Employment and training
Action on Hearing Loss - support with deafness and tinnitus
Action on Hearing Loss (formerly Royal National Institute for Deaf People) is one of the leading national experts in providing support for people living with hearing loss and tinnitus. The helpline offers free confidential and impartial information and advice. Specifically, the charity can assist with: Identifying what help you need,…
0780 0000 360
AKA First Aid Training
We are AKA First Aid Training. We are running first aid courses aimed at new or expectant parents. We know this is a special time for new or even experienced parents, therefore we feel as parents you might have comfort in having some first aid…
Ashford Job Centre Plus
Jobcentre Plus Ashford can help you with all areas of employment, from job seeking, job opportunities and looking for work or making changes to a claim. Combined jobsearch and benefits service for people of working age Personal advisers assist with jobsearch activities and benefits claims…
Ashford Volunteer Centre
The benefits of volunteering include meeting new people, building your confidence, being active while looking for paid employment, building your CV and a recent contact for a reference.
Bemix Group Support
Our projects and support aim to provide a stepping stone towards greater independence for people with learning difficulties and/or autism. In our groups, people have the opportunity to develop a range of skills. These include skills linked to the project, for example, music, media, performing…
Bexley Inspire Community Trust - for adults with disabilities and carers
Inspire Community Trust supports adults with a learning disability. The Trust works with people to build their confidence, develop skills and broaden opportunities. The activities offered include: Art and Craft Woodwork Rehabilitation Relaxation Gardening Cooking Table Games Horse Riding Swimming Glass Painting Information Technology (IT)…
Blackthorn Trust - helping disabled adults to achieve more
Blackthorn Trust is a charity which provides medical care, specialist therapies and rehabilitation through work placements within Blackthorn Garden. It aims to help people living with mental, physical and learning disabilities. The diverse range of activities offered enable you to acquire new skills and gain confidence to better deal with challenges.…
Bright Shadow
Bright Shadow’s mission is to enable people living with dementia, and those affected by it, to live well and to thrive. Established in 2009, we are experts in creative activities that are fun, meaningful, accessible and challenging. All that we do promotes wellbeing for people…
Brogdale CIC
Brogdale CIC is a Community Interest Company that specialises in providing exciting, fun, educational activities and work experience for disabled young people. The organisation has six college sites across Ashford, Faversham Iwade, Sittingbourne and (newly) the Isle of Sheppey. We have a range of clubs for fun social…
Burgess Autistic Trust
Our charity was set up by Janet and Bill Burgess, who themselves were parents of an autistic child, in order to raise awareness of the condition and to give advice and support to those in a similar position. 30 years on, we have grown in…