King's Reach

King's Reach Community Charity Our vision is to support young people in all aspects of life, to speak out against injustice and make local communities better places to live.

King’s Reach is a community charity based in Maidstone, Kent. King’s Reach was founded in 2003 with a vision to support young people and their families and be at the forefront of helping to pioneer and develop new initiatives. King’s Reach is currently involved in a number of projects including Alternative Curriculum Education, family and individual support, and community focused sport. Much of Ki

ng’s Reach core vision is based around the work of Dave King who in 1999 received an MBE for services to young people in Maidstone. Dave has been involved in community work in Maidstone for over 25 years, helping to support those who are most vulnerable.

Alan’s photos and reflection. There is still time to donate if you wish. 🌳❤️🌳 👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/...
02/08/2026

Alan’s photos and reflection. There is still time to donate if you wish. 🌳❤️🌳
👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/alan-rose-1773735002411

Last SDW post I promise. Having had time to recover and reflect a little I feel proud, relieved and grateful. But also very blessed to be part of King's Reach and have such supportive friends and family. Every time I struggled you pulled me through.

I was close to quitting at 4am on day 5 as I sat there with plasters, tape & scissors trying to prepare my feet for another day of walking. I was shocked at their condition. Then I caught sight of my reflection in the window as it was still dark. The King's Reach Woodlands logo on my T-shirt reminded of my reason for doing the walk in the first place.

I found the resolve to apply some more plasters, get my boots on and get up that first hill and the dozens that followed. I couldn’t of done this with out you all, thank you 🌳❤️

Alan’s photos day 7:Day 7 and the SDW complete! 14.3 miles & 1979 ft climbed. Lovely to complete the walk with Stew and ...
31/07/2026

Alan’s photos day 7:

Day 7 and the SDW complete! 14.3 miles & 1979 ft climbed. Lovely to complete the walk with Stew and Clare. Thank you everyone for your support. It’s been emotional. Now to sort those feet 🦶🏻 🚶🌅🐄🐷🐑⛺️🍌🌳❤️

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉What an absolute legend! He did it! Alan you are amazing, we love you loads. I am sure there will be more photos to...
31/07/2026

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉What an absolute legend! He did it! Alan you are amazing, we love you loads. I am sure there will be more photos to follow shortly.

Alan’s photos day 5:Day 5 complete - 18 miles & 1893 feet climbed. Very hot today, feet held together with plasters and ...
29/07/2026

Alan’s photos day 5:

Day 5 complete - 18 miles & 1893 feet climbed. Very hot today, feet held together with plasters and sticky tape but only 2 more to go 💪 Had a visit from Angel & James who ‘helped’ put up the tent and took me to Tesco ❤️

Still day 4, Ned’s photos:Some photos from Ned of today’s adventures 🥵💪🐷🐑🐄🌳❤️
28/07/2026

Still day 4, Ned’s photos:

Some photos from Ned of today’s adventures 🥵💪🐷🐑🐄🌳❤️

Ned joins Alan for day 4:Day four complete. 16.3 miles & 2109 ft climbed. Lovely to walk with Ned. Feet struggling, time...
28/07/2026

Ned joins Alan for day 4:

Day four complete. 16.3 miles & 2109 ft climbed. Lovely to walk with Ned. Feet struggling, time to rest and 🤞go again tomorrow 🦶🌳🌅❤️

Alan’s photos day 3:Day 3 complete 💪 15.4 miles today. Another early start to dodge the heat. Early finish meant the cha...
27/07/2026

Alan’s photos day 3:

Day 3 complete 💪 15.4 miles today. Another early start to dodge the heat. Early finish meant the chance to have a chippy lunch with my lovely wife and the boys🍟❤️ Feet are a mess but staying in a bunkhouse tonight that has showers! 🚿 ❤️

Alan’s photos from day 2: Day 2 - 21 miles including a stroll into Cocking. 2536 ft climbed. Undulating sums up the wal...
26/07/2026

Alan’s photos from day 2:

Day 2 - 21 miles including a stroll into Cocking. 2536 ft climbed. Undulating sums up the walk and my mood. Uphill - ‘whose idea was this , I’m 52 for goodness sake…’ Downhill - this is amazing how beautiful let’s do this again’. Shorter day tomorrow 🚶🌳☀️❤️ 🌳❤️🌳 Support Alan’s Epic South Downs Way Challenge!
👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/alan-rose-1773735002411

Alan’ Photos from day 1: Firstly I need to say a huge thank you to everyone who has been in touch offering support today...
26/07/2026

Alan’ Photos from day 1:

Firstly I need to say a huge thank you to everyone who has been in touch offering support today. I’ve been overwhelmed thank you 🤩 Day One Complete - 23 miles 2,220ft climbed. I’ve loved the scenery today such a beautiful part of the country. Not so keen on the heat, the blisters or discovering the tents gone mouldy but hey I go again tomorrow 💪🚶🌳❤️

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St Hilary's House, Reculver Walk
Maidstone
ME158SW

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Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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