Harpenden Trust News

Community Fund Provides a Grant for New Play Equipment at the Lea Primary School and Nursery

17 November 2020
The Harpenden Trust was pleased to help children at the Lea Primary School and Nursery enjoy their Early Years playground even more, by giving a Community Fund grant to buy some fantastic new play equipment (reported in The Herts Advertiser, 1 October, 2020). 
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Appointment of Steve Pryor as Chairman of the Community Fund

12 November 2020
Following the Trust's Annual General Meeting yesterday evening (11 November 2020), we extend a very warm welcome to Steve Pryor who formally joins the Harpenden Trust Board in his capacity as the newly appointed Chairman of the Community Fund.
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This Year’s Harpenden Mayor’s Charities

09 November 2020
Harpenden Trust were delighted last year to be chosen as one of the Harpenden Mayor’s two charities. We are, therefore, delighted to share our support for this year’s chosen charities, with the Mayor of Harpenden, Cllr Mrs Nicola Linacre, aiming to raise as much as she can during her mayoral…
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Our Annual Christmas Appeal Will Shortly be Dropping onto Your Doormat

07 November 2020
The Harpenden Trust's familiar Christmas Appeal envelope will be dropping onto peoples' doormats in December.
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Lions Fundraising for Harpenden Cares - Christmas Card Design Competition

04 November 2020
A REMINDER OF THE opportunity for local people to support the Harpenden Cares initiative. 
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Hall Hire Coronavirus Update

02 November 2020
As per the latest Government guidance the Trust Halls will be closed to hirers from Thursday, 5 November until at least Wednesday, 2 December.
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Introducing ... an Audit & Governance Volunteer Member

25 October 2020
Introducing ... Janice! Janice has lived in Harpenden for 20 years. Having retired from a career in NHS finance, Janice became a member of our Audit & Governance Committee. The Committee meets 2-3 times a year to ensure the Trust is run properly and Janice has just completed a review…
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Trust AGM, November 2020: Chairman's Statement to Members

17 October 2020
It is customary for the Chairman to present his report in person to the Members at the Annual General Meeting. However, 2020 as we all know, has not been a normal year.  Given the current government guidelines, our AGM is unable to accommodate all the Members and volunteers who have…
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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.