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!
Rosie’s Hats!
Monday, 19 May 2025
by EastKentMencap
Rosie, a creative and committed member of East Kent Mencap, has turned her passion for knitting into a niche brand Her handmade hats, complete with her own custom logo, are now being sold in the @westgategalleria in Westgate. Rosie said about her hats being stocked; “It makes her happy and excited that people appreciate the time she takes
Star Baker in the Making
Monday, 19 May 2025
by EastKentMencap
Dennis is from our Swale Community Support and wanted to turn his hand to baking. He asked his support worker Beth to help him try out some new recipes. First up was apple crumble, one of his favourites. He wants to be able to cook the crumble in future, when he has friends over. Thanks
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£1000 raised from Knittathon!
Monday, 19 May 2025
by EastKentMencap
On March 22nd, the Isle of Thanet Sunrise Rotary Club hosted a fantastic Knitathon, bringing together an incredible community spirit. I was honoured to attend alongside three other charities as well as Mayor Jack Packman , and Mayoress Karen Brinkman. Through everyone’s generosity and dedication, an amazing £4000 was raised! As one of the chosen charities, we
- Published in Fundraising, Stories
VE Remembrance Day
Monday, 19 May 2025
by EastKentMencap
On Thursday 8th May, 17 of our members celebrated VE Day with remembrance, and a true sense of community! From a delicious lunch to heartfelt reflection during the two-minute silence, the spirit of togetherness was felt all around. They worked as a team to create the decorations, they shared stories of their families who lived
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Networking Event and SGN Workshop
Monday, 19 May 2025
by EastKentMencap
🚀 Join us for a FREE networking event! 🚀 📅 Date: 11th June 🕙 Time: 10 AM – 12 PM 📍 Venue: East Kent Mencap, Foresters Hall, Meeting Street, Ramsgate, CT11 9RT 🤝 Connect with like-minded businesses 💡 Discover the impactful work of East Kent Mencap 🛠️ Attend a FREE gas safety workshop with Southern
- Published in Fundraising Events, SGN Safety Energy Advice, Stories
East Kent Mencap Community Carol Singing Events
Friday, 13 December 2024
by EastKentMencap
Our East Kent Mencap Complex Needs and Thanet Hubs enjoyed carol singing at Westwood Cross with local musicians, The Thanet Ukulele Band, the Mayor of Margate Jack Packman, and Mayoress Mrs Karen Brinkman. Reflecting on the event, the Mayor shared, “It was great to bring people with a learning disability together to celebrate Christmas in
- Published in Complex Needs, Fundraising, Fundraising Events, Making a difference, News, Stories
Friends come together to support our Star Appeal in memory of John Lawrence
Thursday, 28 November 2024
by EastKentMencap
We are delighted to share the story of how a group of friends has come together to support East Kent Mencap’s Christmas fundraising Star Appeal. Rogan, Kevin, and Ted, members of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, have raised a fantastic £120 for our appeal. This generous donation was collected throughout the year in a
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Free energy advice for people with a learning disability in East Kent
Monday, 28 October 2024
by EastKentMencap
East Kent Mencap has launched a new partnership with gas distribution network, SGN to provide free energy advice to people with a learning disability across East Kent. The partnership was officially announced at a celebration event hosted at East Kent Mencap’s Swale Hub on Friday 25th October at Trinity Road, Sheerness. The new project, which
The autumn newsletter is out now!
Wednesday, 23 October 2024
by EastKentMencap
Our easy read autumn newsletter is packed with inspiring stories and exciting news from the last few months. Inside this issue: Get the latest news from our Members Committee Learn about Herne Bay Hub Senior Support Worker Vicki Wilks’ KiCA award achievement Find out how our collaboration with gas distributors, SGN will give you free
The ScrapStore receives funding to expand its opening days!
Friday, 20 September 2024
by EastKentMencap
We are delighted to announce that The ScrapStore has been awarded £16,100 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The ScrapStore encourages the community to reduce waste by promoting reuse and recycling. Craft items are donated and saved from landfill, then sold at affordable prices, allowing people to get creative while supporting
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