Connect, Learn, Thrive

We support disabled, older, and vulnerable people in Kent to overcome digital, social and economic exclusion through accessible door-to-door transport and digital skills training.

About Us

Digital Skills Training

Our 1-to-1 sessions in our Paddock Wood centre support people to navigate the internet and use their digital devices confidently and safely, to find crucial medical information, bank, shop, connect with family and friends, and more.

Call our Training Centre: 01892 833606

Outreach Digital Skills Training

Our Outreach Team partners with charities, organisations, and local authorities across Kent to bring our digital skills training directly to individuals and communities beyond our Paddock Wood centre.

Call our Outreach Team: 07514 058740

Accessible Transport

Our door-to-door service offers accessible transportation, ensuring you reliably reach important medical appointments, local services, and places of interest, whilst reducing isolation for many vulnerable people across Kent.

Call our Transport office: 01892 832447

Providing support to those in need for over 38 years

Compaid provides a variety of services, such as digital skills training and accessible transport, aimed at supporting disabled, older, and disadvantaged individuals. Our dedicated staff and volunteers are committed to helping those who face digital, social, or economic exclusion, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in today’s technology-driven world.

About us

Helping people lead healthier and safer lives

Our trainers support learners through 1-to-1 sessions, ensuring disadvantaged people to gain fundamental skills that are needed to access and use a computer and the internet effectively at a manageable pace. Our wheelchair-accessible transport ensures that those with mobility limitations due to age or disability are able to travel safely to vital medical appointments, local amenities, and areas of interest.

What we do

Latest news

All the latest news and updates from the Compaid team as well as client stories, fundraising news and more!

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Taylor Cherry runs 2026 London Marathon for Compaid

28th April 2026

We are delighted to congratulate our supporter, Taylor Cherry, for achieving her lifelong dream of running the London Marathon and also raising money for Compaid! Read more about her accomplishment!

News

Client Moments: Harry uses AI to Learn & Thrive

21st April 2026

Over several weeks, our client Harry worked with Norman, one of our digital skills trainer, at one of our community hubs to build key digital skills and turn his passion into a project he could truly call his own. With encouragement, creativity, and the help of AI tools, his ideas for a podcast on Sun Bears came to life. Read more and listen to Harry’s full podcast here

Client Story

Josh’s Tech Tips #1: Assistive Technology

10th April 2026

Whether it’s researching a hobby, family ancestry, or the results of their favourite team’s football game, our clients use internet researching to strengthen their digital confidence in our centre. This article shares what our client Josh has researched about assistive technology and equipment.

Client Story

Want to
support us?

There are many ways you can join us in making a difference! Here’s how!

Get involved

Fundraising

Help make a difference by organizing or taking part in a fundraising event for Compaid. Whether it’s a charity walk or run, online challenge, or sponsored activity, every effort counts. You can also get your community or workplace involved through team-based events.

Volunteering

Do you have a passion for making a positive impact? Why not join our digital skills or transport teams. Your time and effort will help individuals gain independence and access vital resources.

Donate

A donation can make a significant difference in the lives of disabled and disadvantaged individuals across Kent. Your donation will help fund essential digital skills training sessions to support people to gain access to vital information, social connections, and gain independence.

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what you
need?

Get in touch!

Can’t find what you’re looking for or want to speak to a member of the team? Give us a call, email us or fill out the form and we will be in touch as soon as possible!

Mon – Fri
9am – 5pm

01892 834 539
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