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A message from The Sports Trust on Folkestone Sports Centre In May 2025, we completed the purchase of Folkestone Sports Centre, fully aware of the scale of the challenge ahead. From the outset, we have been, and remain, committed to returning this much-loved facility to the community. There have been many challenges along the way, […]

Try Before You Join: Free Holiday Camps Open Day at The Sports Trust The Sports Trust is inviting families to a free Open Day at its Holiday Camps on Wednesday 19th February 2026 at Three Hills Sports Park.  fantastic opportunity for children to try a range of activities, meet our friendly coaching team, and experience

Folkestone Sculling Academy is making waves both locally and nationally as a leading force in the rise of Beach Sprints , an exciting new Olympic discipline set to debut at LA 2028. Created to open up this fast, high-energy sport to the local community, the Academy has turned Folkestone’s iconic seafront into a thriving centre for coastal rowing. With the support of The Sports Trust, including access to vital facilities and a shared commitment to community sport, the partnership is unlocking new opportunities for people of all ages to get involved and dream big. 

Rocksalt host charity dinner with Danny Care for The Sports Trust! We’re excited to share some fantastic news! Rocksalt Restaurant, one of Folkestone’s most iconic dining spots, is hosting a very special charity dinner – and we’re honoured that it’s all in support of The Sports Trust. Even more exciting? The evening will feature special

The Sports Trust is excited to announce plans to renovate and reopen the Folkestone Sports Centre swimming pool, aiming for a Summer 2026 launch! This vital community facility will not only enhance local sports provision but also provide a safe space for all ages to learn and enjoy swimming. With support from Sport England and the Roger De Haan Charitable Trust, the project is gaining momentum. Join us in this community effort and help shape the future of the Sports Centre by sharing your thoughts and ideas.

The Sports Trust’s Rachel Haden Wins Youth Project Award at the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards 2025 We’re thrilled to announce that Rachel Haden, Chief Operating Officer at The Sports Trust, has been named the winner of the Youth Project Award at the 2025 Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards. This recognition celebrates Rachel’s outstanding work in supporting

Driving change! The Sports Trust Charity Golf returns at Broome Park Broome Park hosted our second successful Charity Golf Day of the season! We saw some familiar faces turn up and welcomed some new faces, all there with the same purpose to raise money to make a real difference to many people’s lives. Following our first successful

Project Update – Folkestone Sports Centre The team at The Sports Trust would like to share a short update on the progress taking place behind the scenes. A huge amount of work is already underway, but we recognise there is still a long journey ahead to ensure the Sports Centre is everything our community deserves.

The 2025 Folkestone Coastal 10K proved to be a massive success once again – and this year, The Sports Trust was proud to be chosen as the event’s official charity partner. With a sellout of 1,000 runners, a record 320 virtual participants, and a fantastic atmosphere along the Folkestone seafront, this popular Kent charity run

Sunshine, Support & Sport for All — The Sports Trust Charity Golf Day at Sene Valley The Sports Trust hosted a fantastic Charity Golf Day at the beautiful Sene Valley Golf Club — and what a day it turned out to be! Though the morning started with a few doubts about the weather, the clouds