Harpenden Trust News

Introducing ... Roger

13 September 2023
“My name is Roger. I answered the call for volunteers to help with Covid-19 vaccinations, and worked through the Harpenden Trust to help with that. On retirement from work, I looked to build on that and joined the Befriending team. I meet my lovely friend for a couple of hours each week…
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Harpenden Intergenerational Choir - A Choir for all Regardless of Ability

06 September 2023
The Memory Lane Café partners, including the Harpenden Trust, invite you to be part of Harpenden’s Intergenerational Choir. Extending a warm welcome to people of all ages at the fully accessible Salvation Army Halls.
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Hertfordshire Chamber Orchestra Concert in aid of the Trust, 9 September

03 September 2023
The Hertfordshire Chamber Orchestra are proud to present a concert on Saturday, 9 September in aid of the Harpenden Trust. 
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Introducing ... Roz

22 August 2023
I returned to the UK in 2014 after living and working in Canada for many years and then commuted into London for work until 2019 when I retired.  I had always wanted to volunteer when I retired and applied to the Trust to work in the office, as that fit…
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New Pupil Wellbeing Hub for Lea School

18 August 2023
The Lea Primary and Nursery School in Harpenden have always given a high priority to helping pupils with mental health issues and assisting those who need extra support. The School had an old shipping container in the school grounds that was once used for storage but now had no further…
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Limited Edition Prints of the Nickey Line for Sale by Auction for the Benefit of the Harpenden Trust

16 August 2023
The Harpenden Trust has been donated two limited edition prints of views of the local Hemel Hempstead-Harpenden Railway (the 'Nickey Line' or 'Nicky Line') to sell for the benefit of Trust's Care Fund. The prints will be sold individually or together by on-line auction.
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Harpenden Trust Care Fund Update, August 2023

14 August 2023
We are now into the second half of the year and our plans are now coming to fruition, either scheduled or completed. A huge thank you to the volunteer team for our participation at the highly successful Harpenden Summer Carnival on the Common where the Trust was brilliantly showcased. 
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Arts on Prescription at Harpenden Public Library

10 August 2023
Did you catch the 'Arts on Prescription' art display on the walls of the Harpenden Public Library last month? Arts on Prescription is funded by the Harpenden Trust and hosted by the Eric Morecambe Centre (EMC); facilitated by an art therapist it supports positive wellbeing for local people as part…
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Harpenden Trust News provides ongoing news and announcements relating to the work and presence of the Harpenden Trust in AL5.

The Harpenden Trust is here to help Harpenden people in need, individually and collectively. For residents suffering hardship and in need of the support of a good neighbour the Harpenden Trust is here to be that good neighbour, with the active support of the town’s residents as volunteers and donors. The Trust also works to benefit organisations, charities and community groups within Harpenden. Harpenden Trust News provides updates on the work of the Care Fund and the Community Fund and also on the support the Trust receives from the Harpenden community. In the News you can see how the Trust’s volunteers are making a real and sustained difference to individuals, families and the community.

Harpenden Trust News also provides regular updates on events, appeals, activities and the facilities of the Trust. It provides a ‘go to’ for the Trust’s engagement across Harpenden.

Read Harpenden Trust News and learn about the work of volunteers, learn about the events what we do to support seniors and our involvement with local schools, learn about the money we put into improving playgrounds, the environment and many other Harpenden facilities. Learn also about our work during the Coronavirus pandemic. Learn about how the Harpenden Trust is your Harpenden good neighbour.