Individuals + families

How could you not want to be involved with the K+C Foundation once you understand the difficulties our near neighbours face?

local resident and donor

Become a member of the Kensington + Chelsea Foundation 

Each year, our Patrons and Champions help us deliver tailored and targeted support to tens of thousands of vulnerable residents across Kensington + Chelsea. 

Join today!

You provide a lifeline to residents in need and help to tackle  the key issues identified through our 2021 research report, ‘Poverty and Prosperity in Kensington + Chelsea’. In the three years since our report, we have raised over £4 million to help residents improve their skills and employment potential, to improve their mental health, or improve their education outcomes.  

‘The support and funding received from the Kensington + Chelsea Foundation is instrumental and of the utmost importance in giving us the means to continue providing the very much needed support that our…local community needs.’ – North Kensington Law Centre

Patrons and Champions have helped us to tutor disadvantaged children and young people to improve their grades; bring socially isolated residents together through projects like the Men’s Shed; and coach unemployed local residents to improve their confidence and find work.   

Become a Patron or Champion of the Kensington + Chelsea Foundation today, to move closer to our work and join an extraordinary group of people who share your passion for improving the lives and life chances of everyone in our community. 

Download the application form here.

  • Fundraising fun

Whether you prefer an adrenaline rush whilst climbing a mountain or like to bake cakes, there are so many ways you can fundraise for us to help make a local difference.

We always love to hear from people who are fundraising on our behalf, so please send us your photos and tell us more [email protected]

  • Give Where You Live

We promote our Give Where You Live campaign from May to September, where we encourage local businesses, schools and residents to get involved in fundraising and donating to the campaign, to help us reach more residents in need.  Read more here.

  • The K+C Foundation Futures Fund

After providing in your will for your loved ones, we ask you to consider a bequest to the Kensington + Chelsea Foundation. In this way, you can ensure that your contribution to our community will live on.  To find out more about leaving a tax-effective Gift to the K+C Foundation Futures Fund, click here.

"Life has treated us well, and as we look to what lies ahead and to our own mortality, I believe that many of us wonder how we can add value to the future."

Jeremy Raphaely, Founder

We use our extensive local knowledge and networks to work with donors to match their philanthropic interests to one of our funds or a particular project that we have identified as needing support.  We commit to carrying out the due diligence on each charity we recommend, offer opportunities for donors to engage with the charities they support. and provide updates and impact reports over time.

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact [email protected]

Read our report and accounts here