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
Online: Payable to Harpenden Mencap at Stairways, 19 Douglas Road, Harpenden AL5 2EN.5
By direct debit: Call 01582 460055 (ext. 505). Our phonelines are open Monday to Thursday from 9am – 5pm.

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Fundraise with Us

From coffee mornings to quiz nights, your event keeps our services thriving.

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

Join us in making a difference

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 to Volunteer

Please return your completed form to office@harpendenmencap.co.uk or post to:
Stairways, 19 Douglas Road, Harpenden, AL5 2EN.

Volunteering Opportunities

Befriender

Across Harpenden
Flexible times

Summary: Help local adults with learning disabilities enjoy walks, hobbies and social outings.

Activities Companion

Southdown, AL5
Thurs 7–9pm

Summary: Volunteer at our fun, friendly social club on Thursdays from 7pm – 9pm.

Activities Driver

Across Hertfordshire
Up to 4 hrs/week
Flexible

Summary: Drive your own car or one of our vehicles to social events and activities.

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