WEST KENT EXTRA LIMITED 

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
BBC Children in Need - Grant to West Kent Extra Limited
£75,099	03/02/2022	This project will deliver after-school clubs to children and young people experiencing local deprivation in Sevenoaks. The activities will result in increased confidence, positive interactions and ....more This project will deliver after-school clubs to children and young people experiencing local deprivation in Sevenoaks. The activities will result in increased confidence, positive interactions and educational engagement.
Garfield Weston Foundation - Main Grants award
£10,000	11/06/2021	Young Adventurers
DCMS - Coronavirus Community Support Fund
£35,000	15/09/2020	"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to ....more "The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."
National Lottery Community Fund - Model for Rural Youth Work
£10,000	24/03/2020 6	The funding will be used to allow the group to design a refined model for youth work specifically targeted at youth living in rural areas. Initially the project will focus on the Sevenoaks district ....more The funding will be used to allow the group to design a refined model for youth work specifically targeted at youth living in rural areas. Initially the project will focus on the Sevenoaks district but could offer the potential to expand to other areas. They promote awareness of health and well-being, substance misuse and antisocial behaviour and advice on training and employment.
National Lottery Community Fund - Connecting Older People in Edenbridge
£6,585	09/03/2020 11	This organisation will use the funding to run a programme of activities for older people including ICT sessions, singing events and monthly talks covering topics including health. The project aims to ....more This organisation will use the funding to run a programme of activities for older people including ICT sessions, singing events and monthly talks covering topics including health. The project aims to bring older people together to learn new skills, build friendship and reduce social isolation.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to West Kent Extra Limited
£60,932	02/03/2018 36	This project will provide after-school clubs, trips and residentials for children from deprived areas, some of whom have additional needs. Activities will improve confidence, increase positive ....more This project will provide after-school clubs, trips and residentials for children from deprived areas, some of whom have additional needs. Activities will improve confidence, increase positive interactions and increase engagement in education.
Lloyds Bank Foundation - Grant to West Kent Extra Limited
£30,000	29/06/2012	the salary of the Youth & Community Worker
National Lottery Community Fund - 8-12s Project
£179,463	11/10/2011 60	This project supports vulnerable children who are underachieving at school and displaying challenging behaviour. It aims to increase their self-esteem and social skills by engaging them in positive ....more This project supports vulnerable children who are underachieving at school and displaying challenging behaviour. It aims to increase their self-esteem and social skills by engaging them in positive activities and providing them with new opportunities and experiences. Very low cost (waived if necessary) activities are provided that are creative, educational and fun. They will help to improve communication skills and teach children how to take on responsibilities during this transitional age.

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Trustees (5)

Legal constitution

• Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 29/06/2004, number: 1104621
• Registered at Companies House on 05/12/2003, number: 04986819

Gift Aid

• Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Filing Record

Main office

WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
101 LONDON ROAD
SEVENOAKS
TN13 1AX

Objectives

3.1 TO ENCOURAGE, FOSTER, ASSIST AND PROMOTE SUCH ACTIVITIES OF WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED AS ARE CHARITABLE AND THOSE OF ANY SIMILAR ORGANISATIONS ESTABLISHED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME;3.2 THE PROMOTION OF URBAN OR RURAL REGENERATION IN AREAS OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEPRIVATION AND IN PARTICULAR IN COMMUNITIES WITHIN SOUTHEAST ENGLAND WITH A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF SOCIAL HOUSING TENANTS BY ALL OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEANS;I. THE RELIEF OF POVERTY IN SUCH WAYS AS MAY BE THOUGHT FIT;II. THE RELIEF OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN SUCH WAYS AS MAY BE THOUGHT FIT, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE TO FIND EMPLOYMENT;III. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, TRAINING OR RETRAINING, PARTICULARLY AMONG UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE, AND PROVIDING UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE WITH WORK EXPERIENCE;IV. THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, OR BUSINESS ADVICE OR CONSULTANCY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE IN CASES OF FINANCIAL OR OTHER CHARITABLE NEED THROUGH HELP:(A) IN SETTING UP THEIR OWN BUSINESS, OR(B) TO EXISTING BUSINESSES;V. THE MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT OR PROVISION OF PUBLIC AMENITIES;VI. THE PROVISION OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE AND/OR THOSE WHO, BY REASONS OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES;VII. THE PROTECTION OR CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT;VIII. THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES AND CHILDCARE;IX. THE PROMOTION OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND PREVENTION OF CRIME; ANDX. SUCH OTHER MEANS AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE DETERMINED SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR CONSENT OF THE CHARITY COMMISSIONERS FOR ENGLAND AND WALES.3.3 THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CAPACITIES AND SKILLS OF THE INHABITANTS OF COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHEAST ENGLAND WITH A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF SOCIAL HOUSING WHICH THE TRUSTEES CONSIDER ARE SOCIALLY AND/OR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEY ARE BETTER ABLE TO IDENTIFY, AND HELP MET, THEIR NEEDS AND TO PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN SOCIETY;3.4 TO PROMOTE, FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY, GOOD CITIZENSHIP AND HARMONY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY BETWEEN PERSONS OF DIFFERENT ETHNIC, CULTURAL, OR AGE BACKGROUNDS AND BETWEEN PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY AND OTHER PERSONS.

Defined Area of Benefit:

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