Achievement Awards
Celebrating the achievements of the local voluntary sector
We believe in the power of community and the importance of recognising those who make a difference to the lives of young people. With over 100 voluntary and community sector organisations dedicated to serving more than 10,000 children and young people in our borough, the contributions of these unsung heroes often go unnoticed.
The work of local voluntary organisations is rarely given enough recognition or remuneration, locally or nationally, despite the tireless work they put in to helping children and young people thrive.
The Young K&C Achievement Awards are our way of honouring the remarkable achievements of individuals and organisations within the sector in Kensington and Chelsea. We want to change the narrative around local voluntary organisations by celebrating the outstanding contributions of those who consistently deliver high-quality services to local children and young people.
Local voluntary and community organisations can say with pride that they are an award-winning charity following the Achievement Awards.
We are all over the moon. This means so much!
-Portobello Dance and Performing Arts School
In 2024, we hosted the first Young K&C Achievement Awards ceremony at the Institut Français in South Kensington. The event brought together over 40 organisations and 120 youth and play workers from across Kensington and Chelsea.
The Achievement Awards celebrated the borough’s voluntary sector with a range of awards, including Youth Worker of the Year, Young Volunteer of the Year and Best Work Supporting Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing, amongst others.
It brought home the rich tapestry, range and depth of the local voluntary and community sector, the incredibly committed people who work in it (for less money than they could earn elsewhere), and the selflessness of people who volunteer and give so much of themselves to helping others.
– RBKC and Westminster City Council
Meet Some of Our Winners
Ulick Tarabanov – Lifetime Achievement
Ulick has run London Sports Trust for over 25 years. His work has contributed to supporting over 15,000 children and young people across Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster and Hammersmith and Fulham.
Hassan Brighton CIC – Rising Star
Dedicated to addressing socio-economic challenges and limited access to recreational activities in the diverse community, Hassan Brighton CIC work collaboratively with the community to increase access to sports provision.
