Harpenden Trust News

New Outdoor Space and Sensory Trail and Garden at Fusion Pre-school

24 April 2023
In September 2022 Fusion, the Community Pre-school in Southdown, moved from the Methodist Church Halls to St Johns Church, also in Southdown, ensuring a continuation of the facilities provided for 2-4 year olds in the Southdown area. This involved making the area outside of the church hall suitable for all…
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Harpenden Trust Community Halls for Hire

22 April 2023
We have a fantastic selection of five well equipped halls, ranging from 32 sqm to 145 sqm, offering the perfect venue for regular classes, meetings and groups as well as for one-off events such as childrens parties, lectures and charity fundraisers.  We currently have plenty of availability across all halls…
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Open Day at the New Harpenden Trust Halls - Monday, 8 May

18 April 2023
You are invited to come and look around our new halls. Discover more about the halls we have available to hire, the Harpenden Trust and our many and varied volunteering opportunities. 
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Introducing ... Kathy!

11 April 2023
“After a few years of retirement I decided that I had enough free time to do some voluntary work for an hour or two a week. As I have enjoyed living in Harpenden for 45 years, Harpenden Trust seemed the obvious choice. I really enjoy chatting to people so it…
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Frazzled Cafe - April is Stress Awareness Month

05 April 2023
The Stress Management Society designate each April as Stress Awareness month. Their website has lots of helpful free resource. If you would like some face to face support here in Harpenden, why not try the Frazzled Cafe?
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Police Beat Surgeries Monthly at the Trust Centre

01 April 2023
The local Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) is running monthly Beat Surgeries at the Harpenden Trust Centre, No, 90 Southdown Road. These take place in the small Randall Room from 9:30am to 11:30am on a Tuesday and started on 21 March. The Beat Surgeries are a chance for people to…
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Harpenden Trust Care Fund Update, April 2023

01 April 2023
Over the past few months the Care Fund of the Harpenden Trust has been busy planning for the year ahead. Coming shortly is the Seniors Fair, on Tuesday, 4 April, whilst both the Seniors and Family Outings Teams are busy organising trips for clients. Activity at the Coffee Mornings has…
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New Covered Outdoor Play Area at Manland Primary School

31 March 2023
Members of the Harpenden Trust's Community Fund were delighted to attend the official opening of the new covered outdoor area for the younger children at Manland Primary School. The children clearly are enjoying the new facility and kindly gave us a lovely thank-you card for the Trust's donation towards the…
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Harpenden Trust News provides ongoing news and announcements relating to the work and presence of the Harpenden Trust in AL5.

The Harpenden Trust is here to help Harpenden people in need, individually and collectively. For residents suffering hardship and in need of the support of a good neighbour the Harpenden Trust is here to be that good neighbour, with the active support of the town’s residents as volunteers and donors. The Trust also works to benefit organisations, charities and community groups within Harpenden. Harpenden Trust News provides updates on the work of the Care Fund and the Community Fund and also on the support the Trust receives from the Harpenden community. In the News you can see how the Trust’s volunteers are making a real and sustained difference to individuals, families and the community.

Harpenden Trust News also provides regular updates on events, appeals, activities and the facilities of the Trust. It provides a ‘go to’ for the Trust’s engagement across Harpenden.

Read Harpenden Trust News and learn about the work of volunteers, learn about the events what we do to support seniors and our involvement with local schools, learn about the money we put into improving playgrounds, the environment and many other Harpenden facilities. Learn also about our work during the Coronavirus pandemic. Learn about how the Harpenden Trust is your Harpenden good neighbour.