Information and advice

Become - charity for children in care and young care leavers
Become is here to make a difference to individual lives right now, and the care system as a whole for future generations. Since 1992 we’ve been working to improve the everyday lives and future life chances of children in care and young care leavers.

Virtual School Kent
The Virtual School acts as a local authority champion to promote the progress and educational attainment of children and young people who are or who have been in care so that they achieve educational outcomes comparable to their peers. Ensuring that they receive a high…

Cafcass
Cafcass stands for Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service. If you are a young person, please see the ‘About Cafcass for young people’ page. Cafcass represents children in family court cases in England. We independently advise the family courts about what is safe for…

Winston's Wish
Winston’s Wish is a leading childhood bereavement charity in the UK. Winston’s Wish offers practical support and guidance to bereaved children, their families and professionals. Winston’s Wish offers the widest range of practical support and guidance to children, families, professionals and anyone concerned about bereaved children.…

Victim Support
Victim Support offers confidential emotional and practical support to witnesses and victims of crime and information on services available in your local area. If you’ve been affected by crime, call your local victim care team in Kent for free. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday 9am-5pm.…

Step Change - Consumer Credit Counselling Service
Step Change - The Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) have been providing free debt help and advice for 18 years. Step Change can give you an instant, no obligation assessment of your debt problem and tailored advice based on your situation to help you get debt…

Crosslight Advice
Crosslight Advice is an independent, community-focused charity working to alleviate poverty caused by problem debt and lack of financial capability. We have a vision to restore dignity and hope to those in need by reducing debt-poverty and improving financial capability through the provision of free…

DAVSS - Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services
Operating in Sevenoaks District, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells Boroughs, from Swanley in the north, Edenbridge in the west, Aylesford in the east and Hawkhurst in the south we are a West Kent charity supporting men and women experiencing domestic abuse.
01892 502074 (non-helpline enquiries)

Rehab 4 Addiction
We can offer immediate access to quality rehabilitation centres in literally any corner of the United Kingdom. Finding the right rehabilitation centre is not as simple as you might think. If you search the internet for ‘rehabilitation centre’ the number of options is vast and…

Stop Hate UK
Stop Hate UK is one of the leading national organisations working to challenge all forms of Hate Crime and discrimination, based on any aspect of an individual’s identity. Stop Hate UK provides independent, confidential and accessible reporting and support for victims, witnesses and third parties.…