Fundraising

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East Kent Mencap Community Carol Singing Events

Our East Kent Mencap Complex Needs and Thanet Hubs enjoyed carol singing at Westwood Cross with local musicians, The Thanet Ukulele Band, the Mayor of Margate Jack Packman, and Mayoress Mrs Karen Brinkman. Reflecting on the event, the Mayor shared, “It was great to bring people with a learning disability together to celebrate Christmas in
Rogan, Kevin and Ted holding their festive stars

Friends come together to support our Star Appeal in memory of John Lawrence

We are delighted to share the story of how a group of friends has come together to support East Kent Mencap’s Christmas fundraising Star Appeal. Rogan, Kevin, and Ted, members of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, have raised a fantastic £120 for our appeal. This generous donation was collected throughout the year in a
The Mayor of Swale, East Kent Mencap CEO and employees and SGN Community Partner Manager Janet Duggan

Free energy advice for people with a learning disability in East Kent  

East Kent Mencap has launched a new partnership with gas distribution network, SGN to provide free energy advice to people with a learning disability across East Kent. The partnership was officially announced at a celebration event hosted at East Kent Mencap’s Swale Hub on Friday 25th October at Trinity Road, Sheerness.   The new project, which
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The autumn newsletter is out now!

Our easy read autumn newsletter is packed with inspiring stories and exciting news from the last few months. Inside this issue: Get the latest news from our Members Committee Learn about Herne Bay Hub Senior Support Worker Vicki Wilks’ KiCA award achievement Find out how our collaboration with gas distributors, SGN will give you free
Elizabeth, Fiona, Nicola and Leonora in The ScrapStore smiling to camera

The ScrapStore receives funding to expand its opening days!

We are delighted to announce that The ScrapStore has been awarded £16,100 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The ScrapStore encourages the community to reduce waste by promoting reuse and recycling. Craft items are donated and saved from landfill, then sold at affordable prices, allowing people to get creative while supporting
East Kent Mencap members from the Fashion Show

East Kent Mencap’s Fashion Show and Pre-Loved Clothes Sale raised over £1000

On Tuesday 20th August over 100 people came to Holy Trinity Church in Margate, to watch the Ramsgate Hub drama group perform a fabulous Fashion Show. With outfits and music choreographed to amazing dancing routines, the audience was up on their feet as they enjoyed the mixed media interactive show. The Mayor of Margate, Councillor
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Spring Forward Challenge 2024 Success

Thank you to everyone for supporting our Spring Forward Challenge 2024 fundraiser. It was fantastic to see so many people with a learning disability from across East Kent Mencap getting involved. We sold 15 fundraising kits and 10 unique challenges were completed. From knitting hats and picking up litter to growing chilies and baking cakes,
Lady smiling on the climbing wall

Trying new sports at the East Kent Mencap 2024 Activity Day

Over 80 people with a learning disability who use East Kent Mencap’s services from Swale, Herne Bay and Thanet participated in the Activity Day. Everyone enjoyed trying out a variety of new sports and activities, which included football, boccia, table tennis, cricket, golf, seated exercises and more at the West Faversham Community Centre. It was
Lucy, Neil and Natalie smiling. Neil has his thumbs up and Lucy and Natalie are holding mugs

Step into Spring with the Spring Forward Challenge 2024 

Would you like to take on a challenge to raise money for people with a learning disability to achieve more amazing things? Join us this Spring and make a real difference.  During April and May, we are encouraging everyone to choose a challenge that inspires them. You might like to learn how to bake a
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Calling out for unwanted Christmas gifts

If you are decluttering to make room for new gifts or have Christmas presents, such as toiletries sets, accessories, vouchers, or bottles you won’t use, please consider donating them to East Kent Mencap. We are collecting raffle prizes for upcoming discos and fundraising events and your contributions will help East Kent Mencap to support more
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