Tag: fundraising
Run the iconic Vitality Half Marathon to support people with a learning disability
Wednesday, 09 October 2019
East Kent Mencap are thrilled to announce that the charity has five free half marathon spaces for The Vitality Big Half in March 2020! This iconic half marathon begins at Tower Bridge and finishes at the Cutty Sark in Greenwich. You’ll be running a stunning 13.1 mile course through the heart of London, cheered on
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Major expansion
Tuesday, 15 January 2019
We have finally completed the purchase of Foresters Hall in Ramsgate after Thanet District Council agreed to sell the property through a Community Asset Transfer. Foresters Hall, which includes a listed building from 1811, as well as other properties, will provide us with much needed space to expand its services for people with a learning disability and their families.
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Buster’s Firewalk
Monday, 05 November 2018
Would you walk over hot coals for East Kent Mencap? This Bonfire Night, we’re inviting our boldest supporters to take part in a sizzling challenge to raise funds for people with a learning disability.
KM Colour Run
Sunday, 10 June 2018
Become a real life canvas and run, jog or walk for charity in the exciting and very popular Colour Run event all in aid of East Kent Mencap. This colourful event is being organised by the KM Charity Team and will be held on Sunday, June 10th, 2018 at the Betteshanger Country Park, Nr Deal.
Buster’s Charity Firewalk
Sunday, 20 May 2018
It is going to be the shortest, hottest and scariest walk of 2018 and you can help East Kent Mencap by taking part and raising some funds for our charity. The event will be held at the Mercure Great Danes Hotel in Maidstone at 7pm on Sunday 20th May 2018.
KM Big Bike Ride
Saturday, 28 April 2018
Riders of all levels are invited to take part in the annual KM Big Bike Ride in Kent to support East Kent Mencap. The 50 or 100 kilometre charity ride is being staged by the KM Charity Team and will be held on Sunday 29th April 2018 starting from Betteshanger Country Park, Deal, Kent.
Quiz Night
Wednesday, 25 April 2018
Join us at Grosvenor Casino, Westwood Cross for an entertaining charity quiz to raise funds for our services.
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.
KM Assault Course
Saturday, 14 April 2018
Take part in Kent’s ultimate dirty day out to raise money for East Kent Mencap with the KM Charity Team’s new adrenaline event. The KM Assault Course Challenge will be held at Betteshanger Country Park near Deal on Sunday 15th April 2018.
KM Abseil
Saturday, 07 April 2018
Adrenaline seekers are invited to take part in a thrilling abseil challenge in Kent being staged to support East Kent Mencap. The abseil is being organised by the KM Charity Team and will be held on Sunday 8th April at Thomas Place in Maidstone.
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