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Financial Hardship Programme - Helping Hands Team Volunteer Day

Financial Hardship Programme - Helping Hands Team Volunteer Day

The Financial Hardship Programme team swapped their desks for gardening tools as they spent a rewarding day volunteering at Kent Adolescent Hospital, helping to restore a neglected garden that will be transformed into a valuable outdoor education space for young patients.

Device Access Scheme Pilot now OPEN

Device Access Scheme Pilot now OPEN

The Device Access Scheme, delivered by Kent County Council's Digital Kent, has provided over 70 devices to digitally excluded residents across Kent since the new scheme launched in May. This scheme is accessed by professional referral only.

Double Awards Success for DCED Financial Hardship Programme Projects

Double Awards Success for DCED Financial Hardship Programme Projects

Several projects delivered through the DCED Financial Hardship Programme have received national recognition, achieving seven finalist and shortlisted positions across two prestigious award programmes.

Kent Community Waste Prevention Fund

Kent Community Waste Prevention Fund

Kent Community Waste Prevention Fund Opens for Applications

Kent AI Skills Accelerator: Free AI Training for SMEs

Kent AI Skills Accelerator: Free AI Training for SMEs

The Kent AI Skills Accelerator is a free training programme helping Kent SMEs develop practical AI skills, improve productivity, and adopt artificial intelligence confidently, ethically and responsibly.

Digital Skills Training with Compaid

Digital Skills Training with Compaid

Digital Kent is connecting with Compaid to provide Kent residents with a tailored support experience for their digital skills.