Your support helps us open doors to sport, activity, and community for people of all ages. Every contribution creates more opportunities, more inclusion, and more impact where it’s needed most.
Active 50
Keep this programme going by supporting and help continue reducing loneliness
Little Athletes
Keep this programme going by supporting and help creating welcoming spaces for families to move, connect and feel supported.
Shred Club
Keep this programme going by supporting and help provides affordable, accessible access to our skatepark for children aged 5–15,
Community Projects
Keep programme going by supporting and help us create events to bring the community together.
Holiday Camps
Keep this programme going by supporting and help provide free food and activities to low-socio families in the holidays.
The need
Across the UK, we face a growing challenge: declining physical activity levels and increasing social isolation across all ages.
51% of children are not achieving the recommended 60 minutes of daily exercise
54% of people in lower socio-economic groups report lower levels of physical activity
In Folkestone & Hythe, activity levels are significantly below the national average
The solution
With the support of funding, we are able to offer practical, community led solutions that break down barriers to participation, open up inclusive spaces. This ensures that everyone has the opportunity to be active, connected and supported.
Diverse programming
We operate and maintain high-standard facilities where individuals and communities can thrive.
Financially viable access
We provide sessions that are financially viable for everyone, with funder support enabling free and low-cost opportunities.
Welcoming environments
Our programmes welcome people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds—creating safe, supportive spaces where everyone belongs.
The solution in practice
Active 50 Programme tackling social isolation among older adults
at Three Hills Sports Park
Shred Club: £1 annual access for young people aged 5–16
at Folkestone51
Delivery of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, providing free activities and meals during school holidays
At Folkestone51 & Three Hills Sports Park
Little Athletes providing over 1,000 free spaces annually for young families
At Three Hills Sports Park
Home to local clubs including boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
At Folkestone51
Partnerships with local schools to remove access barriers to sport
In the community
Inclusive climbing sessions suuch as women’s, LGBTQIA+ ad social climbing.
At Folkestone51
Strong relationships with community clubs including Folkestone Cricket Club, Folkestone Optimists Hockey Club, and Folkestone Running & Athletics Club
At Three Hills Sports Park
Community events designed to engage new participants and build belonging