Important update: The Gratitude Upcycle Store at Barnet Spires Shopping Centre is now permanently closed. This article is retained as a record of our work and memories in Barnet. Our new Gratitude charity shop is now open in Dagenham, East London. Thank you to everyone who supported us in Barnet! Located in the vibrant Barnet…
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Gratitude Spreads Joy to Mums in ADD-vance Support Groups
In a heartwarming collaboration, Gratitude Charity recently delivered 12 little hampers to mothers attending ADD-vance support groups, bringing joy and a well-deserved moment of respite. The initiative aimed to recognise and support the incredible efforts of mothers navigating the challenges of raising children affected by ADHD and Autism. Gratitude Charity, known for its commitment to…
Gratitude Celebrates a Decade of Service
On Sunday 26th November, Gratitude, celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special event attended by the Mayoress of Elstree and Borehamwood, Cllr. Rebecca Challice. The event was held at the Gratitude Hub and was a wonderful opportunity to recognise the invaluable contributions of the charity’s volunteers and to showcase its many achievements over the past…
Rumble with the Agents Raises £15,000 for Gratitude
On Thursday, June 22nd a crowd of some 270 landlords, agents, developers, suppliers and industry figures gathered in Finchley to raise in excess of £15,000 during the eighth Rumble with the Agents charity boxing event. The event featured ten boxers from the estate agency, insurance, and auctions sectors who fought it out in the ring….
Gratitude’s Kid’s Corner showcase at Hertsmere Baby Fair and New Mums Donations to Barnet Neonatal Unit
Gratitude had a stall at the Hertsmere Baby Fair to promote our values, our daily work, and how we support families in need. We gave away free items to new mums, including nappies, baby blankets, sheets, books, and parasols. We received lots of positive feedback from parents who didn’t know about Gratitude, and they were…
Happy Easter from Gratitude
On Sunday April 2nd, Gratitude ran an Egg-cellent Easter Egg Hunt at Maxwell Park. Organised by our wonderful volunteers from Gratitude’s Kids Corner, who had been busy for weeks drawing up plans for the maps and setting up locations for hiding the eggs.About 150 children took part, and each was presented with a basket and…
Gratitude receives award for Mitzvah Day Project – Sowing the Seeds of Love
The Mitzvah Day awards ceremony at the Jewish Museum was a night of celebration and recognition for the many individuals and organizations who make a difference in the community. Gratitude charity was delighted the receive a special Beneficiary Charity award.Our founding trustee, Sheila Carlisle, was on hand to accept the award on behalf all who…
Student Volunteers Support NHS Staff
We were delighted to host a group of year 12 student volunteers and their teacher; Mr Davis from Haberdashers’ Boys’ school in Elstree. The students helped to wrap gifts for our NHS nurses and we asked them to comment on their experience. They were a credit to the school and we had a lot of…
Gratitude’s Creative Club looking for new members and donations
Gratitude’s Creative Club are looking for new members, they get together each Friday between 12 and 2pm at the Gratitude hub. They knit wonderful items for babies, children and elderly people. They recently made the following items which were donated to Barnet General hospital. Totalling an amazing 255 packs. In order to support our wonderful…
Sky Studios Elstree – Official Opening 9th March 2023
We were delighted to represent Gratitude at the official opening of Sky Studios Elstree – attended by His Royal Highness Edward the Duke of Edinburgh. As Patron of the Production Guild of Great Britain, the Duke has close connections with film and TV industry. His Royal Highness met the Universal Pictures’ production crew who are…