Are you over 75? Are you a resident of Folkestone? If you answer yes to these questions, you may be eligible to apply for the Town Mayor’s Christmas Fund, keep reading for further information.
Since 1974 applications have been welcomed each year around this time from residents of Folkestone to apply to the Town Mayor of Folkestone’s Christmas Fund for assistance with their winter expenses.
We all know how expensive it can be to keep the heating on or turn it up on those particularly chilly days. This fund is to help elderly residents of Folkestone during the winter months, prior to 1974 this fund was actually called the Mayor’s Coal Fund and gifts of coal were distributed to those eligible, this practice has now stopped, and we give out a monetary gift instead.
This fund is made up of donations from local businesses and individuals, and we are incredibly grateful for every single donation. If you would like to make a donation, however small, you can do so by making a payment via BACs to ‘The Town Mayor’s Christmas Fund’, Acc No 08616639, Sort Code 52-41-42 or by cheque addressed to ‘The Town Mayor’s Christmas Fund’ and posting it to the Town Hall, 1-2 Guildhall Street, Folkestone, CT20 1DY.
The Mayor would like to thank in advance, everyone who donates and encourages those residents of Folkestone, over 75, and not resident in a residential or care home to apply to this fund, one application per household.
Click here to download the Application Form , alternatively you can pick one up from the Town Hall or call 01303 257946, they are also available to pick up at the Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue.
The closing date for submitting completed forms is 4pm on 19th December 2025.
If you require further information, please contact georgina.wilson@folkestone-tc.gov.uk or call 01303 257946, or visit www.folkestone-tc.gov.uk
