Ashford Mediation Service

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...

Ashford Mediation Service is thrilled to be able to offer places on its Mediator Training programme taking place in the New Year 2024. AMS provides training opportunities and courses to mediators and volunteers. We will be running a Mediator Training programme in the New Year. This course is free of charge to attend. Should you wish to attend our AMS Mediator Training, please ensure that you have completed our Volunteer Application Form and returned it to the office prior to the course start date. If you would like to find out more and book your place on the free mediator training course, please contact info@ashfordmediation.co.uk or call 07845 914838. Details of upcoming training will be shared on the Ashford Mediation Service website and social media. Could you be a Volunteer Mediator with Ashford Mediation Service? We’re looking for people with empathy, patience and persistence, as well as a non-judgemental outlook to join our team. If you'd like to find out more, please contac...

Ashford Mediation Service is thrilled to be able to offer places on its Mediator Training programme taking place in October. Ashford Mediation Service is providing a five-day Mediator Training course at the AMS offices on Tufton Street in Ashford in October. The course is free to attend and is delivered by accredited mediator Tony Hamlin, who will work with participants to develop their skills and approach to manage the mediation process. The programme runs for five days and participants must be able to attend all of the dates. Mediator Training Dates Thursday 5th October – 10.00am until 4.00pm Friday 6th October – 10.00am until 4.00pm Tuesday 10th October – 10.00am until 4.00pm Wednesday 11th October – 10.00am until 4.00pm Friday 13th October – 10.00am until 4.00pm About the course Our Mediator Training course will be delivered by Tony Hamlin, who is an accredited mediator and experienced trainer.   The course aims to: Provide an overview of the theory and principles of mediation....

Ashford Mediation Service featured on The Dominic King Show on BBC Radio Kent on Wednesday evening. You can hear Sue Pitt, Chair of Ashford Mediation Service, talking about AMS, how it helps people & communities, and how you can get involved as a volunteer mediator from 1 hour, 12 minutes and 23 seconds at this link . The show is available to listen to online for the next 29 days. The Dominic King Show on BBC Radio Kent is Kent's Arts and Culture show. Ashford Mediation Service provides free confidential and impartial mediation services to residents of Ashford who are experiencing conflict with others. Find out more on the Ashford Mediation Service website .

Find out more about our volunteering opportunities , including our Volunteer Mediator roles . About Ashford Mediation Service In 1997 Ashford Mediation Service was established to promote, for the public benefit and for the better preservation of public order, the provision of a mediation service area covered by Ashford Borough Council.  We work with individuals, organisations, authorities or groups involved in or likely to become involved in, dispute or conflict which results from or may lead to acts of nuisance, vandalism, racial abuse, unlawful activity, breach of the peace or breakdown of public order and to advance the education of the public. Our trained volunteer mediators act as peacemakers, helping members of the community to reach a mutually acceptable solution to their problems. Our aim is to help people to live in harmony together in peaceful communities. As a provider of services on community mediation AMS is committed to making communities safer by promoting and develo...

We're helping to keep Ashford talking. Sue Pitt, Chair of Ashford Mediation Service, talks about how the mediation process works, what mediators do, and the role of Ashford Mediation Service. We’ve produced a guide to explain what we do and how we can help young people and their families through the use of mediation. You can download 'The Ashford Mediation Service Guide to Mediation with Young People and Families' for free here and on our website .

We're helping to keep Ashford talking. David Jonker, Service Development Manager at Ashford Mediation Service, talks about how the mediation process works, what mediators do, and the role of Ashford Mediation Service. We’ve produced a guide to explain what we do and how we can help young people and their families through the use of mediation. You can download 'The Ashford Mediation Service Guide to Mediation with Young People and Families' for free  here  and on  our website .

We're helping to keep Ashford talking. The Ashford Mediation Service Guide to Mediation with Young People and Families We’ve produced a free ebook guide to explain what we do and how we can help young people and their families through the use of mediation. You can download ' The Ashford Mediation Service Guide to Mediation with Young People and Families ' for free  here  and on  our website . The Ashford Mediation Service Guide to Mediation with Young People and Families About our work We believe that a community that opens up the channels of communication between one another, will be able to better address the difficult issues that face us all. We launched our “Keep Ashford Talking” campaign to support young people and families in Ashford who are experiencing conflict by providing them with the skills to mediate. ‘Keep Ashford Talking’ is spearheaded by the Ashford Mediation Service (AMS), but we partner with the Kent Police, Ashford Borough Council, Kent County Council,...

