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Members of the Herne Bay High School Crochet Club recently enjoyed a visit to The ScrapStore.

East Kent Mencap is pleased to announce that we are now accepting referrals for our new hubs in Ashford and Folkestone.  The hubs will provide opportunities for people with a learning disability to make friends, learn new skills, take part in activities and connect with their local community.  As East Kent Mencap continues to expand its services

This Learning Disability Week, you can help create new opportunities for people with a learning disability in East Kent. On 15 June, we’ll be launching a new fundraising appeal to help furnish and equip our new Ashford Hub, creating a welcoming space where people can make friends, learn new skills, gain confidence and feel part

East Kent Mencap is launching a new series of free Health and Nature Sessions in Folkestone, designed to support wellbeing, confidence and connection through nature. The sessions are open to: Adults with a learning disability Neurodiverse individuals who wish to improve their mental wellbeing Participants will have the opportunity to take part in a series

East Kent Mencap is pleased to have been chosen as Charity of the Year by Canterbury Christ Church University’s Estates & Facilities, Sport and Active Health teams. The partnership will see East Kent Mencap supported through a range of fundraising and awareness-raising activities over the coming year, helping to create more opportunities for people with

Our quiz night was a roaring success! With an incredible 19 teams, we raised £1,250!

“He teaches me something new every single day, and I’m so proud of him.” Today (Thursday 2nd April) is World Autism Awareness Day – a moment to learn, reflect, and celebrate autistic people and the many ways they enrich our world. Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a lifelong condition that affects

Join East Kent Mencap members outside Morrisons in Herne Bay for a festive morning of Christmas carols.

Join us for a festive afternoon at our Christmas Market. Browse Christmas treats crafted by our talented Herne Bay hub members.