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For the people who love Folkestone

One town. One community. One mission: Keeping Folkestone flourishing for all.

Volunteer-powered since 2001, we unite people who care about Folkestone – protecting heritage, greening spaces, and championing projects that make the town thrive.

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We exist to give everyone who loves Folkestone – locals and visitors alike – the chance to turn small acts into lasting change.
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We are a volunteer-led, non-political action group passionate about making Folkestone a better place to live, work, and visit. Bringing people together to protect our heritage, improve our environment, and champion projects that make everyday life in Folkestone richer, greener, and more rewarding.

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What We’re Working On

Environment
Electrical Waste Recycling
Turning old electronics into a cleaner future – keeping waste out of landfill and Folkestone proud of its green spaces.

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Heritage
Telling Our Town’s Story
Bringing Folkestone’s story to life with heritage boards, shared memories, and a growing online archive of local history.

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Conservation Projects
Art Meets History at the Harbour
Local artist Shane Record brings Samuel Plimsoll to life in a striking mural for the Folkestone Fishing Museum.

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Preservation
Hands-On for a Greener Folkestone
From planting trees to clearing litter, the Green Gang brings people together to care for Folkestone’s green spaces.

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Why Join Us?

It’s about saying: “This town matters to me.”
You don’t have to give up hours of your time. A simple membership or calendar purchase is all it takes to keep Folkestone thriving. That’s not charity – it’s pride. Pride in our heritage. Pride in our people. Pride in our future.

Become a member for just £15 a year. Add your voice, your pride, and your ideas to the future of Folkestone.

For Locals

Be part of shaping the town you love. Join like-minded people working to improve Folkestone’s heritage, green spaces, and community spirit. Your membership means you’re not just living here – you’re actively helping Folkestone flourish.

For Visitors

If Folkestone has ever given you great memories, you can give something back. By joining or buying our calendar, you’re helping preserve and improve the town you’ll love even more when you return.

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“I love coming to stay in Folkestone, and I love that I can play a part in supporting its future “

Sam Smith

Tourist

the calendar

Not just pictures - twelve frames of our town’s story.

More than dates on a wall, our calendar is a snapshot of Folkestone’s soul. Every year, we curate stunning photography that captures the heritage, coastline, and everyday beauty of our town - seen through the eyes of local photographers.

Panel Selected Winning Entries
Each image is carefully selected by our panel to showcase the best of Folkestone: from sweeping seafront views and vibrant cultural landmarks to hidden corners only locals know. It’s not just decoration – it’s a way of carrying Folkestone’s character into your home or office all year round.
Impact
Every penny raised goes straight back into community projects, supporting everything from heritage boards and green initiatives to murals and environmental work. When you hang this calendar, you’re not just keeping track of the days – you’re part of the story that keeps Folkestone flourishing.
A 12-Month Love Letter to Folkestone
And for our DFL friends? It’s the ultimate insider’s souvenir – less “kiss-me-quick” postcard, more art-meets-community. Think of it as owning a 12-month love letter to Folkestone: authentic, creative, and a little bit unexpected – just like the town itself.
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We are on a mission to spark pride in Folkestone - supporting projects that brighten daily life, strengthen community spirit, and celebrate the town we all call ours

Powered By Volunteers
Every project you see is made possible by local people giving their time, skills, and ideas. No big budgets, no outside agendas – just Folkestone residents making change happen.
Funded by You
We’re self-sustaining. Memberships and calendar sales are our lifeblood, which means every pound raised goes directly into projects chosen by the community.
Rooted in Heritage, Focused on the Future
We celebrate what makes Folkestone unique-from maritime history to creative culture – while driving forward projects that shape the town’s next chapter.
Small Acts, Big Impact
Tree planting, murals, heritage boards, clean-up days – each project may seem simple, but together they add up to a stronger, greener, more connected town.

Success Stories

We measure impact not just in numbers, but in cleaner parks, restored heritage, and community projects that make Folkestone stronger every day.

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Cleaner, Greener, Better Spaces

Thanks to regular Green Gang activities like tree planting and litter picking, over 80% of Folkestone’s most-used parks and walkways are now cleaner and better cared for.

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Folkestone's Heritage Remembered

Two-thirds of Folkestone’s most significant historic sites now feature heritage boards – backed by community memories and local research

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Community Funded Impact

Nearly all of our projects are funded directly through memberships and calendar sales – proof that small contributions create big change
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