The Duchess of Cambridge visits family charity supporting Grenfell fire victims
THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE has joined children and families to celebrate the work of a London charity supporting its local community, including those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.
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Kate learned about the range of support services for young people, families and others provided by the Rugby Portobello Trust at its community centre in north Kensington.
It is part of a network of centres that run programmes for children and parents such as homework clubs, sporting activities, social groups and tuition.
The Trust and the centre staff in Kensington have also been pivotal in supporting people affected by the Grenfell inferno which claimed 71 lives, including that of a stillborn baby, and left hundreds homeless.
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The organisation established a new homes team to provide practical support to residents in relation to their new accommodation, and has played an important role in helping them access grants that became available, both through the local authority and from private donations.
During the visit, Kate joined the Christmas party for the Magic Mums group which supports mothers, babies and toddlers.
The Duchess also met young people taking part in a music workshop, and will also help staff and volunteers set up for their children's Christmas party later in the day.
