Awards, News & TV
Folkestone Nepalese Community (FNC) has received local and national recognition for its leadership in supporting Gurkha veterans, families, and the wider community in Folkestone & Hythe.
Our work in health, inclusion, culture, and community development has been acknowledged through civic awards, media coverage, and national broadcast features.
Awards & Civic Recognition
Healthwatch Recognition Awards – 2021 & 2023
Service Champions Awards – 2022
Town Mayor’s Community Award – 2024 / 2025
Mayor’s Chosen Charity – Municipal Year 2024 / 2025
These recognitions reflect FNC’s impact in improving access to health services, strengthening community cohesion, and supporting Armed Forces families.
National Television Features
FNC has been featured on national broadcast platforms showcasing Nepalese heritage, culture, and community leadership:
BBC Two – Andi Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts (Folkestone) – 24 April 2024
Channel 5 – Kent: The Garden of England (Episode 1) – 11 September 2024
BBC – Antiques Road Trip (Series 32, Episode 14: “Close Your Eyes and Count to Ten”) – 23 February 2026
Press & Public Recognition
- Gurkhas Get to Grips with Lifelong Chewing Habit – 26 March 2025
- Joining Forces to Show Support – 9 June 2022
- Kent Online – coverage of the formal opening of the FNC Centre
- In Your Area – coverage of the Nepalese Digital Inclusion Programme
- Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust – community recognition
- Folkestone & Hythe District Council – UKPN Warm Space partnership coverage
Community Impact
These awards and media features highlight FNC’s measurable contribution to:
- Veterans’ wellbeing and advocacy
- Health inequality reduction
- Digital inclusion and education
- Cultural celebration and integration
- Community resilience and partnership working
Community impact is our goal.
FNC Featured in BBC: Antiques Road Trip :Series 32: 14. Close Your Eyes and Count to Ten 23 February 2026
Gurkhas get to grips with lifelong chewing habit: Published: 26 March 2025
FNC Featured in Channel 5: Kent The Garden of England – Episode 1 on Wednesday 11 Sep 20224
FNC is one of The Mayor’s chosen charities for the 2024/2025 Municipal Year
FNC Featured in BBC2: Andi Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts (Series1:5 Folkestone) on 24 Apr 2024
The Coracle: GURKHAS I Folkestone, Kent, England AYO GORKHALI!
Joining forces to show support: Published 09 June 2022
Kent online news coverage of the formal opening of the FNCC.
In your area Community News coverage of Nepalese Digital Inclusion Program
