1st April 2025

Sustainable Futures Forum 3

Funding for sustainable projects across the Folkestone and Hythe

Liu Batchelor and council environment expert James Wilderspin facilitated the third Sustainable Futures Forum on 1st April 2025 in order to answer questions about Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s Green Grants funding. Hosted this time by The Workshop, a fantastic co-working and serviced office space in the heart of Folkestone, the event allowed prospective Green Grant applicants the possibility of asking a panel of previously-successful grant winners questions on how they might be successful. In addition, James and council members were on hand to answer questions about the application process.

The Workshop is an exceptionally aesthetic environment which made this a very easy session to photograph. In addition, I love shooting photographs of people who are passionate about beneficial causes because of the obvious passion in each individual that I can then capture.

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Two men are sitting and engaging in conversation at the Folkestone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum, with several people standing in the background.

A woman with glasses and curly hair smiling and talking at the Sustainable Futures Forum event.

People engaging in conversations at the Folkestone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum, with a young man in a blue shirt holding a notepad talking to an older man in a green jacket.

A group of people talking and engaging at a workshop event in a room with orange walls and a large yellow sign that reads 'The Workshop'.

A woman with blonde hair and a man with glasses and a beard are having a conversation. The woman is holding a smartphone and gesturing with her hand, while the man is listening. They appear to be at a professional event or conference, as indicated by

A woman with blonde hair, wearing a blue shirt and glasses on her head, is talking to a man with a beard and glasses, wearing a blue jacket, at the FolksTone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum.

Group of five people engaged in conversation at an indoor workshop with an orange background and a sign that reads "The Workshop."

Group of five adults talking and smiling during the Folkeson & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum, against a red background.

Two women talking at a table during the Folketone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum, with coffee mugs, papers, and a conference badge visible.

People talking and networking at the Sustainable Futures Forum, with a focus on three individuals in the foreground engaged in conversation.

People at a discussion booth at the Sustainable Futures Forum, with a sign that reads "Rooting for Local" in the background.

People having a discussion at the Folketone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum.

A man in a blue blazer holding a glass, engaged in conversation at the Folkestone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum, with other attendees in the background.

Group of people engaging in conversation at the Sustainable Futures Forum, with a woman gesturing and listening attentively.

A woman with blonde hair, glasses on her head, and multiple bracelets, holding a white mug and a clipboard, engaged in conversation at a forum event. Background shows other attendees and a whiteboard.

People engaged in conversation at the Folkesone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum, with one woman wearing glasses and a green hoodie, holding a glass, and a woman in a pink jacket, and another woman in a blue jacket nearby.

Group of people engaged in conversation at the FolkesTone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum, one woman smiling and holding a glass of drink.

Three people having a conversation in a room with an orange wall and a sign that reads "WOR" in the background. The woman in the middle is smiling and holding a notebook, wearing glasses, a pink scarf, and a green blazer.

Two men smiling and talking in an indoor setting, one wearing a patterned shirt and the other with a name tag that reads "Mike".

A woman with light brown hair smiling and talking to a man in a blue jacket at an indoor event, with other people in the background.

A woman with glasses and curly hair holding a glass of water and a notebook, smiling at a social event with a red and yellow workshop sign in the background.

Group of people engaged in conversation at the Sustainable Futures Forum, with a diverse mix of individuals talking and listening, some holding drinks.

Two men having a conversation at a forum, one with a white beard and glasses wearing a tropical shirt, and the other holding a snack with a name tag that says 'Mike'. There are other people in the background.

A man with glasses, a beard, and short hair wearing a blue shirt and beige pants, holding a glass of beverage at the Folkestone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum.

Woman sitting and listening at a meeting with a whiteboard and plants in the background.

A woman with glasses and a black sweater sitting and a woman with curly hair and a green fleece jacket standing at a forum or conference. Several other attendees are visible in the background, some sitting and others standing, in a room with red and

Group of people sitting and attentively listening at an event with a sign that says 'Fol kestone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum' in the bottom right corner.

