We are still struggling to come to terms with the enormity of the disaster that has befallen the community of North Kensington.
The sense of shock and disbelief remains palpable. It is difficult to talk about upsides, but as many have said, the response from the community and the local voluntary sector has been extraordinary.
My own organisation, Epic Community Interest Company (CIC) - which provides outdoor education, health and employability programmes to young people in the area - was one of many stepping up.
Our centres opened from early morning on the day of the disaster and as soon as we did, donations of food and clothing came flooding in. Epic staff, whether on duty or not, flocked to the scene to lend a hand.
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