Area Guide Directory Adult Refugee Support April 2017

Home , Gravesend, List of people from Kent

NOTE: (this area guide is mainly of services in Gravesend, Maidstone, Chatham/Gillingham,

Canterbury and Ashford as that is where most BRC service users reside)

Contents:

BME Services 3-6

Destitution 6-8

Domestic Violence 8-9

Education 9-11

Healthcare (Hospitals, GPs, 11-15 Dentists, Clinics, Mental Health) Housing 15-16

Legal 16-18

LGBTQI 18-19

Sexual Violence 19-20

Religious Places of Worship 21-28

NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list of services in Kent. It is tailored to the service users seen most often seen at the British Red Cross, Kent i.e. destitute asylum seekers with no recourse to public funds. For any amendments and to keep this directory up to date, please go to:

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BME Services:

Name African Caribbean Forum, Kent Address Britannia House, Northfleet Industrial Estate, Lower Road, Northfleet, DA11 9BL Number 07930901650/ 01474 326088 Email [email protected] Website Services Offered Supports the integration of black communities in Kent. Initiates programs and projects that address BME concerns and bridges the gap between BME and local opportunities e.g. creativity sessions, jewellery making workshops, forum for African families having children with challenging issues, women empowerment sessions How to gain access Email or call Yetunde Adeola (director of the Forum) on email address/ number above Referral Criteria Other information

Name Bangladesh Welfare Association Address 9 The Crescent, Sevenpaks Kent TN13 3QX Number 07855267449 Email [email protected] Website http://www.bwatw.co.uk/ Services Offered Support people of Bangladesh ethnic origin living in West Kent and surrounding areas How to gain access Call or email above Referral Criteria Other information

Name BME Forum Ladies’ Coffee Morning Address Infozone, 3 Palace Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 6NF Number 01622677337 Email [email protected] Website http://www.involvekent.org.uk/ Services Offered A chance for BME communities to get together, improve English, meet other women from the local community, learn more about other communities and services in Maidstone as well as activity days . How to gain access Call number above. Coffee morning runs every Thursday (term time only) 9.30-11am Referral Criteria Women only Other information

Name Diversity House Address Xcross- PolyNation Art Gallery, Starnes Court, 3-4 Union Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1EB Number 01622 299043 Email [email protected] Website www.diversityhouse.org.uk Services Offered Providing both community and prison- based services for diverse communities across Kent. Offer holistic and person- centred package of care and support for service users on issues such as debt management, housing, employment, education, health and business opportunities. Also run special interest groups, projects, lectures and symposia aimed at informing, educating, inspiring and challenging people in Kent into self- reliance and self actualisation How to gain access Referral Criteria Other information

Name Kut- O Chinese Association Address Kut- O Chinese Association Social Club and School, 340 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4PJ Number 01634 841026 Email [email protected] Website www.kut-o.com Services Offered Provide information and assistance to the Chinese Community within the Kent area. Also run social functions, a school (for Chinese language(s?) and education on ancestry roots) and a Women’s Group (which includes supporting each other in learning English, traditional cooking, self-defence, health etc) How to gain access Email or call Yetunde Adeola (director of the Forum) on email address/ number above Referral Criteria Other information

Name Maidstone Nepalese Community Address 39-48 Marsham Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1HH Number 07702948427/ 07725446008 Email [email protected] Website http://www.mncuk.org.uk Services Offered Strengthen community awareness and socio- cultural cohesion by hosting various events throughout the year (see website) How to gain access Referral Criteria Other information

Name Sagarmatha Gurkha/ Nepalese Community, Ashford Address Number Email Website http://www.sgnc.org.uk Services Offered Build community through friendship, integration and partnership How to gain access Referral Criteria Other information

Name Women of Faith Foundation Address Number 07930901650/ 01474 326088 Email [email protected] OR [email protected] Website www.womenoffaithfoundation.org.uk Services Offered Conference, training sessions and workshops to empower women. Works with faith based groups to set up projects for community support How to gain access Email or call Yetunde Adeola (director of the Forum) on email address/ number above Referral Criteria Other information

