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Connect Well East Kent

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Benefits advice, Housing Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Information, Guidance & Support for Carers, Community Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

Social Enterprise Kent is working with voluntary and community sector organisations across the East Kent area to provide access to various services via this social prescribing platform that enables trained professionals to refer individuals to non-medical support to maximise social, emotional and practical wellbeing. The service is available to all East Kent residents aged over 55 years, regardless of whether or not they are receiving any other services from Adult Social Care. It is also available to those under the age of 55 years, who meet the eligibility criteria and have complex needs.

The Marigold Centre,, 65 Shaftesbury Avenue,, Cheriton, CT19 4NS

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www.connectwelleastkent.org.uk/

Citizens Advice in North and West Kent

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Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Debt advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Housing Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Employability Support, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Family Services, Immigration Advice & Support, Homelessness Services, Financial Vulnerability Advice & Support

Description

Citizens Advice in North and West Kent (CANWK) is an independent charity affiliated to national Citizens Advice. We give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are and whatever their problem. We provide free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to people with a wide variety of issues, including debt and money matters, benefits, employment, housing and immigration. CANWK supports people across Dartford, Gravesham, Sevenoaks, Swanley, Tonbridge and Malling and Tunbridge Wells. Along with our generalist advice, we have specialist advice teams for immigration, housing, benefits, debt and employment issues, along with teams providing holistic advice for people with mental health issues (Money & Mental Health and Perinatal Health Project). Please mention in your referral if you are referring to a particular project

Tonbridge Castle, Castle Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1BG

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www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/north-west-kent/

Citizens Advice Canterbury

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Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Debt advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Housing Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Food Advice & Support, Family Services, Information, Guidance & Support for Carers

Description

Citizens Advice Canterbury can provide a wide range of advice and assistance on different issues including Benefits, Housing, Debt and Money, Family, Employment, Immigration. We help people tackle their problems head-on with advice, information and practical support in a free, confidential, impartial and non judgmental way. As well as working with clients to sort out their individual problems. Channels of advice include: email, phone, face to face pre-booked appointments.

3 Westgate Hall Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BT

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www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/canterbury-district/

United Families UK

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Benefits advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Housing Advice & Support, Food Advice & Support, Family Services, Domestic Abuse Advice & Support, Community Services

Description

United Families UK is a One Stop Family Support Charity that offers a wide range of services, from family breakdowns to Family contact services, Addiction Support, Food Pantry, School Uniforms and much more.

Room 2 at Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal, Kent, CT14 9HN

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www.unitedfamiliesuk.org.uk/

The Riverside Centre

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Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Housing Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Employability Support, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Family Services, Community Services

Description

The Riverside Dover is an independent local charity which is a community hub for the residents of Dover. At The Riverside Centre we aim to provide vital support and life-enhancing services to the residents of Dover and surrounding rural villages, open for all ages. The centre is available to everyone however we do provide an extensive range of personalised services for older people and the wider community.

The Riverside Centre, Maison Dieu Gardens, Dover, Kent, CT16 1RL

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riversidedover.org.uk/

The Perfect Place to Grow

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Employability Support, Food Advice & Support, Volunteering Services, Education Services, Community Services

Description

The Perfect Place to Grow invites young people NEET (18- 25 Not in Education, Employment or Training) onto employability and wellbeing courses at The Perfect Place to Gorw. They are a part of the whole journey from farm to form to service. Learning seasonality, dishes with guest chefs as well how to access sustainable work across the food industry, managing stress at work, communicating effectively and working well as a team.

99 Victoria Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 1RD

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www.theperfectplacetogrow.org/

The Community Cupboard

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Food Advice & Support, Community Services

Description

A community-led foodbank supporting local residents with grocery support and offering signposting services. We offer a welcoming space where people can access food, groceries and signposting services over a cup of tea. By working together with our partner agencies, we have ensured that those in need receive the correct support to address ongoing issues. We cover North West Kent mainly but will also cover further afield if an agency collects on their behalf. Generally, our working area cover 10-15 miles from West Kingsdown in Kent. Our ethos has always been that everyone needs a little help sometimes and we aim to ensure that the support we provide allows people to retain their dignity whilst doing so.

