Bromley Mencap

05/06/2026

Take part in our walking challenges this July. Whether you raise £5, £50, £75 or simply help spread the word, thank you for supporting Bromley Mencap in our 75th anniversary year.

You can take part in 75 in Action, our flexible challenge where you choose your own activity and move your way throughout July. Walk, wheel, run, skip, swim, cycle or choose a challenge that works for you.

We suggest a fundraising target of £75, but every contribution makes a difference.

You can also join Bridging 75 Years, our relaxed guided London walk to mark 75 years of Bromley Mencap. Entry is £5, with a suggested fundraising target of £50.

Money raised will help support Family Futures, our children and families’ wellbeing service, supporting families with disabled and neurodivergent children.

Sign up: https://www.bromleymencap.org.uk/celebrating-75-years-with-fundraising

05/06/2026

Welcome Wednesdays: Out-of-Hours Cycle Hire 🚲

Join us at The Lodge for a relaxed cycling session for Bromley Mencap members, families and friends.

Come along and enjoy some time outdoors at Norman Park. A range of bikes and trikes will be available, so you can choose what works best for you.

It’s a friendly, informal way to enjoy gentle exercise, fresh air and time together.

📅 Every Wednesday from 10 June
⏰ 3pm to 5pm
📍 The Lodge, Norman Park, Hook Farm Road, Bromley, BR2 9SX
💷 £5 per family or individual, pay on arrival

For more information, email [email protected] or call 020 8466 0790.

We hope to see you there!

04/06/2026

Are you aged 18–24, have an EHCP and want to build a career in healthcare?

Project SEARCH is a full-time, one-year supported internship programme based within NHS hospitals, with three real work placements to help interns build confidence, independence and employability skills.

The programme is delivered in partnership with London South East Colleges, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Bromley Council, ISS, DFN Project SEARCH and Bromley Mencap.

Bromley Mencap job coaches support interns throughout the programme, helping them learn workplace routines, develop skills and prepare for paid employment.

To find out more or apply, contact [email protected] or visit LSEC.ac.uk.

03/06/2026

Thank you to all our amazing volunteers! We really couldn't run our services without you.

This Volunteers’ Week, we want to say a huge thank you to the incredible people who give their time, skills and compassion to support Bromley Well services across the borough.

Over the past year, around 150 volunteers have contributed more than 29,000 hours — the equivalent of around 18 full-time staff — helping us reach thousands of residents who need support with their health, wellbeing and independence.

Their impact is felt right across our borough:
# Answering calls in our Contact Centre from residents seeking support
# Helping residents access essential advice and support - benefits, housing and cost of living challenges
# Making sure people don’t feel alone
# Improving wellbeing and quality of life for thousands.

Volunteering doesn’t just benefit the community — it brings huge value to the individual too.

# Build confidence and develop new skills
# Gain valuable experience for the workplace
# Be part of a supportive team
# Make a meaningful difference in their local community.

It’s no surprise that some of our volunteers go on to paid employment, taking with them the skills, experience and confidence they’ve developed along the way.

To read more about the incredible contribution of Bromley Well volunteers, visit our full news story here: https://ow.ly/tnC850Z5wek

Thank you to all our incredible volunteers 🙏

South East London Mind Bromley Mencap Citizens Advice Bromley Age UK Bromley & Greenwich One Bromley

02/06/2026

Taking part in 75 in Action is simple:

1️⃣ Choose your challenge
2️⃣ Get sponsored
3️⃣ Walk in July

However you take part, you’ll be helping raise funds for Family Futures, supporting families with disabled children to access early support and feel less isolated.

👉 Sign up:
https://www.bromleymencap.org.uk/75-in-action/

01/06/2026

This Volunteers’ Week, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who gives their time to support Bromley Mencap.
Your time, kindness and commitment mean so much to the people and families we support.

Whether you help at activities, support our services, share your skills, lend a hand at events or give your time in other ways, you make a real difference.

Your support helps people feel welcomed, valued and less alone, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you bring.

We could not do this without you. Thank you.

31/05/2026

Beach Trip: Folkestone 🏖️

Members (18 plus), please join us for a fun-filled day at Folkestone Beach, with lots of laughter, good company and great memories.

📅 Saturday 18 July
💷 £20 per person, including carers and accompanying family members
🕘 Meet: 9:15am
🚌 Coach departs: 9:30am
🕕 Arrive back: around 6:00pm, depending on traffic

We will meet on the grassy area opposite Bromley Methodist Church, College Road, Bromley, BR1 3NS.

Please bring either money for lunch or a packed lunch. You may also want to bring a sunhat, sun cream and something to sit on at the beach.

Please book by Friday 3 July 2026.

Step 1: Complete the booking form
https://www.bromleymencap.org.uk/?ff_landing=31

Step 2: Pay online
https://www.bromleymencap.org.uk/event/folkestone-beach-trip/

For any questions, please contact Martha:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0208 466 0790

30/05/2026

🎶 Join our Singing Workshops with Singsmiths 🎶

Come along to our relaxed Tuesday evening singing workshops with Steph Seeney from Singsmiths.

These friendly sessions are open to members, families, carers and our staff team. No experience is needed, just come along and enjoy singing together.

📅 Tuesdays in June:
2 June, 9 June, 16 June and 23 June

⏰ 7pm to 8:30pm
📍 Bromley Mencap, Rutland House, 44 Masons Hill, Bromley, BR2 9JG
💷 £10 per family, per session

Everyone who takes part will also be invited to join in with a singing performance at our Summer Fun Day on Saturday 27 June.

To book your place or ask for more information, please email [email protected] or call 020 8466 0790.

29/05/2026

We were delighted to attend one of Mencap's Community Conferences to support the 'I'm In' campaign and help spread awareness on such an important issue. If you or a family member has a learning disability, make sure you join the learning disability register and get the right healthcare support. It's free to join.

28/05/2026

Say hello to Grounds4Growth, Bromley Mencap’s social enterprise pilot.

Our community market stall is giving disabled people real work experience, helping them build confidence, independence and skills for future employment.

Visit us at Bromley High Street Market Square, next to Primark, on Thursdays and Fridays, 10am to 4pm.
You can enjoy barista-style coffee, seasonal plants grown at The Lodge, and information about refurbished bikes available to buy.

This video was produced by our brilliant Digital Champions, who helped capture and share what Grounds4Growth is all about.

Every purchase helps support skills, confidence and pathways into employment.

Find out more on our website: https://www.bromleymencap.org.uk/support-and-services/adult-day-services/grounds4growth-social-enterprise/