Destitution

Name Catching Lives Canterbury Day Centre Address 13 Station Road East, Canterbury, CT1 2RB Number 01227 464904 Email [email protected] Website http://www.catchinglives.org

Services Offered Day centre for people who are homeless. Showers, laundry, clothing, breakfast, lunch (free for rough sleepers). Mental health nurses are also available daily. How to gain access 9am-2pm Monday- Friday Referral Criteria Available to all who are homeless. ID is helpful for registration but not necessary to access the services Other information

Name Folkestone Rainbow Centre Address Folkstone Rainbow Centre, 69 Sandgate Road, Folkstone, CT20 2AF Number 01303 850733 Email General: [email protected] Migrant Support: [email protected] Website http://www.folkestonerainbowcentre.org.uk Services Offered Provides support to homeless and destitute people through directing/ signposting people to specialist organisations offering support for finding accommodation (work with several housing associations), shower and washing/drying facilities, emergency food bag and basic toiletries. They also have a migrant support service which does casework for EEA nationals, asylum seekers and irregular migrants How to gain access Call or email 10pm-1pm Monday- Friday Referral Criteria Available to all Other information

Name House of Mercy Day Centre Address 1 Edwin Street, Gravesend DA12 1EH Number 01474 329514 Email [email protected] Website http://www.stjohnsgravesend.co.uk/house-of-mercy.html Services Offered Day centre for people who are homeless. Showers, laundry, clothing, breakfast, lunch (free for rough sleepers). Mental health nurses are also available daily.

How to gain access 9:30am-4pm and 6pm-8pm Mon- Fri, 9:30am-2pm Saturday and 11am-2pm Sunday and Bank Holidays Referral Criteria Available aged 18-65 who are homeless can use the food, clothing and wash facilities. Benefits, accommodation and housing referral advice is only for those with recourse to public funds. Must have a form of ID to register and use the services. Other information

Name Maidstone Day Centre Address Lily Smith House, 15 Knightrider Street, Maidstone, ME15 6LP Number 01622 674064 Email [email protected] Website http://www.homelessinmaidstone.org.uk Services Offered Provides support to street homeless people. Provide 3 home cooked meals a day, shower and toiletries, laundry services and full use of the day centre (GP, Nurse, housing and benefits advice, domestic violence services) How to gain access Call or email 10pm-1pm Monday- Friday to refer Referral Criteria Available to all who are street homeless Other information

Domestic Violence

Name Choices- Domestic Abuse One Stop Shops Address See website for the various locations across Kent Number 0800 917 9948 Email Website http://www.choicesdaservice.org.uk/index.asp?ID=47 Services Offered Confidential, free drop in advice and support services for people affected by domestic abuse in Dartford, Maidstone, Medway, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Gravesend How to gain access Drop in (no appointment is required). See website for open days and times per location Referral Criteria Other information Services are currently being restructured

Name Oasis Domestic Abuse Service Address Number 0800168 9276 Email Website Services Offered Offer support through community outreach, group working, criminal and family justice, drop ins and mentoring. Support will be tailored to the needs of the individual with a rick focus and specialist support with a range of needs How to gain access To access support and be referred to a local support provider, contact Victim Support on the number above for an initial assessment and triage Referral Criteria Anyone affected by domestic abuse Other information

Education

Name Concorde International Address Arnett House, 20 Hawks Lane, Canterbury Number 044 1227 451035 Email [email protected] Website http://www.concorde-int.com/contact.php Services Offered Free English language classes for one month (Monday- Thursday 1.45-4pm. How to gain access Email or call number above. Can fill in a form online or register at the office Referral Criteria Anyone over age 18 regardless of their immigration status (as long as they have some sort of ID/ proof of address). Must have basic English skills i.e. be able to communicate at a basic level. Other information A test to assess ability is done initially. Attendees will receive a certificate once they complete the course

