On Saturday 31st of August 2024, the volunteers at the Gratitude hub had a wonderful day filled with joy as they distributed approximately 50 pairs of school shoes to local families, all generously donated by Sal’s Shoes. It was truly heartwarming to see so many children delighted with their new school shoes, just in time…

Gratitude was thrilled to welcome Sir Oliver Dowden KCB CBE, the local MP for Hertsmere, to its vibrant hub on Friday 19th July 2024. The trustees and friends of Gratitude eagerly shared the charity’s history and showcased the bustling activity within the space, which was once the local library. Sir Oliver’s visit began at the…

In a remarkable display of commitment and compassion, students from The London Academy in Edgware, have successfully secured a £1,000 First Give grant for Gratitude, illustrating the powerful impact of youth involvement in social action. The journey began when the Year 7 students chose Gratitude for their First Give programme, a decision driven by their…

Gratitude is excited to share the tremendous success of the “Meals for Schools – Community Kitchen Project”. Launched in 2023, an initiative began as a pilot project in partnership with local schools to address nutritional gaps among children receiving free school meals. Each week, Gratitude provided schools with additional nutritious meals for children to take…

This Easter Monday, the corridors of Barnet General Hospital were filled with unexpected joy and colour, thanks to the heartfelt initiative of Gratitude. In a beautiful blend of tradition and community spirit, volunteers from Gratitude took it upon themselves to bring Easter cheer to those who needed it most – the staff and young patients…

Sunday, March 24th, turned out to be an amazing day filled with community spirit and loads of fun, all thanks to the fantastic volunteers at Gratitude. They managed to pull off two cracking Easter events that brought smiles and laughter to hundreds of kids and their families in our community. The excitement kicked off at…

A Blooming Success: Gratitude’s Community Bulb Planting Event Makes a Positive Impact The sun shone brightly on a crisp February morning as 30 enthusiastic volunteers gathered at Farriers Way, Borehamwood, for the first Gratitude Community Cohesion Project of 2024. The event, inspired by Gratitude’s core values of environmental responsibility, saving from waste, and fostering community…

It’s at this time of year that Gratitude trustees and volunteers look back at the amazing achievements, support and community initiatives over the past year and look forward to the year ahead. It is truly amazing and inspiring that the charity runs 100% on volunteers and donations and it’s without these that the amazing services…

In the heart of the holiday season, Gratitude’s Kid’s Corner team orchestrated a spellbinding Santa Grotto event that sprinkled enchantment and festive cheer throughout the community. The journey began in September when the team donned her planning hat to conjure up a magical experience for everyone involved. The idea The venue, secured in November with…

The aroma of cinnamon, sugar, and festive cheer filled the air in the Gratitude Kitchen on Wednesday, 20th December, as our incredible volunteers and friends came together for a mission of the sweetest kind: the Mince Pie Project! It wasn’t just any baking session; it was a heartwarming display of solidarity and love sent miles…