Parish Hall – Building a stronger community in Central Folkestone.  The overall aim is to develop the two adjoining church halls into an attractive, functional, affordable useable spaces for community and church use.  This application is for funding to replace a water heater and contribution towards replacing an external door and its surround. 

The hall is already used as part of the Winter Shelter for the Homeless Project, has been used as a food bank, and a number of church and community activities and events.  .

To provide funding of £900.00 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

There was clear evidence of a need for an accessible, affordable, central facility to serve local people and organisations serving the community for people to meet, to do activities and learn, for job preparation, emotional and physical wellbeing.  Also to promote financial wellbeing, for shelter, for advice and guidance from professionals in an informal environment.