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New housing for local people was officially opened this week in Coxheath, by the Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr David Naghi.

Home contents insurance offers protection for your possessions if they’re stolen or damaged. Whilst it isn’t compulsory, it will give you peace of mind to know you’re covered should the worst happen. 

Maureen, who had been on Maidstone Borough Council’s housing needs list for 22 years, was facing homelessness when Golding Homes offered her a place of her own just over four years ago. Read her story. 

Over the last two years, Golding staff raised £5,214.93 for local charity, Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex. Our CEO Gary Clark proudly handed over the cheque this week to Julie Clare, Head of Corporate Relations at the Air Ambulance. 

We have been working throughout the night with colleagues from Kent Fire and Rescue, Maidstone Council and Kent Police in connection with a fire at Walshaw House in Maidstone, where sadly, one of our residents lost her life.

Christmas came early to a Maidstone charity this week thanks to a donation of food hampers from Golding Vision, the community arm of housing association Golding Homes.  

At the age of 52, Abul Talukdar is rebuilding his life – but he’s not been left to do it alone.

The structural engineer, forced to spend a year sleeping on friends’ floors or in his car after his marriage broke up, now has a place to live and a job he loves, thanks to Golding Homes.

We have recently chosen Heart of Kent Hospice as our new Charity Partner for 2019.

Golding staff voted for the Hospice to be their chosen charity, out of nine other organisations.

Today is International Volunteer Day, and to celebrate we’re sharing experiences from Golding staff who have taken part in our own volunteering scheme, Golding Giveback.

The Mayor of Maidstone, David Naghi, officially launched the 5000 Poppy Project at Maidstone Museum this week where knitted, crocheted and felt remembrance poppies went on display to mark 100 years of the Armistice.