A panel discussion at The Workshop with four women sitting against an orange wall, with a sign above them reading "The Workshop." One woman standing in front is holding a notepad, engaging in conversation with the others.

Panel discussion at The Workshop with five women seated and one standing, against an orange wall with a large sign that says "The Workshop." There are people in the audience, some with notebooks and laptops.

Three people engaged in a conversation at a panel discussion during the Folkestone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum, with an orange wall and part of a large sign in the background.

A group of people attending a presentation or discussion at the Folkestone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum, standing and seated, in a modern room with a red wall, large windows, and a whiteboard, some taking notes and others listening attentively.

Panel discussion at The Workshop event, with five women seated against an orange wall, and an audience watching, at a FolkeStone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum.

Woman with short blonde hair in purple shirt speaking at the Sustainable Futures Forum, holding documents, with audience members listening.

A woman in a pink shirt speaking in front of a red-orange wall with a sign that reads 'The Workshop.' She is gesturing with her hands and speaking to an audience at the Folkestone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum.

Two women engaged in a conversation at a table, one facing away with a pink and gray sweater, the other facing towards the camera with long brown hair, in a cozy indoor setting with large windows and greenery outside.

Two women having a conversation at a table, smiling, in a bright indoor setting with large windows and plants in the background. One woman has long, curly hair and is wearing a dark top, and the other has their back to the camera, wearing a colorful

A woman writing on a whiteboard during an environmental forum, with text about community plastic recycling and reducing waste.

A group of people engaged in conversation at the Folke Stone & Hyte Sustainable Futures Forum, indoors, with a blackboard in the background.

Two men engaged in conversation at the Sustainable Futures Forum, one with glasses and a beard wearing a black hoodie, and the other with a bald head and checkered shirt, in a room with orange wall and clothing in the background.

A woman engaged in conversation at a table during a forum, with several other people seated around the table, in a room with a red wall and a window with blinds. There are plants and a sign that says 'Sustainable Futures Forum'.

A woman with curly gray hair, wearing glasses, a colorful scarf, a pink knitted shawl, and a watch, is sitting at a table writing in a notebook. There are notebooks, a mug, and papers on the table. A sign on her arm says "Vanda" and she has a name ta

Group of people participating in a workshop at The Workshop, a meeting room with an orange wall and a sign reading 'The Workshop'. One woman is standing and speaking to the seated attendees, holding papers, while others listen attentively.

Two elderly men sitting on a sofa, engaged in looking at a smartphone together, at the Folkestone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum, with other people in the background.

Three people engaged in conversation at a conference or event, with a woman seated and looking up at a man standing, holding a glass, while another man is also present. There is a whiteboard with writing behind them, and other attendees are visible i

Woman with long hair and a black blazer writing in a notebook at a table, with a man in a blazer sitting nearby, in an indoor setting with circular light decorations outside the window.

Group of people attending a meeting at the Sustainable Futures Forum in Felkstene & Hythe, sitting around a table against an orange wall.

A woman in a pink shirt smiling and engaging in conversation with a man in a green jacket at the Folkesstone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum event, with several other people seated and standing in the background.

Two women and a man having a conversation inside a modern office or conference room. The woman with brown hair tied in a ponytail is sitting on a chair, wearing a black jacket, and talking animatedly. The man, with a beard and beanie, is sitting on a

A woman in a pink shirt is speaking with an older man who is holding papers, at a forum with people standing and talking in the background, near a large window and a sign that reads 'Folkestone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum'.

People participating in a meeting or discussion at a table in an indoor setting with a bright orange wall and a window with blinds in the background. Some are taking notes, and a woman with a name tag is looking attentively.

A woman with long dark hair, wearing a black shirt with yellow patches, is seated at a table during a discussion, with a concerned or attentive expression. The background features an orange wall and a shelf with potted plants. A person in the foregro

Woman in yellow sweater and black vest talking to man in blue blazer at a forum, with other attendees in the background at 'Folkes-tone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum'

A woman with long brown hair, wearing a navy blue shirt with floral embroidery on the sleeves, writes on a whiteboard with a marker. The whiteboard contains handwritten notes in different colors, including blue, red, and green. The notes mention comm

Group of people engaged in a discussion at the Sustainable Futures Forum, with one man gesturing while holding pamphlets and others listening.

