Get Involved

There are so many ways you can get involved and make a real difference for local people with learning disabilities.

Donate

Harpenden Mencap is a small local charity dependent on donations from people like you. Though affiliated with the Royal Mencap Society, we receive no funding from them. Your gift will make a huge difference, helping us to go above and beyond for the people we support.

Online: quick and secure via our form. Click the button below.
By cheque: payable to Harpenden Mencap at Unit 7D Thrales End Farm Business Centre, Harpenden, AL5 3NS.
By direct debit: call 01582 460055 (ext. 505). Our phone lines are open Monday to Thursday from 9am – 5pm.

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Fundraise with Us

Here are some ideas to inspire you…

Donation targets

£40 – could build confidence through road safety sessions for a vulnerable adult
£240 – could fund six Allotment Club sessions helping people get outdoors and learn new skills
£400 – could fund ten Britannia Club sessions, bringing joy to people through music, crafts and social activities.

We’d love to provide you with promotional materials, collecting tins, and event advertising (if appropriate), so please get in touch if you have a fundraising idea you’d like to discuss.

Call: 01582 460055 (ext 505) Email

How can we help you?

Ask about Supported Living, book a trial club session, or request signposting.

Email Call 01582 460055

Volunteer

Share your time and skills - we’ll help you find a role that fits.

Tell us about you: interests, time and experience.
We match a role: clubs, events, admin or fundraising.
Get started: simple onboarding and ongoing support.

Apply online Download an application form

Please return your completed form to office@harpendenmencap.co.uk or post to: Unit 7D Thrales End Farm Business Centre, Harpenden, AL5 3NS.

Some of our Volunteering Opportunities

Skilled LIFE Mentor

Harpenden, AL5
Weekdays
3 hours p/w

Summary: We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who would like to share their knowledge and skills with LIFE attendees.

Match Day Buddy & Volunteer Driver

Harpenden & St Albans
Flexible times

Summary: Calling all rugby fans! Support an adult with learning disabilities to attend matches and enjoy socialising together.

Sunday Shuttle Bus Driver

Harpenden, AL5
Sundays
2 hours p/w

Summary: Help our staff travel from Harpenden town centre to their base in Batford on Sundays.

Become a Member

We have over 60 brilliant members supporting us annually and we’re very grateful for their contributions. Our members help change the lives of the people we support through their annual gifts and voting in our AGMs. They receive our quarterly newsletter and are invited to yearly Thank You celebrations

You can become a member by donating as little as £5 per year.

Become a member