East Kent Mind’s Simon Dolby named Kent’s Local Hero at Churchill Living Awards East Kent Mind Development Lead Simon Dolby was named Kent’s Local Hero at the Churchill Living Local Hero Awards 2026, recognising his decades of dedication to supporting people and communities across the county. Simon, from Kent, received the award at [...]
New July to September Wellbeing Activities Programme available now! East Kent Mind has released our latest Activities Programme, featuring a wide range of groups, courses and workshops taking place from July to September 2026. The summer programme includes many opportunities to get outdoors, connect with others and enjoy the benefits of being active [...]
East Kent Mind Armed Forces Connector Karen Brinkman celebrated by Dame Kelly Holmes The work of East Kent Mind’s Armed Forces Connector, Karen Brinkman, was celebrated during Mental Health Awareness Week after she was nominated for A Million Acts of Hope. A Million Acts of Hope is a UK-wide campaign and week of [...]
Veterans Project receives funding boost from the Veterans’ Foundation East Kent Mind is delighted to announce that our Veterans Project has received funding that will allow our work to continue for another three years – funded by The Veterans’ Foundation. Since the launch of the Veterans Project in 2024, East Kent Mind has [...]
Canterbury Golf Club raised more than £12,000 for East Kent Mind A huge thank you to everyone who helped Canterbury Golf Club raise an incredible £12,228.27 for East Kent Mind. The generous fundraising total was presented to East Kent Mind’s Development Lead, Simon Dolby, by Jen Rutherford, Ladies Captain, and Peter Norfolk, Seniors [...]
Our new East Kent Mind Activities Programme 2026 is out now! Our new Activities Programme for April-June 2026 is online now! The new programme includes the wide range of courses, groups and workshops available to people across East Kent from spring into summer. All activities are grouped around the recognised Ways to Wellbeing [...]
Nominations for the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards are now open! Nominate now Nominations are now being accepted for the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards. It is an annual event that focuses on wellbeing and the people, organisations and initiatives that support our mental health. This support can be crucial to help [...]
Running the London Marathon to Improve Mental Health in East Kent Two brave runners will be lacing up their trainers and stepping onto one of the most iconic race routes in the world to take on the TCS London Marathon. The marathon takes place on Sunday 26th April and you can support their [...]
Get Active: Mind & Body Wellness Event Supports Mental Health in East Kent East Kent Mind is bringing people together for a Mind & Body wellness event designed to support mental health, wellbeing and community connection. The Get Active event will take place on Saturday 17 January, from 10am to 1pm, and offers [...]
Music is medicine for the mind: the Revival social enterprise cafe as a community model for mental health An article has been published in Mental Health and Social Inclusion (2025) 29 (7): 61–71. It explores how Revival, Mind in Bexley and East Kent’s community-led social enterprise cafe in Whitstable, supports mental health and inclusion [...]
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