Latest News
A regularly updated collection of news stories from St Albans Mencap, including profiles, fundraising and our projects.
Help us kit out our new Trinity Community Project
Posted Wednesday, 3rd September 2026
Our new
Trinity Community Project Day Service in Hatfield has opened its doors — and now we want to make the space the best it can be for the people who attend.....
New Trinity Community Project Day Service Open in Hatfield
Posted Wednesday, 26th August 2026
St Albans Mencap is delighted to announce the opening of
Trinity Community Project, our new day service for adults with learning disabilities and mental health challenges in Hatfield....
St Albans Mencap receives positive feedback following monitoring visit
Posted Wednesday, 19th August 2026
We are delighted to have received very positive feedback following a recent monitoring visit by Hertfordshire County Council's Senior Commissioning Officer to our Short Breaks service at Watling View School.....
Great news for SNAP families as Ofsted confirms compliance
Posted Thursday, 13th August 2026
We’re pleased to share that SNAP St Albans has successfully completed its latest Ofsted inspection, with Ofsted confirming that our childcare provision is compliant with all the requirements for registration on the Childcare Register....
Daisy Cooper visits Trinity Community Project
Posted Friday, 17th July 2026
We were delighted to welcome
Daisy Cooper MP to the Trinity Community Project on
Thursday 9 July, where she spent the morning meeting our members, volunteers and staff........
Thankyou to St Albans URC for a wonderful concert fundraiser
Posted Friday, 26th June 2026
Everyone at St Albans Mencap would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to St Albans URC for hosting a wonderful charity concert on Saturday 20 June in support of our charity...........
Raise money for St Albans Mencap when you shop online
Posted Friday, 5th June 2026
We’re excited to let you know that you can now support St Albans Mencap every time you shop online..........
Hatfield Service launch date announced
Posted Wednesday, 6th May 2026
Our new Hatfield service now has a start date: Wednesday 5th August 2026.....
Listen to Trinity Community Project on Mix 92.6
Posted Wednesday, 15th April 2026
Dean, Tatiana & David were talking all things Trinity on the Mix Mornings show with Elly O'Meara last Thursday morning.....
On Your Marks… Trustee Brett Takes on the Manchester Marathon
Posted Thursday, 3rd March 2026
We’re thrilled that our trustee
Brett Collocott is taking on the incredible challenge of running the Manchester Marathon to raise money for St Albans Mencap.....
Posted Thursday, 8th January 2026
The start of a new year is a time when many of us reflect, reset, and set ourselves new goals. For some, that might mean getting fitter, trying something completely new.......
A big thankyou to the pupils and staff at Kings Langley School
Posted Tuesday, 16th December 2025
All pupils took part in a 7.5km community walk, combining fundraising with environmental action to support local people with learning disabilities.......
Members say Trinity Community Project feels like second home
Posted Tuesday, 25th November 2025
We’re delighted to share the results of the Autumn 2025 Member Survey — and the message from our community is clear: Trinity is a place where people feel welcome, valued, and connected.......
Christmas Carol Concert 2025: Tickets now on sale
Posted Wednesday, 12th November 2025
The most magical time of the year is nearly here — and what better way to celebrate than with an evening of carols, community, and Christmas cheer?......
Posted Monday, 3rd November 2025
This week is Trustees’ Week – a time to celebrate the incredible people who give their time, skills and energy to help charities like St Albans Mencap thrive......
Are You on the Learning Disability Register? It Could Make a Big Difference
Posted Thursday, 9th October 2025
Many people in St Albans and across the country don’t realise that their GP has a Learning Disability Register — or how important it can be. Being on the register isn’t just a name on a list.....
Children's Voices - SNAP Summer 2025 Survey Results
Posted Wednesday, 24th September 2025
At SNAP, we believe the best way to understand what’s working well is to ask the children themselves! During our Summer Playscheme 2025, 20 children took part in a short, fun survey to share what they enjoy most about SNAP — and what could be improved.....
Parent Carer Survey Results – SNAP Holiday Clubs
Posted Tuesday, 9th September 2025
At St Albans Mencap, we are always looking for ways to make our SNAP holiday clubs as supportive, inclusive, and enjoyable as possible for the children and families who attend. Earlier this year, we asked parents and carers to share their feedback through our SNAP Parent Carer Survey — and we are delighted to share the results....
