Council Statement on Fircroft Trust

The council has provided a statement following conversations with The Fircroft Trust about structural building concerns identified at Ditton Road.

Kingston Council really values the work the Fircroft Trust does in our community. Unfortunately the building they occupy at Ditton Road can't be used at the moment because the property isn't safe and we are actively investigating the structural problems there. 

We want The Fircroft Trust to continue to thrive and are actively working with them to find them alternative accommodation for their immediate needs which they feel is suitable. 

We are working hard with Fircroft to find a solution and will continue to do so. In the meantime we continue to commission The Fircroft Trust to work with Kingston residents with mental health needs and have commissioned extra services in recent months.

The mental health crisis which COVID-19 has caused means their work is needed more than ever. Because of the COVID-19 crisis the Trust, like other organisations, is currently providing its services digitally.

Published: 12th February 2021