11 Lambardes, New Ash Green, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8HX

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www.thecommunitycupboard.co.uk/

Thanet District Council - Community Team

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Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Debt advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Housing Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Food Advice & Support, Homelessness Services, Community Services

Description

Thanet District Council is responsible for distribution of the Household Support Fund to vulnerable households and families with children in Thanet, who are not receiving other types of financial help. Thanet District Council also provides support to Thanet residents with respect to benefit support and maximisation, support to avoid food and fuel poverty, home energy efficiency and conservation, general well-being and community safety.

Council Offices, Cecil Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1XZ

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www.thanet.gov.uk/

Social Enterprise Kent

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Benefits advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Employability Support, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Community Services

Description

SEK has a range of projects that support high-level, systemic change such as improving mental health access as well as health and financial inequalities in the community, large loneliness and isolation projects. At an individual level, SEK is working 1:1 with people through employability projects, social prescribing, advice on benefits and helping improve health and wellbeing. Improving Lives, Supporting Communities.

The Marigold Centre, 65 Shaftesbury Avenue, Cheriton, CT19 4NS

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sekgroup.org.uk/

Snodland Food Assist

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Food Advice & Support, Community Services

Description

Snodland Food Assist provide food assistance to local residents needing help. We offer fresh and frozen food items as well as tins and packets. We also cover toiletries, baby items and cleaning products, along with pet foods where needed.

Snodland Food Assist, Rectory Close, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5NT

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Sittingbourne and Sheppey Helping Ukraine

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Benefits advice, Housing Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Immigration Advice & Support, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Community Services

Description

Sittingbourne and Sheppey Helping Ukraine supports all Ukrainian refugees arriving in the Swale area. We support their families and/or Hosts. We make sure that they can safely integrate into the community, with support, signposting, and a hub for the refugees to meet, and build relationships. We have a foodbank, clothing, and work with key government departments.

39 Chilton Avenue, Remembrance Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4TE

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Sheppey Matters

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Advice & Support for Elderly People, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Family Services, Addiction Advice & Support, Transport Services, Volunteering Services, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Community Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support, Additional Needs & Learning Disabilities Support Services, Financial Vulnerability Advice & Support

Description

Sheppey Matters is a health and wellbeing charity that supports the residents of the Island. We coordinate a wide range of community activities at Sheppey Healthy Living Centre and across the Isle of Sheppey. Our projects include: Sheppey Wheels - Community Transport, Legacy - Providing befriending support to the over 60's, Inspire Me - building confidence within our community, Well-Life - bringing together cooking, gardening and physical activity, Miles and Smiles - an accessible minibus that supports residents to medical and social appointments for those that are disabled, Sheppey FM - 92.2 community radio station and the Sheppey Healthy Living Centre - providing room hire, accommodating initiatives that encompass health and wellbeing in its broadest sense. ADHD Sheppey - Providing support for parents, carers and children. Eastchurch Community Hub - a group that meets on a Wednesday to craft, chat, socialise and learn.

Sheppey Matters, Sheppey Healthy Living Centre, Off the Broadway, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1HH

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www.sheppeymatters.org.uk/

Sevenoaks Larder

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Food Advice & Support

Description

Sevenoaks Larder is based at Hope Church (Mill Lane, Sevenoaks) and we help residents of Sevenoaks, Chevening, Chipstead, Dunton Green, Kemsing, Otford, Riverhead, Seal, and Weald. We provide clients with a weekly bag of 'dry goods' chosen by them, as well as a selection of fresh protein, fruit & vegetables, bakery and other items donated or bought from supermarkets. We will accept any household in need of help to buy food which is in receipt of a means-tested state benefit or has a very low income equivalent to what they would receive if they were entitled to state benefits.

Hope Church, Mill Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 5BX

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www.sevenoakslarder.co.uk/

Sevenoaks District Council - HERO Service

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Benefits advice, Debt advice, Housing Advice & Support, Employability Support, Food Advice & Support, Volunteering Services

Description

The HERO Service provides support to its residents within the Sevenoaks District who are in the privately rented sector or owner occupiers. The HERO Service will provide personlised support for: Saving money on fuel bills, Debt, rent or mortgage guidance, Welfare benefits, Retraining, skills and further education options, Getting back to work, Volunteering, Referrals to support services, Referrals for housing advice.

Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1HG

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www.sevenoaks.gov.uk

SEKitchen & Helping Hands Project - Social Enterprise Kent

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Money management & Budgeting advice, Employability Support, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Community Services

Description

SE Kitchen is a social supermarket where people can come and buy their groceries at a reduced cost. We offer a diverse range of affordable seasonal groceries and healthy meal ideas and advice, a shop accessible to everyone to make money go further! We also provide 1:1s or short workshops to support people with financial issues, employability, digital inclusion and wellbeing.

