The Joshua Effect: Celebrating Dedication and Determination Through the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award is one of the most inspiring programmes for young people, encouraging them to challenge themselves, develop new skills, and give back to their communities. Certainly, the Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award has changed the lives of many participants. With levels ranging from Bronze to Silver and Gold, participants commit…

Gratitude School Shoes and Uniforms Giveaway

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. This special School Shoes Giveaway made a real difference for many children. It was truly heartwarming to see…

Visit from Local MP Sir Oliver Dowden to Gratitude

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…

Making a Difference: London Academy Students Awarded First Give Grant for Gratitude Charity

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. Indeed, winning the First Give Grant was a proud achievement for everyone involved. The journey began when the Year 7…

Nourishing Hope: Celebrating the Success of Our Community Kitchen

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…

Egg-ceptional Easter Surprises: Gratitude Hops into Hearts at Barnet General Hospital

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…

Hatching Smiles: A Hoppy Easter Adventure with Gratitude

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…

Community Bulb Planting Event by Gratitude

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…

Gratitude 2023: Celebrating a Year In Service

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…

Enchanting Santa Grotto Extravaganza by Gratitude’s Kid’s Corner

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…

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