Official Advice on Coronavirus
HM Government
Info: Latest government information and advice
Website: www.gov.uk/coronavirus
NHS
Info: Latest NHS information and advice
Website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
RBKC
Info: Latest RBKC information and advice on local developments
Website: www.rbkc.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19
LBHF
Info: Latest RBKC information and advice on local developments
Website: https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19
Greater London Authority (GLA)
Info: Latest GLA information and advice on developments in London
Website: www.london.gov.uk/coronavirus
Abuse (Child, Sexual, Domestic Violence)
NSPCC
Children’s charity dedicated to ending child abuse and child cruelty.
Tel: 0800 1111 for Childline for children (24-hour helpline)
0808 800 5000 for adults concerned about a child (24-hour helpline)
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
National Domestic Violence Helpline
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. You can call the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline for free.
Tel: 0808 2000 247
Website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Rape Crisis
Tel: 0808 802 9999 (daily, 12pm to 2.30pm and 7pm to 9.30pm)
Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk
Refuge
Advice on dealing with domestic violence.
Tel: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline)
Website: www.refuge.org.uk
Victim Support
Supporting people affected by crime or traumatic events to get the support they need
Tel: 0808 168 9111 (24-hour helpline)
Website: www.victimsupport.org
Activities For Young People
Change 4 life NHS
A useful site for children 4-11 years, this website offers exercises, food facts and activities, you can also sign up for regular activities.
Website: www.nhs.uk/change4life/activities/indoor-activities
Chatter Pack
Chatter Pack has an excellent and comprehensive list of resources to help young people to learn and explore the world from home.
Website: www.chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/list-of-online-resources-for-anyone-who-is-isolated-at-home
Create to Connect
64 Million Artists, an organisation that promotes everyday creativity and community arts, are trialling a programme called Create to Connect, which will invite people to participate in quick, accessible and fun creative challenges at home and share these with an online community.
Website: http://dothinkshare.com/creative-inspiration/create-to-connect/
Joe Wicks – Body Trainer
Free P.E Lessons at 9am every morning
Website: www.thebodycoach.com/blog/pe-with-joe-1254.html
National Geographic
Great source of ideas for kids to do – educational too. Parents write in and explain what they have been doing to occupy their kids
NHS
Ideas for exercises
Website: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/for-your-body/move-more/home-workout-videos/
Scouts
Scouts have created the Great Indoors, a bank of engaging activities for young people to do with their families while they are staying at home.
Website: www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/
World of David Walliams
Everyday David Walliams releases 30 free daily audio stories during Covid-19
Website: https://bit.ly/AudioElevenses
Youth Sport Trust
Youth Sport Trust have some useful resources for young people to learn and stay active at home.
Website: https://www.youthsporttrust.org/free-home-learning-resources-0
Addiction
Alcoholics Anonymous
Support for alcoholics and ex-alcoholics
Tel: 0800 917 7650 (24-hour helpline)
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Narcotics Anonymous
Support for people with drug additions
Tel: 0300 999 1212 (daily 10.00-00.00)
Website: www.ukna.org/
Bereavement Support
Education
BBC
Commencing on 20 April, the start of the summer term for most children, BBC Bitesize Daily, as the service will be called will deliver a tailored day of learning across BBC iPlayer, Red Button, BBC Bitesize website and app, BBC Four and BBC Sounds, with curriculum relevant offers across the UK. Together, this comprehensive package is aimed at minimising disruption to children’s education and providing rhythm and routine in these challenging times.
Website: www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
European Commission
Lists of on-line learning resources
Website: www.ec.europa.eu/education/resources-and-tools/coronavirus-online-learning-resources_en
Government
Resources from the govt related to home education
Website:www.gov.uk/home-education
Pop Sugar
This website offers 30+ educational websites for parents while the schools are closed, it offers websites for English, Maths, Science and other subjects. This is for all ages.
Website: www.popsugar.co.uk
The School Run
The School Run gives tools to support and teach primary school children
Website:www.theschoolrun.com/home-learning-timetables-for-coronavirus-school-closures
Sec Ed
Amazing website for secondary education listing hundreds of websites by subject
Send
Resources and information that may be useful to families and those working with children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities.
