HANDS OF HOPE

We’re absolutely delighted to launch a brand new seasonal cookery workshop series celebrating the incredible organic produce growing right here in our Market Garden! Running from May to October, this special six-workshop series takes you on a culinary journey through the seasons—from spring’s vibrant rhubarb to autumn’s hearty pumpkins—showcasing the...

Vote for us – Tesco, Hawkhurst Hands of Hope is delighted to announce it has been selected to take part in the Tesco Stronger Starts programme, giving the local community the chance to help the charity secure up to £1,500 in funding. The funding will support Hands of Hope’s much-loved...

We’re absolutely thrilled to be back in full swing in our cookery school this spring, and there’s something especially wonderful about this season’s free workshops—we’re getting outdoors to forage wild ingredients and bringing them straight into the kitchen to cook! After a quieter winter period, it’s brilliant to see our...

The Dementia Experience team is dedicated to delivering joyful events that generate connection for those who have family members living with dementia. They are based in Kent, and expanding to new areas. Dementia can be an incredibly isolating and emotionally draining experience. We are here for you as a free,...

Our From Soil to Seed gardening workshop series has been blooming with success this season, with participants praising the accessible, informative sessions and welcoming atmosphere. “I love your easy presentation style, interesting and so informative,” shared one recent attendee, capturing the spirit of what we’re trying to achieve, making gardening...

Hands of Hope Charity is delighted to announce an exciting new opportunity for an experienced and passionate flower grower to partner with us at Hands of Hope, in Hawkhurst. We are inviting tenders for a Lead Flower Grower to develop a commercial cut-flower enterprise on charity-owned land through our innovative...

CLOSED FOR NOW – thank you for your interest Hands of Hope is looking for Freelance Community Workshop Leaders to design and deliver engaging, inclusive workshops for adults, children and families, especially those living with food poverty, physical and mental health conditions, unemployment and social isolation. Our sessions focus on...

Festive Family Fun Day brings Christmas magic to Hands of Hope Over 25 families and more than 50 children joined us on Sunday 14th December for our inaugural Festive Family Fun Day, and what a magical morning it was! Families explored our beautiful farm throughout the morning, with children rotating...

📺 Did You Spot Us on BBC Politics South East? 📺 We were thrilled to feature on last weekend’s Politics South East discussing an important question: “Are charities asking too much of their volunteers?” The film crew spent time in our Cookery School and with the Shedders, who who come...

𐙚❅*°⋆❆ Festive family fun day coming to Hands of Hope ⋆𐙚❅*°⋆❆ Hands of Hope is delighted to invite families to a special festive family fun day on Sunday 14th December from 10am to 12pm. This free event is designed for all school-age children, especially those from disadvantaged groups, accompanied by...