Warm Welcome Cafe
As winter approaches, we invite you to our Warm Welcome Cafe. Enjoy a friendly chat over a cuppa and a tasty biscuit every Tuesday and Thursday from 1pm to 4pm starting on 27 October. While you are sipping your warm drink, if you would like a chat with us about the support you may be […]
The One Where KCIL Goes to Kew
We had another great day out at Kew Gardens yesterday. It was amazing to see the Mexico installations at the Temperate House, we particularly loved ‘An Offering of Blossoms in their Memory’ which gave the opportunity to remember and celebrate those lost during the pandemic. We also enjoyed visiting the Shirley Sherwood Gallery for Pip […]
Mental Health Resources
Phone/online Samaritans As well as always being a friendly voice at the end of the phone – call free on 116 123 – did you know that you can also email Samaritans at [email protected] or use their online app to track your mood, find useful techniques and create a safety plan. Mind’s Side by Side Sometimes […]
KCIL’s Conference Raffle!
We held a raffle at our conference to thank our members and attendees for all of their support. We had lots of great prizes thanks to some very generous businesses! Here are some pictures of the prize winners which included Edward, Eileen, Mariza, Bill, Ayo, Dan, Rosie, Graham, and Kezia. Thank you very much to […]
KCIL Conference Photo Album 2022 – Attendees
One of the best things about the annual KCIL conference and AGM is the opportunity to get everyone together and spend time with each other. KCIL CEO Jason Lamont with KCIL Chair Monica Quinton. KCIL trustees Monica and Anastacia talking to a KCIL member. The KCIL 2021 – 2022 Annual Report can be found here. […]
KCIL Conference Photo Album 2022 – Speakers
We had a fantastic time at this year’s annual KCIL Conference and AGM. In this post we’ll be looking back at our amazing speakers. Ashley Whittaker – Programme Director – Achieving for Children Ashley was our AGM keynote speaker. He spoke about the work that Achieving for Children does, and the importance of outdoor activities […]
KCIL Goes to Kew
On Tuesday 20th September, KCIL went on another trip to Kew Gardens with some of our members. We had a great day exploring the Temperate House, the Princess of Wales Conservatory and Kew Palace. Highlights included seeing the giant waterlilies and having lunch all together. Thank you to everyone that came and made it a […]
KCIL Conference Round Up – Meg Zeenat Wamithi
The KCIL Conference Keynote speaker this year was mental health campaigner Meg Zeenat Wamithi. Meg spoke movingly about her experience of mental illness as a teenager and young woman and about how a school teacher made all the difference. Meg Zeenat Wamithi speaking to the conference attendees. Behind her on the screen is a photo […]
Conquest Art at the KCIL Conference
Conquest Art kindly hosted one of the workshops at this year’s KCIL Conference. We had a lot of fun drawing postcards about what getting out and about means to us. Conquest Art is a fantastic charity that inspires disabled people or those with long-term health conditions to discover their creative energy through art. There are eighteen […]
Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022
We are deeply sorry to hear of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. We offer our sincerest condolences to the Royal Family and to everyone for whom this news will cause immense sadness. Due to the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Monday 19 September is a Bank Holiday, and KCIL will […]
