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Funding with purpose. Giving made simple.

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Simple, effective, local giving

At Kent Community Foundation, we make giving simple, purposeful and local.

We connect individuals, families, businesses, trusts and foundations and public bodies with the grassroots charities and community groups that create positive change across Kent and Medway.

By understanding what matters most to you, we ensure your charitable giving makes a lasting, measurable impact - helping local communities thrive, now and in the future.

See our impact stories

Why give with us?

With over 25 years of local experience and more than 100 active charitable funds, we are the leading place-based funder in Kent and Medway.

We offer:

  • Local expertise: deep knowledge of Kent’s communities and the groups driving real change

  • Personalised support: giving strategies shaped around your values and goals

  • Trusted management: we handle governance, due diligence and grant monitoring

  • Visible impact: regular stories and reports show how your giving makes a difference.

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How it works

  1. Talk with us – we explore what matters most to you.

  2. Choose how to give – from a named fund or legacy gift to corporate or trust giving.

  3. See your impact – we manage the process and show the results your giving achieves.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. We’ll help you direct your giving to what matters most — whether that’s young people, mental health, the environment, or a specific Kent or Medway community.

Our named funds typically start from £10,000, but we’re happy to discuss what’s right for your circumstances.

Absolutely. Many of our donors give as a family or through their workplace — we’ll help you make it simple, rewarding and locally focused.

It was funding via Kent Community Foundation that first established our Older Men's Shed, and without this and additional support for other projects since, we wouldn't still be here.

Liz and Jon, The Octopus Foundation

Funding from Kent Community Foundation has superpowered our ability to reach such a disadvantaged community. Your grants allow us to continue creating days of joy, rest and connection for the estimated 170,000 unpaid carers across Kent. The walks may be short, but the impact is lasting.

Sue Mott, founder of Stepping Out with Carers CIC

Kent Community Foundation got to know us, presented us with causes they knew would resonate, and made our giving much more effective and wide-reaching.

Rosalind Riley, The Brook Trust Fund for Kent

Ready to make a difference today?

Contact our team

Speak to our development team to explore how we can help you make a lasting local impact.

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