Making a difference

Elizabeth, Fiona, Nicola and Leonora in The ScrapStore smiling to camera

The ScrapStore receives funding to expand its opening days!

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
Group of four men and one lady at The Gateway Club looking at the camera

Volunteer opportunity at The Gateway Club in Ramsgate

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us every Monday evening at our Gateway Club in Ramsgate. The Gateway Club is a social club for adults with a learning disability to enjoy activities, make new friends, and have a great time in a supportive environment. The club meets every Monday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at
East Kent Mencap members from the Fashion Show

East Kent Mencap’s Fashion Show and Pre-Loved Clothes Sale raised over £1000

On Tuesday 20th August over 100 people came to Holy Trinity Church in Margate, to watch the Ramsgate Hub drama group perform a fabulous Fashion Show. With outfits and music choreographed to amazing dancing routines, the audience was up on their feet as they enjoyed the mixed media interactive show. The Mayor of Margate, Councillor
Group of nurses and people with a learning disability from the Swale Hub

Partnering with Canterbury Christ Church University to improve care for people with a learning disability

People with a learning disability continue to face health inequalities and barriers to accessing care. East Kent Mencap is proud to partner with Canterbury Christ Church University to assist student doctors and nurses with their training. This valuable opportunity provides doctors and nurses with a better understanding of how to communicate and assess people with
Four people wearing high vis jackets and holding litter picks and a Learning Disability Week sign

Enjoying Learning Disability Week 2024

During Learning Disability Week from 17th to 23rd June, we celebrated the amazing achievements of the people who use our services and highlighted the barriers they face every day. East Kent Mencap CEO, Jason Gerlack, said, “We want people with a learning disability to be seen, heard and valued by their communities.” Our Hubs across East Kent marked Learning Disability
Montage of images of people doing their challenges

Spring Forward Challenge 2024 Success

Thank you to everyone for supporting our Spring Forward Challenge 2024 fundraiser. It was fantastic to see so many people with a learning disability from across East Kent Mencap getting involved. We sold 15 fundraising kits and 10 unique challenges were completed. From knitting hats and picking up litter to growing chilies and baking cakes,
Laurie and Katie with guards outside Buckingham Palace

East Kent Mencap celebrate Learning Disability Week 

Today marks the start of Learning Disability Week, with the theme ‘Do you see me?’ The campaign aims to highlight the experiences of people with a learning disability, emphasising the importance of being seen, heard and valued.  Throughout the week-long campaign, East Kent Mencap is amplifying the voices and achievements of the people who use
Lady smiling on the climbing wall

Trying new sports at the East Kent Mencap 2024 Activity Day

Over 80 people with a learning disability who use East Kent Mencap’s services from Swale, Herne Bay and Thanet participated in the Activity Day. Everyone enjoyed trying out a variety of new sports and activities, which included football, boccia, table tennis, cricket, golf, seated exercises and more at the West Faversham Community Centre. It was
Jason Gerlack, CEO, in a suit smiling

East Kent Mencap interviews CEO, Jason Gerlack

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
Lucy, Neil and Natalie smiling. Neil has his thumbs up and Lucy and Natalie are holding mugs

Step into Spring with the Spring Forward Challenge 2024 

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
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