Hft appoints Director of Fundraising

Vanessa Edwards has been appointed as Director of Fundraising and will be leading the strategic direction of the fundraising department.

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Learning disability charity launches public access defibrillator

An Hft service in Sussex has been donated funds for a life-saving device that the public can use in case of an emergency.

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Learning disability charity welcomes the re-appointment of Matt Hancock

Hft has welcomed the reappointment of Matt Hancock as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care as a welcome piece of continuity for the sector.

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Theresa Villiers walks in the shoes of people with learning disabilities

The local MP for Chipping Barnet visited her local Hft service to spend time with people with learning disabilities as part of the Walk in our Shoes campaign.

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William attends launch of Hft’s first policy paper

This week, WIlliam travelled to London to help Hft launch its new report calling for greater collaboration between the care and tech industries.

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Banking staff spruce up garden at learning disability service

A group of generous volunteers have been working hard in the garden at the Learning Zone, one of our day opportunities services in Bradford.

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Hft volunteer recognised with British Citizen Award

Will Harris from Leeds has been honoured with a British Citizen Award in recognition of the 1,000 hours he's spent volunteering for Luv2meetU.

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Kemi Badenoch walks in the shoes of people with learning disabilities

The local MP for Saffron Walden has visited an Hft service in Ugley to find out more about issues affecting people with learning disabilities.

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Hft service receives £10,000 for garden renovation

Following a successful fundraising event starring TV legend Valerie Singleton, an Hft service in Bedfordshire has received £10,000.

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