Harpenden Mayor announces support for charities
Mayor announces her chosen charities
Herts Young Homeless and Harpenden Mencap announced as official Mayor Charities
The Mayor of Harpenden, Cllr Fiona Gaskell, has announced that she will be supporting two local charities in her Mayoral year: Herts Young Homeless and Harpenden Mencap. Two incredibly worthwhile organisations
supporting local people.
Cllr Fiona Gaskell, Mayor of Harpenden said, “Herts Young Homeless and Harpenden Mencap are fantastic charities that do such important work in our community to prevent homelessness in young people and support people with learning disabilities. It will be a great pleasure and privilege to raise as much money as I can to help them continue to do so.”
Since 1998, Herts Young Homeless has been preventing homelessness and providing education, advice and support to young people in the local community, by providing education in schools and family mediation, through to supporting 16-24 year olds in their first homes and caring for adults of all ages who have mental health issues and housing needs.
Nicola MacKinnon, Community Fundraising Officer for Herts Young Homeless said “We are thrilled to be one of the Mayor of Harpenden’s charities this year. As a local charity supporting vulnerable young people and their families, it will be a great chance to increase the awareness of what we do in Harpenden in the coming year. We are looking forward to supporting the Mayor with all her events this year and hopefully meeting lots of Harpenden residents.”
Harpenden Mencap helps those with a learning disability lead independent and fulfilling lives by providing
occupational opportunities, supporting residents in its purpose-built flats or from their own homes in the community and running the Britannia Club, a club which provides an environment where there are opportunities to meet friends, share experiences and participate in group activities or individual pursuits.
Angela Duce, Chief Executive Officer, Harpenden Mencap said “We are delighted that the Mayor has chosen
Harpenden Mencap as one of her nominated charities for the year ahead. We look forward to working together to raise our profile and make Harpenden one of the best communities for learning disabled people to live.’
Part of the Mayor’s duties include hosting a number of events to raise funds for their nominated charities. The first of these will be the traditional fundraising Quiz Night on Friday 1 st September. This is always a popular, lively night, with an entertaining Quiz Master, fish and chip supper and a well stocked bar. Individual and team tickets are available from the Town Council: email jane.juby@harpenden.co.uk or find further information on the Harpenden Town Council website: www.harpenden.gov.uk
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