Our West Kent branch and smaller hubs are based in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. Our main branch in Tower House is home to two of our retail projects – furniture upcycling and the bike project – both training opportunities for young people. Horizon is another one of our social enterprise projects, and a space where young people with SEN or disabilities are able to gain experience and skills in carpentry. We also offer supported housing, youth clubs and run two charity furniture shops in the local area.
Housing
Ryder House provides safe, welcoming, supportive housing for 37 young people aged 16+ in high quality furnished flats in central Tunbridge Wells. Click here to find out more about our supporting housing offer.
The Bridge Trust Project
The Bridge Trust Project is now a part of YMCA Thames Gateway Group and provides supported housing in the West Kent area to single people aged 18 up to retirement age. Click here to find out more about our supported housing offer.
Youth work
We deliver weekly youth clubs at several centres across West Kent for children aged 8 – 19 years old. Click here to find out more about our youth clubs in West Kent.
Training & Education projects
We provide a number of projects for young people. This includes furniture and bike upcycling projects, predominantly for young people not in education or training (NEET). Click here to find out more about our upcycling projects
We also offer a training & education programme in carpentry & joinery for young people aged 16 – 19, who have SEN or disabilities. Click here for more information on our Horizon project.
Also at West Kent
We have two charity shops based in the town centre. This is where we sell most of our furniture that has been upcycled as well as wooden furniture and pieces all skilfully crafted by the young people taking part in one of our training and education programmes.
