It’s great to see both a member and a member of staff recently receive sports training certificates. First of all, congratulations to Bexley Mencap’s Scott Matthews, who has just passed his Inclusive Activity Leaders coaching certificate (IAL) with charity, Disability Sports Coach. Sponsored by Nike, the programme aims to make sports and physical fitness activities fully […]
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Bexley Mencap, is today announcing it has found a new home to develop a Community Hub, a space where the charity will expand its services and opportunities in tackling the inequalities which face local people with a learning disability and/or autism as well as their families and carers. The charity is now urgently seeking support
There was no sparing the strikes as Bexley Mencap’s recent Ten Pin Bowling night raised over £700 to support our work in the borough helping people with learning disabilities and their families and carers. Over 50 members, family members, staff and supporters met up for a fantastic social evening that also included lots of friendly
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There was a hearty welcome for Bexley Mencap’s Respect members when they were invited to the Special Relaxed Opening of the Pirates Exhibition on Thursday 2nd Oct at National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. Over the years, Bexley Mencap has worked with the Museum on several projects such as a multimedia radio play featuring maritime exhibits with members helping to provide the voices and sound
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Respect group member Katherine took part in a Beyond Words BILD webinar on 10th September about people with learning disabilities getting older and living happy healthy lives. Over 60 healthcare and social care professionals attended from across the UK. They learnt how Beyond Words books can inform and shape conversations about real-life topics and the power and
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Over 60 people with a learning disability as well as family, carers and friends, took part in a Bexley Matchplay Tennis Event supported by Kent Tennis and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) at Bexleyheath Tennis club on Tuesday 2nd September. The event was organised by Bexley Disability Sports Network, and supported by Bexley Mencap, Re-Instate
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Bexley Mencap’s Learning Disability Gardening Group won a Silver Gilt Award at the 2025 Ruxley in Bloom awards on 17 September. The group was set up in 2021 and tends an allotment plot at Alers Road that was previously overgrown and full of weeds. ‘It’s been a bumper crop this summer,’ said Nick who leads
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Last weekend from Friday 12th of September to Sunday 14th September, over 200 community groups and charities across London, including Bexley Mencap, took part in the Mayor’s Community Weekend. The aim was to unite people through community-led activities and events which bring London’s communities together and make a positive difference to people’s lives. The Weekend
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https://youtu.be/UMNmD69kzWshttps://youtu.be/G6r6Hw63nm0 Two videos featuring members of Bexley Mencap’s self-advocacy Respect group were launched at a special presentation at NHS Oxleas on 30 July. Made jointly with students from London Southeast college and Oxleas Learning Disability Psychology team, the overall aim of the videos is to improve the health and well-being of people with a learning
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This summer, we’re encouraging you to join this love for nature and walking, whilst raising vital funds for Bexley Mencap in yourlocal area. Pick a distance to walk across the month. Choose your park or parks And get fundraising We’re suggesting a £30 donation per walker, but how much you raise and how many sponsors