Stories
Read our stories below to find out the most recent happenings for East Kent Mencap, our members, supporters, and staff. Tell us about your experiences with East Kent Mencap here!
East Kent Mencap interviews CEO, Jason Gerlack
Thursday, 11 April 2024
by EastKentMencap
As our 75th anniversary comes to an end we interview East Kent Mencap CEO, Jason Gerlack, about his career, working at the charity, and his love of music. Can you share the story of your journey to becoming part of East Kent Mencap? I have worked in various welfare and managerial settings for nearly 39
Step into Spring with the Spring Forward Challenge 2024
Tuesday, 09 April 2024
by EastKentMencap
Would you like to take on a challenge to raise money for people with a learning disability to achieve more amazing things? Join us this Spring and make a real difference. During April and May, we are encouraging everyone to choose a challenge that inspires them. You might like to learn how to bake a
- Published in Fundraising, Making a difference, News
The Mayor of Ramsgate Commemorates East Kent Mencap’s 75th Anniversary
Tuesday, 02 April 2024
by EastKentMencap
East Kent Mencap celebrated a significant milestone on Thursday 28th March 2024, as it marked 75 years of supporting people with a learning disability. The event took place at Foresters Hall in Ramsgate, where over 50 guests gathered to celebrate the organisation’s achievements. The Mayor of Ramsgate, Pat Moore, planted a cherry tree in the
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Friday, 08 March 2024
by EastKentMencap
It is International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the achievements of women and raise awareness about discrimination. This year’s campaign #InspireInclusion highlights the important role of inclusion in achieving gender equality. At East Kent Mencap, there are so many amazing women with a learning disability who have inspired us. Let’s take a moment to celebrate a
GOLD Launches innovative Living Skills group
Friday, 08 March 2024
by EastKentMencap
GOLD (Getting On with Learning Difficulties) has recently launched a new Living Skills group. The first part of the programme is a 12-week course designed to support people with a learning difficulty in developing their budgeting and cooking skills, covering everything from researching the cheapest ingredients to how to cook low-cost healthy meals. Rosie said,
A GOLD success story: Empowering individuals with a learning difficulty
Friday, 08 March 2024
by EastKentMencap
KM is a caring individual with a learning difficulty in her early thirties, who has achieved great success with the support from the GOLD team. KM relocated to the UK from abroad with her parents; she had a working visa but faced the huge challenge of building a new life in a new country. Struggling
- Published in GOLD
Calling out for unwanted Christmas gifts
Tuesday, 30 January 2024
by EastKentMencap
If you are decluttering to make room for new gifts or have Christmas presents, such as toiletries sets, accessories, vouchers, or bottles you won’t use, please consider donating them to East Kent Mencap. We are collecting raffle prizes for upcoming discos and fundraising events and your contributions will help East Kent Mencap to support more
- Published in Fundraising, News
East Kent Mencap interviews Pat Brownsell, who has used the services for over six decades
Wednesday, 10 January 2024
by EastKentMencap
Pat talks about supported living, her love for photography, going on holiday, and how to get away with not doing any ironing! Pat lives in Clarence House. East Kent Mencap purchased this property in 2018 in response to the need for supported living accommodation for older people. What do you enjoy most about living at
- Published in Housing, News, Stories, Supporting people
Festive bauble fundraiser success
Tuesday, 09 January 2024
by EastKentMencap
We are thrilled to share that our Festive Bauble Appeal successfully raised over £1,000 to support people with a learning disability. A huge thank you We would like to thank everyone who generously contributed to the appeal. The amazing support we received played a crucial role in helping us to reach our fundraising target. The
- Published in Fundraising, Fundraising Events, News
It’s not too late to support our Festive Bauble Appeal
Thursday, 14 December 2023
by EastKentMencap
Our Festive Bauble Appeal has got off to a great start! Last week we proudly placed the first personalised baubles on the Radford House community Christmas tree in Ramsgate. The East Kent Mencap team were joined by Suzy Humphries, Event Organiser at Radford House, Dean Williams from Community Ad Magazine, and Maxine Morgan from Ramsgate
- Published in Fundraising, News