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Gravesham Friendly, a mutual organisation since 1877, supports family finances. With no shareholders, profits benefit members.

We offer an affordable Sickness Benefit Plan. Members also enjoy benefits on medical, education, and housing costs.

04/11/2026

Did you know Gravesham Friendly membership comes with an Education Grant members can claim? 🎓 Worth up to £200 per year for full-time study, or £100 for part-time - so a typical 3-year course could mean up to £600 claimed over that time. We've also just reduced the waiting period from 2 years to 1, making it easier than ever to benefit.

It's not just our younger members either - we're proud to support members of all ages furthering or changing their careers.

Know someone who'd love this benefit? Recommend a friend or family member today and receive £100 through our Member Get Member reward when they join!

*Terms, eligibility and waiting periods apply. Grants and benefits are not guaranteed.

11/09/2026

🎥 Take a look inside Sri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara, Gravesend - this was our BBN networking breakfast group's tour, guided by Jagdev Singh Virdee, the Gurdwara's General Secretary. 🙏

This isn't our first time here - we've had a stall at the Gurdwara for Vaisakhi two years running, and it's a connection we're proud of. Sikh values of community, service, and support for one another sit right alongside our own mission and vision as a Friendly Society.

Swipe through the clips to see a glimpse of our morning, and a huge thank you to the Gravesend Gurdwara for such a meaningful visit. Here's to many more. 🌟

09/09/2026

Refer a friend, earn £100! 💰

Know someone who'd benefit from being a Gravesham Friendly member? Recommend them to us - and once they join, we'll say thank you with £100.

Swipe to see how it works ➡️

18/08/2026

⚓ Back in June, our Business Development and Marketing Executive, Kiran, attended the Gravesham Business Network event on board the Nao Victoria, moored at Town Pier, Gravesend.

Local MP Lauren Sullivan joined the group to speak and answer questions, and Kiran had the opportunity to tell attendees more about Gravesham Friendly and what we do for our members.

We always value opportunities like this to connect with the local community and other Gravesham businesses. Thanks to Keith Grimley at Gravesham Borough Council for the invite and for organising the event.

13/08/2026

At Gravesham Friendly, we're always looking at ways to make membership work harder for you. 💙

That's why we've made some big improvements to what you can claim, and when:

✅ Claim on Dental, Optical, MME, Hospital stays and maternity grants after just 3 months (previously 12)
✅ Education, home energy and first-time buyer grants now available after 1 year (previously 2)
✅ No more individual category limits on optical, dental and MME - use more of your pot where you need it most
✅ New pot limits for months 4-12, so you're covered sooner
✅ Optical, dental and MME claims for live sickness members now paid at 75% of your invoice value (up from 50%)

Better cover, sooner. That's the Gravesham Friendly way. 🌿

25/06/2026

Back in April, we had the pleasure of joining the Vaisakhi celebrations in Gravesend and spending the day at the Mela, meeting so many wonderful people from our local community.

As part of the day, we ran a simple fundraiser - for every new follower we gained across our social media channels, we pledged to donate £1 to GNDG Wellbeing Centre.

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to visit the centre, meet some of the incredible seniors who attend regularly, and present a donation of £150.

It was truly heartwarming to see the impact the centre has on its members, many of whom attend up to five days a week. The centre provides a welcoming space that helps combat loneliness, encourages social connection and plays an important role in supporting the wellbeing of older members of our local Sikh community.

At Gravesham Friendly, supporting local initiatives that strengthen our community is something we deeply value, and GNDG Wellbeing Centre is a fantastic example of this in action.

Thank you to everyone who followed our pages and helped make this donation possible. 💙

20/05/2026

Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week, it’s important to recognise the growing impact mental health is having across UK workplaces 💚

According to the Office for National Statistics, an estimated 148.8 million working days were lost to sickness or injury across the UK in 2025, with mental health conditions accounting for 8.9% of all sickness absence cases.

In the Civil Service alone, mental ill-health was the largest cause of long-term sickness absence in 2025, responsible for nearly half of all long-term absences.

At Gravesham Friendly, eligible members signed off work due to mental health may be able to claim up to £250 per week through their income protection benefit. Members may also be able to use discretionary benefits towards therapy and wellbeing support.

Providing financial support during recovery can help reduce additional stress and provide greater stability during difficult periods.

Find out more at www.graveshamfriendly.co.uk

Sources: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Sickness absence in the UK labour market, 2025. UK Government – Civil Service sickness absence report, 2025.

Example scenario only. Terms, conditions and eligibility criteria apply.

15/05/2026

A great evening at our 2026 AGM held at Cyclopark 🎉

Thank you to all of our members, partners and guest speakers who joined us both in person and online. The evening reflected on another positive year for Gravesham Friendly, our community partnerships, member support and future ambitions as we continue building towards our 150th anniversary in 2027.

A special thank you to the team at Cyclopark for hosting us 💙

08/05/2026

After 12 months of membership, you unlock access to our discretionary fund - giving you more flexibility in how you use your benefits.

If you’re not claiming for dental, optical or other medical expenses, you can choose to use your entitlement in other meaningful ways:

🏡 £200 First Time Buyer Grant
💡 £200 Energy Efficiency Grant
📚 Education Grants – up to £200
📝 Free Will Writing Service
💙 Discretionary Death Benefit – £2,500 (or £5,000 for accidental death)

It’s all about giving you choice - so your membership supports more than just your health.

From investing in your home to supporting your loved ones, we’re here for life’s bigger picture.

Find out more on our website:

www.graveshamfriendly.co.uk

30/04/2026

Meet the faces behind Gravesham Friendly 🤝

Our team is at the heart of everything we do, and we thought it was about time you got to know them! From friendly hellos to the people supporting you every day, this is us 💙

Address

The Old Rectory, Northfleet
Gravesend
DA118HN

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Website

https://www.graveshamfriendly.co.uk/

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