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Help vulnerable older people stay connected this winter

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Funding for children's charities in South Kent

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20th Anniversary Impact Report

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KCF Environmental Strategy & Fund

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Refer a young carer for funding

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We offer a tailored service to those who want to give in their local community of Kent and Medway.

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We award grants and loans to charities, voluntary organisations and community groups in Kent and Medway.

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We can support all businesses of any size with their local charitable giving across Kent and Medway.

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We help national grant-making Trusts to deliver their local Kent objectives and can support inactive trusts.

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Our Impact in Kent & Medway

Since 2001, Kent Community Foundation has distributed over £45 million in grants to hundreds of charities and deserving causes.

Here is a summary of our 2020/21 year:

Charity - Elderly lady and younger lady

1556 Grants to organisations and individuals

Charity - group of school children reading

£5 million Total amount in grants given out

Charity - young man with a disability on a boat

Over 900,000 Total number of beneficiaries

About

Kent Community Foundation create strong local communities by connecting those who want to help with those seeking help...

We are part of a UK wide accredited network of 47 Community Foundations who are committed to improving the lives of local people and communities, particularly the most vulnerable, isolated, and disadvantaged.

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Latest News

13 Jan 2022

As Temperatures Drop Charity Provides Shelter for the Homeless in Maidstone

13 Jan 2022

Bumper Pot of Funding for Margate

05 Jan 2022

Lord Sackville DL to Chair Board of Trustees

Case Studies

Beyond the Page charity for women - one woman teaching another

Beyond the Page Ltd.

Community integration for women

Pegasus Playscheme - young disabled person with instructor on a boat

Pegasus Playscheme

Young people with disabilities

Our latest impact videos

Diversity House

Clay Colour Works CIC

Olympia Boxing CIC

MASSIVE 'thank you ' to everyone at Kent Community Foundation. Your funding support is HUGELY appreciated and has enabled us to get into the heart of local communities with REAL, affordable, healthy and tasty food that does so much more than feed people.

Community chef Mike Spackman, Sheppey Matters

KCF's enthusiasm for what we are doing and hoping to do, coupled with helpful advice, gave us the confidence to take this daunting step which has paid off.

Liz Turner, Octopus Foundation

It's great having a foundation that empowers organisations and charities in our community to make real positive differences and changes!

Tom, MMK Mind
Do you know an adult caring for one or more individuals over 18? Nominate them for a grant to give them a break fro… https://t.co/H9RcBkxW7I
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@TWellsCCS You do an excellent job!