CT11 8RA

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sekgroup.org.uk/support/support-for-people/se-kitchen/

Salvation Army - Deal

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Fuel Advice & Support, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Community Services

Description

Deal Salvation Army is a Christian Church and Charity that supports the residents of Deal and the surrounding area. We are able to assist with food parcels, emergency clothing and provide a variety of programmes to support individuals who are on a low income and/or isolated - this includes a reduced rate coffee morning once a week and a community meal once a week.

56 West Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 6AZ

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www.salvationarmy.org.uk/deal

Perinatal Money and Mental Health Project - Citizens Advice NWK

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Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Debt advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Housing Advice & Support, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Homelessness Services

Description

We provide free, confidential and impartial money advice and support to help new parents or soon-to-be parents that are struggling with their money and mental health. Clients will receive a dedicated specialist adviser who can support them to deal with any debts, manage their money better, maximise their income and improve their mental health and wellbeing. People can refer themselves to the project, or we can receive referrals from other agencies including community services, midwives, health visitors and children's services.

8th Floor, Royal Victoria Place, Calverley Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2SS

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citizensadvicenwk.org.uk/projects/money-and-mental-health/

Medway Council - Benefits and Financial Welfare

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Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Food Advice & Support

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We assess Housing Benefit and Council tax Reduction, we offer Housing Related Support, Welfare and Debt Advice, Discretionary grants.

Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4RT

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www.medway.gov.uk/

Making a Difference to Maidstone (MADM)

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Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Addiction Advice & Support, Homelessness Services, Volunteering Services, Community Services

Description

MADM is a local, independent charity supporting the homeless, those in addiction, socially isolated, disadvantaged and in crisis in Maidstone. MADM has an Outreach Centre in Maidstone where clients who are referred to us can come to discuss their issues, get food from The King's Pantry foodbank or be signposted to other assistance. We also offer volunteering opportunities.

48 Church Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1DS

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www.madm.org.uk/

Kent Support and Assistance Service (KSAS)

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Fuel Advice & Support, Food Advice & Support

Description

KSAS is Kent County Councils local welfare provision service, providing one-off support to Kent residents who are experiencing a crisis. Support is currently offered via supermarket food vouchers and Paypoint vouchers for pre-paid energy meters.

KSAS Kent County Council, Invicta House, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1XX

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www.kent.gov.uk/ksas

Invicta Community and Leisure - West Faversham Community Association

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Benefits advice, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Food Advice & Support, Family Services, Community Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

West Faversham Community Centre provides a range of community activities for all ages. We run activities for older people allowing them to socialise with others meaning they are not isolated at home. We have a Community Fridge which is accessible for everyone, our volunteers pick up the food that supermarkets are unable to sell and bring them here so that members of the local community can access the food for free.

West Faversham Community Centre, Bysing Wood Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7RH

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www.westfavershamca.org/

Happy Here CIC

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Benefits advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Employability Support, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Family Services, Information, Guidance & Support for Carers, Addiction Advice & Support, Volunteering Services, Community Services, Financial Vulnerability Advice & Support, Support for young children in care and care leavers

Description

Happy Here CIC are an online and in-person creative wellbeing support community, breaking down barriers between people of all genders, sexual orientation and backgrounds. We support people to take an empowered approach to their mental wellbeing. We are a social prescription service with our outreach service called the Happy Bus giving creative wellbeing advice and a more holistic approach to mental health matters.

198 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, Kent, CT6 5AP

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www.happyhere.me/

Gravesham Borough Council (Customer Services)

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Benefits advice, Housing Advice & Support, Food Advice & Support, Homelessness Services

Description

Gravesham Borough Council is a Local Authority assisting residents in the borough to access advice on council tax, benefits, Food Bank e-vouchers and homelessness.

Windmill Street, Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, Kent, DA12 1AU

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www.gravesham.gov.uk/

Fusion Maidstone

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Advice & Support for Elderly People, Employability Support, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Homelessness Services, Volunteering Services, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Community Services

Description

Fusion Maidstone is a healthy living centre whose aim is to promote the health, education, recreational opportunity, self-improvement and community capacity of Park Wood and the wider Maidstone area. Our main area of charitable activity is the provision of advice, information, activities and training which is based around healthy living, bringing services and opportunity to local people. We offer access to to various NHS services including sexual health, weight loss, lifestyle, smoking cessation. We offer social inclusion groups including Golden Friends, coffee hour, knit & natter. We offer various craft groups, exercise classes, cooking classes and much more. We offer a free lunch on a Friday to those who are eligible, as well as a safe and warm space for people throughout the day. We have a friendly welcoming coffee shop and a full volunteer programme.

