- Together we make a difference!

Together we make a difference!

Inspire Schools Educational Foundation is a registered charity trading as KM Charity Team and Inspire Schools that delivers literacy, road safety and walk to school initiatives to support schools, families and children – as well as supporting the charitable sector by staging collaborative fundraising events which any cause can use to boost their fundraising. Find out more about us here.

Take a look at our message of thanks to teachers, parents and staff, and meet the team during these extraordinary times:

Visiting one of the four sections of this website will let you view news stories and video reports on the events and services the KM Charity Team stages each year. Below are a sample of the latest reports published. Click one of the picture buttons above to visit a section to see the full details. To find out more about the KM Charity Team click the links at the base of this page.

Book club engages whole school community

At every primary school there are pupils for whom reading is a challenging experience. And Baird Primary Academy in Hastings was no exception to this rule. A number of the school’s pupils were firmly positioned in the reluctant-reader category, viewing books as something to be...

Posted On 22 Feb 2019

, By Ben Skelton

3D Recruit launch Firewalk Buster's Charity Firewalk launched by 3D Recruit

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Dockyard Be the Boss Alexandra takes up post at Boss of Historic Dockyard Chatham

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Sprint star inspires dreams of Olympic glory

An Olympic athlete left pupils with stars in their eyes and dreaming of track and field glory on Wednesday (November 20). Team GB sprint star Jack Green led a whole-school active fitness session at Folkestone’s Mundella Primary School, and spoke to pupils about his...

Posted On 21 Nov 2019

, By Ben Skelton

Buster Awards 2019 Annual awards for reading reward scheme Buster's Book Club

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Green School Awards Launched! 19/20 We have officially opened up the Green School Awards for academic year...

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Charity says bravo to schools and families

A children’s charity has praised schools, parents, carers and children for their efforts during the COVID-19 crisis. The KM Charity Team has released a video dedicated to those stepping up for...

Posted On 14 May 2020

, By Liz Nicholls

KCF promote COY Kent Community Foundation is a champion for KM Charity of the Year

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Joanna story time at Castilion Aquarius Class win green travel challenge

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Literacy awards extend deadline and reward home schooling

The children’s charity behind the Kent Literacy Awards has extended the nomination deadline to allow schools to showcase their successful reading and writing initiatives. And to recognise the herculean efforts of teachers during lockdown a Best Home School Literacy Initiative...

Posted On 01 May 2020

, By Liz Nicholls

Have-a-go heroes gear up for Big Bike Ride

Staff and supporters of a Kent disabilities charity have mobilised a team of have-a-go cycling heroes to take part in the KM Big Bike Ride – which in light of COVID-19 has been...

Posted On 16 Mar 2020

, By Ben Skelton

Businesses celebrate charity’s 20th birthday

A children’s charity notching up two decades of supporting schools and Kent causes has paid tribute to the organisations playing a key role in its work. The KM Charity Team invited...

Posted On 13 Mar 2020

, By Liz Nicholls

Mike Ward takes up CEO mantle at KM Charity Team

KM Charity Team, the independent charity helping children to develop their knowledge and motivation to reach their full potential, has appointed Mike Ward as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mike...

Posted On 17 Jan 2020

, By Liz Nicholls

Emotional farewell to charity’s founder

Staff and stakeholders said farewell to an educational charity’s Founder and Chief Executive at an emotional event this week. After leading Inspire Schools and the KM Charity Team for two decades Simon Dolby left the charity to join Hythe-based construction company...

Posted On 06 Sep 2019

, By buster

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World bark day

Who’s the best character in any story ever? Winnie the Pooh? Not quite. Baloo from the Jungle Book? Almost. Baby Bear in Goldilocks and the Three Bears? You’re getting very, very warm. Paddington Bear? Correct answer ‑ and the children at St Edward’s Catholic Primary School in...

Posted On 17 Mar 2020

, By Ben Skelton