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Good Things Foundation

The Good Things Foundation is hosting an online roundtable on Monday16th May from 12-2pm.

We’re taking a closer look at what can be done to ensure older people’s voices are heard in the digital inclusion arena.  This feels more important than ever given the continued shift to online services, rising costs of living, and ongoing effects of the pandemic – which are all disproportionately impacting older people.

If you’re interested, we’d love you to join us virtually on Monday 16th May 2022 (12-2pm) alongside organisations across the UK working with older people, as we discuss how rapid digitisation during the pandemic has impacted on older people’s access to services.

What does government – UK, nationally, regionally, locally – need to do now to support older people with digital inclusion?

How can we ensure older people’s voices are heard in the digital inclusion arena?

Our CEO, Helen Milner, will be chairing, and members of Good Things Foundation’s Connect Up Community of Practice, as well as our Older People’s Panel, will be there so discussions are grounded in the experiences of people at the heart of the issues. 

Here’s the Eventbrite link if you’d like to join: Register here to join us for the event

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The Disability Employability Roadshow/ Job Fair 

In partnership with UKAni, CNWL and RBKC Council being held on the 27th of May at the Great Hall – Kensington Town Hall (Hornton Street, W8 7NX) from 10 am – 2 pm.

Please share with your network as we want to have as many people attending as possible. We will be having a variety of employers attending such as Millwood, HS2, GetSetUk and others.

Please note that all clients can attend and they do not have to be RBKC residents. There is also a link for attendees to register. Whilst this is not compulsory and walk ins are very welcome on the day, we are asking people to register so we can follow up after the event; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-employability-roadshow-royal-borough-of-kensington-and-chelsea-tickets-323892650637

For any query, please contact Nik Galanis, Tel: 020 8206 6900, E: galanis@nhs.net

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Mental Health Awareness Week

This year’s theme is Loneliness. Loneliness affects many of us at one time or another and more so during the pandemic. Factors such as social distancing and lockdown meant that it felt more important than ever to consider how we are connecting with others. This week the Keeping Well NWL service is encouraging everybody to take time out to talk to someone about how they’re feeling. 

Sometimes talking to a professional can be helpful too – the Keeping Well service provides free, confidential support. If you’re feeling lonely, low, anxious, stressed, depressed or finding it difficult to cope then they are here to help  via Live chat (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm), Telephone: 0300 123 1705 or Email: nwl@nhs.net.

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New Fitness & Wellbeing Business, Aided by the Start-up School for Seniors

Max Wallace talks to workingwise.co.uk about his career ups and downs and how he is starting again with a new fitness and wellbeing business, aided by the Start-up School for Seniors.

Click here for the article

Watch his video here!

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How Charities are Reaching New Audiences Through TikTok

Thinking about creating a TikTok account for your charity? In this article, Third Sector reporter Sam Wait’s shows examples of how charities are using TikTok to reach new audiences. Click here to read the full article on the Third Sector website.

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Good for Girls Programme

Supporting 11-14-year-old girls to develop healthy relationships, skills and resources to maintain positive mental health.

Providing a safe space for young girls to boost their self-confidence, self-empowerment and discuss mental health.

• Engage in talking circles to express your thoughts and feelings.
• Work together in a group on a new social action project.
• Join a range of art and sports activities such as yoga, football, tie-dye, digital graphics
and much more.
• Get the chance to attend a 2 day residential and become a ‘Wellbeing Ambassador’ for
our organisation!


Good for Girls is helping youth clubs become mental health hubs to extend mental
health support for young women outside of school. Apply | Learn more

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Community Takeover: Power Plants – Community Open Week at Kew

7 – 11 May 2022
11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm

Discover the power of plants we eat and grow your own microgreens to take home with you. This workshop is led by Paulette Henry, master grower at Black Rootz, the UK’s first multigenerational black-led community growing project. Book at the welcome tent near Victoria Gate. Learn more

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Insights into the Lived Experience of Black-led Impact Organisations

Black-led social impact organisations operate in an environment of structural inequalities and a brand new report by Do it Now Now’s initiative Centre Black explores the lived experience of management and staff at Black-led impact organisations within the UK’s voluntary sector. Early this year, Centre Black conducted a study to explore the lived experience of management and staff at Black-led impact organisations within the UK’s voluntary sector. Learn more

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