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Richmond wrapped 2024

Hear from the Leader of the Council in his annual end of year message, reflecting on the many things we have achieved in the last 12 months!

Council news | 20 Dec 24

Local not-for-profit supports youth band to shine at Royal Albert Hall

BlueZd, a youth blues rock band from Twickenham-based Powerjam Band Project, was chosen to perform at the Music for Youth Proms in November. 

Community news | Powerjam Band Project | 18 Dec 24

Rotary’s STEM project to support school children in Ukraine

Rotary clubs in Kew, Kyiv and Kharkiv have been working in partnership to assist the education of Ukrainian children. This year, they launched a STEM project to help rebuild Ukraine.

Community news | Rotary Kew Gardens | 13 Dec 24

Fostering is everything

Are you interested in becoming a foster carer? A growing partnership of councils and children’s trusts have produced a film about local authority fostering.

Community news | Achieving for Children | 11 Dec 24

Support Skylarks and double the blessings for local families this Christmas

Skylarks Charity has been selected as one of the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge campaign partners, meaning any donations made to Skylarks between Tuesday 3 and Tuesday 10 December will be matched pound for pound.

Community news | Skylarks | 02 Dec 24

Support Christmas Art Auction Fundraiser and inspire young readers

From Thursday 28 November, all are invited to take part in the Christmas Art Auction Fundraiser to help Barnes Children's Literature Festival bring school pupils together with their favourite authors and illustrators, inspiring a love for reading and writing.

Community news | Barnes Children's Literature Festival | 28 Nov 24

Donate to keep London’s children safe this Christmas

This year, the Met Police are supporting the Childhood Trust as their Christmas Tree Appeal charity partner. Donate to help ensure London’s most vulnerable children are kept safe this Christmas.

Community news | Metropolitan Police | 19 Nov 24

Spread some festive cheer by donating unwanted toys ahead of Christmas

We are asking residents to spread holiday cheer by donating unwanted toys ahead of the festive season, to help struggling families.

Council news | 05 Nov 24

Young debaters discuss smartphone use at Pupil Parliament event

At this year’s Pupil Parliament event on 18 October, Trafalgar Schools gathered children from all over the borough to debate the thorny issue of smartphones.

Community news | Trafalgar Schools | 30 Oct 24

Calling young artists to create the Mayor's and leader's Christmas card

Children aged between 5 and 11 years old can enter their creative artworks into our Christmas Card competition. The winning design will be made into a real card that the Mayor and leader will send out.

Council news | 21 Oct 24

Electrifying reads for young adults now available at your local library

The Current, an annual book list for young people aged 15 and above, is now live! Starting from Friday 18 October, our Library team will release a series of six videos to guide you through the titles. 

Council news | 17 Oct 24

New Fairer Access Scheme to ensure no one is priced out of our leisure centres

Our Fairer Access Scheme provides discounts or free access to some activities at our leisure centres to ensure no one is priced out of moving more to keep fit and healthy.

Council news | 08 Oct 24

Skylarks Charity shortlisted for European Diversity Awards 2024

Nominated in the Charity or Not-For-Profit of the Year category, sponsored by Optum, Skylarks Charity is celebrated for its dedication to supporting children with disabilities and their families throughout the UK.

Community news | Skylarks Charity | 08 Oct 24

Free workshops and activity sessions at Ham Youth Centre

If you are between 11 and 19 years old, come to Ham Youth Centre for youth club sessions and a range of classes and workshops.

Community news | Ham Youth Centre | 01 Oct 24

Come and have your say about the future of Richmond upon Thames

We are inviting residents to have their voices heard at the upcoming Community Conversation event, scheduled for Tuesday 24 September 2024, from 6.30 to 9pm at Clarendon Hall, York House, Twickenham.

Council news | 05 Sept 24

Richmond students celebrate GCSE results

We extend our congratulations to students in Richmond upon Thames who received their GCSE results today.

Council news | 22 Aug 24

Students congratulated on A level results

We proudly recognise the achievements of sixth form students in the borough as they receive their A level results.

Council news | 15 Aug 24

Protect your baby with the whooping cough vaccination

Whooping cough cases are rising in London, and the illness can be life-threatening for newborns. 

Council news | 03 Jun 24

New report addresses local childhood vaccination challenges

In response to falling rates of critical childhood vaccinations, we have worked in partnership with the NHS and residents to investigate the challenges and propose solutions to improve uptake and help protect our communities.

Council news | 22 May 24

Are you interested in becoming a foster carer?

Achieving for Children are holding a series of informal online drop-in sessions this Foster Care Fortnight for those who may be interested in becoming a foster carer.

Community news | Achieving for Children | 10 May 24