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Awards to celebrate young role models

Awards to celebrate young role models

22 September 2022

A scheme is looking to recognise a young person who has made an impact in their local neighbourhood.

Awards on hunt for exceptional educators

Awards on hunt for exceptional educators

15 September 2022

A borough is searching for the most incredible teachers and schools which deserve to be rewarded for their efforts.

Award to find borough’s most selfless neighbour

Award to find borough’s most selfless neighbour

09 September 2022

Nominations are open for a scheme that celebrates people who have gone above and beyond to help others in the past year.

Time to nominate an unsung care home hero

Time to nominate an unsung care home hero

01 September 2022

An award scheme designed to praise acts of compassion is looking for nominees from care and residential homes.

Free school uniform offered to struggling parents

Free school uniform offered to struggling parents

31 August 2022

Parents are being offered free school uniform amid the cost of living crisis.

Charity Award announces finalists in 'toughest' decision since creation

Charity Award announces finalists in 'toughest' decision since creation

25 August 2022

The Kent Charity Awards has revealed the shortlist for this year's ceremony, including Demelza, Gillingham Street Angels, and Kent Search and Rescue

Charities caution against people joining mass boycott of energy bills

Charities caution against people joining mass boycott of energy bills

10 August 2022

A new campaign aims to persuade one million people to stop paying their bills if energy prices aren't cut but charities are warning against joining.

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'Kent looking down the barrel of a homeless crisis'

'Kent looking down the barrel of a homeless crisis'

08 August 2022

A charity is warning more households could become homeless as the number of people at risk of losing their properties rises to pre-pandemic levels.

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Paralysed Paula in Channel swim attempt

Paralysed Paula in Channel swim attempt

03 August 2022

A woman who has spent the past 21 years in a wheelchair will tomorrow be part of a six-strong team attempting to swim the English Channel.

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Woman's disgust at offensive words on Samaritans posters

Woman's disgust at offensive words on Samaritans posters

01 August 2022

The sister of a man who took his own life has spoken of her horror at finding offensive graffiti on support posters.

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Sports cars and pie throwing at pub's charity fun day

Sports cars and pie throwing at pub's charity fun day

27 July 2022

Demelza House fundraiser to remember 'cheeky Terry and his infectious smile'

First £326 cost of living cash arrives this week, but will be gone in a month

First £326 cost of living cash arrives this week, but will be gone in a month

12 July 2022

Eight million homes will get an extra £326 this week to help with the cost of living but many will struggle to make it last five weeks says a charity.

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Homeless charity set to move into empty Argos store

Homeless charity set to move into empty Argos store

07 July 2022

An award-winning charity which has helped thousands of homeless and vulnerable people is getting a new roof over its head – an empty Argos store.

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7 charity shop bargain-hunting tips you should follow

7 charity shop bargain-hunting tips you should follow

27 June 2022

With eBay's coupling with Love Island putting secondhand outfits in the spotlight, here are seven tips to follow when attempting to bag a bargain.

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Cattery opens 'pet food bank' amid cost of living crisis

Cattery opens 'pet food bank' amid cost of living crisis

16 June 2022

An RSPCA cattery is offering pet food parcels to owners who are struggling to afford to feed their animals amid the cost of living crisis.

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Ukraine donation point opens at Designer Outlet

Ukraine donation point opens at Designer Outlet

13 June 2022

A Ukraine donation point has opened at Ashford Designer Outlet in a bid to encourage people to donate to the war-torn country.

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Not long left to nominate your chosen charity for a special award

Not long left to nominate your chosen charity for a special award

28 May 2022

The deadline for the Kent Charity Awards 2022 is fast approaching, so make sure you submit your entries soon.

Kent’s most inspiring teachers are recognised with awards

Kent’s most inspiring teachers are recognised with awards

21 May 2022

The Kent Teacher of the Year Awards celebrated the hard work of dedicated teaching staff from across the county.

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Sport and music-loving youngsters wanted for new award

Sport and music-loving youngsters wanted for new award

12 May 2022

Youngsters, tackling a sport or hobby regardless of illness or disability, are being sought for a new Children's Award.

Bucks Fizz's Cheryl opens charity shop

Bucks Fizz's Cheryl opens charity shop

21 April 2022

A well-known Kent singer has helped the hospice she is vice-president of open a new charity shop on a High Street.

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