Name Kent Adult Education- Community Learning and Skills

Address Dartford Adult Education Centre, Summerhill Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LD Number 03000 41 2222 Email [email protected] (For Gravesham and Dartford), [email protected] for Canterbury, Shepway, Ashford, and Thanet [email protected] (for Maidstone) Website https://kentadulteducation.co.uk/ Services Offered Community education team helps individuals access education services across Kent e.g. ESOL, response courses (first aid, self- esteem and confidence building, health and safety, food safety, IT). Also have a SVRP course for adult Syrian refugees How to gain access Email above the person responsible for the area the service user resides in Referral Criteria 19+ Refugees AND Asylum seekers (they do not have to be in receipt on Job Seekers Allowance to access free ESOL and other education classes Other information A test to assess ability is done initially (for ESOL classes)- paperwork/ biometric card will be needed as identification/ proof of address)

Name The Gr@nd Address 26 Kings Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2DU Number 01474 320123 Email [email protected] Website https://www.thegrand.org.uk/the-grand/the-cic/ Services Offered Leisure and Education activities (including free English classes) for young people and adults in Gravesend. Classes are for those who want to learn basic English but those who have more advanced English are welcome to join How to gain access Turn up on the day: Adult English classes 6:30-8pm every Tuesday Young People English classes 5:30pm-7pm every Thursday Referral Criteria Anyone Other information Also ask about BME worker at the Gr@nd

Name University of Kent Free CELTA English Language Courses Address Centre for English and World Languages, Keynes College, University of Kent, CT2 7NP

Number +44(0)1227 824401 Email [email protected] Website http://www.kent.ac.uk/cewl/courses/celta/free-english- classes.html Services Offered Two levels of free English language Classes on an annual basis (dates vary slightly but usually takes place over five weeks in June/July) How to gain access Email or call number above Referral Criteria Anyone over age 18 (they do not have to be a student at the University of Kent) Other information May be asked to do a test beforehand to assess level

Hospitals in Kent (With Accident and Emergency services)

William Harvey Hospital: Kennington Road, Willesborough , Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ, 01233 633331

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital: St Peters Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4AN, 01843 225544

Darent Valley Hospital, Darent Wood Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 8DA, +44 (0)1322 428100

Maidstone Hospital Hermitage Lane Maidstone Kent ME16 9QQ, Tel: 01622 729000

Medway Maritime Hospital Windmill Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5NY, 01634 830 000

Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury, Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4QJ, 01892 823535

Healthcare

Hospitals, GPs, Dentists, Clinics

GP and Dentist http://www.nhs.uk/pages/home.aspx (Type postcode into search box to find nearest GP/ Dentist, whether it is accepting patients, its ratings etc) GP walk- in surgery http://www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/Urgent-Care/LocationSearch/1824 (no registration (Type postcode into search box) required) Sexual Health Clinics https://www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/health/sexual- health/find-a-clinic (Type postcode into search box)

Mental Health

Name BME Rethink Sahayak Services Address 4-5 High Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0BQ Number 01474 364498 Email [email protected] Website http://www.liveitwell.org.uk/recovery-resource/bme-rehink- sahayak-services Services Offered Asian mental health helpline, advice, information, counselling services, floating support, career support for BME people in Gravesham and Dartford How to gain access Call to self- refer Referral Criteria 18+, open to anyone who is BME regardless of their immigration status. Access to specific services is decided upon on a case by case basis Other information Helpline available in the following languages: English, Gujarati, Punjabi, Hindu and Urdu

Name Insight Healthcare Address The Old Library, St Faith’s Street, Maidstone, ME14 1LH Number 0300 555 5555 (West and East Kent) 0300 029 3000 (Medway)

Email [email protected] (West and East Kent) http://www.liveitwell.org.uk/wp- content/uploads/2017/01/Medway-Talking-Therapies-Leaflet-Jan- 2017.pdf (for Medway) Website https://www.insighthealthcare.org/our-services/talking- therapies/find-a-service/kent/ Services Offered Guided self- help ,CBT and talking therapies (on the phone or face to face) in West and East Kent and Medway How to gain access Refer through GP or self- refer via website Referral Criteria 18+, primary healthcare and therefore open to all regardless of immigration status, must be registered with a GP in Kent or Medway Other information Translators are available but need two weeks’ notice before consultation/ sessions

