News
29 Mar 24
Easter eggs Donation
A huge thank you to William Penn and Gavacan Homes for their generous donations of Easter eggs!
16 Aug 23
New Maple Cross Distribution Point Opening in Sep 2023!
Great news! We will be opening the new distribution point in Maple Cross sometime in September 2023. The distribution point will operate out of the new Get Set 4 Tennis Community Hub (87 Denham Way, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth WD3 9SL). For more information on the new Get Set 4 Tennis Community Hub visit: www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/getset4tennis/communityhub
9 Jan 23
142 Christmas Hampers Provided!
Due to the generosity of many local area businesses and families, this past December we were able to provide 142 Christmas hampers to nominated local individuals and families across Three Rivers. These included fresh produce for Christmas dinner. This is 22 more than we provided in 2021! A big thank you to all that donated […]
21 Oct 22
Staying Warm This Winter
A new booklet to help residents stay safe and well during the colder months will be landing on doorsteps from October 24. The guide from HCC contains key information on how to receive the flu and covid vaccines, support to deal with the rising cost of living, advice on how to keep yourself and others […]
5 Oct 22
NHS Healthy Start
Get help to buy healthy food and milk The scheme is designed to help families access fruit, vegetables and milk, worth £220 a year. Families who use NHS Healthy Start can also access free vitamins. If you are more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under four years old, and are in receipt […]
5 Oct 22
Fuel Poverty on the Increase
Mill End Community Trust (MECT) has seen a marked increase in the number of families requesting assistance with the cost of key meters, smart meters, and direct payment of fuel bills. The increase of people experiencing fuel poverty and incurring debt is expected to continue during the winter period, therefore we continue to try to […]
5 Oct 22
Families Receive Help with School Uniforms
Mill End Community Trust (MECT) has assisted an increasing number of families with the cost of purchasing school uniforms this year. Families were nominated by the school and MECT provided these families with a voucher that could be redeemed with the school uniform suppliers. Many families were referred from secondary schools or from junior schools […]
5 Oct 22
Counselling Services Now Available
Starting in October, a qualified counsellor will now be offering her services voluntarily to Rickmansworth Foodbank & Café clients. This is very welcome and much needed. Thank you!
5 Oct 22
70% Increase in Food Provided
The Rickmansworth Foodbank has seen a 70% increase in the demand for food this year. In the six months from April to September 2022, we provided food for 1,100. This number is just 200 below the yearly number pre-pandemic. With the cost of living continuing to increase over the winter, we have reminded schools that they […]
19 Aug 21
The Mill Cafe Re-Opening on September 3rd!
Great news! The Mill Cafe will be re-opening on September 3rd. The Mill Cafe offers visitors a friendly social hub where you can meet up with others, have a bite to eat, and gain access to some great services. Planned weekly opening hours are: Tuesday 10-4 p.m. Friday 10-2 p.m. Things on offer at the Mill […]