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Job vacancy – Part-time Case Coordinator at Ashford Mediation Service

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Details of a new job vacancy for a Part-time Case Coordinator at Ashford Mediation Service. Ashford Mediation Service (AMS) a charity, established in 1997, provides free community mediation services to families, neighbours, and communities across Ashford Borough, Folkestone, and Hythe. With recent funding from National Lottery Awards for All, we can offer this new role as part of our phased development plan. Please note, whilst we are hoping to extend this post for a further three years beyond this initial year, at the moment, the post is for one year only. We are looking for someone who can work flexibly from home and at our hot-desk office spaces in Ashford and Canterbury, Kent. The closing date for the vacancy is Wednesday 30th September 2026, with interviews taking place, in person in October 2026. Find out more about the role: You can find the full details at Ashford Mediation Service Part-time Case Coordinator .

Spot the Scam Community Safety Awareness Event in Hythe - Friday 19th June

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Details of an upcoming Spot the Scam Community Safety Awareness Event in Hythe. The Folkestone & Hythe District Community Safety Partnership will be holding a Spot the Scam Community Safety Awareness Event at Age UK in Hythe from 10.30am to 3pm on Friday 19th June. Worried a family member is falling for an online scam? Want clear, trusted advice on protecting yourself and your loved ones online? Been caught out by a scam and need support, without judgement? Join the team for a friendly, practical session on staying scam smart. Learn how to spot scams, protect your information, and get help if things go wrong. Date: Friday 19th June 2026 Time: 10.30am - 3pm Location: Age UK, Salford House, Stade Street, Hythe CT21 6BD This event is delivered by Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s Community Safety Team, providing practical guidance to help you stay safe and informed. The event is supported by Age UK, Ashford Mediation Service, Digital Kent, Wave Community Bank, ReferKent, Kent ...

Domestic Abuse and Awareness Support event in Hythe this Friday, 8th May

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Ashford Mediation Service will be attending the Domestic Abuse and Awareness Support event at the Town Hall Undercroft in Hythe between 10.30am and 2pm on Friday 8th May. The event is hosted by Hythe Town Council and will also see Folkestone & Hythe District Community Safety Partnership, Folkestone & Hythe District Council, and Rising Sun Domestic Violence & Abuse Service in attendance. Further information is on the poster below and the Hythe Town Council website . Working together with local organisations. If you’re based in Ashford, Folkestone or Hythe, we’d love to connect. We offer: Free information sessions for partner agencies. Mediation & conflict resolution workshops in education settings. Opportunities to host flyers or share our service in your publications. Together, we can support healthier, more connected communities. Find out more and get in touch via our website .

Supporting stronger, more connected communities: Free mediation services now available in Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe

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For nearly three decades, Ashford Mediation Service (AMS) has helped thousands of people move past conflict and regain peace of mind. Since 1997, our trained volunteer mediators have supported residents across Ashford with free, confidential and impartial mediation – helping neighbours, families and communities find calm, practical solutions to everyday disputes. Today, we are proud to extend that same support to residents of Folkestone & Hythe , thanks to the generous support of the Kent Community Foundation and The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust . This partnership enables us to explore and deliver free mediation services to individuals, families and communities across the district. Our mission: helping people move forward Conflict can affect anyone. A disagreement with a neighbour, tension within a family, or difficulties at work can quickly become overwhelming. At AMS, we believe no one should have to navigate these challenges alone. Our mediators provide: A safe, neutral space...

Christmas and New Year opening times

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Please note the AMS office will be closed from midday on Tuesday 23rd December, and will re-open on Friday 2nd January 2026. Emails and enquiries will be monitored and recorded between times, ready for when the office reopens in January. We would like to thank everyone for their support of Ashford Mediation Service during 2025. Best wishes for the New Year.

The Frank Brake Community Fund

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We are grateful to have recently received support from The Frank Brake Community Fund to help with our work. Established through Kent Community Foundation in 2019, The Frank Brake Community Fund awards funding to small charitable organisations across the district of Ashford. The work of Ashford Mediation Service is made possible by the generous support of our funders. Find out more about the organisations that support our service on our Funders page .

Keeping Ashford Talking at the Eat Well Spend Less Roadshow

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Elloise and Melodie from Ashford Mediation Service recently attended the Eat Well Spend Less Roadshow as part of our ongoing community work to Keep Ashford Talking. Elloise and Melodie from Ashford Mediation Service The event at the Park Mall Shopping Centre in Ashford brought together a range of partner organisations including frontline NHS staff and Ashford Borough Council (ABC) officers, outreach organisations and charities, in one easy-to-access place. The focus was on food, healthy eating and health. Visit the Ashford Borough Council website to find out more. If you'd like Ashford Mediation Service to be a part of your community event please do get in touch .