Ashford & Tenterden Umbrella
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Outside view of Ashford & Tenterden Umbrella
Art Class for Adults, hosted by Ashford & Tenterden Umbrella
Lavender Fields Day Trip organised by Ashford & Tenterden Umbrella
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Photo of Canal with Boats on a day out with Ashford & Tenterden Umbrella

Welcome to

Ashford & Tenterden Umbrella

OUR MISSION
The Ashford & Tenterden Umbrella Centre is a Charity Community Centre that is open to everybody and particularly provides support to people with mental health problems.
We provide a welcoming and safe space for all in central Ashford, and to provide social support to those who may find themselves in vulnerable situations.

These could include mental health struggles, loneliness, bereavement, redundancy, physical ailments or learning disabilities.
OUR VISION
Based in the heart of Ashford, our vision is to provide a welcoming and safe space for all. We work as a team to help boost self-esteem, increase independence and build confidence. 

We provide facilities and activities for everyone in a safe and non-judgemental environment, for companionship, friendship and support. Whatever your experiences are, we are here for you to help improve your well-being.
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Our History
We were initially founded as a charity in 1991 in Ashford, at a time when the government of the day advocated that post-hospital care for mental health patients should be carried out in the home environment.

Since then, we have evolved, and today we provide informal social wellbeing services, welcoming all members of our community.
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How We Can Help
We offer an open-door service to all adult members. We realise life can throw up many challenges, and the people we support may find themselves in vulnerable situations for various reasons such as loneliness, bereavement, redundancy, short or long-term mental health challenges, physical ailments, or learning disabilities. Through all of lifeโ€™s problems we are here to provide companionship, support, and acceptance.
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rECENT NEWS AND TRIPS
jewellery making class
Jewellery Making Class
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Christmas raffle prize list
Christmas Raffle Prize List
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Christmas raffle
Christmas Raffle!
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yoga session in september hosted by ashford umbrella
Yoga Class Beginning in September
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Ashford & Tenterden Umbrella
Summer Break Closure 20th Aug - 3rd Sept

We will be closed for a short summer break. We will be closed Tuesday, 20th August and will reopen on Tuesday, 3rd September. We apologise for the inconvenience, but hope to see you again when we reopen.

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Thanks for joining us on Wednesday 17th July for Food, Fun, and Friendly Chats!

On Wednesday 17th July, Ashford & Tenterden Umbrella opened its doors to the wider local community as part of the Ashford Food & Drink Festival.

Thank you to everyone who made and brought along their special recipes. There were some mouthwatering dishes, lots of chatter, and we are sure some new connections were made. Thanks also to Willow and Green for your help and support.

You can share your Keepsake recipe with others here.

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Support us by shopping with EasyFundraising

You can help to support Ashford & Tenterden Umbrella when you shop online with Easyfundraising. If you’d like to help our charity, you can sign up and every time you shop with one of their partners, they will donate part of what you spend to a cause of your choice.

Sign up to support us by clicking on the image below. It won’t cost you any extra. The cost is covered by the brand, and there are over 7,000 brands to choose from!

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NFU Mutual Volunteers
NFU Mutual Ashford, Tenterden & Whitfield help us out for the day!

We were recently lucky enough to have a team of lovely volunteers from NFU Mutual Ashford, Tenterden & Whitfield join us for the day to help with fundraising, activities, and tidying up our messy store cupboard! Thank you all, we are always grateful for your support.

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Free Art Class for Adults, Thursdays 11am-1pm at Ashford & Tenterden Umbrella
Free Art Class on Thursdays to Continue for 2024

We are continuing to run our free art class for adults every Thursday between 11am and 1pm at the Parish Rooms, Ashford. The sessions are delivered by arts charity In A Space. There are different projects each week, or bring your own along if your prefer. There is no need to book, and everyone is welcome.

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Christmas Party for the lonely and elderly in Ashford, Kent
Our Grand Christmas Raffle has now been drawn!

Our Grand Christmas Raffle has now been drawn, and all of the winners have been contacted. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets and a huge thank you to all of our supporters who donated over £1000 worth of prizes in total. With your help, we raised over £600 for our charity, which will go directly to helping the people we support in our local community.

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Ashford & Tenterden Umbrella
Charity Registration No: 1005517

Address: (Postal Only)
C/O 1 Harmers Way
Egerton
Ashford
TN27 9DN
Tuesday - 10:30am - 2pm
Wednesday - 10:30am - 2pm
Thursday - 11am - 1pm
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