--- title: "Fuel the future" description: "Fuel the Future. Fund Community Change. Your support helps us open doors to sport, activity, and community for people of […]" url: "https://thesportstrust.org/fuel-the-future/" date_modified: "2026-06-05T14:11:14+00:00" --- ## Fuel the Future. Fund Community Change. 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. [Start your funding journey](https://mailchi.mp/c64600b727d4/funder-interest-form) [Our Funding Partners](https://thesportstrust.org/our-partners/) --- --- ![Active 50](https://thesportstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2.png)[ ](https://mailchi.mp/c64600b727d4/funder-interest-form) Active 50 Keep this programme going by supporting and help continue reducing loneliness [I'm interested in funding](https://mailchi.mp/c64600b727d4/funder-interest-form) ![Little Athletes](https://thesportstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4.png)[ ](https://mailchi.mp/c64600b727d4/funder-interest-form) Little Athletes Keep this programme going by supporting and help creating welcoming spaces for families to move, connect and feel supported. [I'm interested in funding](https://mailchi.mp/c64600b727d4/funder-interest-form) ![Holiday camps](https://thesportstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/3.png)[ ](https://mailchi.mp/c64600b727d4/funder-interest-form) Shred Club Keep this programme going by supporting and help provides affordable, accessible access to our skatepark for children aged 5–15, [I'm interested in funding](https://mailchi.mp/c64600b727d4/funder-interest-form) ![1](https://thesportstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1.png)[ ](https://mailchi.mp/c64600b727d4/funder-interest-form) Community Projects Keep programme going by supporting and help us create events to bring the community together. 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[I'm interested in funding](https://mailchi.mp/c64600b727d4/funder-interest-form) --- ## 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 Sport Trust School](https://thesportstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ShepwaySportsTrust-80-1-scaled.jpg) --- ## 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. ![The Sports Trust](https://thesportstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/tst-contact-scaled.jpg) [Fuel the future with us](https://mailchi.mp/c64600b727d4/funder-interest-form) ## 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 --- ## Carousel ![Active 50](https://thesportstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/3-1.png) Active 50 Programme tackling social isolation among older adults ## at Three Hills Sports Park ![Shred Club](https://thesportstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2-2.png) Shred Club: £1 annual access for young people aged 5–16 ## at Folkestone51 ![Holiday camps](https://thesportstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4-1.png) 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](https://thesportstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1-2.png) Little Athletes providing over 1,000 free spaces annually for young families ## At Three Hills Sports Park ![Boxing Club](https://thesportstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/3.png) Home to local clubs including boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ## At Folkestone51 ![Schools](https://thesportstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1-1.png) Partnerships with local schools to remove access barriers to sport ## In the community ![Climbing](https://thesportstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2-1.png) Inclusive climbing sessions suuch as women’s, LGBTQIA+ ad social climbing. ## At Folkestone51 ![community sport](https://thesportstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/community-sport.png) 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](https://thesportstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/5-1.png) Community events designed to engage new participants and build belonging ## Across all our venues