Over 100 triathletes took part in Folkestone Channel Triathlon on Sunday 13 September. Despite all the problems of Covid-19 (including effective social distancing and the risk of cancellation) and with great determination, Event Coordinator Joe Sullivan of Channel Rotary brought… Read More
Despite COVID-19 pressures, IMOS Foundation projects have continued at pace. The charity is also hoping to welcome an artist from Portugal during their two-week period of quarantine to stay at the Artist in Residence accommodation. Projects that have been progressing… Read More
Dover Emmaus, based at Archcliffe Fort, is continuing its efforts to raise £250,000 towards its Building a Better Future project, following a £10,000 donation from The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust. The project aims to secure the long-term future and… Read More
September 18, 2020
The Folkestone Coastal 10k race finally went ahead on Sunday 6 September 2020 with the winners seeing in new records. Men’s winner, Charlie Brisley of Invicta East Kent, completed the race in 31:02, whilst Ladies’ champion Holly Dixon of Cambridge… Read More
September 10, 2020
A major project in the latest phase in the development of Folkestone’s Creative Quarter is being completed this month (September 2020). The new building, close to the junction of Tontine Street and The Old High Street, fills a gap… Read More
August 17, 2020
Young people in Folkestone have continued to receive mental health and life skills support from FYP Youth Charity (see website here) via online “meet ups” during the coronavirus lockdown. The charity, which has received several grants from RDHCT (see https://rdhct.org.uk/projects/fyp-youth-charity/),… Read More
July 21, 2020
The Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe in Folkestone is raising funds to continue essential repairs to its roof and exterior walls. The repairs will in turn help protect historic murals that have been threatened by leaking rainwater…. Read More
July 2, 2020
Funded by the NHS and a consortium of Kent based Trusts, including The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust, the Folkestone Haven provides advice for anyone feeling overwhelmed, stressed or anxious. The service has been up and running since April, but COVID19 has… Read More
June 11, 2020
Fundraising towards The Saltwood Lads’ Club Development Project is continuing via Just Giving whilst community activities are on pause as a result of COVID19-related social distancing requirements. The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust has pledged £10,000 towards the required £150,000… Read More
June 9, 2020
The 1st Lyminge Scout Group is set to have its leaky and uninsulated roof fixed during the summer. The group had raised its target of £23,000 and had contracted a builder to undertake the works just before the coronavirus outbreak…. Read More
June 1, 2020
The East Folkestone Community Development Worker (further details here), Jon Clarke, is an important service provided by the Folkestone Baptist Church. The support provided by Jon includes keeping the community together, preventing loneliness and isolation and trying to improve mental… Read More
May 14, 2020
The Town Sprucer has continued to provide its invaluable service to the community across Folkestone despite the coronavirus pandemic. Following social distancing rules and wearing relevant PPE, Peter and a core team of eight volunteers spend the day litter picking… Read More
May 11, 2020
RDHCT has provided a grant of £2500 to Folkestone Coastwatch to help fund its annual running costs. Folkestone Coastwatch is part of the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) which assists in the protection and preservation of life at sea and along… Read More
May 7, 2020
The charity Hope for Tomorrow has received £10,000 funding from RDHCT towards the costs of purchasing a new body for their East Kent mobile cancer care unit, ‘Caron’. Based at Kent and Canterbury Hospital, the unit was launched in 2013… Read More
April 2, 2020
The Folkestone Haven has been designed to support adult (18+) residents of Folkestone and Hythe District in a self-defined mental health crisis. In light of the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID- 19), the Folkestone Haven will be opening on 6th April as… Read More