Group of people sitting and writing notes at a conference during the Sustainable Futures Forum, with a focus on a woman wearing glasses and tapping notes.

A woman with glasses and a yellow top sitting at a table with a mug and mobile phone, attentively listening during a forum. A man in a blue shirt and glasses standing beside her holds a glass, with other attendees in the background. The forum is the

A man in a blue shirt and glasses is speaking to a group of people in a room, some of whom are holding notebooks and smartphones, with a sign that says 'Sustainable Futures Forum' in the bottom right corner.

Woman with glasses speaking during a meeting at a table with cups, notebooks, and pens, with a window featuring a geometric pattern in the background.

Group of people attending a meeting at a table with mugs, notebooks, and a pink folder, inside a room with a large window showing geometric patterns in the background. The event is labeled 'Sustainable Futures Forum'.

Group of people gathered in a discussion at an event named 'The Workshop' with a sign for 'Sustainable Futures Forum' on the wall.

Three people engaged in conversation at a social event, with one holding a glass of water. In the background, other attendees are visible. The setting appears to be indoors, with a red wall and some decor.

Three people are engaged in a conversation at an indoor event, with a man holding a glass of water. The woman has long brown hair tied back with a yellow hair clip and is facing the two men. One man has short gray hair, glasses, and is wearing a dark

A woman with short blonde hair, wearing a pink shirt, smiling and engaging in conversation with a seated woman in a knitted sweater at a workshop or forum. Several people are in the background, some holding coffee cups, in an indoor setting with a br

A diverse group of people attending a presentation or workshop in a conference room with a bright orange wall. Some are seated at tables, while others are standing or sitting on a sofa. A man is standing near the wall, speaking or presenting, and the

A woman in a gray sweater is speaking to two men, one with a shaved head and the other with long hair and glasses, at a sustainable futures forum. The woman is gesturing with her hand and holding a pen, discussing with the man in glasses. Other atten

A group of people engaged in conversation at the Sustainable Futures Forum, with a young man with glasses and a beard talking to older men, against a background of an orange wall and a blackboard with 'Hello' written on it.

People attending a workshop in a room with an orange wall and a sign that reads 'The Workshop.' Some individuals are seated while others stand, listening attentively.

A woman with long light brown hair sitting at a table during a forum, with others and a colorful, geometric window in the background, at the Folkestone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum.

Attendees at the Folkesone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum sitting at a table, holding mugs, with an orange wall in the background.

A man in a green jacket and red shirt raises his hand during a discussion at a forum, with others seated in the background, in a room with colorful walls and a decorative blackboard.

Conference attendees sitting at tables listening to a presentation, with a bright orange wall in the background that has the text 'The Works' on it. There are cups, a pizza box, and other items on the tables.

People attending the Folkestone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum in a conference room with orange walls, a theater-style seating area in the back, and a sign reading 'The Workshop' on the wall.

Two women are engaged in conversation inside a coffee shop, each holding a mug. Other patrons are seated at tables in the background, and large windows reveal a street outside.

A man with a name tag labeled 'Mike' sitting at a table, taking notes with a pen, surrounded by other people holding coffee mugs at a meeting or forum.

Three people sitting on a couch having a discussion at an event called 'Sustainable Futures Forum' in a room with orange walls, large plants, and a window. One woman has a name tag that reads 'Elspeth', another woman has a name tag that reads 'Elly',

A group of people attending the Folkestone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum in a bright room with an orange wall and a sign that says 'The Workshop.' Some people are sitting, others are standing, and one person is speaking. There are windows on the

A woman with short blonde hair smiling, wearing a purple shirt, a name tag that says 'Liu', and a round white badge with blue text reading 'Folkestone & Hythe Sustainable Futures Forum', in a conference setting.

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