ALDI DARTFORD

Our mission is to reduce health inequalities and improve health and wellbeing in our local community in Dartford. We achieve this by delivering and facilitating projects that offer a range of opportunities for training, volunteering, social interaction and community engagement. Volunteers, who take an active role in the direction and delivery of our services, lead the majority of our projects. Activities include cookery clubs, computer classes, a job club, art and craft sessions, English for Speakers of Other Languages, exercise sessions, a gardening club, a Men’s shed project and community and repair cafés.

SmileyArk Kids SmileyArk provides a warm safe environment for children aged 3-11 years We Provide Breakfast, After School, Holiday Clubs and Community activities for children and families We provide a wide range of fun stimulating activities which enhance children, family, community, learning and development. We offer affordable safe childcare without compromising on the quality of our service and operate an equal opportunities policy. Admission is based on a ‘first come, first served’ basis to all children including children with special needs. However, priority will be given to siblings. Breakfast 7.3am -8.45am: We offer a choice of healthy breakfast options (cereals, toast, fruit, yogurt)   After School 3pm -6pm: We provide a light healthy snack (eg sandwiches, filled pitta bread) plus fruit & vegetables at tea time (usually around 5pm) Holidays 8am - 6pm. We will provide a light healthy snack at tea time We work in collaboration with schools, local authorities, organisations and other community groups SmileyArk Out and About in the Community Some of the past events we have been involved in: Danson Festival Mousetrap Theatre Charlton Athletic Community Trust Dartford Festival Black History Month Lessness Abbey Consultation – ‘Your Park, Your Say’ Olympic Torch Celebrations And lots more! What do people say about SmileyArk Kids? Parents: ‘Fun, friendly atmosphere’ ‘The children really enjoy the Club’ ‘Highlight of my son’s week!’ Children: ‘I love it here’ ‘’It is really good at SmileyArk’ ‘I have lots of fun’ Please contact us if you would like more information about our Clubs (including current prices & how to book places) e-mail us at: SmileyArk Kids Belvedere Baptist Church 50 Nuxley Road Belvedere DA17 5JG Mobile: 07956 263531 E-mail: enquiries@smileyark.com OFSTED Registered Provision Charity no. 1180233

Our aim is to create a sense of community ownership, and help empower local people to be proud to live and work in Thamesmead. Our motto is Ownership Builds Confidence. Our vision will empower local people to bring what they want and need to their community. We are currently building an atmosphere of community spirit and cohesion in Thamesmead. We have developed a gardening community project that is bringing ownership, inclusivity, empowerment and well-being, creating cooperation amongst individuals and different, relevant organisations. Via our community fridge project we are enabling people to develop confidence in growing food. We are working on a seed to table plan encouraging visitors to the community fridge to volunteer. The fresh food grown in the garden will be fed into the community fridge and also cookery workshops, recipe development and healthy eating. Our methodology is to provide support and services to the Thamesmead community. We are currently engaging with local individuals and groups to support them bring their ambitions and aspirations for their community to fruition. We support them with learning the skills they need to start and grow their projects. We also support them with grant applications, business mentoring, finance and cost of living crisis support. Our regular community events enable networking, conversations and mutual support.