2-3 Cobb Way, Park Wood, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9XF

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www.fusionhlc.org.uk/

Food Friends

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Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Volunteering Services, Community Services

Description

Food Friends is a charity working to combat loneliness and isolation in communities through food and friendship. Their meal sharing initiative connects volunteers - who are looking to share extra portions of home cooked food - with a neighbour - who would benefit from a nutritious meal delivered with company and conversation. Encouraging the community to support one another with every delicious bite!

Food Friends, PO Box 1207, WHITSTABLE, Kent, CT1 9RR

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food-friends.co.uk/

Folkestone Rainbow Centre

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Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Debt advice, Housing Advice & Support, Employability Support, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Addiction Advice & Support, Homelessness Services, Volunteering Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

The Folkestone Rainbow Centre Homeless support service offers advice and advocacy as well as day centre and breakfast club. The umbrella organisation also offers Food bank and Foodstop services as well as money advice support and a charity shop.

69 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2AF

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www.rainbow-centre.org/

Folkestone & Hythe District Council - Customer Service Team

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Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Debt advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Housing Advice & Support, Food Advice & Support, Homelessness Services, Community Services, Financial Vulnerability Advice & Support

Description

Local Authority supporting people with help for rent and council tax payments as well as money guidance, general welfare and benefit support

Civic Centre Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QY

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www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/

Citizens Advice Dover Deal

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Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Debt advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Housing Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Employability Support, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Family Services, Immigration Advice & Support, Homelessness Services

Description

Citizens Advice is an independent network that helps people resolve their money, legal, family, consumer and other problems. Our staff work with people to help sort out debt worries and can help them to claim benefits they may be entitled to. We can help with housing and employment problems and deal with questions relating to consumer or tax problems. We can advise on legal matters, answer questions on immigration or family matters. We can refer to one of our specialists if you have more complex problems. We provide information and advice - our advice is provided free, it is independent, confidential, impartial and available to everyone. All of our advisers are volunteers and are fully trained to a very high standard. Dover and Deal Citizens Advice is a one stop shop for your problems.

Maison Dieu Gardens Dover 1st floor 3 Park street Deal, Maison Dieu Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1TG

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www.doverdealadvice.co.uk/

Children & Families

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Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Housing Advice & Support, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Family Services, Volunteering Services, Education Services, Community Services

Description

Children and Families is a children’s charity located in Sheerness, Kent. We operate a number of early years, and food related services to support our goals. Services include: • Seashells Children Centre – We provide a variety of services to support children aged 0-7 and their families through fun learning activities, parental programmes, health related services (health visitor team, midwifery, stop smoking etc.). • Family Support Work and Community Projects – including The Sensory Hub, the You Make the Difference Project focusing on 4 key areas such as Community Safety, Health & Wellbeing, Early Education, Community Engagement. We also have a Family Finance Worker who supports families to manage their money and budget accordingly, as well as more recently launching our Fuel & Water Home Adviser service. • Family Food Bank – Provides a food bank service across Kent to ensure no child goes hungry and has the ability to eat healthily and thrive. • Kent Community Pantry – A membership scheme that makes food affordable to communities and empowers families and individuals to provide for themselves and their family.

Seashells, Rose Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1AW

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www.children-families.org/

Ashford Borough Council Welfare Intervention

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Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Debt advice, Housing Advice & Support, Food Advice & Support, Homelessness Services

Description

• Council Tax advice, including Council Tax debt advice • Claiming Council Tax reduction or housing benefit • Claiming Discretionary Housing Payments or Council Tax Exceptional Circumstances Payments • General housing advice, including advice regarding rent arrears • Referrals for homelessness advice • General advice around claiming other benefits and support, such as Universal Credit, Foodbank vouchers, and other Department for Work and Pension benefits

Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, TN23 1PL

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www.ashford.gov.uk

All Saints Church Canterbury - Community Larder

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Benefits advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Food Advice & Support, Community Services

