News
It’s not too late to support our Festive Bauble Appeal
Thursday, 14 December 2023
Our Festive Bauble Appeal has got off to a great start! Last week we proudly placed the first personalised baubles on the Radford House community Christmas tree in Ramsgate. The East Kent Mencap team were joined by Suzy Humphries, Event Organiser at Radford House, Dean Williams from Community Ad Magazine, and Maxine Morgan from Ramsgate
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GOLD partners with local artist to create ‘Icons of Ramsgate’
Wednesday, 06 December 2023
The Icons of Ramsgate project was developed by Ramsgate artist, Carson Parkin-Fairley and its aim was to shine a light on the residents of Ramsgate. Carson delivered a series of workshops with the East Kent Mencap GOLD group, Pie Factory Music, and a local women’s social group, The Screaming Mary Club. Icon artworks were created
Launching our Festive Bauble Appeal
Monday, 13 November 2023
Help us to make Christmas merry for all! We are launching our Festive Bauble Appeal to support people with a learning disability. Over the festive season, we will be hosting events and activities for people with a learning disability to celebrate in a supportive and welcoming environment. Christmas can be a lonely time, especially for those
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Halloween Extravaganza 2023
Tuesday, 07 November 2023
Our Hubs in Herne Bay, Margate, Ramsgate, and Swale enjoyed unforgettable Halloween celebrations. At Herne Bay, they transformed the Hub into a spooky wonderland. The day began with a Halloween scavenger hunt and games, followed by a delicious lunch. Everyone enjoyed trying out new fun games and visiting the specially created sensory scare room. In
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Celebrating Trustees Week: An inspiring interview with Amy Rutland, East Kent Mencap’s Chairperson and Executive Director
Monday, 06 November 2023
This week we celebrate Trustees Week and all the amazing work our Trustees do for East Kent Mencap. Amy Rutland, East Kent Mencap’s Chairperson and Executive Director, talked to us about her role as a Trustee, how she got involved with the charity, and the special bond with her sister, Lucy. What motivated you to
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East Kent Mencap KiCA Awards 2023
Tuesday, 10 October 2023
We are thrilled to announce that the East Kent Mencap staff team achieved six finalist places and two awards at the Kent Care Awards 2023. Congratulations to our finalists: Emma Croucher for Workforce Development Award Fiona Wonford for Putting People First Award Karen Roberts for Supported Living Registered Manager Lauren Kay for Frontline Leader Award
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Launching out new ‘About Us’ video
Monday, 09 October 2023
To give you an insight into our values and show you how we support people with a learning disability, we have created a new ‘About Us’ video to celebrate and showcase our work. Working with Benjamin Film Photography, we spoke with people who use our services and our amazing staff team to produce a video
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Swale Hub form Community Clear Up group to improve local area
Wednesday, 04 October 2023
East Kent Mencap’s Community Clear Up group, comprising of adults with a learning disability from the charity’s Sheerness Hub, is stepping up their commitment to the environment with new community litter pick events
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East Kent Mencap interviews the GOLD project team
Thursday, 21 September 2023
Fiona Wonford, GOLD Project Manager, and GOLD Support Workers Jean-Jacques Charles and Mandy Rackley are the GOLD Project team. They take time out to talk to us about their work, connecting with inspiring partners, and the future ambitions for the project. Can you tell us about the GOLD project? Fiona GOLD stands for Getting On
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We are thrilled to share that Jez and Holly are engaged!
Friday, 08 September 2023
It brings us great joy to let you know that Jez and Holly are now engaged! Jez and Holly met through East Kent Mencap and live in our shared housing accommodation. Family, friends, and East Kent Mencap staff joined Jez and Holly at their wonderful engagement party to celebrate. Jez said: “I love
