Welcome to Sunlight Development Trust

Based at the iconic Sunlight Centre, Gillingham, we’re a truly local charity. Founded in 2006, we’ve been collaborating with our community to improve physical and mental wellbeing, tackle loneliness and encourage personal independence for 20 years! 

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Latest Posts

Sunlight wins big at the MVA Leadership Awards!

Sunlight wins big at the MVA Leadership Awards!

For the second year in a row Sunlight team members walked away with two of MVA’s prestigious leadership awards at their glittering bash on Wednesday night. Jason was recognised as Generous and Inspiring Leader and our Vice Chair Simon (pictured) received the Exceptional Trustee of the Year! Well done both, richly deserved!

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Employability Experience at Café Sunlight

Employability Experience at Café Sunlight

At Sunlight Development Trust, we believe that skills, resources and meaningful experience exist within communities.​ We help people identify their needs and aspirations, exert influence on the decisions which affect their lives​ and improve their mental health. Café Sunlight is run by volunteers and members of the local community. It provides training, personal development and meaningful experience in a real workplace for people who might […]

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Festive fortnight opening hours

Festive fortnight opening hours

The Sunlight Centre, Doctor’s Surgery and Family Centre will be open as follows during the festive period Gillingham Safe Haven will be open 6pm-11pm every evening, including the bank holidays

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