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. 

 

35 years of West Kent: Regenerating 67 unused garages into 14 new, warm and affordable homes

As we mark 35 years of West Kent, we’re looking back on our innovative redevelopment, which turned 67 garages in Swanley into 14 new homes for local families.

 

35 years of West Kent: Jean's story of community and belonging

As part of our 35 years of West Kent campaign, we're proud to share Jean's story. In this video, Jean, a resident for over 11 years, shares her thoughts on how West Kent has supported her though life changes and helped to build a sense of community in her local neighbourhood.