Harpenden Mencap

Harpenden Mencap Making Harpenden the best place for people with a learning disability to live happy, healthy lives. (Charity number: 1035252)

Visit us at the Harpenden Festival πŸ’œFind us on the Common, opposite the Main Stage for tasty treats, handmade crafts, ho...
03/09/2026

Visit us at the Harpenden Festival πŸ’œ

Find us on the Common, opposite the Main Stage for tasty treats, handmade crafts, homegrown plants, and more!

Sign up to receive our quarterly newsletter and receive a FREE Harpenden Mencap pencil case. If you're already signed up, don't worry, there will be FREE fuzzy bugs for everyone!

See you on Saturday from 12pm - 6pm ✨

Last month, we shared exciting news about LIFE - our new community-based day opportunities service for adults with learn...
01/09/2026

Last month, we shared exciting news about LIFE - our new community-based day opportunities service for adults with learning disabilities in Harpenden, which is launching this autumn.

Today, we'd love to share our LIFE volunteering opportunity πŸ’œ

We're looking for Skilled LIFE Mentors - enthusiastic volunteers who have a passion or area of expertise they'd love to share with others.

Maybe you love gardening, enjoy cooking, have DIY skills, are passionate about fitness and wellbeing, or have experience in business, employability, travel or independent living.

You don't need to be a teacher, nor have any previous experience of working with adults with learning disabilities. What matters is that you have a skill you would like to share. Volunteers may lead or support activities, share practical knowledge, help LIFE attendees develop new skills, and most importantly, help create an inclusive environment where people can build confidence and discover their potential.

Important information:
- This role is based in Harpenden, AL5.
- Time commitment is ideally 2-3 hours per week but can be discussed.
- DBS check is required.
- Got a question about the role? Send us a message.

πŸ’œ Apply online: https://tinyurl.com/HMLIFE-Volunteer

And please share this post with anyone you think might be a great Skilled LIFE Mentor!

We Knead You!Come and support our bake and craft sale at the Harpenden Festival on Saturday 5th September, 12pm - 6pm!πŸ“ ...
27/08/2026

We Knead You!

Come and support our bake and craft sale at the Harpenden Festival on Saturday 5th September, 12pm - 6pm!

πŸ“ Find us on the Common, opposite the Main Stage.

We'll have lots of homemade sweet and savoury bakes, delicious jams and handmade crafts - perfect for treating yourself while supporting a great local cause.

Every purchase helps us raise funds to support local adults with learning disabilities.

Plus:
- Free pink and purple fuzzies
- Free pencil case with ever newsletter sign-up

So come and say hello, take home a treat, and help us make a difference! We hope to see you there πŸ’œ

Interested in contributing to our stall? 🧁
We welcome all homemade treats, crafts, bunches of herbs, and plants from your garden! Please bring donations to Britannia Club on Thursday 3rd September, or email to arrange drop-off ([email protected]) Please include a list of ingredients on any bakes and jams. Thank you!

Harpenden Town Council

It's  To celebrate, here are some words and images from our Photographer, Lucy: "It's such a joy to photograph Harpenden...
19/08/2026

It's

To celebrate, here are some words and images from our Photographer, Lucy:

"It's such a joy to photograph Harpenden Mencap. The charity is a very special place with positive values at its core and a focus that is always on individual people - their wishes and achievements.

"Everyone is so friendly, the activities are always fun. I have taken photos on a canal boat with Britannia Club, while eating fresh berries at Allotment Club, and dancing the night away at discos. No two day is the same, and it's been brilliant to capturing all these moments that matter to the adults with learning disabilities that Harpenden Mencap supports."

19/08/2026

Harpenden Mencap has been awarded a Β£75,000 grant by the Wolfson Foundation that will be put towards the installation of a new garden office at its residential site Pine Court.

A HUGE thank you to The St Albans Times for featuring our exciting new LIFE Project in the latest issue (pages 48-49)!We...
13/08/2026

A HUGE thank you to The St Albans Times for featuring our exciting new LIFE Project in the latest issue (pages 48-49)!

We're launching a brand-new day opportunities service in Harpenden for adults with learning disabilities πŸ’œ

LIFE stands for Learning, Involvement, Friendship and Employment - and that's exactly what we want to achieve: fun, active and purposeful days where participants can meet new people, build confidence and learn useful skills.

Interested in taking part, or know someone who might be?
Email: [email protected]
Call: 07597795600

We're also looking for Skilled LIFE Mentors who would like to volunteer their knowledge, experience or passions with our participants. Whether you're a gardener, chef, carpenter, artist, fitness professional, business owner, or recently celebrated an A-Level in something you enjoy, we'd love to hear from you!

Register your interest in volunteering: https://tinyurl.com/HMLIFE-Volunteer

LIFE Project launches in September 2026 in Harpenden ✨

We're excited to announce our next inclusive Disco Night will take place on Friday 9th October 2026!πŸ’œ Book your tickets:...
11/08/2026

We're excited to announce our next inclusive Disco Night will take place on Friday 9th October 2026!

πŸ’œ Book your tickets: https://tinyurl.com/HMDisco2

β€’ Time: 7pm - 10pm
β€’ Location: Abbeyfield Hall, 130a Southdown Road, AL5 1PS
β€’ Price: Β£10 per person which includes your first drink. Bringing a Support Person? Their ticket is free!

We'll have lots of great tunes and a licenced bar with soft and alcoholic drinks available. Everyone is welcome to attend, whether they're supported by or not. (Adults 18+ years only).

Fantastic workout with Rise St Albans, Welwyn and Hatfield at Britannia Club! We played ball games in celebration of the...
29/07/2026

Fantastic workout with Rise St Albans, Welwyn and Hatfield at Britannia Club!

We played ball games in celebration of the FIFA World Cup - throwing/hitting and passing, lifting weights, and trying to score! It was a brilliant night.

Huge thanks to Adam and Jos for another excellent evening πŸ’œ

Getting into volunteering this summer?Why not join our fantastic team at Harpenden Mencap? πŸ”— https://tinyurl.com/Volunte...
23/07/2026

Getting into volunteering this summer?

Why not join our fantastic team at Harpenden Mencap?

πŸ”— https://tinyurl.com/VolunteerwithHM

Here are our three new exciting roles:

1. Watering Hero
Be the superhero our allotment needs and quench its thirst in just 1 hour per week.

2. Shuttle Bus Driver
Go for a spin in our minibus and help our community travel from Batford to Harpenden town centre.

3. Match Day Buddy & Driver
Kick off someone's match day. Your lift could be the best pass of the day!

There are lots more opportunities available and something for everyone on the GoVolHerts platform. Check out our roles here: https://tinyurl.com/VolunteerwithHM

Harpenden Town Council The Harpenden Trust Go Vol Herts

Address

Unit 7D, Thrales End Farm Business Centre
Harpenden
AL53NS

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Harpenden Mencap posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organisation

Send a message to Harpenden Mencap:

Shortcuts

Share