Description

We operate as one of the nationally registered Warm Welcome Spaces. We open every Friday for breakfast between 9.00am and 10.00am before moving to the distribution of free fresh, tinned and packaged food and miscellaneous small household and toiletry items. We are assisted by Connecting Canterbury (a local charity providing small grants for energy and white goods) and CAB

Military Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2PA

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Age UK Kent Rivers

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Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Community Services, Dementia and MS Advice & Support

Description

We support Faversham, Sittingbourne and surrounding areas in a number of ways. We offer Dementia Specialist Support Services from pre diagnosis support and cognitive stimulation through to 1-1 bespoke support and specialist dementia daycare. We offer wellbeing activities which focus on mental and physical wellbeing, this includes activities such as armchair exercises, walking sports, swimming, arts & crafts and lots more. We also offer 1-1 companionship and wellbeing day centres and befriending services to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation We offer information and advice sessions, supporting our community to ensure they are accessing the right support, benefits, pension credits, attendance allowance, blue badge applications and much more.

The Old Fire Station, Crescent Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7GU

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www.ageuk.org.uk/favershamandsittingbourne/

Age UK Hythe, Lyminge & Ashford

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Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Community Services, Dementia and MS Advice & Support

Description

We are a local, independent charity in Folkestone & Hythe and Ashford Districts. We provide friendly, flexible services for older people who want to live independently at home. We provide wellbeing activities for over 55's, Independent Living Services, Meal Deliveries, Day Centre Activities, Dementia Services and Information & Advice.

Age UK Hythe & Lyminge Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6BD

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www.ageuk.org.uk/hytheandlyminge/

Age Concern Sandwich

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Benefits advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Housing Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Information, Guidance & Support for Carers, Homelessness Services, Volunteering Services, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Community Services, Dementia and MS Advice & Support

Description

Age Concern Sandwich is a community based independent charity providing social and well-being support to the over 50s in Sandwich and the neighbouring town and villages since 1982. Age Concern Sandwich cater to the requirements of the over 50's with a full range of amenities, hot food, activities, care and advice.

Sneller House, 19/21 Cattle Market, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9AP

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www.ageconcernsandwich.com/

Connecting Canterbury

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Money management & Budgeting advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Food Advice & Support

Description

We support those struggling to pay for their gas and electric on a meter by giving small grants towards this cost. We also help by giving grants to help tenants buy furniture and white goods for their properties. We also signpost clients to other relevant support. We work closely with the CAB helping with benefits. We also Distribute Food Parcels on a Thursday and Friday We are also linked with Wave Community Bank referring clients to their services

07999900659

Connecting Canterbury Diocesan House, Lady Woottons Green, Canterbury, CT1 1NQ

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Maya's Community Support Centre

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Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Immigration Advice & Support, Homelessness Services, Community Services

Description

Mayas has grown exponentially since last year. It all started with Maya’s Community Café last August. The café is often bursting at the seams. It’s where locals meet to share a coffee, to share problems and to support each other. Some just come to keep warm. Those who are lonely or isolated sometimes spend hours in the café. Hugs are free and plentiful. Rough sleepers come to charge phones, get a free meal and hope someone will wash their sleeping bag. Maya’s café is a safe space where people feel they belong. Maya’s Foodbank also operates here. We currently provide food for over 200 people a week. Customers are often signposted to other services or offered direct help where appropriate. The Ukrainian Hub also meets at the café. Help with job search, benefit queries and accommodation is offered to Ukrainian guests. We also run Maya’s FREE Shop which stocks recycled clothes, shoes, toys, bedding and household items. Provided customers don’t resell and only take what they need, they are welcome to take items completely free of charge. 50 people per hour visit the FREE shop during busy periods.

21 Herne Bay High street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5LJ

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Citizens Advice Canterbury

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Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Debt advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Housing Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Food Advice & Support, Family Services

Description

We are an independent charity and part of the Citizens Advice network across England and Wales. We provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting peoples lives. Our goal is to help everyone find a way forward, whatever problem they face. We offer advice primarily through phone, webchat and email channels, in person appointments are available for issues that cannot be resolved remotely, eg form filling. Freephone Adviceline is 0808 278 7846 Monday to Friday 10am-4pm. To book a call back telephone appointment, or face to face appointment for people who are unable to access us through telephone / webchat / email - call our appointment booking line 01227 452762 or 01227 740647 Monday to Friday 10 am to 1 pm.

01227 452762 / 01227 740647

3 Westgate Hall Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BT

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www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/canterbury-district/