Strode Park Foundation is a proud winner at the Kent Care Awards 2025

Strode Park Foundation is celebrating after winning an award at the Kent Care Awards. Claire Dante, Registered Manager at our residential home in Faversham, won the Registered Managers (Learning Disabilities/Mental Health) Award in recognition of her exceptional leadership and dedication.

This is the 10th Anniversary celebration of the annual Kent Care Awards, organised by KiCA; a collaborative social enterprise that helps shape the future of social care and health in Kent and Medway. These prestigious awards shine a light on the outstanding care in Kent and the individuals who make a profound difference in the lives of others.

Louise Faulkner, Chief Operating Officer, KiCA, said: “On Friday 5th September, we held our 10th annual Kent Care Awards and what a special celebration it was. We recognised the dedication and incredible work our frontline care workers carry out every day in Kent and Medway. A huge congratulations to our truly worthy winners and finalists.”

Claire Dante shared, “I am thrilled to receive the Registered Managers Award. This recognition is not just for me, but for my incredible team and everyone at Strode Park Foundation – I couldn’t have achieved it without them. Thank you, KiCA, for this award and for such a wonderful award celebration.”

Deputy CEO, Strode Park Foundation, Becky Richards, said: “I am extremely lucky to work with a team of dedicated and committed managers, deputies and care and support staff across the foundation and none of those more so than Claire. Since her introduction to Lady Dane Farmhouse in 2022, the service has gone from strength to strength. She has an unrivalled ability to see the opportunity in any situation, which has resulted in exceptional outcomes for the Lady Dane Farmhouse residents time and time again, she always approaches everything with an infectious enthusiasm, and nothing is ever to much trouble or gets left unfinished. We are extremely lucky to have her as an integral part of our team and I am so proud of her and all she has achieved in such a short time.”