About Imago
We are a social action organisation delivering diverse services and supporting individuals, organisations and communities across Kent, Medway, East Sussex and London
View our Services and Impact Report for 2023-24
Imago Community (formerly Voluntary Action within Kent) is a Registered Charity and Company Limited by Guarantee, working across Kent, Medway, East Sussex and London to ‘promote, develop and facilitate social action, supporting independence and empowering communities'
Our Strategic Aims
- Enhancing Capacity and Providing Support
- Enabling Strategic Partnerships, Collaboration and Voice
- Empowering Communities
- Promoting and Developing Social Action
- Making a Difference to the lives of Children & Young People
- Developing Enterprising Solutions
- Supporting Independence
- Operating as a Centre of Excellence & Model of Good Practice
Our History
Initially set up in 1932 as the Tunbridge Wells Council of Service, Imago has merged with a number of like-minded organisations to form a resilient, diverse organisation that prides itself on the provision of excellent services, modern governance, a focus on quality and consistency and a skilled, dedicated staff team.
- 2007 Sevenoaks Volunteer Development Agency
- 2009 VSU Youth in Action
- 2009 RE Computer Recycling
- 2009 121 Youth Befriending
- 2011 Volunteer Centre Tonbridge
- 2019 Carers Support Ashford
Imago changed its name from Voluntary Action within Kent in early 2015 to better demonstrate the breadth and diversity of its projects.