I was thrilled to become a volunteer at Braintree Mencap in 2025 following a Braintree District Council volunteering event held locally, it is a huge pleasure to support the members in the art class and see their creativity and confidence shine at…

I have had the pleasure in being a volunteer at Braintree Mencap for more than 20 years! I first got involved when my daughter Pippa attended, first as a child at the Saturday group and later at the weekly activity classes. One day I was asked if I…

I came to Braintree Mencap as a volunteer in 2025 and received the warmest of welcomes, I have not looked back since, Mencap is my second family! It is a huge joy to hear the laughter and see the members supporting each other. I start the week the…

I have had the pleasure of volunteering for Braintree Mencap on and off since 2014, I first got involved when my Son attended the “Young Person’s Social Club” which later became known as “Bridge”. I drove the Mencap mini bus for trips, events and…

I was thrilled to become a volunteer at Braintree Mencap after my Sister joined as a member, she thoroughly enjoys her sessions and always has a fun tale to tell about her days at her very happy place! I was honoured to be very involved in the…

I have been a volunteer at Mencap since 2025, helping out at events, trips and Gateway.  Away from Mencap I manage and coach at a lovely Trampoline Club exclusively for those with Special Educational Needs & or Disabilities, SENergy in…

I have been involved in Braintree Mencap since 2022 after my daughter joined the Club and I now regularly volunteer at Gateway Club on a Thursday evening making refreshments for the members. Gateway evenings are incredibly fulfilling and are there…

I came to Braintree Mencap as a Volunteer in January 2025, and most definitely found myself amongst many familiar faces as I had taught at Edith Borthwick school in Bocking for 38 years! I have seen many of our members grow into the wonderful…

I have the pleasure of being friends with Janet & Peter Brown, Braintree Mencap’s President and Vice President for many years. In 1970 when I was 15 years old, Peter invited me to a Gateway session as a volunteer, I have been volunteering ever…

I very much enjoy supporting members at the Gateway Thursday evening social Club at Mencap, I take part in a different themed night each week from board games, to karaoke, dance competitions, discos and many more activities! It is a true joy to see…

I came to Braintree Mencap to volunteer in the Drama Stars sessions, I was invited by my friend Janet Revell who is the session Tutor, I aways immerse myself in the fun, support the members whether it be by singing, acting, or being on the stage. I…

I first came to Braintree Mencap on a job to professionally install a set of partition doors in the hall, I then started carrying out maintenance tasks including painting the hall, repairs, there is never a job too big or too small. I am now…

My connection with Braintree Mencap has evolved over the years. It all started when my son started coming to the playscheme on Saturdays and school holidays. It was sometime later when I attended my first Annual General meeting. Whilst there, I was…

I discovered Braintree Mencap through my daughter Stacey who has a learning disability. I have been volunteering for about 28  years now, I assist in the Art & Craft session where there is always much laugher as well as creativity. I also…

I started volunteering with Braintree Mencap around 5 years ago and have also sat on the Board of Trustees. Currently I support the Drama Stars group and very much enjoy spending time with the members and watching their creativity evolve. I am…

Tiff joined the Volunteer Team to help out at the monthly Carpet Bowls and Boccia sessions, she is familiar with many of the members as for 20 years she has worked at Colchester Institute in the Foundation & Supported Learning department where…

I have supported Members of the learning disability in Braintree for many years in the capacity of a Support Worker and now a volunteer at Braintree Mencap. I particularly enjoy assisting at the Art & Craft group and Drama and can usually be…