West Kent tenants who are working on the front line or stepping up and volunteering in their communities have shared their inspiring stories with us. We have been so impressed with the commitment and determination people are showing, and it is so uplifting to hear how much people are doing to support their neighbours and wider communities. 

 

Tina is a carer for people living with dementia. Find out what motivates her to keep going here.

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs Smith is using her sewing skills to make scrubs and face masks.

Read more about how she reached out to her community to help this happen here.                                                                                               

 

 

 

 

Jenny lives at one of our over 55s schemes and switched community befriending for dinner lady duty! Read her story here. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day centreThis lovely day centre for older people had to shut after lockdown. Read how Betty, a regular volunteer at the centre, still managed to bring a smile to peoples face every day here. 

 

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35 years of West Kent: Tracy's thoughts on West Kent's milestones and achievements over the last 35 years

As we reach the end of our 35 years of West Kent campaign, Tracy, Chief Executive at West Kent, shares her personal highlights and reflects on the key achievements which have allowed us to create spaces to live and give people space to grow.