Stories
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!
East Kent Mencap is changing its status
Friday, 28 February 2020
East Kent Mencap was established in 1948 and after 70 years the Trustees decided it was time to modernize the charity. Following consultation with our members it was agreed to change our status to become a charity within a company. We are now incorporated and have a new charity number but retain the same name,
Stephen: Working for East Kent Mencap
Wednesday, 29 March 2017
Here, Stephen talks about his experience of both being supported by and working for East Kent Mencap, and why it’s made a difference to him.
- Published in Stories
GOLD makes a difference
Monday, 24 October 2016
Since its launch at the end of last year, our GOLD project has supported a number of people in Thanet, who either do not receive statutory funding or are moving out of the welfare system.
- Published in GOLD, Individuals with a learning disability, News, Supporting people, Working with us
Vickie: Working with the children & youth team
Friday, 12 June 2015
Here, Vickie talk about her experience of working as a Support Worker within our children & youth team, and why she enjoys it.
- Published in Complex Needs, Making a difference, Staff, Stories, Supporting people
Paul: Living In The Arkley Annexe
Monday, 08 June 2015
'I am so happy to be back in Herne Bay with a nice garden'
- Published in Housing, Individuals with a learning disability, News, Stories, Supporting people
