Key Impact Data

In 2023-2024 we have seen the number of families supported increase. This was largely driven the cost of living crisis that has affected so many households across Kent & Medway and adapting our services to meet local needs. We have managed to offer ongoing support via the Household Support Fund, National Lottery Funding, Coyler Fergusson Charitable Trust, Kent Community Foundation and funding from Kent County Council and local member grants. Our virtual offer remains strong considering the level of face-to-face support being delivered. Despite the challenges of the additional costs of food production & logistics and reduced food donation levels, our food services remained robust. The demand for the Family Food Bank increased, and although food donations were down compared to previous years the support from our annual appeals has helped offset some of this. Kent Community Pantry remains well attended with membership numbers stabilising in the 4 areas we operate in. There has been a slight reduction in the number of charities undertaking food support work for their beneficiaries in Kent and Medway, as higher costs and limited funding is affecting the services they can offer to their beneficiaries. This year we were recognised by the DWP as a Disability Confident Employer, were finalists at the Kent Charity Awards, became the first Asthma Friendly Children's Centre/Family Hub in the UK, developed the Kent and Medway Community Food Network and re-developed our family services to support children aged 0-19 (25 with a disability) to align with the family hubs agenda. 

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'Working together to give children and families the best opportunities in life'.