Information Highlights
Do you shop at the Co-op?
23 Oct 2023
We’re delighted to let you know that from 23rd October 2023 - 19th October 2024, Co-op Members can officially support Imago Community – Havering Young Carers (Cause ID: 86309) as part of the Local Community Fund.
The link to our Cause Profile Page is
Free Funds for Young Carers!
04 Oct 2023
East Sussex Young Carers have joined easyfundraising to fundraise for free.
Highly Commended!
20 Sep 2023
We are delighted that our YANA Medway You Are Not Alone initiative has been Highly Commended by the judging panel of the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards!
Lewisham Community Lottery Page Launch!
19 Aug 2023
Maximising Wellbeing of Unpaid Carers is our new service supporting Adult Carers, Young Adult Carers and Young Carers across the borough of Lewisham.
Joining the Lewisham Community Lottery will help raise funds to support Unpaid Carers.
Young Adult Carers Laser Combat
31 Jul 2023
A group of Young Adult Carers from Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Swale enjoyed a trip to Laser Combat in Sidcup.
East Sussex Young Carers – Epic Life Activity 16th July 2023
17 Jul 2023
Our huge thanks go to Epic Life whose generosity enabled a group of our East Sussex Young Carers to spend the afternoon on the River Rother at Bodiam.
Imago attends the All-Party Parliamentary Group
11 Jul 2023
On the 10th July, two of the Imago team attended the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Youth Affairs in the Houses of Parliament and spoke about Young Carers.
Imago support to charities
28 Jun 2023
Imago offers information, advice and devleopment opportunities in a wide range of areas
Carers Week Cream Tea Invitation
09 May 2023
Are you an Adult Carer living locally to Gravesend?
We would like to invite you to join us for a cream tea during Carers Week on the 8th June from 12noon to 2pm. We will be in the ASDA Gravesend Community Room.
It's a free event, but please book so we can welcome you, give us a call on 0300 0111965.
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Round Table Support Short Breaks
24 Apr 2023
On Sunday 23rd April the Royal Tunbridge Wells Round Table held their Annual Giveaway Event.
Imago Short Breaks were delighted to receive support.
Kent Dementia Showcase
24 Apr 2023
On the 19th May 2023 from 10am-3.30pm the Kent Dementia Showcase takes place.
It's a free event for anyone affected by dementia, either living with dementia, a family carer or a health and social care professional.
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1 minute for a chance to win £1,000 for Young Carers
17 Apr 2023
Do you have a minute free?
We would appreciate your nomination!
Your minute could turn into...
Respite for Young Carers, activities, resources and materials for groups, fun!
Our link is:
https://lnkd.in/dxvrGn2w
Forest School for Young Carers
12 Apr 2023
Some of our Kent Young Carers from Swale attended the Forest School day held at Out to the Woods CIC in the Easter school holiday.
The Carer's Reign
12 Apr 2023
Create charity art:space programme for young carers is funded by British Land PLC . In partnership with Royal Victoria Place , young carers from Kent have worked with professional Create artist Sam Haynes to make this spectacular 3D sculpture.
Wealden Community Lottery Launch!
01 Mar 2023
East Sussex Young Carers joins the new Wealden Community Lottery!
Here is the link to our page for more information and to buy tickets Wealden Community Lottery
Good luck!
Paddock Wood Half Marathon Helen!
10 Feb 2023
On the 12th March Helen took part in the Lambert and Foster Paddock Wood Half Marathon. She has smashed her own target of £250 and raised over £380!
There is still time to sponsoring her efforts to raise funds for Young Carers, just follow her link https://givepenny.com/helencharlesworth...
Way to go Helen!
London Marathon 2023 - the countdown is on!
18 Jan 2023
Update 12th April, unfortunately, due to injury, our runner has had to defer his place until next year. We wish you a speedy and full recovery Alex.
New Year's Eve Lottery Winner!
03 Jan 2023
On the last draw of the Ashford Community Lottery for the year, Mr S, our supporter from Ashford, won £25!
The Big Mental Health Conversation
03 Jan 2023
Almost 130 school students, aged 13 to 16-years-old, joined mental health providers for the event at the County Showground in Detling, Kent.
Dartford Deeds Not Words do it again!
29 Dec 2022
In their 9th year, the Toy Appeal run by Dartford Deeds Not Words has collected and distributed over 2,000 gifts.
The Lord Mayor of Canterbury's Christmas Gift Fund
29 Dec 2022
We were delighted to have been in touch with The Lord Mayor of Canterbury's Christmas Gift Fund team to discuss our work and find out they were able to help some of our families.
Imago on the Radio
19 Dec 2022
On Monday the 19th December at 9:45 - 10:55 on West Kent Radio Peta, our Long Covid Self-Management Coordinator, made her debut behind the microphone!
Channel Rotary Club support Young Carers
19 Dec 2022
Wow! The amazing C hannel Rotary Club have donated £2,000 worth of supermarket gift vouchers to support Young Carers in Folkestone & Hythe District!
Tenterden Lions Club support Young Carers
19 Dec 2022
Thank you to the T enterden Lions Club for your wonderful donation of £500 which will provide 2 respite activities and supermarket gift vouchers for local Young Carers.
Your kindness will make such a difference.
Young Carers get creative thanks to IAC
19 Dec 2022
IAC funded a festive workshop for a group of Kent Young Carers from the Ashford area.
Radio station shares more than good tunes
18 Dec 2022
Thanks to KMFM listeners and Bargain Hunter UK Deals Young Carers across Kent have been donated some lovely gifts this Christmas.
Raise Free Funds for Young Carers
21 Nov 2022
Register today and when you shop 3 times before the end of the year, Imago receives a £10 donation - enough to fund emotional wellbeing support for a Young Carer.
London Marathon Liam!
04 Oct 2022
Liam took on the challenge to raise funds for Imago's Young Carers services.
Imago Staff took on Marathon Challenge!
04 Oct 2022
"This is my way of giving a little something back."
Imago staff joined Team Imago in taking on the Virtual London Marathon this October.
Investors In People
07 Sep 2020
Success – We invest in people accreditation
We have just received news to confirm we have been successful with our Investors In People audit and will be retaining our accreditation for a further 3 years. This award reflects the excellent leadership and people management within Imago.
Adult Carers
Providing Carers Assessments, information, advice and support to Carers from 16 years old in Dartford, Swanley, Gravesham and Swale.
Community Navigation
Providing information, advice and guidance to adults with complex needs in Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Swale.
MiDAS Training
Accredited training for minibus drivers within organisations operating a not for hire service.
Imago joins local lotteries
Imago has joined several local lotteries, each raising funds to support Young Carers!
Young Adult Carers - Spring 2023 Newsletter
Click here to read the Spring 2023 Young Adult Carers newsletter.
Tonbridge Lions Club Community Fete and Fun Dog Show Sunday 11th June 2023
Tonbridge Lions Club is organising a Community Fete and Fun Dog Show on the Tonbridge Castle Lawn and surrounding area on the 11th June 2023, with the support of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council.
Visit our stall to take part in our hamper raffle, make a badge and find out about volunteering.