On 17 March 2023, the Harpenden Trust expressed its appreciation to the local community for their exceptional generosity, announcing a total of £63,000 in donations for their annual appeal.

The contributions to the Harpenden Trust have made a significant impact by enabling the Care Fund to provide financial and practical support to local families and residents. The Trust carries out over 660 visits annually to assist with various aspects, including food expenses, school uniforms, and vital appliances.

In recent years, the Harpenden Trust has become increasingly aware of the issues of isolation and loneliness within the community. To address these problems, they have provided befriending services to over 90 local residents, organized three outings for 143 seniors annually, and arranged coffee mornings twice a week for people who want to socialize. They have also granted utility assistance to 80 low-income local residents each year, providing much-needed support.

Furthermore, the Trust has partnered with MIND and local GP surgeries to support over 100 residents across different age groups through the Harpenden Wellbeing Hub. They have initiated several programs to improve local residents' wellbeing, including the Frazzled Café at the Eric Morcambe Centre, the Arts on Prescription initiative, the Memory Lane Dementia Café, and local youth wellbeing projects that cover ages 4-25.

Richard Nichols, the Harpenden Trust Chairman, expressed his gratitude to everyone who contributed to the annual appeal. Despite financial challenges that many people are facing, the community has continued to provide their generous support, making a significant impact on their neighbors. The money raised will make a tremendous difference to people in need across Harpenden and will enable the Trust to continue its various initiatives that support the community.

Lynn Kennedy, the Appeal Director at the Harpenden Trust, acknowledged that the annual appeal could not happen without the kindness and generosity of the community who donate, the volunteers who collect donations, and the local shops and businesses that support them. She expressed her gratitude to all these stakeholders.



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