series of short films on how to use the NHS aimed at newly arrived migrants produced by the Black Health Agency. The film is available in English, Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi/Dari, French, Kurdish, Mandarin, Polish, Somali, Sylheti and Urdu...
To speak to a caseworker or solicitor at North Kensington Law Centre, please call us on 020 8638 7429 at the following times: Immigration & Asylum (Monday 10 – 12pm), Employment (Monday 2 – 4pm), Welfare Benefits (Tuesday 1 – 3pm), Housing (Thursday 10 – 12pm), Crime (Thursday 1 – 3pm)
The North Kensington Self-Care programme aims to support the communities in North Kensington affected by the Grenfell Tower fire to manage their long-term health conditions in a non-medical manner, whilst building confidence, knowledge and skills to manage their health and wellbeing. It also aims to provide tools to improve health outcomes and to identify barriers to health and develop solutions.
North London Rape Crisis offers free, confidential counselling, advocacy and holistic therapies to women aged 14 and over who live, work or study in Islington, Camden, Westminster, Barnet, Enfield, Kensington and Chelsea and Haringey...
We are delighted to let you know that the new One You Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster service is now live. We are ready to start accepting referrals and self-referrals from residents in both boroughs who need help make simple changes towards a longer, healthier and happier life. The new One You continues to offer a range of important health interventions, including smoking cessation, tier 2 weight management, physical activity programme, alcohol risk reduction and healthy lifestyle and psychological support.
Open Age has recently received funding to expand their programmes and strengthen connections with local community groups, with a focus on co-creating activities that reflect and celebrate the diversity of their members and communities, particularly men and those from Global Majority groups. Please see some details of the current offer- Men's space music jam sessions, Blended Anusara Yoga, and Chair Exercise sessions.
London Youth & North Paddington Youth Club will be hosting a Level 1 Introduction to Coaching Basketball qualification, free for London Youth members to attend. This course is for those that wish to become a Coaching Assistant in basketball. This course has been developed to provide learners with the confidence to deliver safe, fun and inclusive basketball sessions under the supervision of an independent coach.
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is a national charity that spreads the message of hope. They support young people (under 35s) living with suicidal thoughts and concerned others/professionals who are seeking guidance to support their young person. Papyrus train a lot of people within healthcare, education and anybody who is interested in suicide prevention - they offer a free 30-minute suicide awareness training session called a SP-ARK
The Befriending Service at the Chinese Mental Health Association is running a pilot Personalisation project for ethnic Chinese sufferers of mental health. Personalisation is about giving people with needs, choice and control over their care, with support and resources provided by their local authority...
Please see up to date information about the Pimlico Toy Library! Services available to members include: Drop-in stay, play & toy-loan sessions for 0-4’s all year; Parental support and expertise; Song time and table top games led by Toy Librarian; New toys to explore,1000 toys to loan 50p or 1.00 per week; Special events and outings; Meet families from a range of backgrounds and cultures.
The BME Health Forum is offering support to groups with their policies e.g safeguarding, financial, volunteering, disciplinary and grievances procedure. This can be particularly useful for when you require to provide them for a potential funder - so if you need this do get in touch!
Herbert Smith Freehills are offering pro-bono legal support to race equality charities, social enterprises and not-for-profit organisations.This includes:
Grants; trading and commercial contracts; Structuring and governance Employment and incentive; Tax; Charity law and regulatory compliance.
Please note that all NHS psychological therapy services are obliged to provide an interpreter for people who are not fluent English speakers. This includes counselling services offered by GP practices as well as IAPT or other mental health services offered by CNWL or CLCH...
The Royal Borough can help your business. We offer award-winning training on Food Safety and Health and Safety. We also offer Environmental Principles training, Personal Licence Holders training and Customer Service Training...
Rape Crisis London has four centres that offer help, information and support to women and girls who have experienced sexual violence of any kind, at any time of their lives...
This course has been developed to provide attendees with an awareness of what adult safeguarding is as set out under the provisions of the Care Act 2014 and support staff to identify signs and indicators of abuse and neglect and to understand the referral pathway to raise a safeguarding concern.
Shifaá Healing Hearts Counselling (SHHC) service's aim is to create a safe and compassionate space for people from all backgrounds where they can find healing and hope. SHHC offers counselling through an intercultural lens to support clients in exploring their well-being and relational challenges while respecting and honouring each individual’s unique experiences, cultures, and values, to help them navigate trauma, identity, and family dynamics with care and confidence.
Do you or someone you know need help with weekly personal Grocery shopping? The aim of Age UK's NEW service is to support older residents in Westminster to remain independent in the community and stay well through making their own food choices.
