MVA

06/09/2026

Do you know an award deserving volunteer. MVA's 2026 Barry Clout Award for Outstanding Contributions to Volunteering -

Top 10 local Volunteering Opportunities direct to your inbox once a month.

04/09/2026

Follow this link to nominate someone special today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJoCitSSMwrKcp5J2_TXU7Uje8gFWhsOM6Eby5QnlFa3RlOA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106464055751831838605

03/09/2026

If you want to get involved and have your say in important local plans that will impact all in the sector, book your space now as we only have a couple of spaces left now. Use this link to book on Eventbrite now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1995627920832?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/09/2026

Age UK NHS Kent and Medway Talking Therapies NHS Kent and Medway

02/09/2026

Do you know an award deserving volunteer? Say thank you with MVA's 2026 Barry Clout Volunteer Award -

Top 10 local Volunteering Opportunities direct to your inbox once a month.

01/09/2026

Before your next online shop, take 60 seconds to do something amazing.

Through MVA's Inspire Project, young people across Kent and Medway discovered strengths they didn't know they had, explored new opportunities and took positive steps towards the future they want to build. The project showed what can happen when communities come together behind young people and their potential.

If you'd like to help create more opportunities across Kent and Medway, getting started is simple:

✅ Sign up to Easyfundraising and choose MVA as your cause.
✅ Add the Donation Reminder so it lets you know when a retailer will donate while you shop.
✅ Shop as normal and watch free donations add up for MVA, helping more people discover opportunities, connections and support across Kent and Medway.

Whether you're booking a holiday, buying school uniforms, replacing school shoes or ordering everyday essentials, your shopping could help support MVA's work in communities across Kent and Medway.

The donation doesn't come from you. It comes from the retailer.

If you're planning an online purchase this week, why not make it count?
👉 https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/mva/

Every opportunity starts somewhere. The next one could start with your next online shop.

30/08/2026

Twenty people. That's all it took to get started.

MVA only joined Easyfundraising in June 2026, but already 20 supporters have raised £117.38 for our work across Kent and Medway.

At first glance, that might not sound like a huge number.

But every movement starts somewhere.
Every supporter started with a single click.
Every donation came from a purchase someone was already planning to make.
And together, those small actions are already helping to support MVA's work creating opportunities, strengthening communities and helping people fulfil their potential across Kent and Medway.

Now imagine what could happen if:
✅ 40 supporters raised £235
✅ 75 supporters raised £440
✅ 100 supporters raised £585

The opportunities created through projects like Inspire show what is possible when communities come together around a shared belief: that everyone deserves the chance to thrive.

If you're not already supporting MVA through Easyfundraising, we'd love you to join us. Click the link to find out more: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/mva/
Because change doesn't always start with a big gesture.
Sometimes it starts with your next online shop.

26/08/2026

🌈 A community where everyone belongs. That's worth celebrating. 🌈

What a fantastic day we had at Medway Pride!

From dancing in the parade and singing along to the music, to meeting so many incredible people, the whole day was a celebration of community, connection and inclusion.

At MVA, we believe everyone deserves to feel valued, heard and supported. That's why events like Pride are so important.

Our team loved giving out temporary rainbow tattoos, and we were especially proud to see children and community members helping us create colourful flags for our homemade community bunting around our gazebo. 💙💖🧡

We were also delighted to share our gazebo with Martin from Way Better Medway, who was a fabulous addition to the team for the day. It was wonderful to work together, meet new people and celebrate the diversity that makes our communities stronger.

Thank you to everyone who stopped to chat, share a smile, dance with us, or add their creativity to our community bunting. Together, we're building more inclusive and equitable communities where everyone can thrive.

🌈 Happy Pride!

25/08/2026

One opportunity can change a life. But it takes a community to create that opportunity.

Through MVA's Inspire project, a local young person took part in a volunteering placement with Carers First, supporting carers and families in the community.
Reflecting on the experience, they said:
"My volunteering with Carers First was a brilliant opportunity for me to get out there and see what some people may be struggling with and it was rewarding to hear how Carers First help people."

That experience didn't end when the placement finished.

The young person went on to continue their journey with Carers First, completing further training and building experience linked to a future career helping others.
This is what MVA does every day.

We bring together local organisations, opportunities and people to help unlock potential, build confidence and create brighter futures across our community. Through projects like Inspire, we've seen young people discover new ambitions, gain real-world experience and take positive steps towards the life they want to build.

If stories like this inspire you, we'd love you to take a look at a simple way you can help MVA create more opportunities for local people.

Whether you're booking a holiday, buying school uniforms or shopping online for everyday essentials, your purchases could help support MVA's work across Medway and Kent.
👉 https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/mva/
The next success story could start with something as simple as your next online shop.