Harpenden Trust News

Harpenden Trust Christmas Appeal 2024 - Volunteers Needed

27 September 2024
The Harpenden Trust is approaching its Christmas Annual Appeal and would love to hear from you if you could spare a small amount of time in December to deliver our envelopes to any of the roads listed below.  If you are interested in helping or would like to learn more…
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Harpenden Trust Annual Report 2024 - Directors' Report (Extracts)

27 September 2024
The Harpenden Trust (“the Trust”) was founded in 1948, coinciding with the creation of the National Health Service. Despite the introduction of the “cradle to grave” welfare state, some residents in Harpenden at the time felt that there would always be a need to take care of people who fell…
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Harpenden Trust Annual Report 2024 - Chair's Statement

27 September 2024
This has been another significant year in the continued development of the Harpenden Trust.
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Mayor's Charity Carol Concert - 17th December - 6:00pm

20 September 2024
The Mayor of Harpenden is delighted to announce a Charity Carol Concert. Come along on Tuesday 17th December at 6pm to St Nicholas’ Church in Harpenden to enjoy performances from local choirs and join in with singing carols. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served.  Tickets are £6 (free for…
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Specific Volunteering Role - Hall Bookings Administrator

16 September 2024
The Harpenden Trust is looking for a volunteer to join our Hall Bookings Team.  As our premises have expanded and we have new halls available to hire, we are able to host many more clubs and activities for people of all ages.  We need to grow our Bookings team to…
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Hertfordshire Chamber Orchestra Concert – Saturday, 14th September

11 September 2024
The Hertfordshire Chamber Orchestra is proud to present a concert on Saturday 14th September at 7.30pm at St Nicholas Church. All proceeds will go to the Harpenden Trust.  Tickets are available from the Harpenden Trust Office or on the door for £15 (under 16’s free). Refreshments will be available.
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Frazzled Cafe at the Harpenden Trust Halls

11 September 2024
If you are anxious, stressed or overwhelmed there is a safe place for you to share your feelings in Harpenden. Come along to Frazzled Cafe on a Monday evening at the Harpenden Trust Halls at 130 Southdown Road (above the Co-op).  You will find a free hot drink, emotional support…
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New Citizens Advice Drop in Sessions at the Harpenden Trust Well Bean Cafe

09 September 2024
Citizens Advice St Albans District and the Harpenden Trust are pleased to announce the launch of a new weekly advice service in Harpenden. In partnership with the Harpenden Trust, Citizens Advice St Albans District is expanding its services in Harpenden, giving local people another way to access the advice and…
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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.