Watford Mencap

Watford Mencap Supporting 800 people with learning disabilities and their families/carers across SW Hertfordshire The Voice of Learning Disability in South West Herts

We’re looking for a Residential Deputy Manager to join our team at Thorpedale, supporting adults with learning disabilit...
08/09/2026

We’re looking for a Residential Deputy Manager to join our team at Thorpedale, supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives while working alongside our experienced Project Manager to lead and develop a
dedicated team.

At Watford Mencap, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for someone who is inclusive, respectful, welcoming, progressive and ready
to challenge barriers for people with learning disabilities.

If you’re an experienced shift leader or senior support worker ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Here:
https://www.watfordmencap.org.uk/vacancies

Play, win and make a difference 💫When you join the Watford Mencap Lottery for just £1 a week, you’re helping us generate...
08/09/2026

Play, win and make a difference 💫

When you join the Watford Mencap Lottery for just £1 a week, you’re helping us generate vital funding that supports around 600 local people with learning disabilities through our activities, programmes and services.

Plus, you could win up to £25,000!

Whether you buy one ticket or ten, thank you for helping us continue this important work. 💗

Good luck!
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Hertfordshire County Council is developing plans to improve the walking, wheeling and cycling experience along Lower Hig...
07/09/2026

Hertfordshire County Council is developing plans to improve the walking, wheeling and cycling experience along Lower High Street in Watford.

When complete the project will be a better connection between the Watford Green Loop and Watford High Street station, onwards to Watford Town Centre.

The planned works include:
• Widening the walking and cycling path along Lower High Street
• Installing a continuous footway at the junction with Local Board Road
• Installing a crossing near the junction with Watford Field Road
• Modifying the existing toucan crossing over Lower High Street
• Installing new planting and seating
• Improving road surfacing and route signage
• Upgrading street lighting near Watford Field Road

This work could start early 2027

Drop-in event - To answer any questions on the project and talk through our plans in more detail, there will be a drop in event on Thursday 10 September from 3pm to 7pm at The Wellspring Church Centre, 1 Wellspring Way, Watford, WD17 2AH.

Please feel free to turn up at any time during the drop in event.

Full details of the proposals, including can be found on the project webpage - www. storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/231042469e3c414c8dfa59da96ceba79?item=3

Need a bit of help or advice?We’re here for you!Whether you’ve got a question, need some guidance, or just want to chat ...
07/09/2026

Need a bit of help or advice?

We’re here for you!

Whether you’ve got a question, need some guidance, or just want to chat things through, our friendly advice team is here to support you with information, referrals, signposting and more.

We support people with learning disabilities and their families/carers across South West Hertfordshire.

Just give us a call or drop us an email to book a chat with one of our qualified and experienced team members.

📞 01923 713620

📧 [email protected]

Along with other Herts charities, we’ll be setting off on a 13 mile walk through Chipperfield, Bovingdon and Hemel Hemps...
06/09/2026

Along with other Herts charities, we’ll be setting off on a 13 mile walk through Chipperfield, Bovingdon and Hemel Hempstead on 26th September.

You can sign up to take part here - https://helpingherts.enthuse.com/pf/jolene-stephens-504cc

This will be a sponsored event, and all money raised will be matched by Helping Herts.

Helping Herts is a consortium of local causes who aim to improve the lives of children and young people in Hertfordshire by uniting local charities, businesses, and communities. They generously match whatever we raise at a number of our events, which doubles the impact we give to the services offered by Watford Mencap.

Round up your friends, pull on your walking boots and sign up to take part.

Photo by Trevor Burrows.

Join Team Watford Mencap for the TCS London Marathon 2027 and make every mile count.Help raise vital funds for local peo...
05/09/2026

Join Team Watford Mencap for the TCS London Marathon 2027 and make every mile count.

Help raise vital funds for local people with learning disabilities and their families. Get in touch today to apply! 💙💛

Are you a creative communications professional who wants your work to make a real difference?We're looking for a Communi...
04/09/2026

Are you a creative communications professional who wants your work to make a real difference?

We're looking for a Communications and Marketing Officer to help tell the stories that matter, grow awareness of learning disabilities, and raise the profile of Watford Mencap across our community.

This is a part-time role (up to 20 hours per week) based at our Watford Hub, with hybrid working available. You'll be creating engaging content, managing social media, developing marketing campaigns, and helping more people discover the opportunities and support we provide.

If you're an experienced communicator with a passion for the charity sector and want to use your skills to create positive change, we'd love to hear from you.

You will join our Fundraising team at Head Office where we support adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives.

https://www.watfordmencap.org.uk/vacancies

Thanks to your support:8 children have enjoyed our newspinning chair from the AmazonWishlist.15 children had the World's...
04/09/2026

Thanks to your support:

8 children have enjoyed our new
spinning chair from the Amazon
Wishlist.
15 children had the World's Best Water
Fight with the new water pistols.
5 children had fun with the new fancy
dress items.

Want to help us provide more activities for
our clients?

Visit our Amazon Wishlist and help make a difference.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/QGDOS1JMYEUF?ref_=wl_share

Put Your Knowledge to the Test!The Metropolitan is hosting a Quiz Night in support of Watford Mencap! The evening is ope...
03/09/2026

Put Your Knowledge to the Test!

The Metropolitan is hosting a Quiz Night in support of Watford Mencap! The evening is open to everyone, with teams of up to six people welcome to take part.

Tickets are £16 per person, including a meal, so gather your teammates and get ready for a fun evening of quizzing!

https://www.metropolitanbushey.co.uk/events/quiz-for-cause-watford-mencap/

Don't forget our weekly coffee morning is tomorrow 10am -12pm!We look forward to seeing you there!
03/09/2026

Don't forget our weekly coffee morning is tomorrow 10am -12pm!

We look forward to seeing you there!

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92a Langley Road
Watford
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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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