Sunflower House is a registered charity; it opened in 2014. It is the realisation of an 18-month refurbishment of a disused former chapel on Foord Road at the foot of Darby Steps alongside Folkestone’s railway viaduct. It provides a well-appointed, medium-sized community venue for the whole town.
The Folkestone Town Sprucer provides work experience to job seekers by improving the environment around Folkestone and the districts beyond. The volunteers are long term unemployed (Shepway, Dover & Ashford) and have barriers to employment.
Volunteers enhance the local community through litter picks, clearing paths and public areas, cleaning graffiti, windows and many other jobs that help improve the visibility of the town. Folkestone Town Sprucer partners with businesses, organisations, charities and local government in the district; with the aims to enhance the area and support volunteers.
The Folkestone Town Sprucers’ Lead Sprucer is Peter Philips. Peter is an optimistic can-do multi-tasker and has managed the volunteer team since the Folkestone Town Sprucer began in 2013 by David Taylor.
WHAT WE DO...
The Folkestone Town Sprucer provides work experience to job seekers by improving the environment around Folkestone and the districts beyond. The volunteers are long term unemployed (Shepway, Dover & Ashford) and have barriers to employment.
PEOPLE
To work with local people to improve Folkestone and the surrounding areaCOMMUNITY
To build community networks partners and networks
SUPPORT
To provide a supportive environment for all the volunteers
REDUCE SOCIAL ISOLATION
Reducing social isolation in the long term unemployedIMPROVE LOCAL AREA
Help Folkestone and the surrounding areas look cleaner and brighter for everyone
GUIDANCE
Provide guidance and support to help volunteers gain confidence as they return to work
Making the town look better
GET IN TOUCH...
If you'd like to volunteer with us, make a donation or simply let us know what you think about the Folkestone Sprucer, we'd love to hear from you.