Local Action
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Friends of Portobello A campaign to protect one of London’s greatest street markets from turning into another “clone town” High Street. As well as trying to turn Portobello Road into Britain’s first ‘business conservation area’, the Friends campaign to retain Golborne Road’s unique atmosphere, save the public toilets in Talbot Road and protest against prohibitive rent rises that threaten to drive out independent shops from the area. www.friendsofportobello.com |
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The Notting Hill Improvements Group The Notting Hill Improvements Group is run by tireless campaigner John Scott. In 15 years he and his team have achieved a great deal for the local community. The Newcombe Piazza on Notting Hill Gate and the lavatories on Westbourne Grove are just two of the developments that John has pioneered. For him, ‘happiness is not about having more, it’s about bettering where we are now.’ 233-235 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2SE 020 7221 7722 |
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The Rugby Portobello Trust The Rugby Portobello Trust works with vulnerable young people in our area to provide them with positive life chances. They provide a wide range of activities and programmes such as gaining IT skills, learning to read or how to apply for a job. They always need the support of local people so if you can spare some time or make a donation please contact them. 020 7229 2928 www.rugbyportobello.org.uk |
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Volunteer Centre Kensington and Chelsea When the Volunteer Centre Kensington and Chelsea launched in 1969 it was one of the first of its kind in London. Over the years, the Centre has set up many successful volunteer projects to help local communities. The main aim of the organisation now is to match volunteers with people in need. In the past year alone, over 3,500 people have used their services to find out how to volunteer locally. Canalside House, 383 Ladbroke Grove, W10 5AA 020 8960 3722 www.voluntarywork.org.uk |
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