Kent & Medway Domestic Abuse Reciprocal Scheme

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Supporting survivors through partnership working

The Kent & Medway Domestic Abuse Reciprocal Scheme is a collaborative initiative that enables social landlords to support households fleeing domestic abuse to move to a safe area while retaining their social housing tenancy.

By working together across organisational boundaries, the scheme increases access to safe, secure, and sustainable housing options for survivors.

About the Scheme

Developed through the Kent Housing Group, the scheme provides a coordinated approach to managing reciprocal moves between housing providers.

A central referral and matching process allows partners to identify suitable properties and facilitate safe relocations, ensuring survivors can rebuild their lives away from risk.

Why the Scheme Matters

The Reciprocal Scheme:

  • Expands housing options for survivors of domestic abuse
  • Supports tenants to retain security of tenure
  • Reduces demand on homelessness services
  • Makes effective use of housing stock across Kent & Medway
  • Strengthens partnership working between landlords

Impact to date:

  • 80 referrals received
  • 7 households successfully rehoused

This demonstrates the positive difference the scheme is already making for survivors and their families.

Latest Update (June 2026)

The scheme continues to develop, with growing engagement across partners:

  • 11 new referrals received since February 2026
  • 1 new potential match identified
  • 27 referrals and 5 potential matches recorded since October 2025
  • 2 new organisations have joined the scheme

While recent activity has focused on strengthening relationships and embedding processes, this work is building a strong foundation for increased successful matches going forward.

Participating Organisations

Current members of the scheme include:

Anchor Housing, Ashford Borough Council, Canterbury City Council, Clarion Housing Association, Co-operative Development Society Limited, Dartford Borough Council, Dover District Council, English Rural Housing Association, Folkestone and Hythe District Council, Gravesend Churches Housing Association, Gravesham Borough Council, Golding Homes, MHS homes, Medway Council, Maidstone Borough Council, Moat, Riverside Housing Association, Southern Housing, Sevenoaks District Council, Swale Borough Council, Thanet District Council, Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, Town and Country Housing Association, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and West Kent Housing Association.

Get Involved

Not yet a member?

We welcome expressions of interest from social landlords who would like to join the scheme.

👉 Please review the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and contact Lisa.Clarke@clarionhg.com for more information.

Increased participation is key to strengthening the scheme and improving outcomes for survivors.

👉 Submit a referral via the Reciprocal Projects form.

Further Information