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Bring Your Community Together with Westminster’s Community Events Fund

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Bring Your Community Together with Westminster’s Community Events Fund

Westminster City Council is offering grants of up to £2,500 or £5,000 for collaborative projects to support community-led events that celebrate culture, promote cohesion, and encourage collective reflection. 

Who can apply

Eligible applicants include registered charities, CICs, and individuals affiliated with Westminster-based groups. Funding can cover venue hire, event staffing, refreshments, and other related costs.

girls enjoying a fun community event

Qualification criteria

To qualify, events must be:

  • Free
  • Running on single-day and most importantly
  • Inclusive – Private parties, political activities, and profit-making events are not eligible.
Get the full fund details and eligibility criteria on Community Events Fund on the Westminster City Council website.
 

Apply now and make your event happen!

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Make May Half Term Memorable With Edutain and Edutain+ Camps!

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Make May Half Term Memorable With Edutain And Edutain+ Camps!

Looking for a fun, active, and affordable way to keep the kids engaged this May half term? Edutain+ and Edutain Camps are back and better than ever this May!

These camps offers children and young people aged 8 to 16 years old safe, inclusive, and enriching experiences packed with multi-sport activities, arts and crafts, drama, swimming, and exciting Friday trips!

EDUTAIN

Maximum fun this May!

School’s out and the fun is on! Keep your kids moving, creating, and smiling this May with Edutain. Packed with sports, drama, swimming, arts and crafts, and more, there is something for everyone!

Dates: Tuesday 27th – Friday 30th May

Time: 10am – 3pm

Ages: 8–13

Two Locations:

  • Academy Sport, Torquay Street W2 5EW
  • Community Centre (Under Morgan House), Lillington Gardens, SW1V 2LF

For more information, call 07956 956167 or email ryan.denys@sportwestminster.org

*BOOKING IS REQUIRED

Book Edutain @ Academy Sport
Book Edutain @ Lillington Gardens

EDUTAIN +

Allowing inclusive play for children with disabilities!

Looking for exciting, inclusive activities this half term? Edutain+ is perfect for children with disabilities aged 8–16. They have fun, get to be creative, and enjoy movement in a safe, supportive space!

Dates: Tuesday 27th – Thursday 29th May                                                                                          

Time: 10am – 3pm

Ages: 8 – 16

Location: Community Centre (Under Morgan House), Lillington Gardens, SW1V 2LF

For more information, call 07891 386 688 or email leonard.lionel@sportwestminster.org

*BOOKING IS REQUIRED*

Book Edutain+

Brought to you by our trusted delivery partners SportWest – www.sportwest.org.uk

Queen Mother Sports Centre Achieves ‘Excellent’ Quest Rating!

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Queen Mother Sports Centre Achieves 'Excellent' Quest Rating!

We’re proud to celebrate the wonderful Queen Mother Sports Centre, one of our Everyone Active Leisure Centres for achieving an ‘Excellent’ rating in their recent Quest Assessment!

Quest is the UK’s leading quality scheme for sport and leisure facilities, recognised across the industry for setting high standards in customer service, community engagement, and operational management. An “Excellent” rating is a significant achievement, reflecting the centre’s ongoing commitment to delivering outstanding services and experiences for all users.

Highlights from the assessment report:

  • A diverse range of activities catering to the whole community
  • GP referral schemes and dedicated gym sessions to support health and wellbeing
  • Inclusive Sport for Confidence sessions to engage people with additional needs
  • Quiet pool sessions designed to support those living with dementia
  • Excellent security and access arrangements, ensuring a safe and welcoming space for everyone

This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team at Queen Mother Sports Centre. They continue to create a truly inclusive and community-focused environment where everyone can feel supported, safe, and inspired to be active.

Visit Everyone Active

Westminster Gets Rolling For The London Cycling Festival!

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Westminster Gets Rolling For The London Cycling Festival!

Free, fun and family-friendly cycling events across Westminster – Sunday 25 May

The London Cycling Festival rolls into town on Sunday 25 May, and Westminster is ready to ride! Organised by the Zero Emissions Network and London Cycling Campaign, the festival celebrates cycling with free activities, led rides and bike hire offers for all ages.

Ready to ride?

Join us from 11am to 4pm at local hubs including Queen’s Park Gardens, Church Street, Sussex Gardens and Soho. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, there’s something for everyone – especially families and new riders. 

  • Led rides through Westminster
  • Free Santander Cycles & Lime bike codes
  • Explore your neighbourhood on two wheels

Keep pedalling all year round

ActiveWestminster offers a range of free, fun and inclusive cycling activities throughout the year. From beginner cycling sessions to guided rides and maintenance workshops, there’s always something to get involved in.

Cycle. Connect. Celebrate.

Join a Ride Near You

Move, Breathe, Heal: Free Women’s Somatic Therapy Sessions with Hurdles 2 Hoops

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Breathe. Move. Heal. Free Women’s Somatic Therapy Sessions with Hurdles2Hoops

Prioritise Your Mental Health with Free Somatic Therapy at Porchester Centre

As Mental Health Awareness Week comes to an end, we’re reminding everyone that mental health matters all year round — it’s just as important as physical health.

That’s why, as part of the Neighbourhood Sports Club (NSC) Programme, we’re offering weekly somatic therapy sessions for women and girls at the Porchester Centre, every Wednesday from 13:30pm – 15:00pm. The session are funded by the Healthy Communities Fund, (Part of the City of Westminster’s Public Health Fund) through summer until 2026.

Delivered by Hurdles2Hoops (a non-profit supporting asylum seekers and refugees), these inclusive sessions are designed to empower women, reduce isolation, and support mental health through movement and connection. 

What is Somatic Therapy?

A body-based approach to mental wellbeing, somatic therapy uses movement and awareness to release tension, support your nervous system, and restore emotional balance.

These sessions are a blend of breathwork, somatic movement, and Qigong to help you:

  • Release stress and tension
  • Connect mind and body
  • Feel grounded and calm
  • Rebuild resilience

Take a step towards better wellbeing — join us and reconnect with your body and mind.

See what else on with the NSC

Your Community, Your Wellbeing: Get Involved This Mental Health Awareness Week

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Your Community, Your Wellbeing: Get Involved This Mental Health Awareness Week

One week, three ways to feel better – All we are missing is YOU!

From Monday 12th May to Sunday 18th May, we’re proud to support Mental Health Awareness Week – led by the Mental Health Foundation – the UK’s leading charity for mental health. 

This year’s theme is “Community” — highlighting how our relationships and sense of connection to others are vital to our mental well-being. Being part of a community helps us feel supported, valued, and less alone.

What’s on: Free activities across Westminster

At ActiveWestminster, we believe in the power of community to change lives. That’s why, with the support of our leisure partner Everyone Active, we’re running free, inclusive and community-focused wellness activities across Westminster — to help bring people together, move, share, and connect:

  • Mindfulness Painting: A relaxed, creative space to connect with others and take a mindful moment for yourself. No experience needed — just bring yourself and a willingness to unwind.
    Jubilee Community Leisure Centre
  • Badminton & Table Tennis Taster Sessions: Delivered by our friends at Sport in Mind, these fun sessions are a great way to meet new people, move your body, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition.
    Church Street Leisure Centre
  • Yoga Sessions: Gentle, welcoming sessions to help you breathe, stretch, and share a calming moment in a shared space.
    Everyone Active Centres across Westminster

Be part of the movement

Looking for more ways to get involved in Mental Health Awareness Week? Visit the official website for inspiring stories, practical tips, and ways you and your community can support better mental health for all.

Let’s move together towards better mental health. See you there!

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