Fundraising Events

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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
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
Man and woman on sofa reading the autumn newsletter. The man is pointing to something in the newsletter.

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
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
Andrew holding a red cup and celebrating Christmas at Ramsgate Hub

Festive bauble fundraiser success 

We are thrilled to share that our Festive Bauble Appeal successfully raised over £1,000 to support people with a learning disability.  A huge thank you  We would like to thank everyone who generously contributed to the appeal. The amazing support we received played a crucial role in helping us to reach our fundraising target. The
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