Kent Police & Crime Commissioner’s Fund

Ashford Mediation Service receives funding from the Kent Police & Crime Commissioner’s Fund.


The Kent Police & Crime Commissioner’s Fund has generously awarded Ashford Mediation Service a grant to increase the targeting of its services to young people and families living in deprived communities in the borough.

Ashford Mediation Service receives funding from the Kent Police & Crime Commissioner’s Fund

The Office of the Kent Police and Crime Commissioner works with a number of partner agencies including criminal justice, Community Safety Partnerships and the voluntary sector.

For more information visit the Kent Police & Crime Commissioner’s website.

Ashford Mediation Service provides free, confidential and impartial mediation services to residents of Ashford who are experiencing conflict with others. Find out more on our website.
Location: Mediation Service, Compass House, Tufton St, Ashford TN23 1EE, UK

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