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Second charity shop to open at outlet centre
18 November 2022A new store is set to take over a unit at Hempstead Valley next spring.
Cherished community centre to be replaced by council offices
01 November 2022Residents have been left “gutted and speechless” after a popular spiritual cafe and food bank closed to make way for council offices.
Kent estate agent sets out to raise £1m for charity
18 October 2022Wards has pledged to donate a huge sum of money to vulnerable children across the county this winter - here’s how to get involved.
Bereaved siblings raise thousands in memory of baby sister
05 October 2022Siblings, raising thousands of pounds in memory of their baby sister who died from a brain tumour, are among this year's Children's Award winners.
Last chance to nominate in borough awards
29 September 2022Time is running out to nominate those who deserve to be recognised and praised for their good deeds.
Awards to celebrate young role models
22 September 2022A scheme is looking to recognise a young person who has made an impact in their local neighbourhood.
Awards on hunt for exceptional educators
15 September 2022A borough is searching for the most incredible teachers and schools which deserve to be rewarded for their efforts.
Award to find borough’s most selfless neighbour
09 September 2022Nominations are open for a scheme that celebrates people who have gone above and beyond to help others in the past year.
Time to nominate an unsung care home hero
01 September 2022An award scheme designed to praise acts of compassion is looking for nominees from care and residential homes.
Free school uniform offered to struggling parents
31 August 2022Parents are being offered free school uniform amid the cost of living crisis.
Charity Award announces finalists in 'toughest' decision since creation
25 August 2022The Kent Charity Awards has revealed the shortlist for this year's ceremony, including Demelza, Gillingham Street Angels, and Kent Search and Rescue
Charities caution against people joining mass boycott of energy bills
10 August 2022A new campaign aims to persuade one million people to stop paying their bills if energy prices aren't cut but charities are warning against joining.
'Kent looking down the barrel of a homeless crisis'
08 August 2022A charity is warning more households could become homeless as the number of people at risk of losing their properties rises to pre-pandemic levels.
Paralysed Paula in Channel swim attempt
03 August 2022A woman who has spent the past 21 years in a wheelchair will tomorrow be part of a six-strong team attempting to swim the English Channel.
Woman's disgust at offensive words on Samaritans posters
01 August 2022The sister of a man who took his own life has spoken of her horror at finding offensive graffiti on support posters.
Sports cars and pie throwing at pub's charity fun day
27 July 2022Demelza House fundraiser to remember 'cheeky Terry and his infectious smile'
First £326 cost of living cash arrives this week, but will be gone in a month
12 July 2022Eight million homes will get an extra £326 this week to help with the cost of living but many will struggle to make it last five weeks says a charity.
Homeless charity set to move into empty Argos store
07 July 2022An award-winning charity which has helped thousands of homeless and vulnerable people is getting a new roof over its head – an empty Argos store.
7 charity shop bargain-hunting tips you should follow
27 June 2022With eBay's coupling with Love Island putting secondhand outfits in the spotlight, here are seven tips to follow when attempting to bag a bargain.
Cattery opens 'pet food bank' amid cost of living crisis
16 June 2022An RSPCA cattery is offering pet food parcels to owners who are struggling to afford to feed their animals amid the cost of living crisis.
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