Defiant volunteers say yet more damage to their village hall will not stop them working to support the community.
A window was smashed at St Michaels Village Hall, near Tenterden, last weekend - the second time this year that vandals have targeted the building.
With the repair fee lower than the excess on their insurance, the team of trustees plan to rely on fundraising efforts to cover the cost of repairs.
Acting chairman Brigitte Watkins says a dance group was using the facility when the window was smashed with a stone on Saturday.
"It's frustrating as local halls are always run by volunteers, and appearances are everything," she said.
"Our new light sensor has also been broken, making it unsuitable for people leaving at night.
"And if the hall looks tired and damaged, you're less likely to want to use it."
Another window broken earlier this year was replaced free of charge by Mid Kent Windows, but the trustees will have to rely on fundraising efforts this time around.
Ms Watkins added: "In the climate we're in, especially since Covid, trying to fundraise is very hard, especially with the cost of living, as people haven't got the spare cash.
"We have some loyal supporters, but it's difficult.
"The days of doing Christmas fairs, for example, are gone because St Michaels isn't really a village anymore - it's sort of merged with Tenterden."
Currently, 16 groups in the area use St Michaels Village Hall, including dance, fencing and various exercise classes.
The trustees' fundraising efforts now include running a quarterly bingo night, with the next on Saturday, October 25, as well as other events such as discos.
Since the installation of a commercial kitchen, wedding receptions are also now hosted at the Grange Road site.
But fellow trustee Angela Camier says there is always more work to be done to keep the building, which dates back to 1967, up to scratch.
"The cost of maintenance has only gone one way, and we want the place to look smart," she added.
"A revamp of the foyer is on the list, and we put in a new heating system last year because the cost of electricity was so high.
"It's like having a house, all the time you're looking for ways to make economic decisions, and the building is always getting older and things need renewing.
"We've managed to add three new trustees this year, and it's been invaluable to have their technical knowledge, and it's almost given us renewed energy to keep going.
"There is a community here, and in the future, we want to keep this place looking smart so people appreciate it and, more importantly, use it."
Police say they are investigating the latest incident, which happened at 3.30pm on Saturday.
Officers are urging anyone with information to call 01843 222289, quoting 46/176682/25.