If you need help with things.....

We understand life can be difficult and circumstances very challenging on occasion. However, please note that we do not give out food or money from the church premises. 

That does not mean we don't care, though, or don't want to help you. We have extensive local contacts and are able to refer you on to those who can help. Sometimes this is via the Willow Centre Children's Centre behind us, sometimes, it is via other local churches who operate social action projects. Also, below you will find a list of agencies which can help: 

For food:  from the local Foodbank, to which this church donates. (Unit 14 Foster Road Connect 10 Ashford Business Park Ashford TN24 0FE Telephone: 01233 500477)

If you are homeless: from Ashford Borough Council ( Civic Centre Tannery Lane or Gateway Plus, Church Road: ring 01233 330688 or out of hours 01233 629911) 

For Benefits: From Jobcentre Plus ( International House, Dover Place, Ashford) Tel 0345 604 3719

For Medical advice/assistance out of GP surgery house ring 111 ( non emergency) or 999 ( emergency) 

For KCC Social Services assistance Telephone 03000 416161 ( during office hours) or 03000419191 ( outside office hours)

For Home Essentials in a Crisis: Kent County Council ‘Kent Together’ 03000 419292 or KSAS (Kent Support and Assistance Service)  ( click this link) 

Useful phone numbers

NSPCC 0808 800 5000 (24 hours)

National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247 ( 24 hours free) 

MIND 0300 123 3393 ( Mon-Fri 9am-6pm) 

Cruse Bereavement 0808 808 1677 ( Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) 

Action on Elder Abuse 0808 808 8141 ( Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) 

Samaritans 116 123 ( 24 hours free) 

Victim Support 0808 168 9111 ( 24 hours) 

Childline 0800 1111 ( 24 hours) 

Respect-Men's Advice Line 0808 801 0327 ( Mon-Fr 9-5 or 8 pm) 

National Centre for Domestic Violence 0207 186 8270