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!
Festive bauble fundraiser success
Tuesday, 09 January 2024
We are thrilled to share that our Festive Bauble Appeal successfully raised over £1,000 to support people with a learning disability. A huge thank you We would like to thank everyone who generously contributed to the appeal. The amazing support we received played a crucial role in helping us to reach our fundraising target. The
- Published in Fundraising, Fundraising Events, News
It’s not too late to support our Festive Bauble Appeal
Thursday, 14 December 2023
Our Festive Bauble Appeal has got off to a great start! Last week we proudly placed the first personalised baubles on the Radford House community Christmas tree in Ramsgate. The East Kent Mencap team were joined by Suzy Humphries, Event Organiser at Radford House, Dean Williams from Community Ad Magazine, and Maxine Morgan from Ramsgate
- Published in Fundraising, News
GOLD partners with local artist to create ‘Icons of Ramsgate’
Wednesday, 06 December 2023
The Icons of Ramsgate project was developed by Ramsgate artist, Carson Parkin-Fairley and its aim was to shine a light on the residents of Ramsgate. Carson delivered a series of workshops with the East Kent Mencap GOLD group, Pie Factory Music, and a local women’s social group, The Screaming Mary Club. Icon artworks were created
East Kent Mencap KiCA Awards 2023
Tuesday, 10 October 2023
We are thrilled to announce that the East Kent Mencap staff team achieved six finalist places and two awards at the Kent Care Awards 2023. Congratulations to our finalists: Emma Croucher for Workforce Development Award Fiona Wonford for Putting People First Award Karen Roberts for Supported Living Registered Manager Lauren Kay for Frontline Leader Award
- Published in Job Stories, News, Staff
Launching out new ‘About Us’ video
Monday, 09 October 2023
To give you an insight into our values and show you how we support people with a learning disability, we have created a new ‘About Us’ video to celebrate and showcase our work. Working with Benjamin Film Photography, we spoke with people who use our services and our amazing staff team to produce a video
- Published in Job Stories, Making a difference, News, Stories, Supporting people
We are thrilled to share that Jez and Holly are engaged!
Friday, 08 September 2023
It brings us great joy to let you know that Jez and Holly are now engaged! Jez and Holly met through East Kent Mencap and live in our shared housing accommodation. Family, friends, and East Kent Mencap staff joined Jez and Holly at their wonderful engagement party to celebrate. Jez said: “I love
Hilary’s dream holiday to Silverstone
Friday, 18 August 2023
Hilary recently went on holiday with Support Worker, Tamara. She takes time out to reflect on her fantastic time and talks to East Kent Mencap about her wonderful holiday. Hilary said: “I went on my dream holiday to Silverstone to watch the Grand Prix. I was supported by Tamara. We stayed at a beautiful Manor
ASDA Foundation donate to the GOLD Café Club
Thursday, 17 August 2023
Our GOLD (Getting On with Learning Difficulties) project was delighted to receive a donation of £600 from the ASDA Foundation for their Thursday Café Club. Tracey from the Broadstairs ASDA Store popped over to present the cheque to an enthusiastic group at the club in Ramsgate. The group are all adults with a learning difficulty
- Published in Fundraising, GOLD, News
Bringing Everyone Together, Creating Lasting Memories
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
The 75th Anniversary East Kent Mencap Fun Day was hosted at the Ramsgate Hub on 3rd August 2023. With a turnout of 120+ people from the Sheppey, Herne Bay, and Thanet Hubs and housing, the event reunited old friends and created some great memories. A highlight of the day was the array of magical performances,
Inspirational drama production
Friday, 04 August 2023
‘My Life’ is an inspirational drama production, based on quotes from people with a learning disability and performed by individuals who attend East Kent Mencap Thanet Hub. Support Worker, Tris, said: “The project aimed to break down barriers in how people think about individuals with a learning disability. I felt it was important to share