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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.

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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