North Kensington offers a wide range of community and voluntary services alongside NHS provision, supporting residents with practical and emotional needs. These include help for older people, families, and those affected by addiction or mental health challenges, as well as creative wellbeing projects and outreach tackling health inequalities.
Services cover:
- Healthy lifestyle and stop smoking programmes
- Drug and alcohol support
- Youth services
- Mental wellbeing through sport
- Specialist clinics for club drug use
Many services are open access or accept self-referrals, with flexible options including drop-ins, online sessions, and community venues.
Al-Hasaniya (Moroccan Women’s Association)
Description:
Domestic violence support; activities and ESOL classes; older people outreach.
Opening times:
- Mon–Thu: 9:30am–5:00pm
- Fri: 9:30am–4:00pm
- Annual closure: 11–27 August 2025
Location:
Bays 4 & 5, Trellick Tower, Golborne Road, London W10 5PA
Eligibility:
Primarily Moroccan and Arabic‑speaking women and their families; priority within RBKC (pan‑London projects may apply).
How people can access the service:
Self‑referral (phone/email/website)
Contact details:
- Phone: 020 3048 4488
- Email: contact@al-hasaniya.org.uk
- Website: https://www.al-hasaniya.org.uk/
Be Tobacco Free Service – One You Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster
Description:
Stop smoking support as part of the One You Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster healthy lifestyle service.
Opening times:
- Contact centre: Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm
- Delivery offered face‑to‑face/online; evenings available
Location:
Various venues across Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster
Eligibility:
Residents of RBKC or Westminster; ages 12+ for stop‑smoking support.
How people can access the service:
Self‑referral online/phone or referral by GP/other professionals
Contact details:
- Phone: 0808 175 6385 / 020 3434 2500
- Email: Hello@oneyoukensingtonandchelsea.org.uk
- Website: https://oneyoukcw.co.uk/be-tobacco-free/
Build on Belief – Acorn Hall Weekend Service
Description:
Weekend, peer‑led social recovery service for people affected by drug and alcohol use; activities, food bank, advice.
Opening times:
- Sat: Drop‑in 10:30am–2:30pm (Food bank: tickets from 10am; parcels 2–3pm)
- Sun: Drop‑in 12:00pm–4:00pm
Location:
Acorn Hall, 1 East Row, North Kensington, London W10 5AR
Eligibility:
Open access to anyone affected by drug and/or alcohol use (no formal referral required).
How people can access the service:
Self‑referral (drop‑in) or via GP/other services
Contact details:
- Service manager: 07840 849205, najatali@buildonbelief.org.uk
- Operations: 07505 058250
- Website: https://www.buildonbelief.org.uk/royal-borough-of-kensington-and-chelsea
Change Grow Live – The Alcohol Service
Description:
Free, confidential alcohol service for adults, families and affected others across K&C, Westminster and H&F; tailored care plans and outreach support.
Opening times:
- Mon–Thu: 9:00am–8:00pm
- Fri: 9:00am–5:00pm
Location:
Main office: 66 Lupus Street, Pimlico, London SW1V 3EQ (appointments arranged at local venues; no walk‑in)
Eligibility:
Adults, families, carers and affected others living in Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster or Hammersmith & Fulham.
How people can access the service:
Self‑referral by phone/email or referral via GP/other professionals
Contact details:
- Phone: 0800 014 7440
- Email: thealcoholservice.info@cgl.org.uk
- Website: https://www.changegrowlive.org/service/the-alcohol-service/kensington-chelsea
Change4Life (Family Action)
Description:
Healthy lifestyle support for families from pre‑birth to 19 (to 25 with SEND) across K&C and Westminster.
Opening times:
- Mon–Fri: 9:00am–5:00pm
Location:
Office: 439 Harrow Road, London W10 4RE (sessions delivered in community venues across K&C and Westminster)
Eligibility:
Expectant parents, children and young people 0–19 (up to 25 with SEND) and their families in K&C/Westminster.
How people can access the service:
Self‑referral online/phone or referral via GP/other professionals
Contact details:
- Phone: 020 8960 0744
- Email: change4lifeservice@family-action.org.uk
- Website: https://family-action.org.uk/change4life/
Club Drug Clinic (CNWL)
Description:
Specialist NHS service supporting people who use club drugs/chemsex/NPS; assessment, treatment and harm reduction.
Opening times:
- Mon: 9:00am–5:00pm
- Tue: 9:00am–7:00pm
- Wed: 9:00am–5:00pm
- Thu: Closed
- Fri: 9:00am–5:00pm
- Sat/Sun: Closed
Location:
69 Warwick Road, Earls Court, London SW5 9HB
Eligibility:
People living in Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham or Westminster who want to change their club‑drug/chemsex/NPS use.