Name KMPT Primary Care Psychological Therapies (NHS) Address Psychological Therapies (IAPT), The Courtyard, Pudding Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1PA Number 08002799500 Email See wesbite Website https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk/information-and-advice/maidstonereferrals Services Offered Counselling and CBT (up to six weeks) How to gain access Refer through GP or self- refer via website Referral Criteria 18+, primary healthcare and therefore open to all regardless of immigration status, must be permanently registered with a Kent GP in either Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells Other information Translators are available if required

Name North Kent Mind Address The Almhouses, 20 West Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2EP Number 01322291380 Email [email protected]

Website http://northkentmind.co.uk/ Services Offered Six free counselling sessions (and after that low cost counselling sessions), mindfulness, coping with stress How to gain access Can self- refer through the phone number above Referral Criteria 18+, open to all (have to be registered with a GP in the local area Other information Translator can be provided if required

Name Porchlight Live Well Kent Address Live Well Kent: The Almhouses, 20 West Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2EP Porchlight: 2nd Floor Watling Chambers, 18-18 Watling Streest, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2UA Number Live Well Kent: 0800567 7699 Porchlight: 01227 760078 Email [email protected] [email protected] Website http://livewellkent.org.uk/ http://www.porchlight.org.uk Services Offered Organisations that work in partnership to facilitate access services e.g. mental health, housing support, education/ gaining new skills, employment, meeting new people, social activities (on a case by case basis/ depending on individual needs). How to gain access Can self- refer through calling the number above or caseworkers can fill out a referral form. Form can be found in : Computer > Shared (S:) > Kent and Sussex > 03 International Family Tracing & Refugee Support > Refugee Support > 0 Refugee Services Kent > Resources > Live Well Kent Referral Form Referral Criteria 17+, anyone including those with no recourse to public funds/ asylum seekers Other information Based in all of Kent

Name Rubicon Cares Address Maidstone Community Support Centre, 39-48 Marsham Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1HH Number 016230/07761050975 Email [email protected]

Website www.rubiconcares.org Services Offered Free counselling for victims of a serious crime (crime can be current, historical, reported or unreported). Definition of crime includes war atrocities. Services are available in Gravesend, Maidstone, Ashford and Medway How to gain access Refer through GP or self- refer via website Referral Criteria Anyone regardless of immigration status, can call to self- refer or professional bodies can assist service user in filling in a form online Other information Have counsellors fluent in Spanish, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi and Punjabi. Can offer a small donation if able to

Housing

NOTE: A directory of Winter Shelters across Kent can be found in:

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Name Positive Action in Housing- Working to rebuild lives Address 98 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1PJ Number 01413532220 Email [email protected] Website www.paih.org Services Offered Find temporary housing to refugees and asylum seekers with no recourse to public funds to avoid destitution. Also offer advice and crisis grants How to gain access For housing service, caseworkers should refer via the following link: https://paih.typeform.com/to/uZ2xmm, Referral Criteria Any destitute refugee or asylum seeker Other information Housing can be short term or long term depending on host availability

Name Refugees at Home Address

Number Email [email protected] Website www.refugeesathome.org Services Offered Help find short term and occasionally long term accommodation offered by hosts How to gain access Can refer people by filling in a guest form with as much detail as possible (the more detail the easier it is to find a host). The form is available online. Referral Criteria 18+, must have an outstanding asylum claim with the Home Office. Those who are appeal rights exhausted are not eligible. Other Information (i) Can also make emergency referrals. If organisations refer someone, they must also give their work contact details and be willing to work with the service user still on outstanding issues

