Our vision is strong and vibrant communities built through volunteering. Our mission is that people are empowered to volunteer and use their skills to build strong and vibrant communities.
Our Values
Everyone has the right to offer their time to volunteer
Every volunteer has the right to have a great volunteering experience
Volunteers must never be a replacement for paid workers
True volunteering is for the benefit of the social community, the individual, and volunteer involving organisation
What we aim to do to meet our mission
We inspire and enable people to volunteer
We advocate that volunteer involving organisations are able to offer an excellent volunteering experience
We inform, educate and inspire our leaders on the benefits of volunteering
We inspire the development of volunteering opportunities which brings benefits to the community and enhances social capital
As an organisation we are effective, are well governed, welcome diversity and a great place to work
Our directors
Amanda Scott
Caroline Hannah
Chris Morley
Cllr Jenny Webb
Cllr Peter Feacey
Louise Cockle
Ray Davidson
A big thanks to our funders
Frank Brake Community Fund
Grants of up to £5,000 can be available to small community and voluntary groups that are charitable in purpose and are working for the benefit of people in Ashford and surrounding areas.
The fund supports projects for children, young people and families, participation in sports, improvements to community facilities such as village halls and community centres, volunteering, employability, the elderly and the disabled in South East Kent with a priority given to groups within a 10 mile radius of Ashford. The fund will also consider uniformed youth groups and children's sports groups within the area.