The Sports Trust
Founded in 2013, we champion and celebrate sport as a powerful tool for social improvement across Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh. As a not-for-profit charity, our work with schools, sports clubs and the local community dismantles barriers to participation in sport and promotes our firm belief that sport and physical activity are essential components of a healthy and united society.
Our Mission
We are committed to creating inclusive and inspiring environments for people to love sport and exercise, whatever their motivations may be.
Our Values
Our charity values drive everything that we do and demonstrates our commitment to F O L K E:
Fun
Originality
Local People
Kindness
Equality
Charity Pillars
Through our multi-faceted approach, we will diversify sporting landscapes, champion communities and create meaningful opportunities. We will achieve this through the five pillars of work:
Support local people to remove barriers to sports
Transform facilities into safe, sustainable and inclusive space
Offer expertise to shape and improve the sporting landscape
Network with sports clubs and share best practice
Encourage people of all ages to create a life-long love for sport and physical activity
Communities
We work with all local communities to break down barriers to participation in sport and physical activity and continually focus on improving resources and opportunities for under-represented groups. Through collaboration, we work to ensure that:
Physical activity sessions are safe, inclusive and accessible
Community volunteers feel connected and empowered
Participants are supported to take ownership and influence change
Schools
We embed physical activity within the culture of every school, inspiring young people to build a life-long love of sport. We provide high quality sports opportunities that enable:
- Access to coaching and competitions
- Pathways to employment, academies and sports clubs
- Entrance to our world-class venues
Sports Clubs
We champion our many local sports clubs and provide focussed support and guidance. To ensure sustainability and growth, we help with the following areas:
Marketing initiatives
Coaching opportunities
Access to resources
Funding opportunities
Training and workshops