RBKC, Venture Centre, Westway Community Transport and Age UK
K&C supported by K&C Social Council are collaborating in this new initiative
to support those people who due to their health conditions or social situation because of the lockdown, need some help to get their weekly shopping.
KCSC is working with voluntary and community sector partners to co-ordinate a ‘shopping’ offer for people who are not eligible for food distribution services and can afford shopping (max £45), but are unable to do their own shopping due to vulnerability or shielding.
The perfect start to your day – step inside Smith Square’s historic vaulted crypt, grab a hot drink, and soak up inspiring chamber music from the emerging professional musicians of Sinfonia Smith Square. There’ll also be the chance to chat with the musicians over a coffee and sit right amongst the music-making. This FREE event is particularly suitable for older members of our community, offering a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Introducing Sisterhood Group - a well-being community space for Black Women in West London run by SASH. SASH is a sexual health service that provides free, confidential support and advice on sexual health and wellbeing and we run a monthly Black Women’s Group called the Sisterhood group which caters specifically to those of Caribbean and African and mixed heritage with a sexual health agenda.
SASH is relaunching our Sisterhood Support Group, a dedicated space designed to provide a supportive amd empowering platformn for Blck African & Caribbean women and non-binary individuals. The group aims to enhance sexual health knowledge, destress, promote healthy behaviours, and address specific sexual health concerns.
The Ascent Counselling Service at Solace offers 1:1 counselling for women aged 16+ who live in or have a connection with the following London boroughs: Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, Islington, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster.
Sophie Hayes Foundation is an employability-based charity, and our programmes are designed to help survivors of human trafficking to develop various skills through in person and remote group workshops, one to one sessions, remote learning, group coaching and access to further enrichment opportunities available to them.
Provides community and specialist dental services, district nursing, nutrition and dietetics, diabetes and podiatry (foot health) services, Speech and language therapy for children...
The ClementJames centre has another Women's Confidence Programme starting soon, on Thursday mornings from 10:00 - 12:30 for six weeks from the 27th February until the 3rd April at 95 Sirdar Road, W11 4EQ. This course will cover the usual range of topics such as Self-awareness and Boundaries, Communication and Body Language, Confidence and Self-compassion, and more.
Turning Point and Blenheim have been commissioned to provide the new substance misuse service in Westminser, RBKC, and Hammersmith & Fulham. This service is named the Recovery & Wellbeing network and will transform the way that drug and alcohol services are provided locally...
Grand Junction are hosting a Sudanese Art Workshop – Drawing and Making Fictional Spaces, led by experienced artist Rayan Elnayal on Tuesday 18th February 6pm-8pm. This free, creative workshop is open to the local Sudanese community and offers the chance to design imaginative spaces inspired by the people and places you love. No prior art experience is needed—just a willingness to explore creativity through drawing, discussion, and model-making.
Westminster and The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea have commissioned Every Life Matters to deliver an intensive programme of Suicide Prevention Training. The training is for anyone who wants to understand more about suicide, how to spot when someone may be having thoughts of suicide, how to talk openly about suicide, and what practical support we can all offer each other. Also do have a look at the new Suicide Prevention directory of services for Westminster and for Kensington and Chelsea. This is a directory of services where you will find practical information on the support available locally in Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea.
Are you ready? The COVID-19 crisis won’t last forever. As lockdown
lessens, people will come back out of their homes and many will start looking for opportunities. Our advisers are here to help you find them! The SWEET project specialises in helping women from ethnic minorities get into work and training.
The Chinese Welfare Trust Admiral Nurse Clinic is available to the carers and families of people with dementia who are of Chinese or Southeast Asian origin. The Admiral Nurse takes the time to truly listen to a family's situation and suggest methods to deal with symptoms and coping strategies for the challenges dementia can bring.
The Clear Path project is a local initiative that aims to help people who are facing mental health challenges in Hammersmith and Fulham. The project provides a range of services, such as counselling, supporting with housing application, support with GP application, talking therapy, and workshops, to help the well-being and recovery of our clients.
Please see the information leaflet for teh Tri-borough Post Covid Community Service.We offer rehabilitation support to help you manage Post-COVID symptoms and improve your quality of life. What we help with: Fatigue Management; Breathlessness; Brain Fog; Dizziness, Vertigo and Balance issues; Emotional Wellbeing; Vocational (Work); Rehabilitation.
Raise happy, confdent teenagers. Manage behaviour and expectations so everyone enjoys life more. Set family routines and rules that everyone follows. Get along well with your teens and argue less. Balance work and family with less stress. 6 week online programme from Total Family Coaching.
