Who We Are

We are South Kent Mind, the mental health charity for people from the South Kent Coastal area. If you are a resident of Folkestone, Hythe, Dover, Deal, Sandwich, New Romney, or anywhere between, we will guide you along the pathway towards better mental health.

We are an independent local charity affiliated to Mind, the national mental health charity. We are run by our own constitution and board of Trustees so that we can best support and represent our local community.

South Kent Mind was originally registered as a charity called Folkestone & District Mind in May 1988. In November 2019, we changed the name to South Kent Mind to ensure we better reflect the area we support.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to improving the lives of people with mental health challenges in South Kent.

Our Vision

We want to see that everyone with a mental health problem in South Kent has somewhere to turn for advice and support that is person-centered.

Our Objective

We are passionate in promoting the preservation and safeguarding of mental health, and the relief of persons suffering from mental health disorders.

Our Values

Person-centered
Empowering
Partnership-focused
Reflective
Sustainable
Championing a positive work culture

Annual Report 2023/2024

Download our Annual Report for 2023/2024.

SKM Annual Report 2023-24 .pdf file | 5 MB

Mind Quality Mark

South Kent Mind was awarded with the Mind Quality Mark (MQM) in November 2020. The MQM is a robust quality assurance framework created by national Mind and the award highlights local Mind charities that excel in their support and service delivery. To achieve the MQM, a local Mind must meet or exceed all 20 key standards.

South Kent Mind is proud to have been awarded the MQM and to have been recognised for the outstanding support provided to people in the South Kent area.