Legal Services

Name Citizens Advice Bureau, Ashford Address Seabrooke House Church Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1RD Number 01233 626185 Email [email protected] Website https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/how-we-provide- advice/advice/search-for-your-local-citizens-advice/local- citizens-advice-details/?serialnumber=100847 Services Offered Offer free legal advice service to those in the Ashford area How to gain access Mon- Fri 9:30am- 16:00 (Drop- in service until 14:30- no appointment needed) Mon- Fri 9:30-16:00 for phone advice (answerphone/call back) Other Information Level 1 OISC accredited Immigration and Asylum Advisor Available (not fee charging)

Name Citizens Advice Bureau, Canterbury Address 3 Westgate Hall Road (off St Peters Lane), Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BT Number 01227 764206 (Advice Line) 01227 452762 (General Enquiries) Email [email protected] Website https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/canterbury-district/

Services Offered Offer free legal advice service to those in the Canterbury area How to gain access Mon, Wed and Thurs 09.45- 16:00 for drop in and booked appointments and Tues 10:00- 16:00 for pre booked specialist appointments Mon, Wed and thurs 10:00- 16:00 for advice over the phone Fri closed apart from for pre- booked specialist appointments

Name Citizens Advice Bureau, Gravesend Address First Floor Civic Centre Windwill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1AU Number 01474 878639 (Advice only) 01474 351255 (Admin/ reception desk, no advice will be given on this number) Website https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/north-west- kent/contact-us/?serialnumber=100877 Services Offered Offer free legal advice service to those in the Gravesham area How to gain access 9:30am-12:30 Mon, Tues and Fri for advice in person 9:30am- 12:00 Mon, Tues and Fri for advice over the phone

Name Citizens Advice Bureau, Maidstone Address 2 Bower Terrace, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RY Number 01622 752420 01622 757882 01622767661 (to book appointments) Email [email protected] Website http://www.maidstonecab.org.uk/ Services Offered Offer free legal advice service to those in the Maidstone Area How to gain access Mon- Fri 10:00- 16:00 for Drop in Mon- Fri 10:00- 16:00 for advice over the phone Other Information Level 1 OISC accredited Immigration and Asylum Advisor Available (not fee charging)

Name Citizens Advice Bureau, Medway Address Kingsley House 37-39 Balmoral Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 4PF Number 01634 383760

Email [email protected] Website http://www.medwayadvice.org.uk/ Services Offered Offer free legal advice service to those in the Medway area (Chatham, Gillingham etc) How to gain access Mon- Fri 10:00- 16:00 for drop in Mon- Fri 10:00- 16:00 for advice over the phone Other Information Level 1 OISC accredited Immigration and Asylum Advisor Available (not fee charging)

Name Kent Law Clinic Address University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ Number 01227 823311 Email [email protected] Website https://www.kent.ac.uk/law/clinic/ Services Offered Provide free legal advice and representation in immigration law, where legal aid is not available and people are unable to pay. How to gain access Email or call the Clinic for an initial triage. Details will then be passed to the immigration solicitor who will decide whether the clinic can take on the case, or to advise and refer Referral Criteria Anyone who has an immigration claim and cannot afford representation Other information Take on cases September- March. Capacity is limited. If unable to take on a case they are happy to talk to referring organisations about their clients’ immigration situation.

LGBTQI Services

Name Medway Gender and Sexual Diversity Centre Address 331 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1DA Number 01634 408668 Email [email protected] Website http://www.mgsd-centre.org Services Offered Offers a free peer support service and a counselling service (chargeable) for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and

intersex people, as well as people questioning their gender and sexuality How to gain access Email Referral Criteria LGBTQI people Other information

Name METRO Address Number 02083055009 Email [email protected] Website http://www.metrocentreonline.org/ Services Offered Offers free counselling for LGBTQ young people. Work with anyone experiencing issues around sexuality, gender, equality, diversity or identity across five domains: sexual and reproductive health, community mental health and wellbeing, youth and HIV How to gain access Email for more information Referral Criteria enquire Other information County – wide service offered in London, Kent and Medway

Name Transgender Peer Associates Address Number 01634 408668 Email [email protected] for general enquiries [email protected] to discuss using any of the services Website http://www.tgpals.org Services Offered Offers training, youth engagement, family support, advocacy, coaching and mentoring for transgender men and women How to gain access Email Referral Criteria Transgender men and women Other information

