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Sue Threader, The Rochester Bridge Trust

"They're super approachable and fun to work with."

Cathy Beare, The Folkestone Leas Lift Company Charity

"We know we can trust them to protect our interests at all times."

Caroline Binns, Liberty Property Trust UK Ltd, developers of Kings Hill

"We have a close relationship with Maxim. In fact, we refer work to each other."

Alex Hicken, DHA Planning

"We will continue to use Maxim’s high-level counsel, local knowledge and connections to further pro...

Tony Watkins, Panattoni UK

"Maxim are professional and highly knowledgeable."

Clare Delap, Medway Clinical Commissioning Group

"Maxim has been an essential part of our communications response to the Covid-19 pandemic."

Tom Stevenson, NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group and Integrated Care System

community engagement
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community engagement

Many of our clients come to us at the point where they are considering making a substantial financial investment in the economy of Kent or the wider south of England. 

For public and private sector organisations, not overly familiar with the geographical area and local business climate, building traction can be a daunting task. Especially without any established connections among local influencers, e.g. politicians, community and business leaders and representatives of the media.

An enviable track record

It is at times like this when Maxim can provide expert insight and practical advice, identifying tangible community-based campaigns in the region, for both UK and international businesses.

As a company with decades of experience in the communications industry, we have built an enviable track record in creating and implementing a broad range of programmes, where local community engagement has been integral.

Click the map below to explore our stakeholder and community engagement projects. 

Here’s a taste of what we do: 

  • supporting significant infrastructure projects
  • assisting organisations with major business expansion programmes
  • staging public events
  • organising school educational activities
  • sponsorship and hosting events
  • company and project-based profile-raising initiatives
  • health promotion and awareness campaigns
  • arts and environmental programmes

We’ll help you to devise a comprehensive communications strategy that will keep your target audience informed and maximise all possible publicity opportunities along the way. 

Our instinct for what works and what doesn’t work has proved to be invaluable for numerous businesses and organisations over the years. 

Visit our portfolio for examples of our community engagement work.  And if you are ready to engage, why not get in touch?  

Visit our portfolio for examples of our community relations work.

social media

Connect with the community

As well as engaging with your audience, social media is also a great way of gathering opinions and listening to specific communities.

Perhaps you want to find out if residents are in favour of a planning scheme, what they have concerns over or what they are in favour of. Monitoring social media is an excellent place to begin and gives you the opportunity to respond.

You can also form your own community and engage with people in real time.

Get in touch for advice on your social media strategy.

news & events

Kent Press & Broadcast Awards secure 140 entries

The determination of the local media to showcase the work they do is alive and well in the county after this year’s Kent Press & Broadcast Awards (KPBA) received 140 entries.

April, 2025 more

Major Maxim project reaches development milestone

After two years and £150m in the making, Andrew Metcalf, Maxim’s Managing Director, got a look behind the scenes when he joined a group of leading property agents for a visit to Panattoni Park Sittingbourne.

March, 2025 more

Erica is now certified carbon literate

Understanding and minimising our impact on the environment is important for everyone, and Maxim is now in a better position to address this thanks to training carried out by one of the team.

March, 2025 more

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