History of Support & Recognition-

Blackthorn Trust and Garden have received considerable financial support from a number of organisations over the years and a number of awards.

Major Funding · The local community & the people of Kent · Abbey National Trust · Alchemy Trust · Aylesford Samaritan Benevolent Fund · Big Lottery Fund · Esmee Fairbairn · European Social Fund · The Hambland Foundation · The Hayward Foundation · Interreg IIIa · Smith's Charity · Invicta Community Care NHS Trust · Kent Social Services · Kimberly Clark PLC · Lankelly Chase · Lloyds TSB PLC · Mental Health Foundation · The Percy Bilton Charity · The Pilgrim's Trust · Rochester Bridge Trust · Smith Kline Beecham PLC · South East Regional Health Authority · Tudor Trust · West Kent Health Authority · Wimpy PLC

Recognition & Awards · Doctor of the Year - Mental Health and Overall Winner 1993 · Evian Award for Science and Medicine 1991 · Kent Heartbeat Award 1999 · LOFA Charity Award 1999 · NHS Beacon Training Practise 1999/2000 · Smith Kline Beecham/Kings Fund - Community IMPACT Award 1997 · Visit by Minister of Health - Leonard Cheshire / RCGP 2009 Disability Care Award - Visit By MP Jonathan Shaw July 2009.