In Memory of John Chadwick

In June 2022, Kenward Trust implemented a Street Outreach Service in Memory of John Chadwick, a former resident at the Trust.

John Chadwick had become Street Homeless in London for 2 years, and later transferred to Kenward Trusts Rehabilitation Programme, by St Mungos Homeless Charity, in 2007. He met his best friend Dee Bonett in 2008, who was so inspired by his journey, later became employed at the Trust on 2nd December 2010.

John Chadwick tragically died by Suicide on 16th March 2017, after being separated from his beloved pets, due to no-pet-policies in social housing. Johns Legacy of Change for others has led to world wide recognition, including that of Parliament.

“The John Chadwick Pet Policy” has been implemented at Maidstone Borough Council, and “The John Chadwick House” at Kenward Trust, ensuring those who are vulnerable, alone, or homeless can now take their pets with them.

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Our mission is to offer an effective Street Reach Service, reaching out to those who may be vulnerable, alone or homeless, and anyone who may be in crisis. The Street reach is managed by Dee Bonett and Paula Da Silva, documentation has evidenced how vital this service has become.

The Street Reach have been working tirelessly alongside local supermarkets, to distribute free community food to anyone in need, including families and children, who may be struggling with the cost of living crisis.

The Street Reach have also further identified, there are many living in the community, who are not in receipt of correct benefits, or whom are unaware of any entitlement to. As the team have become more established, the requests for benefit advise and support, and with applying and form filling, has far exceeded any expectations.

The team also have an abundance of experience within substance misuse, housing, and relevant referral pathways, which has built effective and strong partnerships within the community.

Kenward Trust requires essential fundraising to expand the current operation of The Street Reach Service. The funds will be allocated, but not limited to the following areas:

Expanding the work due to high demand, as currently operate within limited hours.

Relevant equipment including mobile phones, laptops and uniform.

To attend vital community meetings and events, when supporting relevant organisations.

To create promotional materials such as leaflets, business cards and posters to the services available, but not limited to, within the Street Reach Team.

Kenward Trust would like to thank the public for any support given, no matter how small the donation.

Thank you for your support.