Current Projects & Collaborators

Folkestone Nepalese Community (FNC) is a vibrant and active organisation that strives to serve the interests and needs of the Nepalese/Gurkha veterans, along with their families and local community in Folkestone and surrounding areas. The FNC has implemented various projects and initiatives that foster the welfare and integration of its members and the public.

The FNC has also participated in and supported various research projects and publications that enhance the understanding and recognition of the Nepalese/ Gurkha veterans and their contribution to the broader society. The FNC remains devoted to continuing its efforts and aims to broaden its influence and activities going forward.

Major Projects

CollaboratorsProject/ActivityScheduleAdditional Info
Health Education EnglandCommunity Participatory Action Research Cohort 3

Community Participatory Action Research Cohort 2 – click here for detail
01 Oct 2024 – Sep 2025

22 May 2023 – Jun 2024
Training and Mentoring from NHS England, University of Reading & Scottish Community Development Centre
Folkestone & Hythe District Counsel UKSPF COST OF LIVING AND WARM SPACE PROJECTS29 Aug 2024 – 31 Mar 2025FNC Centre Warm Space Hub
Kent Adult EducationESOL: Beginners, Intermediate & Advance Courses
and IT Courses: Beginners & Advance (Developing phase).
Sep 2023 – Sep 2024Response Course
NUYU AcademyMultiply Course, NCFE Entry Level 3 – Mathematics, &
Level 3 Award in Education & Training and Skills for Life
Sep 2023 – Sep 2024Multiply Course – Wednesday

NCFE Entry Level 3 – Saturday

Education & Training at various dates
Armed Forces Covenant FundDigital & Language Inclusion01 Dec 2023 – 30 Nov 2024Forces For Change
NHS Kent & Medway ICBAdult Community Health Service Engagement
&
Child Community Health Service Engagement

Kent and Medway Integrated Care Strategy engagement
31 May – 08 Jul 2024


05 – 31 Jul 2023
Community Research Report by 08 Jul 2024
& 15 Jul 2024
Kent County Council / Folkestone & Hythe District CouncilHousehold Support Fund – Government Scheme for Cost of Living Crisis FHDC: Mar 2022, Sep 2022, Apr 2023 & Sep 2024

KCC: Mar 2023, Aug 2023 & Jun 2024
Support FNC Members/Beneficiaries to apply for food & fuel Vouchers
Southern Gas Network plc (SGN) & Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE)SGN Safe and Warm Communities Scheme01 Mar 2024 – Feb 2025Support in energy crisis in response to the current cost of living crisis
Social Enterprise Kent & Kent County CouncilCommunity Wellbeing: Tai Chi & Food Champion – Healthy Eating 04 Apr 2024 – Mar 2025Continuation of Tai Chi and new Activity Healthy Eating session will be introduce at the Centre
BBC, South Shore ProductionAndi Oliver’s Big Bash: Food, Music & CultureJune 2023 – releasing in 24 April 2024Click here for detail of the program
Channel 5, BriteSparks Flims Norfolk & Suffolk: Community FarmSep 2023 – releasing in 2024Country & Coast – Narrated by Bill Nighy
King’s College LondonGurkha Wellbeing Academic Research08 Jun 23 – Oct 2024King’s Centre for Military Health Research
University of KentEngaging underserved communities in Kent

Walking with Ghost click here for detail
Feb 2024 – May 2024


Engaging young people from Kent’s ethnic minority communities with mental health research
Turner SchoolsDiversity Week & Folkestone Talks EventsMar, Apr, May, June 2024Outreaching Schools with Nepalese Indigenous Culture & Folkestone Nepalese Community and Centre Projects & Activities
The White House Surgery Local GP: Support Service 2023 – ongoing Support GP Practice by translating, arranging an appointment and volunteering to help on large vaccination day
Kent Downs AONB: Pent Farm & Equatorial FestivalFarming in Protected Landscapes: Detail of the project click hereJan/Feb 2023 – 2024Community Garden
Pro-ForceRecruitment & Training: Supporting Jobseekers around Kent01 Jan 2024Pro-Force is recruiting service – visits the Centre once a month for recruiting & training
Jobcentre FolkestoneAssistance and Translation

Mon – Fri from 10am-4pm.
Jun 2024 FNC Centre to coordinate with Jobcentre for the appointment for FNC members
Kent & Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership TrustCommunity Partners

The Art of Mental Health

KMPT Community Research Champions
22 Feb 2024 – Feb 2025 Details here
HiP Photography Women of Faith Exhibition – Women International DayFeb 2024 – Mar 2024Portrait Exhibition of Nepalese Indigenous
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation TrustPatient Voice and InvolvementFeb 2024 – Dec 2024TBC
Folkestone & Hythe District CouncilVeteran Hub & Monthly Community Litter Pick & NetworkingJan 2024 – Dec 20242nd week Thursday and 2nd week of Sunday of every month
Kent Art & Wellbeing & Young Animator ClubAnimating the 200 years of Gurkha HistoryJan 2023 – Mar 2024
Animation Almost Ready & possible continuation of project for extra 6 months.
EK360Hypertension Hero Dec 2023 – Mar 2024, Continuation Sep 2024Additonal outreach Program
Equator FestivalMulticultural FestivalsMar 2024 – Jun 2024Holi Celebration & World in a Tent
Kent & Medway Recovery and Wellbeing CollegeShort CoursesDec 2023 – 2024TBC