HOPE Projects
The Bridge Trust
... accommodation ... mediation service ... charity shops ... fund-raising events ... Read More ...
The Children's Workshop
Holds assemblies, lunchtime meetings and lessons in all local primary schools. Read More ...
Christians Caring
Provides twice-weekly activities for disabled adults, giving respite to carers. Read More ...
The Ember Trust
Does a similar work to The Children's Workshop (above) in local secondary schools. Details available shortly.
Healing on the Streets
Give or receive prayer on the High Street every Saturday morning. Read More ...
Kids' After-School Club (Holy Moley!)
Wild fun activities for children in years 3-6, and a great social for their parents. Read More ...
International Meeting Place (Starbucks)
Welcomes and befriends people whose first language is not English. Read More ...
Parents Plus
Offers practical and emotional support to parents in any difficulties. Read More ...
The Russian School and Teremok
A weekly get-together for Russian parents and pre-school or primary-age children. Read More ...
Tonbridge Debt Advice Centre
Practical assistance for all in debt or financial difficulty. Read More ...
Projects in Planning
Community Service Supervision
Many offenders given community service orders have to wait ages to serve them because of a critical shortage of trained supervisors. We are seeking to make training is available for a HOPE group of volunteers. Can you help? Email George Gilbart-Smith georgegs@talktalk.net or ring him on 01732 354472.
Domestic Violence
A working party is currently discussing with the Police the possibility of establishing a West Kent group of trained volunteers to assist victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. Anyone interested in pursuing this should ring or email George Gilbart-Smith, as above.
Street Pastors
There are several places in Tonbridge, particularly outside clubs and bars at weekends, where people easily get into trouble, and where a caring Christian presence could make a real difference. If interested, email The Rev'd Jim Thorneycroft or ring him via Christ Church on 01732 770334.