Hongkongers Community Hub

Kingston Beats is a community interest company founded in March 2022 by recent migrants from Hong Kong settling in Kingston. The organisation's mission is to create a support network for Hongkongers who have recently immigrated, helping them maintain their cultural heritage while contributing to the well-being and development of the local community.

Operated on a non-profit basis and powered by volunteers, Kingston Beats delivers a wide range of workshops, events, and activities to serve the growing Hong Kong community in southwest London. The organisation also actively collaborates with various community groups to foster social participation and cultural exchange, connecting Hongkongers with local residents and other ethnic communities.

Service Review

In 2023, Kingston Beats delivered over 360 sessions, totaling 600 hours of activities, to meet the diverse needs, interests, and aspirations of more than 6,000 attendees. New projects were launched to welcome recently arrived Hongkongers and to support older adults and families in their early stages of settlement. Most activities were funded by local authorities and charities, with some operating on a self-financed basis. Key funded projects included:

• Families Together (supported by The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames): Held on Saturdays, these interest classes and social activities provided a safe and welcoming environment for Hong Kong families to relax, build friendships, and strengthen family bonds.

• Grow Well Together (supported by Thrive London): A pilot project for Hongkongers aged 60+ focused on learning and practicing the 5 steps to well-being: be active, keep learning, connect with others, take notice, and give.

• Welcome Hongkongers (supported by the Mayor of London): A comprehensive service programme offering a wide range of activities to connect and support Hongkongers with diverse needs, fostering mutual help, creating positive experiences, and enhancing well-being.

• Hong Kong Yummy Club (supported by The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames): These food-sharing events and cooking demonstrations promoted healthy and joyful living, while fostering social connections to improve overall well-being.

• WE Club (supported by Kingston Charitable Foundation): A pilot project aimed at promoting physical and psychological well-being through wellness activities, while creating a welcoming hub for Hong Kong migrants to connect and socialize.

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