Grenfell Recovery Strategy

Grenfell Projects Fund

The Grenfell Projects Fund was introduced as part of the Council’s five-year Grenfell Recovery Strategy and provides grants to local residents and organisations to support North Kensington’s community-led recovery.

We’re now into the fourth year of the strategy and currently working with our resident panel to deliver the second round of the Grenfell Projects Fund.

Grenfell Projects Fund 2

Over £1.2 million has been allocated to 40 North Kensington community projects as part of the second round of the Grenfell Projects Fund.

The funding was allocated following a public vote, in which almost 1,400 North Kensington residents cast more than 4,400 votes via our online platform. These votes were then combined with those provided by our resident panel and Grenfell Community Team to decide which projects would bring the most benefit to the local community.

Projects

We'll be regularly updating information about all Grenfell Projects Fund 2 projects so click on the project categories below to find out how you can get involved.

You can view a selection of videos about our GPF2 projects in this YouTube playlist.

Cultural and artistic projects

Youth Action Alliance

As part of the Fund, Youth Action Alliance organised North Kensington Youth and Community festival in summer 2022, and One Heart Community festival in summer 2023.

Both events  included free sports tournaments, live music, arts and crafts and a food stalls.

The organisation will be hosting another community festival in summer 2024.

When
June 2024.

 

Where

Westway Sports and Fitness Centre, 1 Crowthorne Road, W10 6RP

Contact

There is no need to RSVP to this event.

Visit Youth Action Alliance’s website for more information.


Our Power Hub’s NFT digital art project

Our Power Hub (OPH) runs workshops about the world of NFTs, teaching residents how to create digital art and monetise their work on popular NFT marketplaces.

When

The second part of this project will be launching later this year. Information will be posted here in due course.

Where

Queens Park Rangers Football and Athletic Club, Loftus Road Stadium, South Africa Road, W12 7PJ.

Contact

To find out more email [email protected].

Educational and training opportunities

Homemade Teachers’ DIY Maths Workshops 

This project aimed to teach parents and guardians 'Mathematics & Design Technology' courses to provide them with practical knowledge and skills to support their children’s learning. It was targeted towards adults with children under the age of 16.

When    

This project has now come to an end.

Where 

Baseline Studios, Whitchurch Road, London W11 4AT.

Contact 

To find out more, please call Rayen Naghi on 07379628562 or email [email protected].

You can also find out more by visiting the Homemade Teachers website.


The Grove Think Tank Alma Academy 

As part of the Grenfell Projects Fund 2, the Academy will deliver Bowen Technique Training, which improves personal wellbeing and addresses any physical, emotional and psychological issues.

It will also hold one-day holistic self-development workshops for children and adults, and training sessions on how to use The Orassy – an integrative health analysis programme.  

When

From July 2022 until December 2023.

Where

Please use the contact details below to confirm.

Contact 

If you are interested in taking part in these courses, please email Dayo Gilmour or Andreia Miguel at [email protected].


Trimenco

This project offers coaching and training for female residents over the age of 21 to increase confidence and levels of happiness, improve mindset and improve relationships with family and friends. 

When

The second part of this project will be launching later this year. Information will be updated on this page in due course.

Where

The Dalgarno Trust, Dalgarno Way, W10 5LE.

Contact

To find out more, please contact Tameeka Smith at [email protected] or visit the Trimenco website for more information.


Progressay’s EE Hub (Exercise, Education)

The Hub will be running two programmes:

  • Kensington Impact FC which will deliver free weekly football sessions for boys and girls over the age of 16.
  • GoProgress, which will provide free weekly academic tuition to disadvantaged children between the ages of eight and 18. 
When

From September 2022 until October 2023.

Where

Please use the contact details below to confirm.

Contact

To get involved please email [email protected] or call 07498945898.

Visit the Progressay's website for more information.


Fit For Life Youth

Fit For Life Youth is running a project that includes the chance to gain a Level 2 YMCA Gym Instructor qualification, employability training and mentoring for local residents between the ages of 16 and 30, a GB Boxing Tutor Award and a Boxing Coaching Award for residents over the age of 11.

When

Each project will be running once a year for a three-year period until 2024. Please contact Fit For Life Youth directly to find out when the sessions are available.

Where

Sessions will take place at 151 Freston Road, W10 6TH.

Contact

To get involved, email [email protected] or call 02082137282.


