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Sign up for Guy Fawkes field of fire

Sign up for Guy Fawkes field of fire

30 October 2018

Time is fast running out to register for dare-devil Guy Fawkes event Buster’s Charity Firewalk.

'If there's one month of the year to support Breast Cancer Now, it's this month'

'If there's one month of the year to support Breast Cancer Now, it's this month'

05 October 2018

The entire nation is uniting in pink throughout October as the work of breast cancer charities is brought to the fore.

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Kent Charity Awards entries open

Kent Charity Awards entries open

14 September 2018

Good causes could gain some well-deserved recognition at the Kent Charity Awards 2019 - entries are now open.

How has your money helped?

How has your money helped?

21 August 2018

Here's a round-up of each of the fundraising drives we've backed in recent years and how your donations have helped many of them achieve their dreams.

‘Surprise donation will change our son’s life’

‘Surprise donation will change our son’s life’

28 July 2018

The family of a profoundly disabled boy say their dreams have come true after a charity donated £15,000 needed for a wheelchair to transform his life.

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Happy 20th birthday Demelza

Happy 20th birthday Demelza

15 June 2018

A well-loved charity is celebrating two decades of supporting seriously ill children.

Girl hoping for life-changing surgery enters The Den

Girl hoping for life-changing surgery enters The Den

27 April 2018

A young football fan whose wish is to be able to walk was invited to be a mascot for Millwall FC.

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Charity finalists revealed following bumper year

Charity finalists revealed following bumper year

23 February 2018

A list of nominees up for the annual Kent Charity Awards have been announced.

Bumper nominations for annual awards

Bumper nominations for annual awards

24 January 2018

A host of nominees for the Kent Charity Awards have been announced.

You Can Help

You Can Help

24 November 2017

The Kent Messenger is teaming up with Homeless Care to collect food and other useful items to support vulnerable people.

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This shop can't wait for Black Friday to arrive

This shop can't wait for Black Friday to arrive

23 November 2017

Shoppers in Ashford could be excused for feeling confused as a charity store offers them the chance to cash in on Black Friday bargains a day early.

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Hospital radio in need of £16k studio overhaul

Hospital radio in need of £16k studio overhaul

25 October 2017

Some things may get better with age – like wine, scotch and George Clooney – but the same cannot be said for broadcasting equipment.

£25,000 grant for children’s charity

£25,000 grant for children’s charity

30 September 2017

A children’s charity has received a huge donation after winning an unprecedented public vote.

Food banks in crisis as benefit cuts bite

Food banks in crisis as benefit cuts bite

23 April 2017

Emergency food suppliers are facing huge strains - with a change in the law leaving some families in Kent up to £1,500 a year worse off.

Rare first edition clocks up £2,000 for charity

Rare first edition clocks up £2,000 for charity

08 April 2017

A book found in a charity shop recycling bin has fetched £2,000 at auction.

First year success for charity art store

First year success for charity art store

30 March 2017

A charity shop with a difference is celebrating a successful first year in Gravesend High Street.

KAB's talking news service

KAB's talking news service

27 March 2017

If you or someone you know has a sight impairment this service could be really useful for them.

KAB clubs around the county

KAB clubs around the county

07 March 2017

There are plenty of clubs on offer around Kent for those with a sight impairment. We dropped in on one of them.

We are the champions!

We are the champions!

02 February 2017

Choir's sing-song of Queen's greatest hits raises a whopping £5,000 for the Pilgrims Hospices.

Seeing a way to helping those in need

Seeing a way to helping those in need

31 January 2017

A key team is on hand to help those dealing from sight issues - from the moment they are diagnosed.

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