Sexual Violence

Name Beech House Sexual Assault Referral Centre Address Beech House SARC, Unit 7 and 8, North Court, South Park Business Village, Armstrong Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6JZ Number 0800 133 7432 Email See website Website http://www.beechhousesarc.org/ Services Offered Free support and practical help to anyone in Kent and Medway who has experienced sexual abuse. Can also refer to other agencies if needed. The service is completely confidential and you do not have to give any person information in order to get help. 24/7 helpline available How to gain access Can self- refer through the phone number above or via the police Referral Criteria Any age/ background/ immigration status Other information Translators available if required

Name East Kent Rape Crisis Centre Address East Kent Rape Crisis Centre, PO Box 353, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9WA Number 01227 451753 Email [email protected] Website http://www.ekrcc.org.uk Services Offered Counselling, support and crisis phone lines (see website for number(s)), independent sexual violence advisor service How to gain access Call number above Referral Criteria Any women, men and children above age 11 who have been affected by sexual violence directly or indirectly Other information Translators are unavailable

Religious Communities and Places of Worship in Kent

(Taken off of www.kentgov.org.uk website) NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list

Buddhism

Canterbury Tibet Link 55 Havelock Street Canterbury CT1 1NP Tel: 01227 763505 Contact: Caroline Latham Position: Founder Activities: Worship/practice/meditation Traditions: Tibetan

Jampel Kadampa Buddhist Centre 26 Cherry Garden Road Canterbury CT2 8EP Tel: 01227 760955 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.jampel.org Contact: Kunden Position: Programme Co-ordinator Contact email: kelsang [email protected] Activities: Worship/practice/meditation Affiliations: NKT

Maidstone Meditation Group Maidstone Tel: 01622 670587 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.longchenmeditation.org.uk Contact: Andrew Activities: Practice/meditation, resources Traditions: Tibetan Movements: Nyingmapa Affiliations: Longchen Foundation

Mid Kent and Medway Buddhist Group/ now alokabodhi c/o Friends Meeting House Union Street Maidstone Tel: 01634 375728 Email: [email protected] Contact: Tony Millett Activities: Worship/meditation

Zen Practice Centre Trust 26 Milford Close Maidstone ME16 0EX Contact: Barbara Hussong Contact Tel: 01622 670587 Activities: Worship/practice/meditation

Christianity

Ashford:

Ashford Baptist Church, St Johns Ln, Ashford TN23 1PS (01233 625542)

Ashford Christian Fellowship, Bank St, Ashford TN23 1BABank Street (01233 334007)

City of Redemption Parish, Aspley House, Western Ave, Ashford TN23 1ND (07828 580347)

Francis Road Evangelical Church, Gospel Hall, Francis Rd, Ashford TN23 7UR (01233 638597)

Kennington United Reformed and Methodist Church, Faversham Rd, Kennington, Ashford TN24 9AJ (01233 621216)

Methodist Church, United Reformed Church, Cade Rd, Ashford TN23 6JE (01233 661311)

St Simon Stock Catholic Church, Brookfield Rd, Ashford TN23 4EU (01233 622399)

Christ Church Ashford, Beaver Rd, Ashford TN23 7SR (01233 620600)

Canterbury: Canterbury Baptist Church, St George’s Place, Canterbury CT1 UT (01227 456204)

Canterbury Cathedral, Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH (01227 762862)

Diocese of Canterbury, Diocesan House, Lady Wootton's Green, Canterbury CT1 1NQ (01227 459401)

New Life Pentecostal Church, University of Kent at Canterbury, Canterbury CT2 7NP (01227 827524)

St Martin’s Church, St Martin's Vicarage, Northumberland Rd, Maidstone ME15 7LP (01227 768072)

St Mary Bredin Church, 59 Nunnery Fields, Old Dover Rd, Canterbury CT1 3JN (01227 453777)

