B&Q Gravesend

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Services is proud to be Kent’s biggest independent registered charity dedicated to providing support to people affected by dementia. We have a local reputation for providing excellence in dementia support and care and we empower people to carry on their chosen lifestyles, equipping them with the knowledge /practical support to live well with dementia. It is our 30th Birthday this year and people affected by dementia have always been at the heart of everything we do and are encouraged to be involved with our services at all levels - believing wholeheartedly in the value of involving people affected by dementia in our service delivery and development, and enabling us to offer unique and bespoke support. We are proud of our dynamic, caring and passionate Team who are made up of Trustees, Managers, Staff and Volunteers. Each person values and respects the role of their colleagues and by working together, in sometimes challenging circumstances, both physically and emotionally, together we are making a difference in our community. Our Team offer exciting and varied services – with something for everyone. • Information and guidance pre-diagnosis, post diagnosis and beyond • Memory Cafes in various locations • Peer Support Groups • Singing Back the Memories Groups • Advocacy • Carers Learning Programme and Support Groups – • Kindred Spirits (Young Onset Dementia Peer Support Group – under 65 years) • 24 Hour Dementia Helpline. • Support at Home • Support at Home Plus – minimum 1 hour visits • The Beacon Day Support • Dementia Buddy Scheme • Community Café • Dementia Training We are experienced in recognising when people’s support needs are changing and by working together can help them find their way to the right support.

We are a local school in a deprived area and we are looking for extra resources to give our children new opportunities

Gravesham Sanctuary is a registered Charity (No.1181817 in England & Wales), working in partnership with Churches Together in Gravesham, as well as the local authority's Rough Sleeper team and other local services. We provide a day centre 4 mornings a week for people facing homelessness, including rough sleepers, as well as some, now in accommodation, who benefit from ongoing support. We provide - Hot drinks and a snack - Showers - Laundry and some clothing - Help in getting paperwork, ID, GP appointments, benefits, making homeless applications. We signpost to other statutory agencies and local charities who can help with: - Accommodation - Employment - Physical and mental health - Repatriation to their home country - Dependence on alcohol or drugs We also provide short term, supported accommodation for 6 people who have been homeless, supporting them to get their lives back on track and to move into settled accommodation. We are a Christian organisation, motivated by God's love for individuals. We welcome anyone of any race, belief or background. As with any project involving funds raised from the public, the project is run and managed according to a strict code of governance. Gravesham Sanctuary CIO is an independent charity with its own bank account and board of trustees.