Gheez Rite Chaplaincy Community Association’s coding and programming skills

This project will teach coding and programming skills to children between 11 and 16 years old.

When

Every other Saturday between 1pm and 3pm during term time from September 2022 until July 2025.

Where

Kids On the Green, Unit 12 Latimer Rd, London W10 6RQ.

Contact

Call Simret Yohannes on 0795808745 or email [email protected].

Health and wellbeing

24 Hearts

24Hearts creates visual positivity through locally created arts. The project includes a series of free arts and crafts workshops which are also supplemented with a set of video tutorials that can be accessed online.

When 

This is a three-year project that starts in November 2022 and ends in October 2024.

Where 

  • Henry Dickens community centre 104 St Ann's Road, W11 4DH
  • Harrow Club, 187 Freston Rd, W10 6TH
  • Acklam Village, Acklam Rd, W10 5TY
Contact

If you’d like to get involved, please email [email protected].

To find out more, please visit the 24hearts website. 


Hot Stuff Collective’s Silent Art - Heritage School of Ceramic Art and Design 

This project included silent art ceramic workshops in which residents created precious offering hearts for small murals dedicated to Grenfell. The workshops were a place for reflection, remembrance and tribute. 

When 

This project has now come to an end.

Where

Hope Gardens at Maxilla Walk, W10 6NQ.

Contact 

To find out more, please call or WhatsApp Paprika Skala-Williams on 07928137749 or email Leo Herman at [email protected] 


The SPACE’s Level Up project 

The Level Up project provides a wide range of services including free therapies, training, family-based activities, access to food and basic necessities, and peer support.

It will also include a term-time sports club for children aged four to 18, a rock-climbing club and training for young people. Volunteering and training will be available for parents who can also access social activities at The SPACE.

When 

This project takes place during term time from December 2022 until December 2024.

Where 

202 Freston Road, London W10 6TT and The SPACE, 214 Freston Rd, London, W10 6TT.

Contact

To get involved, please email [email protected] or call 0800 0478161 

For more information, please visit The SPACE’s website. 


Bridging the Gap by Kulan Somali Organisation (KSO) and Eristars 

This project aims to link sport and education together in a holistic approach to wellbeing for Somali and Eritrean children and families - providing free essential skills training, physical activities and family mentorship workshops.

This includes: 

  • Bitesize literacy
  • Numeracy
  • Digital learning
  • Mentoring
  • Dancing sessions
  • Football sessions 
When 

This is a two-year project that runs from October 2022 until October 2024.

The classes will take place every Monday and Thursday from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

Football sessions will take place every Friday from 5pm until 7pm.

Where 

Monday and Thursday sessions will take place at the Harrow Club, 187 Freston Rd, London W10 6TH.

Friday football sessions will take place at the Westway Sport Centre, 1 Crowthorne Rd, London, W10 6RP.

Contact 

To get involved, please call or Whatsapp Nasra on 07494950311

Find out more about Eristars.

Find out more about Kulan Somali Organisation.


One London Basketball 

One London brings young people from across North Kensington together to play sport.

This project included eight hours of basketball training and games every Friday night for those aged between six and 25.  

When

This project has now come to an end.

Where 

Kensington Leisure Centre, Silchester Road, W10 6EX

Contact 

To find out more, please email [email protected].


Solidarity Sports

This project gives 90 local children the chance to experience a transformative five-day adventure holiday at PGL on the Isle of Wight. The trips will run across three years and are targeted towards children aged between 8 and 16. 

When 

The 2022 trip has now passed. 

  • 21 - 25 August 2023 
  • 26 - 30 August 2024 
Where

PGL Little Canada, New Road, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 4JP.

Contact 

Children will need to be referred to this project by social services. Please contact [email protected] to be advised on this process.  

To find out more, visit the Solidarity Sports website. 


WAND UK’s Young Girls’ Project 

WAND (Women’s Association for Networking and Development) UK aims to empower young girls by teaching them life skills to reduce isolation and boost self-esteem. 

The project is targeted towards girls aged eight to 16 and includes weekly 1-2-1 mentoring and group sessions.

When 

Every Monday and Wednesday from September 2022 until August 2024.

Where 

St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing, Exmoor Street, W10 6DZ.

Contact 

To register your interest, please call 07736932049.

Find out more about this project by visiting the WAND UK website.


The Playground Theatre’s Well-Read project  

This project consists of group play-reading  sessions with plenty of opportunities for facilitated discussion and reflection. 

