• Residential fun for West Kent’s 8-12 club members

    Groups of children from some of the communities where we have homes enjoyed an exciting residential trip to Thriftwood Scout camp in Essex.

     

  • Government must commit ongoing funding to supported housing

    Chief executive Frank Czarnowski stressed the need for continuing government funding for supported housing at an event held at our scheme in Wellfield to mark Starts at Home day.

     

  • Cookery skills provide food for thought

    Youngsters at Eynsford took part in one of our first Summer FunFest events, and enjoyed lunch as part of the deal (though they had to cook it themselves). Places are still available on lots of other great courses.

     

  • Re-housed, helped and happy

    The keen eye and extra interest taken by one of our support staff helped an older resident find contentment and company in a new extra care flat in Swanley.

     

  • "Welcome to Beeches" - a sign of a great community

    Youngsters from a nearby school used Makaton sign language to welcome guests to the opening of Beeches in Dover, the fifth of the new Kent Extra Care schemes to be opened.

     

  • From dinner to diabolos - learn new skills at FunFest

    From circus skills to cookery and from urban art to drama, we've got summer covered. Free events in five locations are offering young people to have fun and learn something new.

     

  • Work starts on new homes at Northview, Swanley

    We may have just officially opened the fifth of the new extra care schemes we are managing across the county, but we're not taking it easy. Work has now started on a great new scheme for older people in Swanley.

     

  • New extra care scheme is already part of the community

    The fourth of five new extra care schemes we are managing on behalf of a county council-led partnership was unveiled at the end of June. Spires in Tenterden is already proving to be home from home for residents.

     

  • Fire at Grenfell Tower

    We are shocked and saddened by the tragic events at Grenfell Tower and our thoughts are with all those affected.

     

  • School visits a boost to young and old

    Youngsters from Whitfield Aspen School regularly visit their friends at Beeches in Dover to read to the residents, sew together and show off the latest playground craze.