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Celebrating Female Charity Founders in Kent

As International Women's Day approaches on 8th March, and with many observing Women's History Month throughout March, Kent Community Foundation is taking the opportunity to celebrate some of the female-founded organisations that we have been proud to support over our 24 years of grant-making.

In recognition of the significant contributions of women in the non-profit sector, we asked six inspirational female founders of Kent-based charities about their motivations for establishing their organisations, the challenges they faced in getting started, and the ongoing factors that drive their continued commitment to their respective causes.

Hear from six inspirational female founders of Kent based charities below.

Anna Mantell

Food Friends

Nora Setterfiled MBE

Thanet Disabled Riding Centre

Maya Amangeldiyeva

Maya's Community Support Centre


Sarah Aldridge

The Autism Apprentice CIC

Sue Clark MBE

Pegasus Playscheme

Zoe Rodda

Lily's Social Kitchen

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