Message from the mayor of Hertsmere – CLLR Alan Plancey

In these unprecedented times of a global pandemic, I wanted to write to let you know I was thinking of you and your organisation and the challenges you must be facing. As a community, I have admired the spirit of Hertsmere’s residents and the caring and compassionate way I have seen you look out for…

Nurses garden at Barnet Hospital

Dear Friends Gratitude are working with Barnet Hospital to create a zen garden for Doctors, nurses and all their amazing staff. It will be the perfect place to take some time out and to rest. We want to make this the best we can. You can find out more about the project on our Crowdfunder…

Borehamwood Times Article

“Not all of us can do great things but we can do small things with great love” said Mother Theresa.Gratitude ,established over eight years ago by Sheila and John Carlisle ,live by Mother Theresa’s word. With an unparalleled dedication they go around various supermarkets and collect food which is still perfectly edible but the shops…

Gratitude’s Actions Update:

On the Knitting for Charity front, our group is still going very strong. We use donated wool and engage with projects that benefit at the moment nurses, such as the making of the strip that support the face mask from the back. And recently we knitted and crochet hearts for hospital’s patients, organised by Liz….

Gratitude Testimonials

Facebook Testimonials “Thank you to all these volunteers and what they offer people who work shifts, on the frontline and a way to pass on food/drink to the vulnerable. Jappa (hope spelt right) was so friendly and gave me extras so I could distribute it to the emergency services and the company I work with….

Just a day at Gratitude

Just a day at Gratitude 13.04.2020: Easter eggs left over were taken in the morning by Vivian Palmer to the firemen and ambulance crew in Borehamwood. She also managed to send some to the kids in Barnet Hospital along with her donations of hand creams for the nurses. Thank you so much dear Viv. Then…

Gratitude Easter’s Bunny

A Gratitude bunny distributed today over 150 Easter eggs to kids of all faiths in the Borehamwood area. Big thank you to Bunny Dana and to Aldi for donating.

Gratitude Shops for Heros

Gratitude’s ‘Shops for Heros’; If you are an NHS staff or a key worker who lives in Borehamwood, a free bag of essential groceries can be dropped off safely at your door once a week. Please contact us. We will do our best to help, however if there will be a large amount of requests,…