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
- Published in Making a difference, News, Supporting people
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.
- Published in Fundraising, Making a difference, News, Stories
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.
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.
Carolling at Christmas
Wednesday, 20 December 2017
To spread some Christmas cheer, members of Thanet Big Sing Choir and East Kent Mencap recently performed a carol service for shoppers at Westwood Cross. Together, the group performed classics such as ‘Jingle Bells’, ‘Deck the Halls’ and ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’.
Claire from Swale gets ‘Pretty Muddy’ raising money for charity
Monday, 24 July 2017
Claire Barnes, who attends our Swale Resource Centre, was inspired by the fitness sessions to take on a greater challenge and signed up for the 5K Pretty Muddy obstacle course in Maidstone this month.