As a small charity whose projects have grown massively, especially in recent years, we were painfully aware that we were not supporting our 330 volunteers as well as we wanted …
Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP)
When the predicted temperature for any night is below 0°, Folkestone and Hythe District Council will implement SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol). This means they will provide accomodation for that …
Shepway Foodbank Voucher Issuing Centre in Hythe
ANYONE can reach crisis point If you or someone you know is struggling to pay the bills and feed yourself and your family, our Foodbank may be able to help! …
Next chapter at the Rainbow Centre as charity appoints new CEO
The trustees of the Rainbow Centre, which is based in Folkestone and has been serving the people of the district since 1985, has appointed Alison Chambers to be its new …
Rainbow Centre CEO steps down after seven years at the helm
The Rainbow Centre has announced that its Chief Executive, Jon Wilson, is to step down from his role at the Folkestone-based charity at the end of March. Jon arrived at …
Big Sleep Out 2017 raises over £4,000 for the Rainbow Centre
The annual Folkestone Big Sleep Out took place on Friday 29 September at St Mary’s School in Folkestone, and with 48 people taking part, is expected to raise in excess …
The Big Sleep Out is Back!!
The Folkestone Rainbow Centre Big Sleep Out is back! Friday 29 September 2017 – from 7.30pm Can you imagine what it would be like to have to sleep on the …
The Folkestone Churches Winter Shelter closes its doors after an 8th successful year
The Folkestone Churches Winter Shelter, which provides hot meals, refreshments and a safe and warm place for Folkestone’s rough sleepers has closed its doors for an eighth year. The Shelter, …
Rainbow Centre Annual Meeting 2017
The Rainbow Centre’s Chairman of the Board, Sir William Fittall, and CEO, Jon Wilson were joined by over 100 volunteers, staff and supporters at its Annual Meeting, held on Monday …