# Kent Disability Support Foundation

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1169736
- **Other names:** THE SHED FOUNDATION, THE SHED
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Oct. 18, 2016
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1169736


## Contact

- **Address:** 15 Lynton Road, HYTHE, Kent
- **Postcode:** CT21 6DB
- **Phone:** 07750 4108847
- **Email:** diane.marley@aol.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO RELIEVE THE CHARITABLE NEEDS OF, AND PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE GOOD MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH OF PERSONS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES BY PROVIDING SUCH SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES AS SHALL BE THOUGHT FIT AS A MEANS TO:A) REDUCE THE STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND LEARNING DISABILITIES;B) INCREASE THE LIFE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES OR POOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING;C) CREATE MORE COHESIVE COMMUNITIES WITHIN KENT BY RAISING AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE OF LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES; ANDD) REDUCE SOCIAL ISOLATION AND OFFER RECOVERY AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.

**Activities:** The Kent Disability Support Foundation aims to reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health issues and learning difficulties. To create more cohesive communities within Kent by raising awareness and acceptance. To reduce social isolation, increase life opportunities and offer recovery and support services to people with learning difficulties and mental health issues.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Disability
- **Who:** People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Kent



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £3312 | £6101 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £2572 | £11044 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £1140 | £4388 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £8444 | £4515 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £9917 | £11782 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Adama Mhone — appointed Jan. 1, 2020
- Christopher Mark Hoyal — appointed Sept. 30, 2023
- MONICA SPRINGETT — appointed Dec. 21, 2015
- diane Marley — appointed Aug. 1, 2021