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Read our stories below to find out the most recent happenings for East Kent Mencap, our members, supporters, and staff. Tell us about your experiences with East Kent Mencap here!

Four people wearing high vis jackets and holding litter picks and a Learning Disability Week sign

Enjoying Learning Disability Week 2024

During Learning Disability Week from 17th to 23rd June, we celebrated the amazing achievements of the people who use our services and highlighted the barriers they face every day. East Kent Mencap CEO, Jason Gerlack, said, “We want people with a learning disability to be seen, heard and valued by their communities.” Our Hubs across East Kent marked Learning Disability
Montage of images of people doing their challenges

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,
Laurie and Katie with guards outside Buckingham Palace

East Kent Mencap celebrate Learning Disability Week 

Today marks the start of Learning Disability Week, with the theme ‘Do you see me?’ The campaign aims to highlight the experiences of people with a learning disability, emphasising the importance of being seen, heard and valued.  Throughout the week-long campaign, East Kent Mencap is amplifying the voices and achievements of the people who use
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
Tina and Tim standing in front of blow up golf arch

Get in touch with organisations from the East Kent Mencap Activity Day 2024

Thank you to everyone who came to the East Kent Mencap Activity Day 2024, generously funded by Active Kent & Medway and Whitehead Monckton.  If you would like to know more about any of the activities and where you can do them where you live, please find contact details below. You can also visit www.everydayactivekent.org.uk/communities
A group men and women singing inside Foresters Hall

GOLD partners with Looping The Loop for Social Singing Sessions

GOLD (Getting On with Learning Difficulties) Project has partnered with arts organisation, Looping The Loop for Social Singing Sessions. Singing has been shown to boost your mood, reduce stress and improve your wellbeing. This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week and the 12 week programme of singing for people with learning difficulties at Foresters Hall,
Jason Gerlack, CEO, in a suit smiling

East Kent Mencap interviews CEO, Jason Gerlack

As our 75th anniversary comes to an end we interview East Kent Mencap CEO, Jason Gerlack, about his career, working at the charity, and his love of music.  Can you share the story of your journey to becoming part of East Kent Mencap?  I have worked in various welfare and managerial settings for nearly 39
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
Six people in the Ramsgate Hub garden with the Mayor of Ramsgate planting a tree to celebrate our 75th anniversary

The Mayor of Ramsgate Commemorates East Kent Mencap’s 75th Anniversary 

East Kent Mencap celebrated a significant milestone on Thursday 28th March 2024, as it marked 75 years of supporting people with a learning disability. The event took place at Foresters Hall in Ramsgate, where over 50 guests gathered to celebrate the organisation’s achievements.  The Mayor of Ramsgate, Pat Moore, planted a cherry tree in the
Three women smiling to camera

Celebrating International Women’s Day

It is International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the achievements of women and raise awareness about discrimination. This year’s campaign #InspireInclusion highlights the important role of inclusion in achieving gender equality. At East Kent Mencap, there are so many amazing women with a learning disability who have inspired us. Let’s take a moment to celebrate a
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