Volunteers are central to the ethos and services of Imago Community. There are lots of ways you can get involved by either volunteering with other organisations in West Kent through our Volunteer Centre for West Kent or with us here at Imago Community.
Events to chat to the Volunteer Centre team at:
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!
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.
31 Jul 2023
A group of Young Adult Carers from Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Swale enjoyed a trip to Laser Combat in Sidcup.
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.
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.
28 Jun 2023
Imago offers information, advice and devleopment opportunities in a wide range of areas
09 May 2023
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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.
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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17 Apr 2023
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Respite for Young Carers, activities, resources and materials for groups, fun!
Our link is:
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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.
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.
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!
10 Feb 2023
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.
03 Jan 2023
On the last draw of the Ashford Community Lottery for the year, Mr S, our supporter from Ashford, won £25!
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.
29 Dec 2022
In their 9th year, the Toy Appeal run by Dartford Deeds Not Words has collected and distributed over 2,000 gifts.
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.
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!
19 Dec 2022
19 Dec 2022
19 Dec 2022
IAC funded a festive workshop for a group of Kent Young Carers from the Ashford area.
18 Dec 2022
Thanks to KMFM listeners and Bargain Hunter UK Deals Young Carers across Kent have been donated some lovely gifts this Christmas.
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.
04 Oct 2022
Liam took on the challenge to raise funds for Imago's Young Carers services.
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.
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.
Providing Carers Assessments, information, advice and support to Carers from 16 years old in Dartford, Swanley, Gravesham and Swale.
Providing information, advice and guidance to adults with complex needs in Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Swale.
Accredited training for minibus drivers within organisations operating a not for hire service.
Imago has joined several local lotteries, each raising funds to support Young Carers!
Click here to read the Spring 2023 Young Adult Carers newsletter.
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.
