Ribbon Cancer Support Group - Wednesdays, 1:30-3:00pm

Ribbon Cancer Support Group (RCSG): a support group for people who are registered with a GP in Harpenden and have had a cancer diagnosis. The group runs on Wednesday afternoons at the Trust Halls, 130a Southdown Road (above the Co-op), 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm. The group provides a safe space where people can meet and connect with other people who share similar experiences. Whether you want to come and tell your story, have a friendly chat or just listen, we are there to help support you. We regularly invite guest speakers to talk on topics such as healthy eating, exercise, relaxation and meditation. We also have group discussions about cancer related issues. Contact RCSG on 01582 363 143 (answerphone – we will get back to you) or email [email protected]

29 July 2024

In Other News

Harpenden Trust Community Fund contribute to repair and purchase of new play equipment for St Nicholas Primary School

24 October 2025

The Community Fund are delighted to have contributed towards the repair of the school playground and provision of new play equipment at St Nicholas Primary School. The school PTA have been very proactive in raising funding and the responses from the children confirm it has been money well spent. This is very much reflected in the comments from not just the headteacher and PTA chair but also from the pupils themselves.

Caritas Harmony Carols and Cake - 29th November 2025

14 October 2025

Caritas Harmony Carols and Cake at the Methodist Church, High Street Harpenden in support of the Harpenden Trust. Please see the poster above for more details.

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…