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New charity shop to stock prisoner-made items

New charity shop to stock prisoner-made items

05 April 2023

A charity's first shop will work with prison inmates to craft items to sell in-store with all proceeds helping families suffering with baby loss.

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Thousands donated to charities after 'nightmare' water shortages

Thousands donated to charities after 'nightmare' water shortages

05 April 2023

South East Water has donated thousands of pounds to charities in the wake of water shortages which left residents high and dry.

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Sisters set up charity to support end-of-life hospital patients

Sisters set up charity to support end-of-life hospital patients

02 April 2023

Three sisters have created their own charity to supply resources to end-of-life patients, following the death of their mother.

Children's Awards to culminate with spectacular party

Children's Awards to culminate with spectacular party

01 April 2023

The Children's Awards throws a great bash for finalists and their guests but it can't be a success without your nominations to get the party started.

Children's trauma and abuse charity opens new branch amid rise in demand

Children's trauma and abuse charity opens new branch amid rise in demand

22 March 2023

A charity supporting children who have experienced abuse, trauma and bereavement has opened a third branch after an increase in demand.

Fort becomes clothing bank

Fort becomes clothing bank

15 March 2023

Part of a fort has been repurposed by two charities as a clothing bank helping women and children.

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Donations flood in for bar's 'free lunches during strikes' scheme

Donations flood in for bar's 'free lunches during strikes' scheme

15 March 2023

A wine bar owner says he has been inundated with donations for pupils' free packed lunches during teacher strikes.

Show your appreciation: the Kent Charity Awards 2023 are now open

Show your appreciation: the Kent Charity Awards 2023 are now open

09 March 2023

The annual awards recognise the hard work of local charities, volunteers and trustees. Here’s how to submit your nominations.

Enormous new charity shop set to be one of Kent’s biggest

Enormous new charity shop set to be one of Kent’s biggest

06 February 2023

Volunteers are busy setting up a huge new charity shop, which will become one of the county's biggest donation centres.

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'He has left such a big gap in our lives'

'He has left such a big gap in our lives'

27 January 2023

A schoolboy who overcame severe disability to do a Captain Tom-style walking challenge to raise money for the NHS during lockdown has died aged nine.

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Battersea animal charity looking for foster carers in Kent

Battersea animal charity looking for foster carers in Kent

15 January 2023

The animal welfare charity is looking for anyone wanting to help rescued dogs and cats.

DJ's lockdown sets raise £9,000 for hospital

DJ's lockdown sets raise £9,000 for hospital

04 January 2023

A DJ who started performing sets on social media during lockdown has continued with his efforts to raise thousands for the NHS.

Kent’s charity runs to sign up for in 2023

Kent’s charity runs to sign up for in 2023

04 January 2023

Whether you want to hit your fitness goals, beat your PB or raise money for charity, these runs and races are the perfect place to start.

Charity mascots encourage children to take part in school activities

Charity mascots encourage children to take part in school activities

15 December 2022

Mascots from the KM Charity Team’s exercise and literacy programmes have been visiting local schools to promote regular walking and reading.

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Kent’s biggest estate agent donates £1 million to charity

Kent’s biggest estate agent donates £1 million to charity

14 December 2022

The group has been raising money since September, hitting its target of £1 million to help support local vulnerable children.

Second charity shop to open at outlet centre

Second charity shop to open at outlet centre

18 November 2022

A new store is set to take over a unit at Hempstead Valley next spring.

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Cherished community centre to be replaced by council offices

Cherished community centre to be replaced by council offices

01 November 2022

Residents have been left “gutted and speechless” after a popular spiritual cafe and food bank closed to make way for council offices.

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Kent estate agent sets out to raise £1m for charity

Kent estate agent sets out to raise £1m for charity

18 October 2022

Wards has pledged to donate a huge sum of money to vulnerable children across the county this winter - here’s how to get involved.

Bereaved siblings raise thousands in memory of baby sister

Bereaved siblings raise thousands in memory of baby sister

05 October 2022

Siblings, raising thousands of pounds in memory of their baby sister who died from a brain tumour, are among this year's Children's Award winners.

Last chance to nominate in borough awards

Last chance to nominate in borough awards

29 September 2022

Time is running out to nominate those who deserve to be recognised and praised for their good deeds.

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