Kenward Trust

09/12/2025

Looking for residential rehabilitation in Kent? Kenward Trust is a leader in the field, offering the expertise and care you’d expect from a national provider, right here in the heart of our community.

What makes us unique?
• EMDR trauma therapy
• Consultant Addictions Psychiatrist supporting complex needs
• Therapeutic gardens, workshops & alpacas in a tranquil 15-acre setting
• Evidence-based recovery programmes tailored to the individual

For confidential referrals, please contact Mark Holmes directly: mark.holmes@kenwardtrust.org.uk

https://kenwardtrust.org.uk

04/12/2025

"What we went through was traumatic... because we were harmed physically, emotionally, and felt like we were in real danger."

Trauma doesn’t end when the event is over. It lingers, in bodies, in behaviours, in trust that’s hard to rebuild.

At Kenward Trust, we meet people where they are, recognising that many who come to us have faced deep trauma. Through trauma-informed care, we offer more than just recovery from addiction, we offer safety, choice, and empowerment.

Because when someone feels seen, heard, and safe, true healing begins.

Watch this powerful video to understand why trauma-informed support matters:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg8ahtHIRxU&t=51s

Discover our approach: https://kenwardtrust.org.uk

02/12/2025

The Personal Impact of Substance Use Disorder.

Substance Use Disorder is more than just a health issue; it affects every corner of a person’s life.

The individual impact includes:
– Physical and mental health struggles
– Broken relationships and family strain
– Job loss and financial difficulties
– A deep loss of self-esteem and identity

At Kenward Trust, we understand these challenges. That’s why our recovery programmes are designed to support the whole person, not just the addiction.

https://kenwardtrust.org.uk

01/12/2025

Help Kenward Trust Win £1,000 This Christmas!

We’re excited to be part of the Movement for Good Awards, where £1,000 grants are being given to charities making a real difference, and your vote could help us win!

It takes less than 30 seconds to nominate us, and every single vote helps strengthen our life-changing work supporting people affected by addiction, homelessness, and trauma.

👉 Vote for Kenward Trust here:

https://bit.ly/4p8bwbP

Please vote, share, and help us spread the word!

Together, we can change even more lives.

27/11/2025

We’re incredibly grateful to Taylor Wimpey, whose generous Gift in Kind support, coordinated through CRASH, the construction industry’s charity, has helped transform our new supported accommodation, Colebrook House in Tunbridge Wells.

Their contribution provided vital materials and skilled labour to fully refurbish bathroom and WC facilities, creating a safe, dignified, and restorative space for residents rebuilding their lives after addiction and homelessness.

As our CEO Penny Williams shared:
“Having a safe and comfortable place to call home is absolutely essential for those recovering from addiction. The refurbishment Taylor Wimpey and CRASH have made possible, will have a real and lasting impact, providing dignity, security, and a sense of stability that makes all the difference in their tough journey.”

This project is a powerful example of collaboration, creating genuine social value and new futures.

https://kenwardtrust.org.uk/news/taylor-wimpey-supports-major-refurbishment

27/11/2025

Our Recovery Programmes.

At Kenward Trust, we know recovery is personal. That’s why we offer two proven programmes:

• Recovery Model (12–24 weeks): SMART Recovery, CBT, psychotherapy, counselling, and creative therapies in our award-winning gardens.

• 12-Step Programme: Fellowship-based community, group sessions, and one-to-one support.

We also provide trauma-informed care (including EMDR), expert support from Dr Annie McCloud, and Recovery Plus for ongoing guidance.

Apply: mark.holmes@kenwardtrust.org.uk | sarah.turner@kenwardtrust.org.uk

More info: https://kenwardtrust.org.uk

26/11/2025

Every day, people in our community take brave steps toward recovery, and with your support, we can walk that journey with them.

Kenward Trust is proud to be part of the Local Community Fund, empowering local people to make a real difference.
When you choose us as your cause, you’re helping provide essential support for individuals affected by addiction and homelessness across Kent.

Learn more about our project and choose Kenward Trust as your cause.

https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/96469

26/11/2025

For over 55 years, we’ve helped people recover from drug and alcohol addiction through our residential rehabilitation programme in Yalding, Kent. Our approach combines 12-step recovery, counselling, and holistic therapies such as EMDR, mindfulness, and animal-assisted therapy with our alpacas and goats.

If you or someone you love is looking for rehab or addiction recovery support in Kent, Kenward Trust offers a safe, supportive environment to help you rebuild your life. At Kenward, recovery is about more than stopping, it’s about healing, rediscovering purpose, and finding hope for the future.

Start your recovery journey today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usl9AKeLfJ0

For over 55 years, we’ve helped people recover from drug and alcohol addiction through our residential rehabilitation programme in Yalding, Kent. Our approac...

25/11/2025

This Addiction Awareness Week (23–30 November), we’re shining a light on the power of conversation, and how one moment of connection can be the catalyst for recovery.

“I kept relapsing and finding myself in vulnerable situations…until someone showed me kindness and believed in me.”

Through volunteering with Kenward Trust, this individual discovered purpose and now supports young people through our Youth Work Team, helping them make positive choices and build brighter futures.

Kenward’s Youth Team provides early intervention and outreach for young people affected by substance misuse across Kent and Medway, delivering education through our Think Differently programme to inspire awareness, resilience, and hope.

Because with the right support, anyone can choose a better road, one that leads to growth, purpose, and a new future.

Learn more about the power of opening up the conversation:
https://takingactiononaddiction.org.uk/content/the-conversation-that-changed-everything

Explore our work at Kenward Trust:
https://kenwardtrust.org.uk

25/11/2025

this National Addiction Awareness Week 23 – 30 November, 2025.

Addiction affects millions of people across the UK, but stigma and silence stop too many from asking for help. This Addiction Awareness Week, we’re asking everyone to join the conversation.

By talking openly about addiction, we can replace stigma with understanding, judgement with empathy, and silence with support.

• Addiction thrives in silence.
• Recovery begins with conversation.
• The conversation starts here.

https://kenwardtrust.org.uk
Transforming Lives, Creating New Futures

24/11/2025

Join us for a fantastic event supporting Blackthorn Trust. The Kenward Place team will be there with our experience gift vouchers which are ideal Christmas gifts for your loved ones. We’d love to see you there!

Pop along to the Blackthorn Christmas Fair (29th November, 10am-2pm) for handmade gifts and treats.

We'll be selling a range of items made onsite in the baking, artisan crafts, garden, woodcraft and stained glass workshops that are part of Blackthorn's programmes to help people with mental health conditions.

There's also a toy tombola and craft activities for the kids!

Entry is by donation - pedestrian entrances to the Blackthorn Trust site are in St Andrew's Road (ME16 9AN) and Saffron Close (ME16 0US).

24/11/2025

It's so powerful to see The Princess of Wales using her platform to highlight the importance of compassion in tackling addiction.

Breaking the stigma is crucial; addiction is a health issue, not a moral failing. Empathy and understanding can make all the difference in someone's recovery journey.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8e9l1p42z8o

The message from the Princess of Wales comes on Addiction Awareness Week.