Sensory Projector for Memory Lane Cafe

Memory Lane Cafe took delivery of a sensory projector today which has many interactive games for our clientele to use at the weekly cafe at The Salvation Army. It has been purchased by the Trust, with a contributing grant from the Town Council, and will be a community asset housed at The Salvation Army. The new kit has a range of uses for autism, those with special educational needs as well as those living with dementia. A team of Trust volunteers will arrange loans to other groups - Willow Court care home have already asked to use it!

25 May 2023

In Other News

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…

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.