Thank you Alexandra and Katie

Harpenden Mencap is an independent charity caring for adults with learning disabilities in Harpenden and the local area. Founded in 1959, the charity provides accommodation-based support to a thriving community of 33 adults and offers wellbeing-focused activities through its Britannia and Allotment Clubs, benefiting over 50 people in total.  The 24 hour support Harpenden Mencap provides is enhanced by the recent provision of a new Support Pod.  The Support Pod in Batford is now complete - this new building provides a…

Homedell House is a well established Retirement Housing Complex in Harpenden where some of the residents are disabled and getting into the garden has proven difficult. The Community Fund are delighted to have provided a grant contributing towards the installation of a ramp into the garden making access that much easier. It is now regularly used and Mary Moynihan, Development Manager at Homedell House confirms 'the residents all love the ramp and thank you again for the Harpenden Trust contribution'.

The Harpenden Trust Community Fund are delighted to have been able to support the construction of new play equipment at Grove Infant School which has proved very popular with the pupils and provides a valuable addition to the existing facilities at the school.  Mrs Andrea Sharkey, Headmistress comments as follows: “On behalf of all of us at The Grove Infants, I would like to say a huge thank you for your generous contribution towards our new equipment. This play trail gives…

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