St Nicholas Church, Sturry, The Rectory, 2 The Hamels, Sturry, Canterbury CT2 0BL (01227 710320)

St Peters Methodist Church, St Peter's St, Canterbury CT1 2BE (01227 459449)

St Thomas RC Church, 59 Burgate, Canterbury CT1 2HJ (01227 710320)

Gravesend: Elim Pentecostal Church All Saints Road, Northfleet, Gravesend DA11 8RN (07725 686409)

Emmanuel Baptist Church Windmill St, Gravesend DA12 1BB (01474 568498)

Full Gospel Church Gravesend DA11 9NF (01474 362544)

Gravesend Methodist Church, Milton Rd, Gravesend DA12 2RE (01474 328249)

Hope Reformed Baptist Church Saddington St, Gravesend DA12 1EB (07583 999974)

St George’s Church, Church St, Gravesend DA11 0DJ (01474 534965)

St John the Evangelist 192 Parrock St, Gravesend DA12 1EN (01474 352415)

St Paul RC Church 46 Huntingfield Rd, Meopham, Gravesend DA13 0EZ (01474 814627)

St Peter and St Paul, Denton E Milton Rd, Gravesend DA12 2JL (01474 533434)

Maidstone:

Maidstone Baptist Church, Maidstone ME15 6ND (01622 686013)

Maidstone Family Church, 94 Lower Boxley Rd, Maidstone ME14 2BQ (01622 695604)

Methodist Church, Old Church Court, Tonbridge Rd, Maidstone ME16 8SQ (01622 671778)

Jubilee Church, 48-50 Upper Stone St, Maidstone ME15 6HD (01622 673754)

All Saints Church, Maidstone (01622 843298)

St Luke’s Maidstone ,16 St Lukes Rd, Maidstone ME14 5AW (01622 661169)

St Francis R C Church, Grove House, 126 Week St, Maidstone ME14 1RH (01622 756217)

St Peter’s Catholic Church Button Ln, Bearsted, Maidstone ME15 8NJ (01622 736100)

Medway: Beluah Christian Fellowship, 204 Napier Rd, Gillingham ME7 4HL (01634 856850)

Chatham Evangelical Church, 128 Ordnance St, Rochester, Chatham ME4 6SE (01634 405548)

Corner Stone City Church, The Jasper Centre, Jasper Ave, Rochester ME1 2LD (01634 322878)

Gillingham Methodist Church, 100 Third Ave, Gillingham ME7 2LU (01634 575139)

King’s Church Ministries, New Rd Ave, Chatham ME4 6BB (01634 847477)

Medway Family Church, The Jasper Centre, Jasper Avenue, Rochester ME1 2LD (01634 322878)

St John Fisher RC Church, The Presbytery, Canon Cl, Rochester ME1 3EN (01634 845430)

St Michael the Archangel Church, 1 Hill's Terrace, Chatham ME4 6PU (01634 842886)

For more churches, go to: http://www.findachurch.co.uk/

Hinduism

Medway Hindu Centre 71 Earnest Road Chatham ME4 5PT Tel: 01634 402843 Fax: 01634 291119 Email: [email protected] Contact: Mr Ramanbhai Activities: Resources, visits, youth, elderly, women, inter-faith Traditions: Sanatan Movements: Vedic Culture Other languages: Gujarati, Hindu, Punjabi, Swahili Affiliations: National Congress of Gujarati Organisations

Medway Hindu Sabha 361 Canterbury Street Gillingham ME7 5XS Tel: 01634 576170

Islam

Ashford Muslim Association 79 Torrington Road Ashford TN23 7TG Tel: 07967 108728

Activities: Worship

Canterbury Mosque The Markaz 1 Giles Lane Canterbury CT2 7LT Tel: 07772 330406 Contact: see website: http://canterburymosque.co.uk/en/?page_id=37 Activities: worship, Arabic classes for children and teenagers, inclusion

Folkestone Mosque 8a Ford Road South Folkestone Tel: 01303 254562 Contact: M. M. Alam Position: Secretary

Gillingham Mosque- Kent Muslim Welfare Association 114 Canterbury Street Gillingham Me7 5UH Tel: 01634 850878 Contact: Khilzar Hayat Khan-Lodhi Position Secretary General Activities: Worship, resource, visits, youth, elderly, women Traditions: Sunni Other Languages: Urdu, Arabic, Punjabi, Kiswahili.

