Welcome to Sunlight Development Trust

Based at the iconic Sunlight Centre, Gillingham, we’re a truly local charity. For 20 years we’ve been collaborating with our community to improve physical and mental wellbeing, tackle loneliness and encourage personal independence for all! 

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Happy Birthday To Us!

Happy Birthday To Us!

Did you know that the Sunlight Development Trust, the charity that manages the Sunlight Centre, is 20 years old next year?! We’ll be kicking off the celebrations with an extra-special AGM in the Hall at 11.00am on Saturday 31 January, and guess what? You’re invited!! FYI an AGM (Annual General Meeting) is a yearly event where the Board of Trustees give updates about the charity, […]

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UK Shared Prosperity Fund grant

UK Shared Prosperity Fund grant

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been awarded a £5,000 grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to undertake a huge feasibility study for Café Sunlight. We’re looking into every aspect of the service, including growing our own produce, offering healthy options, even at extending our opening hours. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the […]

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A Better Medway Awards 2025

A Better Medway Awards 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that at the A Better Medway Awards last week, we received a special ‘portfolio holder’ award from Deputy Leader of Medway Council, Cllr Theresa Murray! The award was in recognition of our ongoing commitment to improving health and wellbeing in the community. Left to right, here’s Tandia, Megan and Jason from the Sunlight delivery team, with our CEO Mirelle and our […]

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