Spadework scoops Kent Charity of the Year 2023 accolade!

In a glittering ceremony at the Mercure Hotel in Hollingbourne on Thursday 21st September, charities from across Kent came together to celebrate the 8th Kent Charity Awards. Representatives from the amazing charity finalists and their volunteers and trustees travelled from all corners of our great County to be recognised, thanked and rewarded for their incredible work.

In a room full of incredible charities, Spadework, an Offham-based charity that enables people to be more independent, feel less isolated and live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives fought of very stiff competition to be crowned the 2023 Kent Charity of the Year .

Spadework provide services to adults with learning and other disabilities, people experiencing problems with their mental health and those living with dementia.

On receiving the award, Kris Healey, CEO of Spadework said “The powerful thing about this fabulous sector is the impact that we make to the lives of those we serve. The amazing thing about the Kent Charity Awards is the huge platform it provides to help shine a light on how vital the work that we do is. The charity sector is so hard right now, constantly having to deliver more, with less.

As I look around the room there is more that unites us than divides us, but if we keep experiencing these devastating cuts then many of the fabulous charities in this room won’t be here next year. To councils and funders please support our charities, please help us to continue helping people to be more independent, feel less isolated and live healthier, happier and more fulfilling lives.”

The award organisers and judges were staggered and delighted by the volume and great diversity of charities who entered this year’s awards. The quality of entries from large and small organisations from all corners of the county gets higher each year, making the selection process a huge challenge for the judges.

Find out more about the awards and the other winners HERE

Spadework run a Café, Garden Centre and Farm Shop at their site in Offham, near West Malling. Why not pop in for a cuppa, buy some tasty local produce or something for the garden. All the profits go towards supporting the charity so you will be helping to support the great work the team do. They are open 7 days a week.

https://spadework.org.uk/