National Work Life Week Posted on 13/10/2021 in News News, Blog Blog, Resources Resources National Work Life Week is an opportunity for both employers and employees to focus on wellbeing at work and work-life balance. Employers can use the week to provide activities for staff and to showcase their flexible working policies and practices.
Young K&C Member Spotlight October 2021: Eritrean Parent's and Children's Association Posted on 02/10/2021 in News News, Young People Young People, Supplementary Schools Supplementary Schools, Blog Blog, Children Children This month's Member Spotlight is the Eritrean Parent's and Children's Association, who provide educational support to local young people. EPCA provides a range of programmes that encourage young people to learn new skills, build their confidence and create lifelong connections with each other.
Young K&C Member Spotlight September 2021: ACAVA Posted on 17/09/2021 in News News, Blog Blog, Young People Young People, Children Children This month's Member Spotlight is ACAVA, who empower local residents through creativity and wellbeing. In RBKC, ACAVA provides a range of programmes that allow children, young people and families to explore art and reconnect with the community and each other.
Young K&C Member Spotlight June 2021: The Campden Charities Posted on 02/06/2021 in News News, Blog Blog, Small Grants Small Grants This month’s Member Spotlight is The Campden Charities, who help Kensington residents in financial need reach for a better future. They make grants to assist with the costs of education, training, volunteering and sustaining employment (e.g. travel, clothing, childcare), as well as essential household goods and services that low-income individuals and families would find difficult to afford as they are endeavouring to improve their financial circumstances.
Inspiring Young K&C: Small Grants 2021 Posted on 19/05/2021 in News News, Children Children, Young People Young People, Small Grants Small Grants, Blog Blog Local voluntary organisations working with children and young people in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea can apply for funding of up to £5,000 (or up to £10,000 for projects with disabled children) for activities that inspire and engage children and young people.
Young K&C Member Spotlight May 2021: London Sports Trust Posted on 05/05/2021 in News News, Children Children, Young People Young People, Blog Blog This month’s Member Spotlight is London Youth Trust, who aim to inspire positive change for disadvantaged young Londoners through the power of sport, training & life skills to improve life outcomes as well as physical and mental health.
Employability Opportunities for Young People in RBKC Posted on 07/04/2021 in News News, Children Children, Young People Young People, Blog Blog, Resources Resources Following our Routes into Work for Young People meeting on 31 March 2021, we wanted to share some of the brilliant training and employability opportunities for young people in RBKC, that we heard about from our speakers and guests.
Young K&C Member Spotlight April 2021: MAMA Youth Project Posted on 07/04/2021 in Children Children, News News, Young People Young People, Blog Blog Our Member Spotlight for April 2021 is MAMA Youth Project, an organisation that recruits, trains and nurtures young people aged 18-25 from under-represented groups or with limited educational or employment opportunities to succeed in the media industry.
Interview with Rise Kids CIC Founder and Director, Eunicia Harding Posted on 08/03/2021 in News News, Children Children, Young People Young People, Blog Blog To celebrate International Women’s Day, we interviewed the truly inspiring Eunicia Harding, Founder and Director of Rise Kids CIC, an organisation that was set up in response to the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire to provide after school provision and support to children who were affected by the fire.
Young K&C Member Spotlight March 2021: Young Healthwatch Westminster Posted on 03/03/2021 in News News, Children Children, Young People Young People, Blog Blog From March 2021, Young K&C are introducing a monthly Member Spotlight feature, our first Member Spotlight is from Young Healthwatch Westminster, a group of young volunteers who share a hunger for the voices of young people to be heard in the design and delivery of mental health services.