Folkestone Churches Winter Shelter
About us
The Folkestone Churches Winter Shelter project was established in 2009 by Churches Together Folkestone and other local interests, having witnessed the hardships facing homeless people locally. For the last ten years, the Folkestone Rainbow Centre has overseen the operation of the shelter project.
Our steering group meets regularly to help ensure that the shelter is fit for purpose and continues to develop to meet the needs of the homeless and vulnerably housed in the Folkestone and Hythe District.
Winter Shelter – 1 December 2024 – 31 March 2025
Winter Shelter guests will be offered places at local B&Bs through a referral process managed by Winter Shelter, these referrals can come directly from Rainbow Centre and local partner agencies that work with homeless people.
For more information please email ws@rainbow-centre.org
Volunteering
NEW volunteers, please complete forms 1 & 2 below.
EXISTING volunteers, please complete form 2 only.
Donations
If you would like your donation to go specifically to the Winter Shelter you can do so through the Donate button below.
Alternatively you can donate by Cash or cheque (payable to “Folkestone Churches Winter Shelter”). This can be dropped-in or posted to:
Folkestone Churches Winter Shelter
Folkestone Rainbow Centre
69 Sandgate Road
FOLKESTONE
CT20 2AF
“I feel healthier and more comfortable around people. I would not be where I am now without the help I’ve been given. Truly thankful.”
Shelter Guest
“It was important to use my time, opportunity and ability to support others”Shelter VolunteerWinter Shelter Report 23-24