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Our history
The success of this initiative soon garnered the support of local businesses, councils and schools who approached KMCT to develop further programmes that addressed some of the ever changing issues facing children and young people in our community. Buster’s Book Club, launched in 2014, quickly became a core part of our work with schools. It creates a real buzz around books, with millions of reading hours eagerly notched up every year. Children don’t realise they are developing their language, vocabulary, imagination and emotional intelligence – they’re too busy having fun! Annual initiatives include Teacher of the Year Awards and Green School Awards – to recognise and share best practice – along with science contest The Big STEM Challenge, and cookery challenge Young Cooks.
KMCT is now the leading charity across Kent that is dedicated to giving children and young people the ‘Knowledge and Motivation’ to be the best they can be. KMCT is a charity that doesn’t just try and ‘fix’ young people after things have gone wrong; we are dedicated to working with them at an early stage in their lives to help prevent problems from becoming issues in the first place.
Our aims and objectives
- Increased knowledge and motivation
- Increased sense of achievement and confidence
- Increased life skills and sense of community belonging
In addition, we strive to make all of our programmes accessible and inclusive regardless of gender, race and financial situation, adapting programmes and offering support to meet the needs of participating schools, parents and children.
Our charity fundraising events
Together, we really do make a difference and we hope you will join us on our journey.
Meet the team
![Mike Ward](https://bournecreativedev.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Mike.jpg)
Mike Ward
Chief Executive Officer
![Kerry Fry](https://bournecreativedev.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/kerry.jpg)
Kerry Fry
Head of Finance and HR
![Sara Bourne](https://bournecreativedev.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sara.jpg)
Sara Bourne
Head of IT
![Sophie Wallace](https://bournecreativedev.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sophie.jpg)
Sophie Wallace
Corporate Relationship Officer
![Kay Devine](https://bournecreativedev.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Kay.jpg)
Kay Devine
Head of Schools' Programmes
![Jo Homes](https://bournecreativedev.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Jo2.jpg)
Jo Homes
Events Coordinator
Meet the trustees
![Stuart Smith](https://bournecreativedev.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Stuart.jpg)
Stuart Smith
Chairman
![Martin Vye](https://bournecreativedev.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Martin-Vye1.jpg)
Martin Vye
Trustee
![Brian Portanier](https://bournecreativedev.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Brian-Portanier1.jpg)
Brian Portanier
Trustee
![Maureen Chiana](https://bournecreativedev.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Maureen1.png)
Maureen Chiana
Trustee
![Hayley King](https://bournecreativedev.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Hayley.png)
Hayley King
Trustee
![Victoria Richmond](https://bournecreativedev.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/White.jpg)
Victoria Richmond
Trustee
Meet the honorary patrons
![Terry Waite](https://bournecreativedev.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Terry-Waite.jpg)
Terry Waite
Humanitarian and Author
![Phil Gallagher](https://bournecreativedev.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Phil.jpg)
Phil Gallagher
Broadcaster
![Nick Butterworth](https://bournecreativedev.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Nick-Butterworth.jpg)
Nick Butterworth
Author and Illustrator
![Cheryl Baker](https://bournecreativedev.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Cheryl-Baker.jpg)
Cheryl Baker
Broadcaster and Singer
![Joanna Adeyinka-Burford](https://bournecreativedev.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Joanna.jpg)
Joanna Adeyinka-Burford
Broadcaster, Entertainer and Author
![Ben Roddy](https://bournecreativedev.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Ben-Roddy.jpg)
Ben Roddy
Actor
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Contact us
Medway House, Ginsbury Close. Sir Thomas Longley
Road. Medway City Est. Rochester. ME2 4DU
charityteam@thekmgroup.co.uk
01227 475966
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