Community & Charity

Charity

To raise awareness and much needed funds, in June 2025 the team took on an ambitious 24-hour run-and-cycle challenge from our Maidstone head office. With three exercise bikes and two treadmills running non-stop for 24 hours, the goal was to cover 1,000 miles. However the team exceeded this target by clocking up 1888 miles and raising over £7,200.

That’s equivalent to nearly 16 full circuits of the 120-mile route between our Kent, London, and Gatwick offices — all in just 24 hours!

If you'd like to make any donations please use our Just Giving page.

In previous years, DHA has proudly supported a range of charitable causes. This has included fundraising for Smile Train, a charity that provides life-changing cleft surgery for children around the world and one that has personally supported a member of our team and their family.

In 2023, DHA organised a corporate football match at The Valley, alongside taking on the mammoth Medway Medley challenge. This ambitious undertaking saw our team cover 75 miles of the River Medway from source to mouth, travelling on foot, by canoe, and by bike. Through these efforts, we are proud to have raised over £6,000 for this incredible charity.

In 2022, our team completed another impressive challenge, walking the 43 miles between our Gatwick and Maidstone offices. This initiative raised £6,000 in support of Alzheimer’s Research UK, helping to fund vital research into the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dementia.

Community

As part of our Investing in Young People ethos, DHA is proud to continue supporting and sponsoring young people in sport. This year, we are delighted to be backing four talented individuals and teams who demonstrate commitment, skill, and a passion for their chosen disciplines.

Tilly has enjoyed an outstanding year as a goalkeeper for Holcombe Hockey Club and the England U16s Hockey Team. She was selected by England Hockey to compete in the 5 Nations and 8 Nations Tournaments in Holland and Spain, and she is currently training with the England U18s squad.

Kate plays for Maidstone Hockey Club. Our sponsorship has contributed towards the resurfacing of an all-weather pitch, a valuable facility used by both the club and the wider local community.

Roseacre Raiders U10 Yellows, based in Bearsted, have had a fantastic season, including reaching a cup final. We are proud to support this enthusiastic and talented team and look forward to following their progress in the season ahead.

We are also pleased to sponsor Bella, a dedicated kickboxer competing at both regional and national level across the UK. Bella’s ambition is to represent her country on the international stage, and we are delighted to support her journey.

Some of our fantastic team members rolled up their sleeves, pulled on their gardening gloves, and volunteered their time to help spruce up the gardens at the Heart of Kent Hospice, and also helped out at Vinters Valley Nature Reserve building bug hotels. Working across both the nature reserve and the hospice garden, the team supported essential maintenance and planting projects, helping to create welcoming, well-cared-for spaces for visitors, patients, families, and wildlife alike.

At DHA, we are extremely proud to give back to our local community and environment. Volunteering initiatives like this allow our team to make a positive, hands-on contribution while supporting spaces that play an important role in wellbeing, conservation, and community connection.

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