The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust was established in 1978 by Sir Roger De Haan CBE DL, Chairman of Saga Group, and his late father Sidney, Saga’s founder. One of the Trust’s aims has been to support charities and community groups in and around the Folkestone area. The Trust has also given considerable support to sport and recreation projects in the area, mainly through grants to enable development and improvements to facilities managed by sports clubs.
If you would like to apply for a grant in 2026, please note the following deadlines for submission:
23 January (for the February meeting)
22 May (for the June meeting)
9 October (for the November meeting)
Latest News
The Sports Trust Saves Folkestone Sports Centre
The Sports Trust is delighted to announce that it has exchanged contracts to acquire the Folkestone Sports Centre. After many months of productive discussions with the Administrator and key stakeholders, it has finalised an agreement and anticipates taking ownership shortly. … Read More
Musical Walkabout
The Musical Walkabout were able to run its Coastal Project through the summer of 2024 with the help of funds from RDHCT. The Walkabout works with people with dementia, their carers and health and social care professionals to enjoy music… Read More
Annual sandcastle competition organised by local charity
Did you know that Folkestone’s Sunny Sands Sandcastle Competition that has run almost annually since 2010 is actually organised by a local charity? The Church Street Project, which uses sand tray play as part of its creative therapies for children,… Read More