We are thrilled to announce that The Coffee Shop at EC30, has been awarded the 2025 ‘Weald of Kent ‘Heart of the Community Award’!
Warmest thanks to Katie Lam, our wonderful Tenterden Community for your continued support, and to all our dedicated staff and volunteers who make EC30 such a special place. Opened in 2021, EC30 has been connecting people through social prescribing, support groups, and wellbeing activities – bringing friendship, purpose, and support to those facing loneliness or challenging times.
With many congratulations to the other worthy nominees and our grateful thanks to Chapel Down, the local sponsor of this award, and to Kent and East Sussex Railway for hosting the event celebrations.
EC30 is proudly owned by Tenterden Social Hub & Dementia Centre.
Lindsay Franklin, CEO of the Hub says, “We are absolutely delighted that Katie Lam MP, Chapel Down and our local community has come together to celebrate the contribution that our charity EC30 makes to our lovely Tenterden Community. We’re hugely happy with the dedication and commitment from our staff, led by Manager Sharon Doucy with support from our highly valued volunteers.”
Sharon Doucy, Manager of EC30 comments; “The award is a marvellous acknowledgment of the hard work and dedication of the volunteers and staff at EC30 over the past four years. It has been extremely rewarding for all of us to watch EC30 develop into the thriving social and community space it has become. It is a place where people from all parts of the community can come together for support and social connection that enhances their lives and enables them to flourish”.
About our Charity, Tenterden Social Hub & Dementia Centre & EC30
Unique in our Community and for over 50 years, Tenterden Social Hub has provided a safe and welcoming environment for elderly frail, disabled and vulnerable adults up to 101 years of age. At our Centre in Tenterden and at EC30 our Health and Wellbeing Centre, we have a history of delivering a range of quality services to our Community. Our charitable mission is to support independence and prevent social isolation and loneliness in the elderly and frail. We strive to ensure that individuals can continue to remain connected to their community and as independent as possible and at home where they want to be.
We provide a range of support groups for Over 60’s, Dementia and Disabled members as well as a range of services to help at home. The Hub, per year,:
- Enjoys over 5,600 member visits;
- Drives over 28,000 miles to bring our members to the Hub ;
- Delivers over 7,000 Meals-on-wheels to our local community;
- Makes over 3,000 Helping Hands visits to clients’ homes;
- Prepares over 13,000 meals in our own 5-star kitchens.