Kenward Trust

04/09/2026

Throughout September, we’ll be holding a number of services here at Kenward, offering opportunities to come together for reflection, prayer, thanksgiving and fellowship.

Saturday 5th September – 11:30am
Prayer Meeting in the Chapel

• Sunday 13th September – 3:00pm
Afternoon Service in the Chapel

• Saturday 19th September – 3:00pm
Thanksgiving Service in the Sinden Room

• Sunday 27th September – 3:00pm
Afternoon Service in the Chapel

These gatherings are a chance to connect, reflect and spend time together within our Kenward community. We’d love to welcome you.

https://kenwardtrust.org.uk

04/09/2026

🎉 We did it! 🎉

We are so excited to share that Kenward Trust has won Mental Health Charity of the Year at the Kent Charity Awards 2026!

In a special decision by the judges, the award was shared with the fantastic Waterside Parents' Centre 🫶

We are incredibly honoured to receive this recognition and to be included alongside so many inspiring charities making a difference across Kent. Congratulations to everyone who was shortlisted, nominated and recognised for their incredible work.

This award is a reflection of the dedication of our amazing staff, volunteers, trustees, supporters and partners, and the courage of every individual who trusts us to support them on their recovery journey.

Thank you to everyone who helps us transform lives every day.

Recovery is possible 💙

04/09/2026

Could residential rehabilitation make a difference to someone you support?

We’re proud to be taking part in Open Houses, giving people the opportunity to see first-hand what residential rehabilitation can offer.

Kenward Trust’s Open Houses Day is on Monday 10th September.

Come and meet our team, see our facilities and learn more about the support, structure and community that can help make recovery possible.

Book your place now – we’d love to welcome you to Kenward Trust.

https://www.openhouses.org.uk/plan-your-visit

03/09/2026

We're honoured to be attending the Kent Charity Awards on 3rd September as finalists in the Mental Health Charity of the Year category.

Being recognised alongside so many incredible charities is a reminder of the dedication, compassion, and hard work taking place across Kent every single day.

We'd like to wish every nominee the very best of luck ahead of the gala evening. Whatever the outcome, every organisation represented is already making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Thank you to the organisers, sponsors, judges, and everyone who continues to champion the charity sector across our county.

https://kentcharityawards.com

02/09/2026

This Recovery Month, we are celebrating the power of recovery, challenging stigma, and recognising that recovery is possible for everyone.

Throughout the month, we will be sharing real stories from people whose lives have been transformed by recovery. These stories are honest, inspiring and offer hope to anyone currently struggling with addiction, poor mental health, or the challenges that often come alongside them.

Recovery is about more than overcoming addiction. It's about rebuilding relationships, restoring confidence, improving wellbeing, and creating a future that once felt impossible.

Whether you are on your own recovery journey, supporting a loved one, or simply want to learn more, we want you to know that you are not alone.

At Kenward Trust, we are here to support individuals, families and friends every step of the way.

Recovery is possible. Hope is real. Help is available.

https://kenwardtrust.org.uk/news/kenward-trust-marks-recovery-month-by-sharing-stories-of-hope-and-transformation

01/09/2026

What does residential rehab really look like?

This September, Open Houses 2026 is giving people the opportunity to step inside residential rehabilitation services, meet the people behind them and better understand the role they can play in recovery.

Kenward Trust will be opening our doors on Monday 28th September, giving you the opportunity to visit us, meet our team and discover more about the work we do and the difference residential rehabilitation can make.

Our CEO Penny Williams, one of the driving forces behind Open Houses, recently joined the In Recovery – Ark House Podcast to talk about why residential rehabilitation matters and why we need to open more doors, start more conversations and challenge stigma.

Listen to Penny: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2555615/episodes/19707002

Book your visit: https://www.openhouses.org.uk/plan-your-visit

Phoenix Futures

01/09/2026

Kenward Trust on the In Recovery Podcast

Penny Williams from Kenward Trust and Choices Rehabs featured on the latest episode of Ark House Rehab Ltd Recovery podcast.

Penny talks about the Open Houses 2026 campaign and the importance of working together to support recovery, raise awareness and help change lives.

Listen now: https://arkhouserehab.co.uk/podcast

Phoenix Futures

𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗜𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 - 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧
𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪
https://arkhouserehab.co.uk/podcast/

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀.

The truth is, we shouldn’t still need this day. But we do.

Overdose continues to affect every community. Yet it can be prevented. We know how to reduce risk and keep people safe. By speaking openly, learning from one another, and treating each other with care and respect, we build a world where fewer lives are lost.

On today's brand new episode of 𝗜𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 - 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 podcast we speak to Mick at New Vision in Bradford, who have launched a vital campaign "You Can Save A Life" .

The initiative provides free, rapid training and distribute take-home Naloxone kits—a fast-acting medication that temporarily reverses the effects of an op**te overdose. By empowering local residents, businesses, and emergency services to recognise overdose symptoms and administer Naloxone, the campaign aims to turn everyday citizens into life-saving first responders.

On this new episode we also talk to Penny Williams from Choices Rehabs and Kenward Trust about another vital campaign, Open Houses 2026.

And author and founder of The Sober Girl Society Millie Gooch, talks to us about her brand new book, Hanxiety.

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗜𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 - 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧
𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪
https://arkhouserehab.co.uk/podcast/

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱, 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿.

New Vision Bradford

31/08/2026

We're incredibly proud to be finalists for Mental Health Charity of the Year at the Kent Charity Awards.

This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and the courage of the individuals we support on their recovery journeys every day. Together, we're helping to build brighter futures across Kent.

27/08/2026

Behind every addiction, there's a family looking for help.

Addiction doesn't just affect one person. It impacts parents, siblings, partners and friends who are all searching for answers.

Through our Save Young Lives campaign, we're raising funds to help young people affected by ketamine addiction access the specialist treatment they urgently need.

Because recovery changes lives, not just for individuals, but for entire families.

Support the campaign: https://kenwardtrust.org.uk/help-save-young-lives