Gravesend & Dartford Muslim Association 11 Albion Terrace Gravesend DA12 2SX Tel: 01474 351336 Contact: Mr M. E. Aslam Position: Chairman Contact tel: 01474 364899 Activities: Community Centre Traditions: Sunni Movements: Barelwi Other languages: Urdu

Kent Muslim Welfare Association (KMWA) 114 Canterbury Street Gillingham ME7 5UH Tel: 01634 850878

Contact: Syed Ikram Ali Position: Chief Spokesman Activities: Worship, youth, elderly, women Traditions: Sunni

Tunbridge Wells Islamic Cultural Centre 99 Camden Road Tunbridge Wells TN1 2QR Tel: 01892 532420 Contact: Mr Paracha Position: Secretary

Kent Islamic Centre Mosque 22a Chatham Hill Chatham ME5 7AA Tel: 01634 831637 Contact: [email protected] Activities: worship, Islamic classes for children, Ifatar during Ramadan

For more mosques, go to: http://mosques.muslimsinbritain.org/maps.php#/mosque/1439

Judaism

Chatham Memorial Synagogue 366 High Street Rochester Kent Contact: Mr G Lancaster (Tuesdays and Thursdays only) Tel: 01634 – 842893 Activities: Worship, inter-faith activity, school visits Affiliation: Independent

Margate Hebrew Congregation Margate Synagogue Albion Road Cliftonville Margate CT9 2HT Tel: 01843 228 550 E-mail: [email protected] Contact: Mr Denis Coberman Position: Life President

Activities: Worship/practice/meditation, community centre, elderly newsletter/journal, visits, inter-faith Traditions: Orthodox – Central Ashkenazi Affiliations: United Synagogue; Briai Brith

Thanet and District Reform Synagogue 293a Margate Road Ramsgate Kent CT12 6TE Contact: Mrs Hazel Fisher Tel. 01843 – 867015

Sikhism

Gurdwara Guru Harobind Sahib 8-10 Highfield Road Dartford DA1 2JJ Contact: G S Rai Position: Secretary Contact Tel: 07960 122911 Activities: Worship, visits youth, elderly, women Other Languages: Punjabi

Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara Clarence Place Gravesend DA12 1LD Tel: 01474 534121 Fax: 01474 350611 Contact: Mr Gurder Singh Position: President Contact Tel: 07957 124780 Activities: cheap sport activities (2 pounds), worship, day centre for old people, library

Guru Nanak Education Centre Khalsa Avenue off Trinity Road Gravesend DA12 1LU

Kent Ramgarhia Darbar 63 Franklyn Road Gillingham ME7 4DQ

Tel: 01634 576618 Fax: 01634 576618 Contact: Dr K S Jhita Contact Tel: 07939 554745 Contact email: [email protected] Activities: Worship/practice/meditation, community centre, visits, inter-faith Other Languages: Punjabi Affiliations: Sikh Educational and Cultural Association; Shiromani Gurdwara Pradandak Committee, Amritsar, India Sikh Sangat Gurdwara Sidney Road Chatham ME4 5BR Tel: 01634 815934 Contact: Kuldip Singh Position: Chair Activities: Worship, visits Other Languages: Punjabi Affiliations: Bhat Sangat

Sri Guru Nanak Gurwara Byron road Gillingham ME7 5XZ Tel: 01634 850921 Contact: Mr J S Bassie Position: President Activities: music classes, Punjabi language lessons and worship

Sikh Temple 4 Milton Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 1QL Tel: 01474 567418 Contact: G Singh Position: Secretary Activities: Resource, youth, books, elderly Other languages: Punjabi