Let us introduce you to The Alexander Centre – a thriving hub in the heart of Faversham. We’re powered by the community, for the community, to support and celebrate local creativity, culture and commercial bodies. 

The Alexander Centre was built in the 1860s as Gatefield House, a private house for Henry Barnes, who made his fortune as a brickmaker. Later, it became the residence of the celebrated doctor, Sir Sidney Alexander, who was Faversham’s longest-serving Mayor. After Sir Sidney’s death in 1943, it was bought by Faversham Borough Council for use as Municipal Offices. Faversham’s crest ‘since I wield arms for the King, I am a free port’ is built into the portico, as evidence of Faversham’s Cinque Port status.

When Faversham Parish Council was incorporated into Swale Borough Council, the council continued to own and run the building until it was handed over to The Alexander Centre CIC, an independent, autonomous, not-for-profit organisation, in a government asset transfer. The CIC is an independent autonomous Community Interest Company. Swale Borough Council continues to maintain one office in the building, to support the community.