Harpenden Trust News

Changes at the top

31 October 2019
We have a new President...
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Volunteers to get long service recognition

31 October 2019
Seven Trust volunteers, who have each given more than 20 years' service to the Trust, have been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for their 'enthusiasm, experience and dedication'.
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Trust takes over Seniors' Club Lunch Service

31 October 2019
Ahead of the decision by Harpenden Day Centre Association (HDCA) to wind up the Seniors' Club, their management approached us about taking over their current services.  They knew the Trust offers a wide range of services to seniors, including weekly coffee mornings and coach outings. We readily agreed to provide…
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Thank you Harpenden Cribbage Club

31 October 2019
We were most sorry to learn of the closure of the Cribbage Club after many years of activity.  We are grateful to them for sending The Trust a donation of £340, being the balance of their funds.
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Thank you Town Mayor

31 October 2019
We were delighted to be chosen as a 50% beneficiary of the charity fundraising events by Harpenden's Town Mayor, Cllr Brian Ellis.  During his year of office we have been heavily involved in a Race Night, a Celebrity Chef Evening Dining Experience, a Film Night and both Summer and Christmas Carnivals. …
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Thank you Harpenden Film Society

31 October 2019
The Society very generously agreed to support The Town Mayor with a Charity Film Evening and, moreover, ran the whole event.  The film 'The Hundred Foot Journey', starring Helen Mirren, was much enjoyed by all.
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Wall to the Rescue

02 May 2020
This spanking new wall, erected by Network Rail, has rescued the Trust Centre from the threat of being engulfed from the rear by the railway embankment.
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Thank you Charles Wilson Engineers Limited

31 October 2019
The Company, founded in Harpenden over 40 years ago, is now a nationwide group.  Recently the Town Mayor opened their newly refurbished 'state of the art' Head Office in the High Street.  The Company marked the occasion by donating £250 to each of the Town Mayor's Charities.  Many thanks to…
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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.