1475
Entrepreneurs Supported
514
Workshops Run
13,432
Mentoring Hours Delivered
Our Impact In Numbers
About Us
The Kent Foundation is a youth development and social mobility charity that uses entrepreneurship and mentoring as tools to improve confidence, resilience, skills, aspirations and economic participation amongst young adults aged 18-40. Experienced business owners in Kent offer mentorship and coaching helping young people make their own decisions and learn the fundamentals of business development and economic activity.
Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure young people of Kent get the support they need to be successful in starting and growing a business, so contributing to the overall success of Kent.
The Kent Foundation is an essential part of the business community, supporting innovative young people to grow new enterprises, create employment opportunities, and contribute to the economic well-being of the County.
Mentoring
Every young business person is matched with a mentor to have one-to-one support throughout the growth of their business
Masterclasses
We host education sessions to improve the knowledge of our members in specialist areas of business
Masterminds
We bring a small group of people together to discuss problems they're having in business and discuss solutions and options
Collaborations
Building relationships is a key part of every business. That's why we host networking events for business people to meet each other
HOW WE SUPPORT YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
Our goal is to give young people the tools, support and knowledge to give them the best chance of success
“Without the Kent Foundation I wouldn’t know about 60% of what I needed to about running my business! I would highly recommend them, they have been amazing!”
Business location: New Romney
Business stage: Startup / Growth
Length of support: 24 months
Impact on Kent economy: 30 Employees
Sophie
Devoted Homecare
March 3, 2026
What’s on in March
Your monthly round up from The Kent Foundation. This month we have networking events across Kent, podcast appearances, inspiring wins from the businesses we support...
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