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Kensington and Chelsea Social Council (KCSC) is a Council for
Voluntary Service (CVS) and is the umbrella body for voluntary and
community organisations in Kensington and Chelsea. KCSC formed in
April 2002 following the merger of Chelsea and Notting Hill Social
Councils. Notting Hill Social Council was originally formed in the
late 1950's in the aftermath of the social disturbances in the
area, and Chelsea Social Council was established in 1968 to meet
local needs.
Kensington and Chelsea Social Council works to empower and
support voluntary and community groups to improve the quality of
life in Kensington and Chelsea, so that all citizens from the
borough's vibrant and diverse communities will have access to good
services, can influence decision making and feel that they belong
to an inclusive society.
Kensington and Chelsea Social Council act as advocates and
representatives for the sector and provide services that include:
policy guidance, information, one-to-one and group organisational
development support and training. KCSC co-ordinate a number
of borough-wide networks including the Voluntary Organisations
Forums and act as a bridge between statutory partners and the local
voluntary and community sector.
Kensington and Chelsea Social Council provide the following
services and information:
Organisational Development Support
Funding advice and guidance
Training including in-house provision
Practical Quality Assurance System for small organisations
Governance project
Voluntary sector induction
One to one advice and information
Information
Monthly e-bulletin
Bi-monthly newsletter
Policy briefings
Policy seminars
Surgeries and events
Database of voluntary organisations
Website
Kensington and Chelsea Social Council support the following
networks and forums:
Voluntary Organisations Forum (VOF)
Children, Young People and Families Voluntary Organisations
Forum
Older Peoples Voluntary Organisations Forum
Engaging Communities Voluntary Organisations Forum
BME Health Forum
Sexual Health Forum
NHS Providers Forum
Kensington and Chelsea Employment and Training Opportunities
Voluntary Advice Agencies Forum
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