Ideas
Forging human connection means swapping ideas, experiences, and stories.
Here are some of ours
How to do anti-racist work as an ally: Nova Reid at Kindred
It’s been one month since we welcomed author and activist Nova Reid to Kindred for an insightful…
Meet Capeverdian decor brand BitxuMatu
Late one night during coronavirus lockdown, Paula Tavares was speaking to her cousin, Margarida, on the phone…
Meet artist Lucy Evans, whose work hangs on the walls of our Library
Nestled on the top floor of Kindred, away from the hustle of the Hall and the bustle…
Gold and Ashes honours and humanises the Grenfell tragedy
On the 14th day of every month since the Grenfell tragedy, the community gather to walk together…
Inside the anti-racist history of Carnival
Many of us know Notting Hill Carnival as a colourful, loud, and perhaps boozy affair. The annual…
Meet the collective creating safe spaces for queer folks in London
Starting a collective based around live events months before a global pandemic doesn’t sound much like a…
A Master’s guide to getting started with cheese tasting
If Maître Fromager Noemie Richard could marry any cheese, she would choose Saint Agur, a blue cheese…
Sunny Jar Eco Hub are on a mission to make London more sustainable
London probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you think of home-grown vegetables. Grey…
Moules, chalk stream trout, and spring vegetables: Introducing Kindred’s spring menu
There’s something poetic about the fact that Londoners are emerging from lockdown just as the trappings of…
How can we best serve our community, post-pandemic?
Perhaps for the first time during this pandemic, many of us are starting to feel a sense…
Kindred’s guide to choosing good table wine
This year during ‘Dry January’, Waitrose reported that weekly wine sales had increased by a third. Perhaps…
Can your supermarket shop help fight climate change?
We’ve all heard of Veganuary, but have you ever heard of Regenuary — eating only foods produced…
Introducing the online dating event that West London deserves
Brand Consultant and Kindred’s own PR & Partnerships guru, Eleanor, knows a thing or two about communication…
Founder’s letter: making remote working work for us
The office has looked a little different over the past 12 months. Spaces with the best light…
Inside the simple joys of living slow and in moderation
In 2016, Time magazine published an article asking: “Is it bad to be inside all day?”. While…
Kindred’s reading list: books by Londoners
From online yoga classes to the politics of sourdough starter efficacy, Londoners have become more creative with…
Best wintry West London walks, according to locals
It’s winter in London, and while we don’t have the picturesque snowfall that our Northern friends enjoy,…
Slow-cooked, stews, and spices: Introducing Kindred’s winter menu
As London becomes colder and darker, we have the comfort of warm winter flavours to look forward…
Kindred’s Christmas Gift Guide 2020
Christmas time can be a stressful even in the most standard of years, and with so much…
Design tips for home working spaces
By April of this year, 46.6% of workers in the UK were working from home. Of these…
WFH isn’t working for everybody. Here’s how employers can help
Working from home is a staple of our ‘new normal’ lives, but what this actually looks like…
Mental Health Day at Kindred
The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October every year. This…
We asked a mixologist how to make a perfect gin cocktail
Once the vice of choice for 16th century Londoners, gin is back to reclaim its mantle as…
Spotlight on: Polish pierogi in West London
Pierogi are to Polish people what a Sunday roast is to Brits: a staple dish so dear…
Members’ clubs should welcome people in, not keep them out
When I started Kindred, I wanted to create a space that made people feel welcome. I was…
Eat Out to Help Out in Hammersmith: how to claim your discount
In an effort to give the hospitality industry a much-needed boost, the UK government has created the…
West London locals: Meet artist and luxury textile designer Emily Carter
Emily Carter is a storyteller. From the intricate details in her luxury textiles to the meticulously-rendered animals…
Kindred Conversations #6 | Love It Or Leave It
Kindred Conversations: Interviews with founders and business leaders who are led by social purpose as well as…
Introducing London Fusion: Kindred’s signature menu
Having access to a tapestry of food cultures and cuisines is part-and-parcel of life in London. But…
Kindred Conversations #5 | MOSS
Kindred Conversations are a series of interviews with founders and business leaders who are led by social…
Kindred Conversations #4 | Omami
Kindred Conversations: Interviews with founders and business leaders who are led by social purpose as well as…
How are we reopening?
The question a lot of people in the community have been asking is, “When do you think…
Kindred Conversations #3 | Gung Ho
“I spoke to the Founder of Gung Ho, Sophie Dunster, a London-based fashion label which highlights current…
Kindred Conversations #2 | Live Frankly
“Hi, I’m Anna Anderson the Co-Founder of Kindred and I will be interviewing other business leaders and…
Yes, emotional resilience can be taught. Here’s how
My final year school exams were a blur of stress, nerves, and fear. I felt the weight…
Why feeling we belong motivates us more at work than money
What matters most to us when deciding that we like our job? We spend most of our…
Are there any benefits to multitasking? We asked a business coach
In late 2018, I attended a workshop on productivity that completely changed the way I work. The…
