Introducing ... Ian

Name: The Harpenden Trust
Address: Harpenden Trust Centre, 90 Southdown Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1PS, United Kingdom
Telephone: 01582 460457

Ian started volunteering with the Harpenden Trust in 2021. He volunteers as an Area Organiser, a co-ordinator for our annual Christmas Appeal which raises vital funds to help our Care Fund support our community. Ian is also an enthusiastic member of our Transport Team, regularly driving members of the community to events such as coffee mornings.

Ian said: “The Trust do a lot for the town and I’m happy to play a small part in this. In particular, I really enjoy the short chats with people as we drive to and from coffee mornings!”

The Harpenden Trust are always keen to welcome new volunteers and have a range of roles available, some with only minimal time commitments. To discuss our current volunteering opportunities please contact the Trust Office on 01582 460457 or email [email protected].

27 October 2022

In Other News

Thank you to the Hertfordshire Chamber Orchestra

02 October 2025

A huge thank you to the Hertfordshire Chamber Orchestra who performed at St Nicholas Church, Harpenden on Saturday 13th September. A fantastic total of just under £1000 was raised and donated to the Harpenden Trust. Richard Nichols, Harpenden Trust Chair, spoke in the interval to thank everyone involved and to give an overview of the Harpenden Trust and the many ways in which it continues to support the local community.

Hornbeam Wood Hedgehog Sanctuary and the Harpenden Trust Community Fund

30 September 2025

Hornbeam Wood Hedgehog Sanctuary is a very successful local charity who rescue and rehabilitate sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs from Harpenden and surrounding villages that are then released back into the wild. Hedgehogs are on the list of endangered species. They also run a range of outreach and educational activities for the local community, focusing on schools, childrens groups and local environmental and wildlife groups. The charity has been running for 10 years and during that time has seen a…

New Volunteering Opportunity at the Harpenden Trust

21 September 2025

We are looking for a new team member to join our Home Visiting team. Please see the advert above for more details. To view all of our current volunteering posts, please click here. We also welcome enquiries from anyone thinking of volunteering and wanting to learn more about the variety of opportunities at the Trust.

Hertfordshire Chamber Orchestra Concert - Saturday 13 September 2025 at 7.30pm

01 September 2025

The Hertfordshire Chamber Orchestra is proud to present a concert on Saturday 13th September at 7.30pm at St Nicholas Church. All proceeds will go to the Harpenden Trust. Tickets are available in advance from the Harpenden Trust Office at 90 Southdown Road, weekdays between 10:00am and 12:00, or on the door at the concert. Tickets £20, Concessions 60+ £15, under 18s free. Refreshments will be available. Last year over £1300 was raised for the Trust at this event and we hope this year will…