There will also be a new reading and creative writing group, workshops in artistic fields run by external professionals and live events that celebrate performance through the arts.   

When

December 2022 until January 2025.

Where 
  • Tea Garden on Lancaster West Estate, W10 5NQ 
  • North Kensington Resource Centre, Whitchurch Road, W11 1WG
  • The Playground Theatre, Latimer Road, W10 6RQ
Contact

To get involved, email Paul on [email protected] 

To find out more, visit the Playground Theatre website.


KidzBox

KidzBox provides free non-contact boxing tuition for young people aged eight to 25 in North Kensington. Participants follow AQA certified training programmes including Intermediate Boxing, Gym Fitness and Basic Weight Training. 

When

This project will run from September 2022 until September 2023.

Mondays
  • Under 12 years: 4.30 to 5.30pm  
  • 12 to 18 years: 5.30 to 6.30pm 
  • Girls: 6 to 8pm   
  • Over 18: 6.40 to 10pm
Tuesday and Thursday

11 to 18 years: 3 to 6pm

Saturday  
  • Under 12 years: 12 to 2pm 
  • 12-18 years: 2 to 3.30pm  
  •  Over 18: 3.30 to 5.30pm        
Where 

Lancaster Youth Centre 128a Lancaster Road, W11 1QS

Contact 

To get involved, please email Tyrone Forbes at [email protected].


Shyne 2 Chance

Shyne 2 Chance provided parents and carers of disabled children between the ages of six and 13 years old with drop-in play sessions.

When

The project has now come to an end.

Where 

Little Wormwood Scrubs Adventure Playground, 1 Dalgarno Gardens, London, W10 5LL.

Contact 

To find out more, please email Arlyne Halley at [email protected] or Serena French at [email protected].


LWCCN Toy Library Play Project 

Lancaster West Children's Community Network (LWCCN) is offering free play sessions with two-week loans of toys, equipment and resources that support children’s play and development.

When

Between 10am and 12.30pm from August 2022 and April 2024. The project will take place every Tuesday and Thursday at the Play Hut and Oxford Gardens, and every Wednesday at Grenfell Nursery.

Where
  • Little Wormwood Scrubs Play Hut drop-in service, Dalgarno Gardens, W10 6AD 
  • Oxford Gardens drop-in service, Oxford Gardens, London W10 6NF 
  • Grenfell Nursery, Ilys Booker Centre, Clarendon Rd, London W11 1SL 
Contact

To find out more, call Amal Noureddine on 020 8969 7779 or email [email protected].

Visit the Grenfell Nursery website for more information.


Optimum Sports and Media 

This project will deliver four football sessions a week across different wards and is targeted towards children between the ages of five and 18.

It will also include videography, editing and publishing workshops so that young people can put those skills and resources into vlogging about their life in sport.

When

From September 2022 until June 2024.

Where
  • Westway, Crowthorne Road, W10 6RP  
  • Hazlewood Football pitch, Golborne Gardens, W10 5DU  
  • Avondale Pitch, 8 Walmer Road, W11 4EY 
Contact

To register your interest, contact Remejo Mclean-Thorne or George Bournous by emailing [email protected].

Find out more about Optimum Sports Academy on its website.


Baraka Community Association’s Community Engagement 

Baraka Community Association aims to deliver a healthy living activities programme for somali, muslim and other black, asian and multi-ethnic families.

This includes health and wellbeing workshops, healthy cooking sessions, keep fit sessions, boxing, tennis, basketball, cycling, canoeing, residential away days, bike maintenance workshops and group walks.  

When

Every Thursday and Friday between 5 and 8pm, every Sunday between 3 and 6pm until April 2024.

Where

Canalside Activity Centre, W10 5AA.

Contact

To find out more, please call Abdullahi Ali 07949 727322 or Osob on 07951 385369.

Visit the Baraka Community Association website here.


Notting Hill Therapy Clinic Outreach

Notting Hill Therapy Clinic is offering a range of free health and wellbeing classes and workshops including Financial Wellbeing Workshops, Qi Gong & Meditation, Low Impact Soca Aerobics, Self-Mastery Youth Coaching Sessions and many more. 

When

This project runs every June for six weeks until 2024.

Where

The Tabernacle, The Dalgarno Trust, The Venture Centre, Bay 20 and The Harrow Club

Contact

Visit the Notting Hill Therapy Clinic website for more information.


