Harnessing the civic spirit of volunteers and charities that has proven a lifeline for so many through the pandemic is at the heart of a new blueprint for supporting stronger Kent communities. Officially launched this week, the Civil Society Strategy sets out Kent County Council’s (KCC) first major plan for working with the county’s diverse…
An enthusiastic army of dedicated volunteers mobilised across Kent during the pandemic to help their local communities. Generously giving their time and skills to aid others, they provided vital assistance to the vulnerable, elderly and self-isolating, supporting frontline health services. Now Kent County Council (KCC) is launching a £170,000 grant-funded pilot initiative, in partnership with…
From delivering shopping to clinically vulnerable residents required to shield, to having a socially-distanced doorstep catch-up with someone feeling isolated and anxious in lockdown, volunteers have been unsung heroes of Kent’s response to the pandemic over the past year. Now Kent County Council is taking time in national Volunteers’ Week to say a heartfelt ‘thank…