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A group of members from East Kent Mencap’s Herne Bay hub stand together outdoors, many wearing festive Christmas hats and smiling.

Herne Bay Christmas Carols – 12 December 2025

Join East Kent Mencap members outside Morrisons in Herne Bay for a festive morning of Christmas carols.
A collection of Christmas presents crafted by East Kent Herne Bay hub members, including pinecone reindeers, festive greeting cards and more. Twinkling white lights sit in the background.

Herne Bay Christmas Market – 5 December 2025

Join us for a festive afternoon at our Christmas Market. Browse Christmas treats crafted by our talented Herne Bay hub members.
Three men sit together on a bench in the sunshine, smiling. They wear casual hats and sunglasses, and sit in front of a garden trellis. A purple banner over the photo reads: “1 week to go! Ashford Hub Open Day.”

Ashford Open Day – 24 November 2025

Join us at the East Kent Mencap Ashford Open Day at Ashford Cinema. Learn more about our services and upcoming plans in Ashford.
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Community Support Worker Margate

Community Support Worker Salary/Rate: £12.51 – £12.92 per hour. Location: Margate, Kent Hours: 15 hour vacancy Closing Date: 7th December 2025 We all know the right job can be life-changing, but how about a job that just might change someone else’s life as well? East Kent Mencap is a leading organisation committed to providing support
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Support Worker Housing

Location: Thanet and Herne Bay, Kent Salary/Rate: £12.21/hour plus £70.47 per sleep in Hours: 20 per week Closing date:  07/12/2025 Housing Support Worker: Building Lives Without Limits Are you ready to change lives—including your own? At East Kent Mencap, we do more than support individuals with a learning disability; we help them smash goals, live without
Copy of Copy of open day Ashford for people with a learning Disability at East Kent Mencap

Ashford Open Day

Join Us for a Day of Fun, Creativity & Community in Ashford! We’re thrilled to invite you to our Open Day at Ashford – a celebration of creativity, connection, and the incredible services East Kent Mencap offers for people with a learning disability. 📅 Tuesday, 21st October 🕙 10am – 3pm 📍 St Mary’s Community Centre, 33 Rylands Road, Kennington, Ashford
Members with a learning disability at East Kent Mencap taking on litter picking and gardening

East Kent Mencap – ESG & Sustainability Statement (2025)

Between 2023 and 2025, East Kent Mencap has integrated sustainability into every aspect of its work, achieving measurable progress in environmental responsibility, inclusive employment, and financial resilience. Through our ScrapStore and estate audits, we enhanced our carbon reduction efforts and circular economy practices. We increased inclusion by expanding supported employment and launching a university-backed ambassador
Hawaiian fun day at Margate Hub for people with a learning disability

🌺 Aloha from Margate! 🌺

On Monday 23rd June our Margate Hub held a Hawaiian fun day to celebrate summer, friendship and community spirit. The day was a jam packed affair, with a quiz, disco, dancing, manicure booth, food and more. Our members enjoyed socialising and celebrating the joy of summer and being together! But it wasn’t just about fun

Herne Bay Summer BBQ!

🎉 Sunshine, Sizzles & Smiles at Herne Bay Hub! ☀️🔥 On Friday, 27th June, our Herne Bay Hub was filled with joy as we hosted our Friends & Family BBQ! With the sun out in full force and the BBQ fired up, it was a perfect afternoon of great food, laughter, and community spirit. Throughout the
Local East Thanet MP, Polly Billington, visits GOLD at the Ramsgate hub for people with a learning disability.

Local MP, Polly Billington, visits GOLD.

👁️‍🗨️ Do You See Me? – Learning Disability Week 2025 During Learning Disability Week – Do You See Me, Polly Billington, MP for East Thanet returned to East Kent Mencap to meet members of the GOLD (Getting on With Learning Difficulties) service who have been supporting Canterbury Christchurch University with surveys about healthcare and inequalities.
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