Cuban Boxing Academy: A Holistic Approach

The Academy offers mentoring and physical and mental wellbeing support through its Cuban holistic approach to boxing.

This includes weekly sessions for local residents with the opportunity to become a trainer or part of the Academy's competitive team with classes for children between the ages of seven and 12, teenagers between 13 and 17 years and adults over the age of 18.

When

From 1 July 2022 to 1 July 2025.

Where

Cuban Boxing Academy, 187 Freston Road, London W10 6TH.

Contact

To find out more about the sessions, please email [email protected]

Visit the Cuban Boxing Academy website for more information.


'Connecting Community’ Arts and Community Wellbeing Project

Abundance Arts will be hosting this project which includes activities and crafts, drumming and songs, garden walks, outdoor projects, therapeutic hand massages and relaxing social activity sessions to bring people together, reduce stress and improve wellbeing.

When

This project runs from June until April every year until 2025.

Where
  • Full of Life SEND Centre, Kensal House Annex, 379 Ladbroke Grove, W10 5BQ
  • WAND UK, St Charles Centre For Health And Well-Being, Exmoor Street, W10 6DZ 
  • Pepper Pot Centre, 1A Thorpe Close, W10 5EL  
  • St Quintin's SEND Centre, 2A Wallingford Ave, W10 6QB
Contact

To get involved, please email [email protected] or call 07941625 359.

Visit the Abundace Arts Twitter account for more information.


Swimunity

Swimunity CIC provides free weekly swimming lessons for young people and women, as well as hosting residential trips and family beach days for those who have shown a keen interest in swimming.

When

This project runs every year during term time until June 2025. The classes run every Saturday afternoon at Swimfarm from 3pm to 7.30pm.

Where

Swimfarm, 1 Crowthorne Road, W10 6RP ages three to 16 years, or women only lessons at Acton Leisure Centre, High St, London W3 6LE.

Contact

To get involved, contact Sarraounia Samuels, Omie Dale via email at [email protected].

Visit the Swimunity website for more information.


BME Health Forum

The BME Health Forum is a service for North Kensington residents who have mental health needs that cannot be met by NHS services - especially those whose first language is Arabic, Tigrinya, French or Lingala.

To access this project, participants required a professional referral to the service directly through outreach conducted by provider organisations and other local statutory and community services. 

When

This project has now come to an end.

Where

Support was provided according to the needs of each resident either face, online, or by telephone.

Face to face activities took place in the community centres of the partner organisations: 

  • Al-Hasaniya, Bays 4&5, Trellick Tower, 5 Golborne Road, W10 5PA 
  • Ethiopian Women's Empowerment Group, Latymer Christian Centre, 116 Bramley Road, W10 6SU 
  • Fifty plus Eritrean Elders Welfare, 2 Thorpe Close, Ladbroke Grove, W10 5XL 
  • French African Welfare Association, Canalside House, 383 Ladbroke Grove, W10 5AA 
  • Midaye Somali Development Network, Unit 6, 7 Thorpe Close, W10 5XL
Contact

To find out more about the BME Health Forum, please visit their website.


Kensington Dragons Football Club 

The club will be using the Grenfell Projects Fund 2 funding to support three vital youth teams: the under 17 boys, under 17 girls, and under 16 boys.

The money will also offer players the opportunity to participate in the club’s education programme to gain formal sports-related qualifications.  

When 

This project runs every year during term time until May 2025.

Where 

The main locations for this project will be:

  • Westway Sports and Fitness Centre, 1 Crowthorne Rd, W10 6RP 
  • Avondale Park, 8 Walmer Rd, W11 4EY 
  • St Marks Park, St Mark's Rd, W10 6BZ 
  • Linford Christie Stadium, Linford Christie Rd, W12 0DF 
Contact 

Email [email protected] to get involved.

Visit the Kensington Dragons FC website to find out more.


NKenPlay

NKenPlay has been created by design and architecture practice Assemble to offer free-to-access play sessions, including children using loose parts to create their own playgrounds with playworkers, family members and community volunteers.

When

September 2022 until October 2023.

Where

The location of these sessions will also be determined by residents.

Contact

To find out how to get involved in this project, please contact Assemble through its Instagram account: @assembleplay.


Visit Assemble’s website to find out more information.


Westway Yoga Kolektiv Dana (WYKD)

WYKD’s project focused on yoga, meditation, and wellbeing. It provided participants with the tools for self-study, introspection and personal empowerment.

