Swale Community and Voluntary Services

09/10/2026

**OUR DBS STATS FOR SEPTEMBER**

To find out more about getting a DBS check for yourself or your staff/volunteers, please contact the DBS Signatory on 01795 473828 (option 3) or email [email protected]

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

**FAVERSHAM RESIDENTS - TODAY FROM 10AM**

🌸 Come & See What Happens at Faversham Umbrella ☕💜

Join us on Friday 9th October 2026, from 10am–3pm, at Faversham Umbrella, Court Street, for a warm and welcoming community event.

Enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee and a delicious scone/biscuit, while coming together to remember our loved ones and celebrate the special memories they gave us. 💕

You’ll also have the opportunity to tour the Faversham Umbrella building, discover the services available, and find out more about the support offered within our community.

Everyone is welcome — come along, have a cuppa, meet others and see what Faversham Umbrella is all about. 🌷

📅 Friday 9th October 2026
⏰ 10:00am–3:00pm
📍 Faversham Umbrella, Court Street

We’d love to see you there! 💜☕🌸

09/10/2026

**JOB OPPORTUNITY**

Domestic Abuse - New Leaf Support. has an exciting opportunity for a qualified Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor (IDVA) to join their team for 1 day per week.

If you’re passionate about supporting people affected by domestic abuse and would like to find out more, they’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to: [email protected]

New Leaf Domestic Abuse Service has an exciting opportunity for a qualified Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor (IDVA) to join our team for 1 day per week.
If you’re passionate about supporting people affected by domestic abuse and would like to find out more, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to:
[email protected]

Please feel free to share with anyone who may be interested.

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

**OUR VOLUNTEERING STATS FOR SEPTEMBER**

To find out more about volunteering, contact our Co-ordinator on 01795 473828 (option 3) or email [email protected]

08/10/2026

**OUR BEFRIENDING STATS FOR SEPTEMBER**

If you would like to know more about volunteering for our Befriending Scheme for Older People, please contact the Co-ordinator on 01795 473828 (option 2) or email [email protected]

07/10/2026

Advance notice - Teynham Library will be temporarily closed from Monday 26 October while improvement works take place. We expect to reopen from early December.

We're making improvements to the library to create a more welcoming and comfortable space for everyone.

During the closure:

✅ All loans will be automatically extended during the closure period

✅ You can use the Kent Libraries app to search our online catalogue, and manage loans and reservations

✅ You can borrow and return items at any library in Kent

✅ You can use our eLibrary anytime - for more information visit kent.gov.uk/elibrary

✅ You can Ask a Kent Librarian for support on 03000 41 64 38, email [email protected] or you can chat online at kent.gov.uk/askakentlibrarian

Your nearest alternative library is:

📍 Sittingbourne Library, Central Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 4AH

07/10/2026

(9–13 Nov) could be the inspiration for your next new board member to consider trusteeship.

Could your board processes be limiting your ability to attract them?

Read our guidance for tips on removing barriers that might limit your candidate pool:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/finding-new-trustees-cc30