Kenward Trust

05/02/2026

We’re proud to announce a new partnership between Kenward Trust and Sinclair-Strong Consultants, creating an agreed ADHD assessment and treatment pathway for our residents with neurodiverse, co-occurring conditions.

With ADHD frequently going undiagnosed, particularly for people experiencing addiction, this partnership ensures residents can access specialist assessment and tailored treatment during residential rehabilitation, where the opportunity for positive change is greatest.

Mark Holmes, Registered Manager at Kenward Trust, shared:

“Our partnership with Sinclair-Strong Consultants is a major development for our residents at Kenward Trust and fills a gap that many people in recovery encounter. The improvements this partnership will bring to the scaffolding of recovery for our residents is groundbreaking and I am looking forward to the positive outcomes it will bring to the people we support, their families and loved ones.”

Together, we’re strengthening recovery pathways, improving outcomes and building futures rooted in understanding, dignity and hope.

Read all about it here.
https://kenwardtrust.org.uk/news/adhd-pathway-agreed-to-support-kenward-trust-residents

04/02/2026

We’re proud to share that Kenward Trust has now reached over 65,000 pupils through our Think Differently early intervention programme.

Across Kent and Medway, our team is working with schools to deliver honest, age-appropriate education around substance misuse, resilience and informed decision-making, helping young people make safer choices before harmful behaviours take hold.

With growing demand, we’re now developing Think Differently Junior to reach even younger children at a critical stage.

Prevention works when it starts early and this milestone shows just how important this work really is.

https://kenwardtrust.org.uk/news/kenward-trust-reaches-65000-pupils-through-early-intervention-programme

03/02/2026

We’re incredibly proud that Kenward Trust has now reached over 65,000 pupils across Kent and Medway through our Think Differently programme.

That’s vital conversations with young people about substance misuse, mental health, resilience, and making informed choices. By sharing lived experience and honest education, our outreach team helps young people feel empowered, not judged – supported, not lectured.

But there is still more to do.

Young people face increasing pressures every day and early intervention has never been more important. With continued support, we can reach more schools, more communities, and more young lives before harm takes hold.

Read the full article in DDN Magazine via our latest newsletter here.

https://www.drinkanddrugsnews.com/think-differently-65000-pupils-reached-and-were-not-stopping

03/02/2026

6 weeks to go until the Kenward Trust Will Change Lives Charity Ball!

This year’s ball is extra special as we celebrate:

• 30 years of life-changing youth work at Kenward Trust
• 10 years of the Think Differently programme
• Reaching an incredible 65,000 pupils across Kent through early intervention

Join us on Saturday, 7th March for a glittering evening of dining, music and fundraising – all in support of empowering young people to make safer, healthier choices.

• Mercure Hotel, Great Danes Maidstone
• 7:00 pm – midnight
• Dress code: Black tie & sparkles

Buy tickets:
https://kenwardtrust.org.uk/events-booking/p/kenward-will-change-lives-ball-pre-sale

02/02/2026

The Benefact Group Movement for Good giving programme is back and it’s a wonderful opportunity to support the causes you care about most.

By nominating Kenward Trust, you could help us secure a £1,000 donation to continue supporting people affected by addiction and homelessness across Kent.

• It takes just one minute
• Completely free to nominate
• Every nomination helps us provide hope, recovery and a fresh start

Please take a moment to nominate Kenward Trust and help us transform lives.

https://movementforgood.com/draws/1000/?cn=1146481&ct=community

Together, small actions can create life-changing futures. Thank you for standing with us.

Nominate a charity for a Movement for Good award now.

30/01/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Aspens Charities for supporting Kenward Trust by choosing to use our conference facilities for their meeting this week. Support from fellow charities means a great deal to us, and working together helps strengthen the impact we can all make. It was a real pleasure to welcome your team.

Looking for the perfect venue for your next meeting, conference, or team away day? Discover what Kenward Place has to offer https://www.kenwardplace.co.uk/venue-hire/conferences

30/01/2026

Did you know that funds raised from the Kenward Trust Will Save Lives Charity Ball helped us reach 65,000 pupils with life-changing early intervention education?

Now we’re asking for your support to help us go even further.

Join us on Saturday, 7 March 2026, at the Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel and be part of an evening that directly funds prevention, youth outreach and safer futures for young people across Kent and Medway.

Every ticket sold and every table booked helps us reach young people before crisis hits.

https://kenwardtrust.org.uk/charityball

29/01/2026

A big thank you to Huws Gray for the generous donation of bobble hats, which arrived with us this week.

These will be shared with our residents and with people supported through our Street Reach outreach work, helping keep individuals warm during colder weather.

Support like this makes a real, practical difference and is very much appreciated by everyone at Kenward Trust.

Thank you for thinking of us.

https://kenwardtrust.org.uk

28/01/2026

“If a day feels too long, take it an hour at a time.”
David, Resettlement Resident.

For many beginning their recovery, taking part in Dry January, the journey can feel overwhelming. David reminds us that progress isn’t about perfection, but about taking the next small step.

At Kenward Trust, we walk alongside people at every stage of their recovery. David’s story is living proof that change is possible, one hour, one day, one choice at a time.

If you or someone you love needs support, we’re here.

https://kenwardtrust.org.uk/admissions

27/01/2026

Looking for specialist addiction support in Kent?

At Kenward Trust, we support people affected by addiction through structured residential rehabilitation, education and long-term recovery support, right here in Kent.

We work with individuals, families, professionals and self-funders who are looking for trusted, specialist care close to home.

If you’re seeking support, for yourself or someone you love, you don’t have to look far.

https://kenwardtrust.org.uk

22/01/2026

By week three, many people start to see alcohol differently and that’s a powerful moment.

Alcohol is a drug. It affects how the brain processes pleasure, impairs judgement and coordination and long-term or heavy use can significantly increase health risks. For some, stopping or cutting down can even lead to withdrawal symptoms, which is why support matters.

At Kenward Trust, we believe awareness is the first step toward change. Whether Dry January has sparked reflection, raised questions, or confirmed concerns, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

If this month has made you think differently about alcohol, for yourself or someone you care about, help is available.

https://kenwardtrust.org.uk/admissions

20/01/2026

Vital message from Kenward Trust: Ketamine use among young people is rising fast!

Medway has seen one of the largest increases in children needing drug or alcohol treatment in the country and ketamine misuse is a growing concern. Kenward Trust’s Think Differently programme is working in schools across Kent and Medway to help young people understand the real risks, from long-term health harm to addiction.

Saul, 29, shared his powerful journey from starting ketamine at 13 to finding recovery and now speaking to schools and communities so others don’t go down the same path.

Penny Williams, CEO of Kenward Trust, said it should be a wake-up call for families, schools and communities to have open, informed conversations about drug risks and how to spot the signs early.

Watch the full news coverage here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=iURe12STrJ2ZXJWE&v=Llr5LFFs4f4&feature=youtu.be

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