Harpenden Trust News

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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Thank You Music Makers Choir of Harpenden

02 May 2020

For the second year running, we were delighted to be appointed as beneficiary of the Music Makers Christmas Carol Concert which was held on Saturday, 12th December 2015.  The Music Makers were joined by St. Hilda's School Senior Choir.

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High Street Methodist Church Walkers and Sponsors

02 May 2020

In September 2015, John and Christine Bristow and Roy and Doreen Swanston walked the Whitby Way from York Minster to Whitby Abbey.  The Whitby Way is a March of Witness to commemorate the Synod of Whitby, which brought together the Celtic and Roman Churches some 1400 years ago.  They took…

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Charity Race Night

02 May 2020

A full house in the Trust Hall on 28th November enjoyed a Race Night organised and run entirely by volunteers from William Hill Ltd.  There were eight sponsored races, with the eight horses in each race also sponsored.  Together with profit from the Tote and the bar, the evening raised an…

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Thank you Alexandra and Katie

02 May 2020

Last school year Crabtree Junior School chose the Trust to be one of the official beneficiaries of their fundraising activities.  Alexandra and Katie were so inspired by the activities of the Trust they decided to make Loom Bands and sell them to family and friends.  They recently met with 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.