Kensington and Chelsea District Nursing Trust

Kensington and Chelsea District Nursing Trust, with roots dating back to at least 1968, is a longstanding charitable trust dedicated to relieving acute needs among sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped, or infirm residents of the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea and immediate neighbouring areas. It provides or funds essential items and services—like mobility aids, household equipment, convalescent care, and recuperative breaks—that alleviate suffering and aid recovery but fall outside statutory NHS or local authority provision. Guided by values of compassion, dignity, and practical impact, the trust adopts a targeted, outcomes-driven approach, partnering with health professionals, local charities, and community advocates to deliver direct benefits to vulnerable groups including children, the elderly, and those with disabilities.

It prioritises small-scale, immediate interventions for individuals or grassroots projects addressing unmet health and social care gaps, such as respite for disabled children or equipment for elderly residents, favouring tailored support with maximum personal impact over broad programmes.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and small community groups serving local residents; larger national organisations are not prioritised, with no strict income thresholds but a clear preference for grassroots entities. Funding is strictly geographically limited to Kensington & Chelsea, requiring demonstrable acute needs verified by referrers.

Typical grants range from £500 to £3,000, awarded via referrals (not unsolicited applications) from professionals or partners, submitted by letter on a rolling basis. Trustees meet quarterly, with decisions in weeks to three months. Exclusions include core costs, capital projects, statutory-covered needs, and non-local activities, distinguishing the trust as a nimble, trusted filler of local care gaps with a half-century legacy of supplementary aid.