Awards, News & Media

Folkestone Nepalese Community (FNC) has received local and national recognition for its leadership in supporting communities across Folkestone & Hythe.

Our work in health, inclusion, education, culture and community development has been recognised through civic awards, media coverage and national television 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 services, strengthening community cohesion and supporting community wellbeing.

National Television Features

• BBC Two – Andi Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts
  – 24 April 2024

• Channel 5 – Kent: The Garden of England
  – Episode 1 – 11 September 2024

• BBC – Antiques Road Trip
  – Series 32, Episode 14 – 23 February 2026

Press & Public Recognition

• Folkestone Nepalese Community Secures Long-Term Home
  – Kent County Council – 16 April 2026

• Gurkhas Get to Grips with Lifelong Chewing Habit
  – 26 March 2025

• Joining Forces to Show Support
  – 9 June 2022

• The Coracle – Gurkhas in Folkestone: Ayo Gorkhali!
  

• Folkestone & Hythe District Council – UKPN Warm Space
  

• Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust – Community Recognition
  

• Media Release
  

• Kent Online
  – Opening of the FNC Centre

• InYourArea Community News
  – Nepalese Digital Inclusion Programme

Community Impact

• Community wellbeing and social connection

• Reducing loneliness and isolation

• Health inequality reduction

• Digital inclusion, learning and education

• Cultural celebration and integration

• Community resilience and partnership working

Community impact is our goal.