The Mayor's chosen charities
For his mayoral year Councillor (Cllr) Douglas Hamandishe has chosen his charities as:
- Chatham Royal Marine Cadets: dating back to 1903 the cadets specialise in orienteering, field craft and weapons handling while instilling discipline, values, confidence, and citizenship for young people, who can join from the age of 13 to 18
- The Wisdom Hospice: which provides palliative care services across Medway and Swale. It aims to help improve the quality of life for patients and their families at any stage of the patient's illness, supporting those with a terminal diagnosis or who's illness has become life-limiting
- The Legend on the Bench: which aims to reduce the number of tragedies recorded each year due to mental health issues or suicides. The charity works to provide benches in public spaces, promoting and signposting to the inscribed sources of support, advocacy, advice, and information
- The Sunlight Development Trust: which works to strengthen the community to improve physical and mental wellbeing, social inclusion and health equality, working alongside communities to create positive, sustainable change.
“Together, these 4 charities reflect a meaningful journey of care and support across the course of life, from young people building their future, to mental health support, to compassionate end-of-life care, and supporting the community with their wellbeing. They also speak closely to my own experience and passion around mental health, wellbeing, dignity, and community support.” Cllr Hamandishe, Mayor of Medway.
Donate to the Mayor’s charities
Anyone can donate to the Mayor’s chosen charities, including people who live in and outside of Medway, individuals, groups, and businesses.
You can donate any amount. Your donation will be split equally between the charities.
To make a donation you’ll need:
- a debit or credit card
- the cardholder’s details: name, email address and address.