Since 2001, Kent Community Foundation has been supporting grassroots and community organisations, families and individuals in need across Kent and Medway. We partner with companies, trusts and foundations and generous individuals to provide funding for a wide range of community causes.

2026 marks our 25th anniversary, and to celebrate, a group of intrepid staff members have signed up to tackle a 25km route taking in the peaks and troughs of the Kent Downs as part of the Kent Downs Ultra on 10 October. We're hoping to raise £3,100, which is the average value of each grant we awarded last year, to support more community organisations in Kent.

Our team is made up of staff from across the organisation - development, grants, communications, operations and our Chief Executive. Combined we'll be hiking a distance of 200km/125miles!

The team is (L-R) Julie, Nicola, Natalie, Hannah, Sophie, Georgie as well as Catherine and Ariana (not pictured).