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Following the remarkable success of the first Fish Fest program in Maidstone, the concept has now become popular in East Kent — and it’s clear that Fish Fest Folkestone was a success. PCSO Kirsty Greaves, who collaborated with Cast A Thought to create the pilot program and implement the subsequent ones, was present to hand over the Fish Fest Whip to PCSO James Powell of Folkestone Police, to carry on the excellent work. This unique programme, designed to engage young people t

Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 (May 12–18) is a time to reflect on how vital community is to our mental wellbeing. At Cast A Thought...

In order to continue to develop our work we need your help and support. We realise that times are financially difficult for everybody but please take a look at these ways in which you could make a difference. £10 donated can get a young person or adult out on the bank for 3 hours. £20 donated can get a young person or adult out on the bank for 3 hours, including bait and equipment. Donations of equipment mean that a young person or adult can be provided with a couple kit to

A recent impact report by Active Essex shows how HAF programmes can make a difference

We are pleased to announce that through SportedUk we have recently launched our #grassrootssportlottery. The lottery exists to help support organisations, like ours, to grow across the community. Not only do you have the chance to win £5000 every week, but in doing so you will be provided valuable funds towards our work, with 50% of the ticket price going directly to us. To take part visit https://www.thegrassrootssportlottery.co.uk/support/cast-a-thought-cic Good luck and th

On 19th March we celebrated Social Prescribing Day, an annual celebration of social prescribing, recognising Social Prescribing Link Workers, local community groups and regional and national organisations which support people's health and wellbeing. For the past two years Involve Kent have provided funding to support the delivery of our Fish and Chat sessions in West Kent. It seemed only right that we should welcome Sarah and Nyree, Link Workers with the organisation, to ou