Our Projects

Bereavement Café

Launched in May 2022, our monthly Bereavement Café, in partnership with Surviving Bereavement, provides a compassionate space for those grieving. Attendees find empathy, friendship, connection, and practical advice, helping them navigate loss with the support of others who understand.

Digital Tech Café

Addressing the digital divide, our weekly Digital Tech Café at the Kenilworth Centre has been running since Autumn 2022. Volunteers from Cheylesmore Good Neighbours, Warwick University, Kenilworth School 6th Form, and CK volunteers and staff offer free digital support, helping attendees develop IT skills and gain confidence with technology—all over a friendly cup of tea.

Arts & Crafts Sessions

Running since June 2021, these sessions offer a chance to be creative, improve wellbeing, and build social connections in a relaxed environment.

Tuesday Hub with St. Vincent de Paul (SVP)

Launched in November 2022 in response to the cost of living crisis, this hub has grown to welcome up to 60 attendees each week. Whether joining for conversation, games, quizzes, or creative activities, everyone finds warmth and friendship. We also offer informative sessions on topics such as Scam Awareness, Fire Safety, and Home Energy Support, and have hosted Warwickshire Citizens Advice Bureau for benefit support sessions. During the summer, we run family arts & crafts activities alongside the hub.

Dementia Support

We collaborate closely with social prescribers in Kenilworth, supporting Dementia Drop-In sessions and distributing our Dementia Information Leaflets that outline local activities and support. Our team actively signposts individuals to additional local resources.

Our Partnership with The Kenilworth Centre (tKC)

Since September 2022, we have worked alongside tKC to deliver a range of community hubs, including:

● Board Games Hub – A free, monthly gathering in the tKC youth room where families and individuals can enjoy a variety of board games.

● Community Dinners – Launched in October 2022 with sponsorship from Cook, these monthly meals provide a welcoming space, often with live music. Sundays can be lonely for many, and these events help build friendships over a shared meal.

● Community Kitchen – Supporting locally placed asylum seekers, enabling them to cook food from their home countries. Although the hotel closed in January 2024, we continue to help former volunteers find new roles within Kenilworth.

Food Support

Slow Cooker Course

We have delivered multiple four-week Slow Cooker Courses, teaching participants how to create healthy, low-cost meals. Attendees receive a free slow cooker, ingredients, energy-saving tips, and valuable social connections.

Supermarket Voucher Scheme

We recognise the challenges many families and individuals face due to the rising cost of living. Working closely with local referrers—including Social Prescribers, schools, and faith groups—we provide emergency supermarket vouchers to those in crisis.

In line with Food Bank criteria, we offer signposting and onward referrals to ensure individuals receive additional support where necessary. Additionally, The Kenilworth Centre (tKC) serves as both a referral and collection point for Warwick District Foodbank, making it easier for those in crisis to access essential food support.

Kenilworth School Breakfast Provision

No child should start their school day hungry. Compassionate Kenilworth, in partnership with The Kenilworth Centre, has been supporting a breakfast provision at Kenilworth Secondary School, ensuring that students who arrive at school hungry—regardless of their circumstances—have access to a nutritious start to the day. We are committed to continuing this vital project and ensuring that young people have the nourishment they need to focus and thrive in their education.

All our projects are community-driven, inclusive, and designed to make a difference - providing warmth, food, technology skills or social connection. For more information on our support services or how to get involved, please contact us at info@compassionatekenilworth.co.uk.