Supporting people’s physical and mental health 

We fund charities who support people living with disabilities and long-term health conditions, as well as supporting peoples’ mental health.

Below are some of the charities who have recently received a grant:

Hi Kent – Awarded £9,950 towards the Technology Support Outreach Project 

The charity supports people who are deaf and hard of hearing. The grant helped to provide an Outreach Programme of free Technology Support for older people living with hearing loss. This aims to encourage confidence and the independent use of technology to manage their own affairs, book online appointments and services, and ensure they do not miss out on social connections with family and friends.  

Slide Away – Awarded £9,871 towards staff costs to support children and young people 

Every year, Slide Away provides bereavement support to more than 300 of Kent’s children and young people, their families and schools; helping children and young people adjust to a life that has changed and feel confident about their future again.

Katherine Jary, Operations Manager at Slide Away said: “With the support of funders like The Philip and Connie Phillips Foundation, we provide a safe place where bereaved children can meet with others who have been bereaved, and where our professional team can help them to understand and express their feelings, hold onto their memories and manage on difficult days.”

FASD Awareness (Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders) – Awarded £15,000 over two years towards core costs 

FASD Awareness was established in 2018 to support the FASD community and raise awareness of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). It provides support and friendship groups, activity days, education, training, and information to the FASD community and the wider population.

Andrew Keeping, CEO said: “As a small charity dedicated to raising awareness of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and providing essential support to those affected, this funding has enabled us to expand our reach and deepen our impact within the community. In today’s climate, where many charities face increasing difficulty securing the funding needed to sustain vital services, your support has been especially meaningful. Thanks to your generosity, we have been able to deliver crucial services—from support and friendship groups to educational programmes and family activity days—that help keep families together, reduce stigma, and empower individuals living with FASD to thrive.”