Making a difference
Befriender – Volunteer
Tuesday, 28 August 2018
East Kent Mencap are looking for a companion who would like to spend time with one of our older tenants on a regular basis. She is active and frequently likes to go on days out and weekends away. She loves spending time out and about and is looking for a mature female to share her love of arts and crafts, accompany her on trips, and have a chat over coffee on Wednesday and/or Thursday afternoons. This role would suit someone who is laid back and cheerful, with a good sense of humour.
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Volunteer Vacancy – Executive Committee
Wednesday, 22 August 2018
Do you have a background in finance? Always wanted to do something helpful and give back to a charity? East Kent Mencap are looking for a volunteer with financial experience to join the board of trustees as our new treasurer.
- Published in Jobs, News, Volunteers
No rain on our parade
Monday, 20 August 2018
Hundreds flocked to support people with a learning disability at our Summer Festival this year. Despite the weather, smiling faces proved that everyone continued to have fun, take part in exciting activities and enjoy live music, regardless of age or ability. The one day event took place at Margate Football Club and offered an array of activities, including sports, live music and sensory sessions.
- Published in Fundraising, Fundraising Events, News, Stories
Meet Scott
Monday, 20 August 2018
Congratulations to Scott Cheater on being appointed Trustee for the Executive Committee at East Kent Mencap. We spoke to him about his expectations and ambitions for his new role.
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We’re campaigning to make a difference
Monday, 20 August 2018
The treatment that people with a learning disability receive in hospital is still not good enough in many parts of this country. This has to change.
Pair brave 100ft drop to raise funds
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
A daring duo took part in the KM Charity Abseil this year to raise money for people with a learning disability. Trustee, Paul Pinder, who is also one of our tenants, challenged Canterbury Community Manager, Della Heaton, to conquer the 100ft drop.
Focus on: Fitness
Tuesday, 10 April 2018
We spoke to our Fit Start Ambassador, David Benson, to get an insight into his healthy lifestyle and how attending the club has improved his well being.
There’s no place like home
Tuesday, 10 April 2018
At our annual general meeting in 2016, a relative of one of our tenants raised a concern that our supported living accommodation offered no provision for older people who require more accessible facilities. In response to this, we invested in the purchase of a property in Palm Bay.
- Published in Housing, Individuals with a learning disability, Making a difference, News, Stories, Supporting people
FREE well being activities in Herne Bay
Tuesday, 10 April 2018
People with a learning disability living in Herne Bay and the surrounding area will soon be able to enjoy exciting new activities, all for FREE, thanks to funding from Canterbury City Council. The well being sessions will take place in June and July and include: Upcycling, Feeling Fit, Cooking, Drama, Reminiscence and Photography.
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Yarn bomb sends a colourful message
Monday, 12 March 2018
Members and staff alike were in a spin to find their head office in Margate had been transformed into a woollen wonderland on Thursday 8th March. Our Women’s Group carried out the ‘yarn bomb’ by decorating the building with colourful wool creations to raise awareness of International Women’s Day.
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