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Supporting ‘Swale – A Celebration of Cultures’ across Sittingbourne, Faversham and Sheerness Diversity House is proud to announce that it has been awarded £19,850 from The National Lottery Community Fund through its Awards for All programme, supporting the delivery of “Swale – A Celebration of Cultures” across Sittingbourne, Faversham and Sheerness. The flagship community project will celebrate Swale’s rich cultural diversity while creating meaningful opportunities for residents to connect, participate, improve wellbeing and build a stronger sense of belonging. Under

Register for the Swale Mums Peer Support Circles Conference Motherhood is a symphony of precious moments, but we know that beneath the surface of joy, there can sometimes be a silent struggle. That is why the Swale Mums Peer Support Circles are designed to be a lifeline, a sanctuary, and a celebration of you. This project is a breath of fresh air: a dedicated place to find your village and yourself in motherhood. To continue building this village and

Building Stronger Communities Through Food and Wraparound Support Diversity House Community Resilience Hub provides free, practical support for residents across Swale who are experiencing financial hardship or are struggling with the rising cost of living. We understand that many people need more than emergency food support. Our Community Resilience Hub combines immediate assistance with personalised wraparound support to help individuals and families improve their financial resilience, wellbeing, confidence and independence. Support Available Residents can

Diversity House Launches an Inspiring Six-Month Programme to Celebrate Diversity, Strengthen Communities and Promote Wellbeing Across SwaleDiversity House is delighted to announce the launch of Swale – A Celebration of Cultures: Connecting Communities for Wellbeing, an exciting six-month community programme designed to bring people together, celebrate the rich cultural diversity of Swale and strengthen community wellbeing through meaningful participation, learning and shared experiences.Running from 1 August 2026 to 31 January 2027, the programme will engage residents from Sittingbourne, Faversham and

Building Partnerships. Advancing Women's Health. Creating Lasting Change. On 22 July 2026, Diversity House welcomed an outstanding gathering of leaders and partners from across Kent and Medway for its Summer Reception, bringing together representatives from the NHS, higher education, local government, business, research, philanthropy and the voluntary and community sector. Set within the beautiful surroundings of the , Hempstead House Hotel & Spa London Road, Bapchild, Sittingbourne ME9 9PP, the afternoon celebrated far more than partnership. It marked the

Culinary Inquiry: Bridging Community Cohesion and Participatory Research at Diversity HouseIn the professional landscape of social integration, few environments are as revealing or as transformative as the communal kitchen. At Diversity House, our current 12-week cookery course serves as a vital nexus where nutritional education, social advocacy, and academic inquiry converge. While the immediate sensory experience is one of shared flavours and cultural exchange, the underlying structure of the program is a sophisticated exercise in community-based participatory research (CBPR).