The agenda will include:
 

• Kingston VCSE commissioned services – insights and opportunities

A presentation of insights on VCSE spend within the borough from the local authority and Integrated Care Board (ICB) to support a discussion around opportunities for commissioning arrangements across the council and ICB, including considering funding, service and contracts moving forward.

Louise Footner, Executive Director for Residents and Communities, RBK, will be at the Forum to take us through the presentation and answer any questions you may have.

• Ending Violence against Women & Girls

There is rarely just one victim of violence against women and girls – it affects whole families, and whole communities. We also know the most vulnerable in society often find it hardest to access support. Taking a coordinated response between all services (statutory, frontline, healthcare, charities, faith communities, education and businesses) with the survivors’ voice being heard loud and clear, can make a real difference.

Kavitha Ramakrishnan, Violence and Vulnerabilities Manager - Safer Kingston Partnership, Healthy and Safe Communities, RBK, will tell us more about the Kingston Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, which was co-produced between the Council and the Kingston Survivors’ Forum, and how the sector can contribute to its implementation.Safeguarding

Safeguarding involves protecting a person's health, wellbeing, and human rights, ensuring they live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. It’s a collective responsibility to ensure that people get the support they need to live their lives fully and have their rights respected.

• Safeguarding

Safeguarding involves protecting a person's health, wellbeing, and human rights, ensuring they live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. It’s a collective responsibility to ensure that people get the support they need to live their lives fully and have their rights respected.

Nicola Brownjohn, Adult Safeguarding Lead, RBK, will highlight the work of the Kingston Safeguarding Adults Board in supporting individuals and communities to keep safe in Kingston. Hear more about how Safeguarding is everyone’s business.

• Surplus Food Hub

Come and hear an update about the development of Kingston’s new Surplus Food Hub, which has just received its first food delivery.

Emma Idris, KVA Surplus Hub Operations Manager, will tell us about this, and more.

We look forward to seeing you at KingsGate Church on Wednesday!