Website: www.rbkc.gov.uk/kb5/rbkc/fis/advice.page?id=PEsJ34yWXvE&localofferchannel=0
FInances
Universal Credit
Advice on universal credit
Website: www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/coronavirus-what-it-means-for-you
Employment Advice and Benefits
Advice from the government regarding the Job Retention Scheme
Food Banks
Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank
Foodbank in Earls Court (Tuesdays at 11am – 1pm and Fridays at 1pm – 3pm)
Website: www.kensingtonchelsea.foodbank.org.uk/2020/03/18/coronavirus-foodbank-update/
Hammersmith & Fulham Foodbank
Foodbank in Wandsworth Bridge Road (Tuesdays at 11am – 1pm and Fridays at 1pm – 3pm)
Tel: 020 7731 3693
Website: www.hammersmithfulham.foodbank.org.uk/
Felix Project
The Felix Project is a London-based food redistribution waste charity set up in 2016 to tackle both issues. They deliver to charities and community centres.
Website: www: thefelixproject.org/
Trussell Trust
The Trussell Trust runs the largest network of foodbanks in the UK, giving emergency food and support to people in crisis. You can find your nearest foodbank here
Mental Health
Anxiety UK
Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
Tel: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm)
Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Beat
A charity supporting people who are going through difficult times with eating disorders
Tel: 0808 801 0677
Website: www.b-eat.co.uk
Bipolar UK
A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder.
Website: www.bipolaruk.org.uk
CALM
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35.
Tel: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
Childrens’ Society
Providing practical ways for young people to cope with the coronavirus environment
Child Line: 0800 11 11
Website: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/coronavirus-information-and-support
Every Mind Matters
Expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus period
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
Men’s Health Forum
24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email.
Website: www.menshealthforum.org.uk
Mental Health Foundation
Provides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities.
Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Mind
Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
Tel: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
Website: www.mind.org.uk
NHS
For those feeling stressed, anxious or depressed
Website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/
No Panic
Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Offers a course to help overcome your phobia or OCD.
Tel: 0844 967 4848 (daily, 10am to 10pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider’s Access Charge
Website: www.nopanic.org.uk
OCD
A charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD.
Tel: 0333 212 7890 (Monday-Friday – 9.00-17.00)
Website: www.ocduk.org
Papyrus
Young suicide prevention society.
Tel: HOPELINEUK 0800 068 4141 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 10pm, and 2pm to 10pm on weekends and bank holidays)
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
Princes Trust
Advice for young people.
Website: www.princes-trust.org.uk/about-the-trust/coronavirus-response
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Tel: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
SANE
Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.
Tel: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30pm to 10.30pm)
Textcare: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most: www.sane.org.uk/textcare
Peer Support Forum: www.sane.org.uk/supportforum
Website: www.sane.org.uk/support
Shout
Shout is led by trained volunteers who can help you in a moment of chaos/crisis to find calm.
Text: You can free text them 24/7 on 85258.
Website: www.giveusashout.org/
The Mix
Support for Under 25s.
Tel: 0808 808 0994
Website: www.themix.org.uk/
YoungMinds
Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.
Tel: Parents’ helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
UK Youth
UK Youth and the National Youth Agency have worked together to provide some simple support for youth workers and young people.
Parent Support
Family Lives
Advice on all aspects of parenting
Tel: 0808 800 2222 (Mon-Fri 09.00-21.00 – Sat & Sun 10.00-15.00
Website: www.familylives.org.uk
Relationships
The largest charity for Relationship Support
Tel: 0808 800 2222 (Mon-Fri 09.00-21.00 – Sat & Sun 10.00-15.00
Website: www.relate.org.uk
Substance-Misuse and Addiction
Alcoholics Anonymous
Tel: 0800 917 7650 (24-hour helpline and online support)
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Narcotics Anonymous
Tel: 0300 999 1212 (daily, 10am to midnight, with online meetings)
Website: www.ukna.org
National Gambling Helpline
Tel: 0808 8020 133 (daily, 8am to midnight)
Website: www.begambleaware.org
Impact Report for 2021 to 2022
Impact Report 2021 – 2022
We work with children who are from some of the most deprived areas of London facing multiple challenges.
The main club is situated in the most unequal borough in the country – life expectancy is 12 years longer in the richest ward
of Kensington & Chelsea compared with the poorest ward. Residents are subject to some of the highest housing costs and overcrowded accommodation in the UK.
