Shepway Community Exchange

Would you like to feel more involved in the Voluntary & Community Sector in Shepway?

Would you like an opportunity for networking, sharing information and working with other VCS organisations?

Would you like to develop an effective working relationship with the Statutory sector?


The Shepway Community Exchange is funded by East Folkestone Together and is being co-ordinated by CASEKent. The initial year’s funding will be used to develop a membership database and host four meetings, which are open to all organizations/ groups, either statutory or voluntary, that provide services in Shepway (with the focus being on the East Folkestone area) It is hoped the Exchange will develop into an established network which could

• reduce isolation and weak communication
• allow VCS to share good practice and knowledge
• reduce duplication of work
• give an opportunity for the wider VCS to identify what the sector does
• act as a collective voice in order to interact with the statutory sector
• encourage networking and development of effective working relationships

The meetings will feature guest speakers on a range of topics (chosen by the members of the Exchange) smaller group discussions and an open networking session. All organisations are encouraged to bring along any information about their work to share with others.

If you are interested in attending the next Shepway Community Exchange meeting from 10am -1pm on Wednesday 12th October at the Salvation Army Hall, Canterbury Rd, Folkestone, please contact Michael James at CaseKent via email or call 01233 610171