New Residents at Batford Springs Reed Fen

The Harpenden Trust Community Fund helped with funding for the Batford Springs Reed Fen project (9 December 2021) as part of the transformation of the Batford Springs Reserve. There are now new residents established at the site.

Mr and Mrs Duck would like to thank the Harpenden Trust for their new home and the safe delivery of their chicks. 

09 May 2023

In Other News

Harpenden Trust’s 2024 Christmas Appeal raises a record £79,167 thanks to our community’s generosity!

17 February 2025
The Harpenden Trust has announced that its 2024 Christmas Appeal has successfully raised over £79,000, thanks to the overwhelming generosity and support of the local community. All the money raised in the 2024 Christmas Appeal will be spent across their work supporting local individuals and families during 2025. The Harpenden Trust will be able to continue to enhance its vital work in supporting those in need across the Harpenden community. From Wellbeing programs supporting local GPs; to the home visits…
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Local MP Gains First-Hand Experience of the Trust's Community Support

28 January 2025
Victoria Collins MP deepened her understanding of the Harpenden Trust's vital community work during a visit to the Trust Centre on Friday 24th January. Following her attendance at our AGM in October, where she learned about our wide-ranging community initiatives, Ms Collins was particularly interested in seeing how we support residents facing cost of living challenges. Nick Luckett, Chair of the Care Fund, along with our Home Visits and Office teams, shared insights into the Trust's practical approach to helping…
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Harpenden Trust visit Ashridge House Christmas Light Trail with Ukrainian Refugees

21 January 2025
As we gathered together for our trip to Ashridge House just before Christmas, there was a sense of excitement and anticipation. The drizzle on our journey didn’t dampen our spirits and the rain kindly abated on our arrival.  After a photo shoot by the pretty Christmas tree in the courtyard of the house, we made expectantly for the winter wonderland and we weren’t disappointed. We were greeted by a cheery festive village, full of Christmas fayre and adorned by illuminated…
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Harpenden Trust Community Fund contributes to High Beeches Primary School for Outdoor Canopy

08 January 2025
The Harpenden Trust Community Fund has been delighted to contribute towards the construction of an outside canopy for High Beeches Primary School that allows pupils to use both for learning and leisure purposes acting as protection against rainy weather and very hot sunshine. Sue Cumming a member of the Community Fund was very pleased to present our plaque to the school accompanied by Steve Pryor, Chair of the Community Fund, with a great turnout of pupils at the presentation.
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