Grant Makers Kent Community Foundation hosted a garden party in Egerton to thank its supporters.
Professional grant-maker Kent Community Foundation hosted a garden party on 16 September to thank its supporters for contributing nearly £60 million in funding since 2001, which has been awarded to charitable organisations across Kent and Medway.
Trustee and fund-holder Hugo Fenwick and wife Kate Fenwick DL welcomed guests including The Lord Lieutenant, Lady Colgrain, The High Sheriff, Dr Gillian Fargher and many valued fund-holders and supporters to the garden party at their home in Egerton. Mr Fenwick announced the recent completion of a £1 million endowment match challenge for environmental projects, raising a total of £2.2m and highlighted examples of some of the projects that could be supported from their Fenwick Family Fund in the future including Heart and Soil CIC and Abbey Physic Community Garden.
Thanking supporters, Chief Executive, of Kent Community Foundation Josephine McCartney emphasised the strength and importance of philanthropic support from individuals, families and businesses and its lasting impact on local communities throughout the county. Responsible for more than ninety philanthropic funds, Kent Community Foundation is unrivalled in its knowledge of local causes and is rightly very proud of the money that has been awarded to the charitable sector.
Andy Richardson CEO of Ashford-based Uprising Youth and Community CIO shared how they connect with disadvantaged young people to build self-respect and inspire hope in those who may otherwise feel a lack of purpose and direction.
In closing, Chair of Trustees Robert Sackville-West DL thanked guests for their commitment to local communities, and Hugo and Kate Fenwick DL for hosting the event.
If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a Kent Community Foundation fund holder, contact josephine@kentcf.org.uk
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Heart and Soil CIC works in the community to retain more local waste as a resource which can be transformed into nutrient-rich compost while connecting people and encouraging them to share resources and find composting solutions.
Abbey Physic Community Garden helps their members and the wider public maintain or improve their physical and mental health and wellbeing, build diverse skills and confidence, reduce social isolation and connect with their community.
About Kent Community Foundation
Experienced grant-maker Kent Community Foundation is the organisation behind the organisations and has been finding, funding, and supporting some of the smallest voluntary groups in the county for over twenty three years. In this time, it has distributed almost £60 million to support thousands of small charities and deserving causes where a modest sum of money can make a significant impact.
Kent Community Foundation is part of a UK wide accredited network of forty-seven Community Foundations who are committed to improving the lives of local people and communities, particularly the most vulnerable, isolated, and disadvantaged by matching those who want to help, with those who need the help.
Responsible for more than ninety philanthropic funds, Kent Community Foundation is unrivalled in its knowledge of local causes and assists individuals, families, and businesses who want to help, to establish and administer their own charitable funds.
Kent Community Foundation funding priorities –
- Children, Young People & Families
Supporting disadvantaged children and young people’s physical and mental health, encouraging positive choices and staying safe. - Vulnerable Adults
Helping those who may need extra care dealing with challenging issues or those at risk of social exclusion or discrimination.
3. Elderly and Isolated
Enabling elderly adults to stay well, healthy, independent and free from social isolation.
4. Employability, Skills & Enterprise
Creating opportunities to develop skills and confidence and have a positive impact in areas and groups of people with high unemployment.
5. Environment
Encouraging community action to improve and protect local spaces with support sustainable ways of living.
