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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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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UK Men’s Sheds Association award winner for Shedder of the year goes to Rob Taylor from Mewday men in sheds

UK Men’s Sheds Association award winner for Shedder of the year goes to Rob Taylor from Mewday men in sheds

Congratulations to our volunteer Rob who brought to Medway a UK Men’s Sheds Association award for Shedder of the Year, from the House of Commons Terrace Pavilion. Rob joined our shed when it first started. He has faced punishing health and wellbeing challenges, but has found new opportunities to use his amazing skills to support the development of the scheme. He has grown into a […]

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