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.
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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
Working Together for Our Brave Veterans
– Folkestone & Hythe District Council recognises partnership work supporting Gurkha veterans and the Nepalese community – May 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