We're helping to keep Ashford talking. In these videos Sue Pitt and David Jonker from Ashford Mediation Service explain how the mediation process works, what mediators do, and the role of Ashford Mediation Service. We’ve produced a guide to explain what we do and how we can help young people and their families through the use of mediation. You can download 'The Ashford Mediation Service Guide to Mediation with Young People and Families' for free  here  and on  our website .

We're helping to keep Ashford talking. In these videos Sue Pitt and David Jonker from Ashford Mediation Service explain how the mediation process works, what mediators do, and the role of Ashford Mediation Service . The Ashford Mediation Service Guide to Mediation with Young People and Families We’ve produced a free ebook guide to explain what we do and how we can help young people and their families through the use of mediation. You can download 'The Ashford Mediation Service Guide to Mediation with Young People and Families' for free  here  and on  our website . The Ashford Mediation Service Guide to Mediation with Young People and Families About our work We believe that a community that opens up the channels of communication between one another, will be able to better address the difficult issues that face us all. We launched our “Keep Ashford Talking” campaign to support young people and families in Ashford who are experiencing conflict by providing them with the skil...

Are you a young person experiencing conflict within a school or community setting? Then Ashford Mediation Service can help support you. We can help provide you with the skills to mediate so that any conflict you are experiencing can be tackled at an early stage. Take that first step and get in touch today – call us on 07845 914838 or email info@ashfordmediation.co.uk Quote reference PCC. Visit our website for more information.

Did you know that our mediation services are freely available to people in Ashford? We can help you address problems such as anti-social behaviour, noise nuisance and parking issues? If you need support in tackling conflict, then AMS can help support you by guiding all parties to a resolution. Take that first step and get in touch today – call us on 07845 914838 or email info@ashfordmediation.co.uk Quote reference PCC. Please visit our website for more information.

Are you worried about going back to school in January because of a conflict you’re experiencing? Then AMS can help you. We can provide you with the tools to mediate and negotiate conflict so that it doesn’t escalate further, causing you more harm and stress. Take that first step and get in touch today – call us on 07845 914838 or email  info@ashfordmediation.co.uk Quote reference PCC. Visit  our website  for more information.

We know that the festive period can be difficult for those experiencing conflict within their home setting. If you are living through endless arguments and stress then AMS are here to help support you. Take that first step and get in touch today – call us on 07845 914838 or email  info@ashfordmediation.co.uk Quote reference PCC. Visit  our website  for more information.

Are your neighbours keeping you awake at night with noise or anti-social behaviour? Are you unsure about how to deal with this without it ending in conflict? Then why not give us a call. AMS is a free service that can help you tackle any issues you might be having before intervention by the police or social services is needed. Take that first step and get in touch today – call us on 07845 914838 or email  info@ashfordmediation.co.uk Quote reference PCC. Visit  our website  for more information.

If you are a young person experiencing conflict within a school, home or community setting then we want to support you. Our free service is here to prevent the escalation of conflict, the breakdown in relationships and to reduce issues with mental health and wellbeing, homelessness, and crime. Take that first step and get in touch today – call us on 07845 914838 or email  info@ashfordmediation.co.uk Quote reference PCC. Visit  our website  for more information.

Do you live in an intergenerational household? Is this causing you stress or upset that you don’t know how to solve? Then AMS are here to support you. Our free service available to everyone – young and old. Our only aim is to neutrally get to the bottom of your conflict and help you to find a resolution. Take that first step and get in touch today – call us on 07845 914838 or email  info@ashfordmediation.co.uk Quote reference PCC. Visit  our website  for more information.

This year we celebrate our 25th Anniversary of supporting our community in resolving conflicts. Whether this be in the home, at school or workplace, we are here to Keep Ashford Talking and find a way to deescalate any struggles you may be having. Take that first step and get in touch today – call us on 07845 914838 or email  info@ashfordmediation.co.uk Quote reference PCC. Visit  our website  for more information.

Are you a young person experiencing conflict within a school or community setting? Then AMS can help support you. We can help provide you with the skills to mediate so that any conflict you are experiencing can be tackled at an early stage. Take that first step and get in touch today – call us on 07845 914838 or email  info@ashfordmediation.co.uk Quote reference PCC. Visit  our website  for more information.

Did you know that AMS is freely available to all to address problems such as anti- social behaviour, noise nuisance and parking issues? If you need support in tackling conflict, then AMS can help support you by guiding all parties to a resolution. Take that first step and get in touch today – call us on 07845 914838 or email  info@ashfordmediation.co.uk Quote reference PCC. Visit  our website  for more information.