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What’s happening across Kent and Medway’s VCSE sector?

Our latest VCSE Newsletter is packed with funding opportunities, training and events, volunteering roles, community initiatives, health and wellbeing updates, education achievements, and inspiring stories from organisations making a real difference across our communities.

Whether you’re looking for your next funding opportunity, new partnerships, sector updates, or simply want to stay connected with what’s happening locally, there’s plenty to explore.

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VCSE June Newsletter - Social Enterprise Kent Stay up to date with the latest VCSE news, funding opportunities, community initiatives, training, events and social enterprise support across Kent and Medway in the June 2026 VCSE Newsletter from Social Enterprise Kent.

SHIFTwithin CIC Summer Stress Toolkit for Girls

Supportive sessions packed with self-regulation tools, confidence-building tips and practical wellbeing strategies to help girls navigate the summer holidays.

Wednesdays | 4.30pm-6pm
Arts In Ramsgate
Next session: 24th June

Particularly helpful for girls experiencing family change, waiting for CAMHS, Early Help, ADHD or Autism assessments, ⁠struggling with school attendance due to mental health or bullying, or feeling socially isolated.

Find out more at www.shiftwithin.co.uk/connect-with-respect or email [email protected].

Connect with Respect — shift within A community wellbeing project in Thanet for girls aged 7-13 Do you know a girl aged 7–13 in Thanet who could benefit from a free wellbeing course? Summer Stress Toolkit |Wednesdays 4.30 - 6pm | Arts In Ramsgate From 17th June to 8th July, we are offering a Summer Stress Toolkit for girls. Four ses...

Recruiting and retaining good care staff isn't getting any easier.

Many care providers tell us they're facing the same challenges: vacancies that are difficult to fill, high staff turnover, and limited time to develop existing team members.

Join us for a free webinar to discover how Health & Social Care Skills Bootcamps can help you recruit, develop and retain care staff.

We'll explain how employers are using the programme to:

• Recruit motivated, job-ready candidates into care roles

• Develop existing staff into Team Leader and Supervisor positions

• Create clear progression pathways that support staff retention

• Access government-funded training with minimal employer contribution

Whether you provide residential, domiciliary, supported living or community care services, this session will give you a practical overview of how Skills Bootcamps can support your workforce plans.

Tuesday 30th June

2:00pm – 2:30pm

Followed by a 15-minute live Q&A

Online and free to attend

Discover how Skills Bootcamps can support your workforce development goals.
Register Here:
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🥏 Looking for a fun way to get active and meet new people?

Disc Golf is now up and running in Thanet, thanks to the support of Kent and Medway, and we'd love for more people to come along and give it a try.

This friendly and welcoming sport is perfect for anyone looking to spend time outdoors, learn something new, and be part of a growing local community. Whether you're completely new to the game or just curious to see what it's all about, everyone is welcome.

No experience needed. Just bring comfortable clothing, a drink, and a willingness to have some fun.

Come and discover why disc golf is one of the fastest growing sports in the world while connecting with others right here in Thanet.

To see upcoming session dates and book your place, visit:
https://www.everydayactivekent.org.uk/activities/disc-golf-thanet/

🍳 We're excited to be hosting a special Young Cooks Masterclass at MidKent College this week for students from Maidstone and their parents/carers.

For more than 15 years, Social Enterprise Kent's Young Cooks programme has inspired children and young people across Kent and Medway to develop confidence, practical life skills and a love of cooking through hands-on experiences. Hundreds of young people have taken part, learning valuable skills that support healthier lifestyles and greater independence.

This year, we're delighted to be delivering an inclusive cook-along masterclass, giving young people and their families the opportunity to cook together under the guidance of professional chefs in MidKent College's training kitchens.

Participants will be preparing a delicious Chicken Kedgeree while learning:
✅ Practical cooking techniques
✅ Kitchen confidence
✅ Food safety and knife skills
✅ Nutrition and healthy eating
✅ Independence and life skills

A huge thank you to Golding Homes for funding and supporting this event. Their commitment has enabled us to create an accessible and engaging experience for Maidstone students, helping young people build confidence, develop new skills and create positive memories with their families.

We're looking forward to welcoming everyone and sharing what promises to be a fantastic afternoon of learning, cooking and achievement.

A huge thank you to Countrystyle Recycling Ltd for supporting the Green School Awards. Their commitment to sustainability and the circular economy helps us celebrate the fantastic environmental work taking place in schools across Kent and beyond.

The Green School Awards recognise schools that are making a real difference through initiatives such as recycling, waste reduction, biodiversity projects, energy saving, and wider environmental action.

We encourage all schools to get involved, showcase their achievements, and inspire the next generation of environmental champions.

Enter the Green School Awards here: https://sekgroup.org.uk/support/sek-schools/green-school-awards/ 🌱🏆♻️