Our Vision
The vision for Revival evolved over many years and was devised in response to often ‘old-fashioned’ ideas and expectations of mental health spaces and approaches.
Revival, Food & Mood was eventually set up as a self-funded social enterprise by Mind in Bexley and East Kent in 2016, with the first Whitstable cafe hub opening in the summer of 2017, run as a community café and mental health hub for families, young people and adults. An innovative model premised on access for all in a purposefully visible, accessible, central High Street location supporting our community’s wellness journey with an emphasis on prevention and proactive self-care, providing informal support and information as well as facilitated peer support and mentoring, workshops, talks & discussion groups, wellness activities, referral pathways, signposting and space for the community to meet, upskill, train, volunteer and work.
We believe good food and services have the power to enhance our communities and transform our everyday lives.
Our Facebook
🧠 Quiz Night at Revival Café!![]()
📅 Date: 1st May 2026![]()
⏰ Arrive from 6:30 PM![]()
Join us for a night of fun, brain-teasing questions, and community vibes! Every pint, snack, and ticket helps fund our community mental health program. 💛![]()
Come along, make a difference for others, and support each other while having a great time.![]()
#revivalwhitstable #quiznight #mentalhealthmatters #communitysupport #WhitstableEvents #supportlocal
🧠 Quiz Night at Revival Café!![]()
📅 Date: 1st May 2026![]()
⏰ Arrive from 6:30 PM![]()
Join us for a night of fun, brain-teasing questions, and community vibes! Every pint, snack, and ticket helps fund our community mental health program. 💛![]()
Come along, make a difference for others, and support each other while having a great time.![]()
#revivalwhitstable #quiznight #mentalhealthmatters #communitysupport #WhitstableEvents #supportlocal
✨We will be reopening on Thursday✨![]()
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Thank you for your patience, kindness, and understanding over the past few days, it has meant a great deal to all of us.![]()
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We’re taking a gentle approach as we reopen. Our focus will be on creating a warm, welcoming space for the community, while also being mindful that this is still a very emotional time for our team. We ask that visitors support us in this by allowing staff the space to do their roles, while holding the same care and consideration that has been shown so far. As it’s Thursday we will still be supporting the St Nick’s takeover, working in partnership with St Nicolas school providing work experience for their students. ![]()
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💚The Samaritans will also be with us in the morning on Thursday until 11:15am for anyone who may want a quiet moment to talk, they are there simply to listen.![]()
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A book of condolence will remain available in the café until Sunday for messages to Tara and Dean.![]()
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Thank you again for holding us with such compassion. We look forward to opening the doors and welcoming you back, gently.![]()
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The Revival Team ♥️![]()
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#whitstable #community
Café Revival is supported by a Management Team and Strategic Committee which links into the Mind in Bexley Board that is bound by Charity commission and Company house regulations, Charity No. 1110130 Company No. 05393807 via David Palmer (CEO).
