Skip to main content

Kent Community Foundation - Funding for Individuals & Families


Kent Community Foundation has three distinct funding streams that offer support to individuals and families in need via referral from a professional. Whilst each stream has its own specific criteria, to apply to any of them the following four conditions must be met:

  • The individual or family being nominated must be a resident of Kent or Medway
  • There must be a demonstrable financial disadvantage underlying the request (e.g. the family are reliant on benefits or out of work for whatever reason)
  • All nominations must be submitted by a professional third party
  • The request is not for something that local/national authorities have a statutory duty to provide.

Ivy and Jane Charitable Fund

Nominate a young carer up to the age of 18, who looks after someone who has a disability, illness, mental health condition, or a drug or alcohol problem. Most young carers look after one of their parents or care for a brother or sister. The fund awards grants young carers nominated by a professional to be used for activities that the young carer might otherwise miss out on, thereby helping them to have enjoyable childhood experiences. Requests for essential capital items, for example a school uniform (though not laptops), will also be considered.

Examples of grants awarded: school residential trips, gym / leisure centre memberships, dance classes, theatre school, after school activities and sports club subscriptions and kit

Wards Estate Agents Charity Fund

Nominate a child, or young person up to 25 years old, with physical disabilities, long-term illnesses and/or life limiting conditions. Priority will be given to equipment that directly benefits the mental and physical health of the child. The fund will consider requests for equipment required due to disability and 'make a wish' holidays for terminally ill children.

Examples of grants awarded: wheelchair power packs, specialist buggies & trikes, sensory toys, tough / safe furniture & mattresses, car harnesses & specialist seats, therapy benches and epilepsy alarms.

Grassroots Carers Respite Fund

Nominate an adult caring for one or more individuals over the age of 18, who are seeking a break from their long-term caring responsibilities. The fund will consider requests for various forms of respite. Contributions towards travel costs to and from the break as well as a modest amount of spending money, if the request includes an overnight stay, will be considered. To be decided on a case-by-case basis.

Examples of grants awarded: short holidays (up to one week), weekend breaks, pamper days, day trips, evening classes, gym / swimming and other annual memberships.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Georgie
Contact Position
Grants Officer
Telephone
01303 814500
01303 817504
E-mail
georgie@kentcf.org.uk
Website
https://kentcf.org.uk/.../individuals

Where to go

Name
Kent Community Foundation
Address
Evegate Park Barn
Evegate Business Park
ASHFORD
Kent
Postcode
TN25 6SX

When is it on?

Date & Time Information
Office opening times are Monday - Friday 9am-5pm.
Time of day
Afternoon
Morning

Other Details

Referral required?
Yes
Referral and availability notes

All nominations must be submitted by a professional third party. Examples of people that could nominate on another’s behalf include (but are not limited to): charity employees, social workers, GPs and specialist doctors, occupational therapists or teachers. 

Related Links
Latest News and Updates
Age Range
0-5, 6-1011-18, 19-25, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-10, Ages 11-16, Ages 16-18, 18-25 (Transition), Suitable for all ages,
Disablities:
Learning difficulty, Physical disability, Physical sensory/medical,

Local Offer

Local Offer Disabilities
Learning difficulty
Physical disability
Physical sensory/medical
Local Offer Age Bands
Early Years (0-4 years)
Primary (4-10 years)
Secondary (11-16 years)
Transitions to Adulthood (16+)
Needs Level
Medium
High
Low
SEN Provision Type
Targeted
Specialist

Disclaimer:

This directory has been set up to help you find local services and events available in your area. We make reasonable efforts to make sure that all information provided in the directory is accurate and up to date, but we do not accept any responsibility or liability for any errors in information. It is the responsibility of each individual service to update their information. For more information read our disclaimer.

Give website feedback

green smiley (good) orange smiley (average) red smiley (poor)