On Wed 1st Oct, the Sustainable Futures Forum is hosting a one-off, free event to facilitate connections and

A practical, relaxed meet-up for local businesses, charities, and community groups interested in creating social value and community-led environmental impact.

The event brings people together to explore partnerships that strengthen our town — from skills-sharing and volunteering to donated space, resources, and co-created projects. Both sectors bring strengths, and this is a chance to discover how they can work together for greater local benefit.

You’ll hear from businesses about their social and environmental goals, and from community groups about what support makes the biggest difference, with real examples of successful collaborations. There’s also plenty of time for open networking, friendly conversations, and building new connections over a locally sourced lunch.

Ideal for charities, community groups, large businesses, SMEs, and anyone interested in working together for a greener, more resilient local area. Expect practical insights, partnership opportunities, and inspiration for projects that support both people and the environment.

Register – for Free – via the Eventbrite HERE

Connecting local professionals and volunteers with local sustainability and community causes – for both pro-bono and hands on support. 

On Wed 1st Oct, the Sustainable Futures Forum is hosting a one-off, free event to facilitate connections and collaborations between local sustainable and community organisations looking for support – with businesses, professionals and volunteers wanting to donate their expertise and/or time to good causes. 

Taking place at The Green Room at The Grand, Folkestone – as a drop in between 11.30am – 2pm (with snacks provided!) – this will be an opportunity to find, meet and learn more about your perfect match of high impact local people and projects.  

Whether you’re looking for, or can offer, professional specialist expertise or just an extra pair of hands – everyone is welcome.  

Opportunities can be both one-off, short term projects, or longer term partnerships – whatever is right for you, your team, your organisation or your project; both large and small. 

We’ll help you identify a range of potential connections and opportunities ahead of the event; so you can use the event to meet and get to know each other in person, and ensure you are a good match for each other – without any pressure.  

If you are, or you’ve ever wanted to, create a positive impact locally – but in way that is practical and works for your  – this is the event for you!

Register early HERE identify potential opportunities and matches

Are you interested in funding for your local project, group or business?

This free to attend event will provide info and support about applying for the Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s new Green Grants scheme, as well as networking opportunity. 

6-7pm – Support surgery for those in the process of preparing their applications – but who have specific questions, or want help with their application.  

7-9pm – Panel discussion with previous grant recipients, followed by networking and chance to meet potential partners and collaborators. 

Grant applications via FHDC will open soon, but in mean time, more info about the Green Grants scheme, visit Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s website HERE

Do you have a eco project with big ambition and potential for impact – but you struggle to talk about it confidently or to spread the word and gain traction? 

This is a 16-week coaching programme to help those with established or developing projects, groups or businesses, to develop the skills and confidence to powerfully talk about and promote their work on video and social media.