Kew Neighbourhood Association

Who we are

Kew Neighbourhood Association (KNA, Charity no. 1034340) was established in Kew in 1977 by local residents.  

KNA’s charitable objectives are the provision of services and facilities for the elderly, disabled, sick and poor in Kew who are in need of such services, without regard to race, sex, politics, religion etc.

KNA has a committee of trustees, including a Chair and Treasurer, and is administered by a part-time salaried Co-ordinator from a small office in St Luke’s House, Sandycombe Road.

KNA is funded principally by grants from other charities, from Richmond Council and by donations and fundraising events.

In practice KNA’s current activities are:

- the provision of lifts by volunteer drivers in their own cars to those needing transport to medical appointments and day centres (mainly the Avenue Club in Kew)

- providing companionship to elderly and isolated residents by periodic visits of volunteers

- assisting those in need of help with shopping and some light gardening

- an annual tea party for clients

Statistics

KNA has 185 clients, 103 volunteer who driver, shop and garden and 18 companionship volunteers. Over 2300 driving jobs were carried out in 2015-16 and over 450 home visits.

KNA had income of c£27,000 in its last reported financial year (to August 2016) and expenditure of c£34,000. It had assets of c£84,000 at that date.