
Aylesham and the surrounding area
Supporting people in this community since 1997


Bechange works with
Adults, families and young people
Bechange works with adults, families and young people who need support to make lasting change to reach positive futures.
Bechange works with communities in Aylesham and the surrounding areas.
Our values:
Inclusive
we respond to anyone who needs our help
Supportive
we see the whole person, not just the need
Flexible
we listen and respond to local need
Collaborative
we believe in the power of community and working together in partnership
Empowering
we strive to help individuals reach
How we support the community...
Bechange is a charity that works with local people to help them build skills, confidence, healthy relationship and good mental and physical health. We run a community hub in the heart of Aylesham, a former mining area in East Kent and have excellent indoor and outdoor facilities, including a large kitchen, training rooms, a hall and a community garden.
We support people based on their individual needs, giving practical and emotional help at critical moments, in order to stop people from becoming overwhelmed during times of crisis.
Through us people gain new skills, improve financial understanding, access their entitlements, have improved wellbeing and more positive relationships with their family, neighbours and friends. We provide a wide range of services for children, families, young people and adults, to support growth, health and learning, giving everyone an opportunity to achieve their goals and transform their lives.
158
Adults supported in the last year
4500
Kg
Still good to eat food distributed
Our Testimonials
What they’re saying about BeChange
Very impressed with the staff, very welcoming, they went above and beyond to make the experience brilliant

Being new to the village I was nervous about meeting new people, but I was made to feel so welcome at Bechange Camerados. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, I felt immediately relaxed, I met people ‘just like me’ and haven’t looked back

I honestly had no idea that I wasn’t claiming my correct entitlement, I went to Bechange for help with my heating bills and ended up being supported to claim extra benefits

It took me such a long time to actually call, but after speaking to you I wish I’d have done it sooner!

Professional Team
Meet the team that make it all happen
Invaluable direction
Meet the Trustees that get it to work
Rebecca
Rebecca Hansell | Chair of Trustees
Rebecca Hansell became a resident of Kent at aged 13. Following her university studies she lived and worked in London until her return to Kent in 2009. She has been
Emily
Emily Barnes | Trustee
Emily is an experienced Social and Economic Geographer and Spatial Analyst with qualifications from the Universities of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Cardiff and Leeds. With over 20 years of professional experience (including 5