The NHS Path to Remission Programme is a free 12-month programme designed to provide you with all the tools you need to help you lose weight, control your blood sugar, reduce your medication and potentially put your diabetes in remission. In North West London the programme is currently
being provided by Counterweight.
Waterloo Community Counselling's Low-Cost Counselling services offer long-term talking therapy at reduced fees. We reach adults from diverse backgrounds who have experienced loss, trauma and abuse, and are struggling with anxiety, depression and other difficulties. Our unique Multi-Ethnic Counselling Service (MECS) provides free mother-tongue counselling to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers who have survived exile, torture, human trafficking and modern slavery in 34 languages.
Keep active and try and something new! ETAT charity and Upperdeckers are joining forces to bring 50s and over the chance to get out on the river, socialise and make art. Join us for kayak trips and speedboat rides on the Thames, and try your hand at painting, drawing, printmaking and more this Autumn at Westminster boating base.
Upperdeckers and ETAT presents Watersports and Art sessions for over 50s at Westminster Boating Base. Keep active and try something new! Join us for Kayak trips and powerboat tuition on the Thames and try your hand at painting, drawing, printmaking and more!
The Muslim Lived Experience Network- Women's Peer Support Group -
Would you like to join a confidential, non-judgemental and uplifting space for sisters with lived experience of mental health-related distress?
Join our online Fortnightly sessions* delivered by NHS qualified Lived Experieience Practitioners.
We are a team of mental health workers trained in helping children and young people manage their mental health difficulties by building up their emotional wellbeing and resilience. We offer structured guided self-help interventions for children and young people experiencing difficulties with anxiety and low mood.
The Westminster Community Counselling Service (WCCS), run by the University of Westminster, offers low-cost talking therapy (£15-35) to help local residents navigate life’s challenges — from anxiety and depression to relationship issues, loss, and major life transitions. Our service is inclusive, compassionate, and community-focused, designed to make counselling accessible to everyone, especially those who face barriers to mental health support.
Please see information about the following two services: The Govt’s free childcare offer - Early education and childcare information, and Westminster’s excellent family hubs where you can get information and support such as: advice on benefits, debt and other money issues, advice on housing, breastfeeding support and baby groups, family learning, family therapy clinic, groups for families where someone has a mental health issue, health visiting, and much more.
Please see a list of services that Westminster CItizen's Advice and partner organisations are running including Universal Credit Project, Pro-bono solicitors, Over 50s advice with translators available, Westminster Covid Hardship Fund, and Cardinal Hume Centre specialist benefits advice. Interpreters usually available on-site.
Westminster Wellbeing is a free NHS service promoting health and wellbeing within communities and organisations in Westminster. We provide a range of services which include training and workshops for community organisations...
Our Advice Line offers free and confidential information, advice and access to on-going support for anyone in London, who self identifies as a woman (aged 14+) and has been affected by domestic and/or sexual violence and abuse. Our Sexual Violence Helpline offers free and confidential emotional support for anyone in London, who self identifies as a woman (aged 14+) and has been affected by any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives.
Come and join a feel good women only coffee morning on Friday mornings at Flashpoint, Blantyre street, SW10 at 10am. Enjoy and afrobeats dance workout and a light healthy breakfast.
Beginning Monday, 16th September 2024, FOR WOMEN will host a weekly Women's Hub every week from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It's a welcoming space where women can relax, listen to various talks, enjoy refreshments, and seek advice and guidance. The environment is warm, welcoming and calm. It's like our home! Come and enjoy!
The Mosaic Community Trust’s Women’s Well-Being Project seeks to empower women who are socially disadvantaged. The Patient Empowerment and Engagement project aims to raise awareness in the local community on the availability and effective use primary care health services...
At our women’s group we provide a safe space where female clients can connect to reduce isolation and improve their overall wellbeing. We provide a mixture of activities that can support the ladies to build further on their self- esteem and self- confidence.
WorkWell is a friendly, free, voluntary and local employment support service for anyone with a disability, physical or mental health condition, who is struggling to stay in work, return to a job, or trying to find new employment. We can assist you in dealing with your health barriers to thrive at work or return to meaningful employment.
WorkWell is a friendly, free, voluntary and local employment support service for anyone with a disability, physical or mental health condition, who is struggling to stay in work, return to a job, or trying to find new employment. We can assist you in dealing with your health barriers to thrive at work or return to meaningful employment.
Please see the following leaflet that sets out support available for Westminster residents if you are in financial hardship. The leaflet can be downloaded in the following languages: Dari, Tigrinye, Sudanese Arabic, Bengali, Arabic, French, Farsi, and English.