Our vision and values
Our vision is of a fairer and more equal Kent and Medway
We believe that people are Kent and Medway's most valuable asset.
Even in the most deprived areas, local people have the personal resources to
strengthen their communities, if they can operate with equal opportunities on a level playing field.
We recognise that it is a privilege to be the funder of hard-working voluntary organisations. We also understand the inevitable power-imbalance of our funding relationships and to mitigate this, we treat all grant applicants fairly, with respect and courtesy, being as open and approachable as possible.
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We make grants to support vulnerable and disadvantaged people living in Kent and Medway.
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Community Fund
Making grants to community organisations and local charities in Kent and Medway to strengthen their resilience and build their capacity to deliver sustainable, face-to-face services to people at the margins of society.
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Brighter Futures
Making grants to support vulnerable and disadvantaged people in Kent and Medway to improve their life chances and emotional wellbeing or help to break down barriers preventing them from participating in employment, education or training.
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Through the Gate
Making grants to support the rehabilitation of offenders and help reduce the collateral consequences of their imprisonment on their families; with the aim of reducing reoffending, making the communities of Kent and Medway safer.
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Partner Grants
Working in partnership with carefully selected organisations to deliver small grants to the most vulnerable young people in Kent and Medway, improving their opportunities to access employment or training.
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Thematic Grants
In addition to their main grant programmes, periodically the trustees will invite large funding proposals on themes they identify as being of key importance. These special programmes will be announced on this website.
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Proactive Grants
In addition to making grants in response to funding applications, occasionally the Trust ‘proactively’ invites proposals to further its long-term strategic plans and vision for Kent. We do not accept direct applications for this programme.
