The Well Bean Community Cafe - A Vibrant Community Hub Dedicated to Fostering Connection, Conversation and a Shared Love of a Mid-morning Cup of Tea or Coffee

Come and join us at The Well Bean Cafe in the Harpenden Trust’s premises at 130a Southdown Road (above the Co-Op supermarket). Open weekdays 10.30 am to 12.30pm, the cafe boasts a range of hot and cold drinks and delicious cakes baked by our own volunteers. We do not set any prices; the cafe runs on a pay-what-you-can system via the self-service terminal by our counter.

As well as being a focal point for other Harpenden Trust endeavours such as the Frazzled Cafe, Ribbon Cancer Support Group, Compassionate Cafe and PD Buddies (the Parkinson’s Support Group), the cafe doubles as an inspirational art gallery which showcases the work of many talented students from St George’s School.

Embrace us as a space to meet a friend, read a book (we have books to borrow!), get some work done (we’ve got free WI-FI!), or just enjoy a drink and a chat with other visitors or our team of friendly volunteers. Everyone is welcome.

30 April 2024

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Young Enterprise - National Final

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Some great news from the National Final of the Young Enterprise competition where Food From the Roots, a team from Roundwood school, were competing. This is the first time a team from Harpenden has reached the National finals.

Volunteer opportunity - The Compassionate Cafe

28 June 2025

The Compassionate Cafe is a partnership between The Harpenden Trust and Rennie Grove Peace Hospice and runs a biweekly drop-in session at the Well Bean Cafe at 130 Southdown, above the Co-op. We are looking for another volunteer to join this wonderful team.

New Summer 2025 Issue of the Harpenden Trust Newsletter

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Willow Court Care Home - Fundraiser for the Harpenden Trust

30 May 2025

On Bank Holiday Monday 26th May, Willow Court held a Fundraising Event for the benefit of the Harpenden Trust. It was a great success and included a bouncy castle, tradesman stalls, drinks and hot food, music entertainment and a raffle. The initiative raised £267.50 for the Trust which is very much appreciated and was an excellent reward for all the hard work from the staff at Willow Court that contributed to making the event so memorable.