About the Mid Kent VCSEF Network
The Mid Kent VCSEF Network is a group of local charities, community groups, and not-for-profit organisations working within the Ashford and Maidstone areas. Our goal is to foster collaborative relationships among these groups for enhancing insight, resources, service delivery, skills, learning, and innovation.
To achieve this goal, we will:
- Raise awareness of the range of services available within our communities.
- Learn from one another to identify and nurture organisational and personal skill sets.
- Exchange information about services and opportunities for partnership working.
The Group is open to participation from any organisation in the area committed to improving the lives of our local residents.
Mid Kent VCSEF Network Objectives
- To establish a forum for senior leaders and managers to raise and discuss relevant issues affecting their organisations and the sector as a whole.
- To adopt a proactive and insightful approach to sector challenges.
- To identify opportunities for collaborative initiatives, joint funding bids, and partnerships.
- To offer peer-to-peer support and mentorship to fellow leaders upon request.
- To provide assistance to network members as needed.
- To identify and discuss potential risks impacting the sector.
- To foster effective leadership across the sector.
- To arrange for external speakers and presenters to provide supportive insights and guidance/updates on strategic issues and to exchange ideas.
- To share best practices within the operating area and from other districts and equivalent groups.
- To connect with national organisations in the sector (e.g., NAVCA, NCVO, ACEVO).
- Provide emerging leaders / deputies opportunities to develop.
Mid Kent VCSEF Network Meetings
Meetings are held approximately every two months and alternate between venues in Ashford or Maidstone – depending on the host organisation.
2025 meetings
- Tuesday 18 March, Maidstone Community Support Centre, Maidstone
- Tuesday 13 May, Blackthorn Trust, Maidstone.
- Wednesday 4 June (joint Mid Kent & West Kent), Maidstone Community Support Centre, Maidstone.
- Tuesday 23 September, Maidstone Community Support Centre, Maidstone.
Find your local VCSEF network
To find out any other information about other VCSEF networks, please look through our VCSEF Networks directory or to add information about your group/network, please email Adam at Sailfin Charity Consultancy.