When

This project has now come to an end.

Where

Either at Bay 20, 71 St Marks Road, W10 6JG or Love Supreme Projects, 92 Golborne Road, W10 5PS.

Contact

To find out more, email [email protected].

Visit WYKD’s website to find out more information.

Meeting essential needs

Minds United FC’s Female Football for All 

This is a female-only football project hosted by Minds United. The project gives women from North Kensington the opportunity to play for its team in the Northwest London women-only division and other leagues. 

When

Every Wednesday during term time between 4 and 5pm until May 2025.

Where 

Pitch 6A at the Westway Sports Centre, 1 Crowthorne Rd, London W10 6RP.

Contact 

To get involved, please email [email protected] or [email protected].

Find out more by visiting the Minds United FC website. 


Common Ground Grenfell Truths and Fire Safe Homes

This project includes an initiative called Grenfell Truths, which communicates the truth about the Grenfell Fire and creates a timeline of the community response, and Fire Safe Homes which educates residents about fire safety.

The project helps residents to reduce the risk of fire in their own homes by providing advice and information about important safety checks.

When

Every year between August and April until April 2025.

Where

This is a digital project so it will take place online.

Contact

To find out more, please contact Cathy Long by emailing [email protected].

Visit the Common Ground Project website for more information.


Neighbourhood Doulas CIC

Neighbourhood Doulas created a doula hub where it hosted a five-week course to teach residents about birth education and preparation, options and interventions, knowing your rights, postnatal support and created a supportive women’s circle.

This programme was targeted towards pregnant residents without a birthing partner who were either from a racially marginalised community, spoke English as their second language or had historical and/or perinatal mental health issues.

When

This project has now come to an end.

Where

Holmfield House, 4-6 Golborne Road, W10 5PE.

Contact

If you are interested in finding out more about this programme, please contact a Family Engagement Officer at your local North Kensington Children’s Centre.

Visit the Neighbourhood Doulas website for more information.

Environmental

Fork to Fork at Meanwhile Gardens

The Fork to Fork project will help residents to develop edible growing skills in a community setting and provide opportunities for participants to share food and engage in social activities.

When

March 2023 to October 2025.

Where

The Polytunnel and the Factory Building, 156 to 158 Kensal Road, London, W10 5BN.

Contact

To get involved, please email Chandrika Dalpat at [email protected] or call 020 8960 4600.

For more information about Meanwhile Gardens, please visit this website.


Growing With the Community 

This project includes workshops that share the nutritional, health and environmental benefits of growing and eating mushrooms.

When 

Every other week from October 2022 until September 2023 – please contact the provider directly to confirm dates and times 

Where 

This project will take place at various venues across North Kensington, including -

  • Baseline Studios, Whitchurch Rd, London W11 4AT
  • Al Manaar Mosque, 244 Acklam Rd, London W10 5YG
  • Meanwhile Gardens, 156 - 158 Kensal Rd, London W10 5BN
  • Kensington Aldridge Academy, 1 Silchester Rd, London W10 6EX
Contact 

To get involved, please contact Salima at [email protected] 


The Bike Project - Maintenance Workshops & Saturday Social Cycling

These sessions include community bicycle maintenance workshops, learn to ride sessions for adults and families, and social Saturday rides which aim to build on-road cycling skills.

There will also be a number of themed, long bike rides that include foraging, picnicking and exploring central and outer London.

Residents have the option of using their own bikes during the sessions or borrowing one from Walk & Cycle London CIC.

When

From September 2022 until June 2025.

Where

Westway Sports Centre, W10 6RP.

Contact

If you’d like to get involved, please contact Philippa Robb for social cycling or Jelil Adebiyi for the maintenance workshops via [email protected]

Grenfell Projects Fund 1

In January and February 2020, the North Kensington community voted to fund a host of local projects as part of the first round of the Grenfell Projects Fund. 

Each project idea was presented over two Decision Days and residents voted on those they wanted to support across six outcomes, with £100k available for each outcome. Of the 88 project submissions, 47 were fully funded with three receiving partial funding.

An additional £100k was later allocated by the Council to a selection of unsuccessful projects that were favoured by the public vote but narrowly missed out on funding, resulting in £700k being allocated in total.

Following this increase, a total of 55 projects were fully funded with three projects receiving partial funding. 

Last updated: 25 July 2023