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Nominate a teacher for top award

Nominate a teacher for top award

14 June 2021

It's been a year like no other for schools and teachers and this year's Children's Awards hopes to recognise that with an award for a member of staff.

One of Kent’s most dedicated fundraisers hits £300k - here's how

One of Kent’s most dedicated fundraisers hits £300k - here's how

10 June 2021

One of the county’s most dedicated fundraisers has hit £300k, so we've taken a look back at his extraordinary efforts...

Transplant athlete bids to become first to complete Land's End to John O'Groats

Transplant athlete bids to become first to complete Land's End to John O'Groats

04 June 2021

A man is bidding to become the first transplant athlete to cross from Land's End to John O'Groats for charity and hopes to inspire youngsters.

Stars hail inspiring food bank workers

Stars hail inspiring food bank workers

04 June 2021

Celebrities backing a food bank have praised the work of two staff members from Kent who feature in a new campaign video.

Depression battle inspires gruelling charity challenge

Depression battle inspires gruelling charity challenge

03 June 2021

A man who suffered bouts of depression is using his battle to tackle a gruelling challenge to support a mental health charity.

Cash sees charity able to focus on issues again

Cash sees charity able to focus on issues again

27 May 2021

The CEO of a charity that was left homeless last year says she is “absolutely delighted” to have been given funding to continue its services.

‘We're stuck between a rock and a hard place’

‘We're stuck between a rock and a hard place’

25 May 2021

A charity animal sanctuary is appealing for help to raise more than £2,000 after having to apply for permission to continue to use its site.

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‘It was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life’

‘It was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life’

21 May 2021

A mother-of-three has completed a mammoth charity challenge – walking 500 miles in 30 days.

Meet county's fox rescuers

Meet county's fox rescuers

13 May 2021

The Fox Project began life 30 years ago and now treats more than 1,000 foxes every year.

'It gives men somewhere to open up'

'It gives men somewhere to open up'

10 May 2021

At the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, we speak to a man who has set up a group where men can share their struggles.

Thousands raised in memory of window cleaner

Thousands raised in memory of window cleaner

30 April 2021

A popular window cleaner has died after he collapsed while playing hockey, sparking thousands of pounds to be donated in his memory.

Scouts lose £50,000 on new building

Scouts lose £50,000 on new building

30 April 2021

A scout group is devastated after the firm constructing their new HQ collapsed with building work barely started.

‘So many could have fallen through gaps’

‘So many could have fallen through gaps’

27 April 2021

A charity that has been supporting the older community for many years has continued doing so throughout the pandemic.

Mayor re-opens Aspens

Mayor re-opens Aspens

15 April 2021

A charity is pleading for customers to visit its shops after suffering a 'devastating' financial blow during Covid.

Charity to hold gin-tasting event

Charity to hold gin-tasting event

14 April 2021

A gin-tasting event has been organised by a charity.

Challenge sees money raised for village food bank

Challenge sees money raised for village food bank

09 April 2021

Members of a gym have raised more than £1,000 for a village food bank.

Benji's bike marathon

Benji's bike marathon

29 March 2021

A six-year-old has raised more than £2,000 for Comic Relief.

Maia completes challenge to raise money for farm

Maia completes challenge to raise money for farm

29 March 2021

A young girl has raised in excess of £1,000 for a farm at her school.

Walk in memory of ‘best dad and grandad in world’

Walk in memory of ‘best dad and grandad in world’

20 March 2021

A schoolgirl and her family have taken on a charity challenge in memory of her late grandfather.

Chatham Town team up with the Gillingham Street Angels

Chatham Town team up with the Gillingham Street Angels

12 March 2021

Football club offer their support to Medway charity whose mission is to help the homeless, needy, and vulnerable people of all ages in the towns.

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