Exciting Donation from KCC Staff Lottery Fund!

Last month, we were delighted to receive two generous cheques from Kent County Council (KCC). Earlier this year, Bryan Sweetland, the KCC Chairman, proudly selected us as one of his Charities of the Year, alongside We Are Beams, a wonderful charity supporting disabled children and their families in the Dartford, Swanley, and Gravesham areas.

The funds were raised through the KCC Staff Lottery Fund, which has been a long-time supporter of many charities. We are thrilled to announce that KCC Staff Lottery Fund has donated £5,000 to our cause. Additionally, FCC Environment, KCC’s waste contractor, contributed a further £1,000. This was raised by selling recycling household items from their Waste Recycling Centre and offering them for sale at their popular Pop-Up Shop. Visitors can find pre-loved items at bargain prices, and it’s wonderful to see that this initiative has been so well received. In fact, FCC is planning to open a permanent shop in 2025!

We Are Beams also received cheques of the same value, continuing the spirit of giving and community support.

We want to extend our thanks to everyone who has been involved and supported us. With the huge community effort over the past three years, we’ve been able to support over 300 young people with mental health challenges in the Gravesham area.

We’re incredibly grateful for everyone’s generosity and support.