How people can access the service:
Self‑referral by phone/email; referrals from health and other services accepted
Contact details:
- Phone: 020 3317 3000
- Email: clubdrugclinic.cnwl@nhs.net
- Website: https://www.clubdrugclinic.cnwl.nhs.uk/
HealthWorks – Dalgarno Trust
Description:
Community partnership programme delivering health‑related activities to reduce inequalities in RBKC.
Opening times:
- Mon–Fri: 9:00am–5:00pm
Location:
The Dalgarno Trust, 1 Webb Close, Dalgarno Way, London W10 5QB
Eligibility:
RBKC residents, with focus on ethnically diverse communities and those at risk of isolation/long‑term conditions.
How people can access the service:
Self‑referral or via partner organisations/GP
Contact details:
- Phone: 020 8969 6300
- Email: reception@dalgarnotrust.org.uk
- Website: https://www.dalgarnotrust.org.uk/
Insight Young People’s Service (Humankind)
Description:
Free, confidential support for young people (up to 25) living with or affected by drug/alcohol use; key worker model.
Opening times:
- Mon–Fri: 9:30am–5:30pm
Location:
51 Golborne Road, Ladbroke Grove, London W10 5NR
Eligibility:
Young people up to age 25 (and families) living in Kensington and Chelsea or Westminster.
How people can access the service:
Self‑referral by phone/text/email or referral via professionals
Contact details:
- Phone: 020 8960 5510 (mobile: 07833 074581)
- Email: insight@humankindcharity.org.uk
- Website: https://insightyoungpeople.org.uk/
Minds United Football Club
Description:
Community football club promoting mental wellbeing through inclusive activities, education and sport.
Opening times:
- Session times vary by programme – check website/events.
Location:
Club office/base: 1 Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL (sessions often at Westway Sports Centre)
Eligibility:
Adults seeking mental‑wellbeing‑focused football and community support; no referral needed.
How people can access the service:
Turn up and play or contact the club (self‑referral)
Contact details:
- Phone: 0208 050 7953 / 07400 100207
- Email: info@mindsunitedfc.com
- Website: https://mindsunitedfc.com/
Multiple Risk Factors – One You Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster
Description:
Face‑to‑face interventions for adults (18+) addressing diet, activity, weight, alcohol, cholesterol, blood pressure and isolation; with psychological support and follow‑up.
Opening times:
- Contact centre: Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm
- Delivery offered face‑to‑face/online; evenings available
Location:
Various venues across Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster
Eligibility:
Adults 18+ who live in RBKC or Westminster.
How people can access the service:
Self‑referral online/phone or referral via GP/other professionals
Contact details:
- Phone: 0808 175 6385 / 020 3434 2500
- Email: Hello@oneyoukensingtonandchelsea.org.uk
- Website: https://oneyoukcw.co.uk/
Outside Edge Theatre Company – Peer Support Service
Description:
Theatre and creative writing workshops supporting addiction recovery in a peer‑led environment.
Opening times:
- Programme times vary – contact for schedule.
Location:
Brady Arts Centre, 192–196 Hanbury Street, London E1 5HU (Closest Tube: Whitechapel)
Eligibility:
People whose lives are affected by addiction, including family members, carers and supporters.
How people can access the service:
Self‑referral via website/phone/email or referral from professionals
Contact details:
- Phone: 0207 371 8020
- Email: admin@outsideedge.org
- Website: https://outsideedge.org/
Persian Care Centre
Description:
Weekly social and support group for Iranian older people; activities, advice and wellbeing.
Opening times:
- Every Thursday (times not specified online)
Location:
The Reed, 28 Convent Gardens, London W11 1NJ
Eligibility:
Persian/Iranian elders (and wider Persian‑speaking community) seeking community support.
How people can access the service:
Self‑referral (phone/email/website)
Contact details:
- Phone: 07961 447 116
- Email: info@persiancarecentre.co.uk
- Website: https://persiancarecentre.co.uk/
Turning Point – Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Service
Description:
Community‑based drug and alcohol support across Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea; one‑to‑one, groups, detox/rehab pathways.
Opening times:
- Mon–Fri: 9:00am–5:00pm (hubs)
Location:
Hubs include: Wardour Street (W1D 6QR), Harrow Road (W2 5EH), and Acorn Hall (W10 5AR)
Eligibility:
Residents of Westminster or Kensington and Chelsea seeking support with drug/alcohol use; support also for families/friends.
How people can access the service:
Self‑referral (drop‑in/call) or via professionals
Contact details:
- Phone (local): 020 8740 6815 (Mon–Fri 9–5)
- Phone (national): 0330 303 8080
- Website: https://www.turning-point.co.uk/westminster-kensington-chelsea
