Thanks to a grant from the Big Lottery Fund we can expand our existing Friendship Scheme.

With the appointment of a new Friendship Scheme Co-ordinator we have exciting plans to expand this project into Hertsmere, as well as offer more group activities such as informal training, workshops on topics such as health, emotions & relationships.

Sarah Betsworth, Big Lottery Fund’s Head of the East of England Region said: “Friendships are one of the most important relationships in life and Guideposts Trust is doing vital work in helping individuals who are lonely or isolated to connect with others. 

“We are so pleased that many more people who are cut off from social contact will be able to benefit from this service thanks to this grant.”

For further news please contact Emma Metcalfe on 01920 484946

Margaret – a volunteer at Guideposts Shop

“I became interested in volunteering when I heard Guideposts Shop is a training project for adults with learning difficulties.  We work alongside the students helping them with their course work and retail training. This could be supporting them with the till and credit card machine skills, pricing items, restocking and meeting the customers.

It’s very rewarding helping students learn new work and life skills and watching some of them move on to new careers and opportunities.  I’ve built up many friendships and our ex-students are always popping in for a chat and catch up on all their news.

I really enjoy the days I volunteer at the shop.  We’re busy from the moment we open the doors and no two days are the same.”

If your interested in becoming a volunteer like Margaret, click here to download a Volunteer Application form or if you would like to know more about our shop then please contact the Shop Manager, Jo Radcliffe or simply pop in:

Guideposts Shop
18a High Street
Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 9BX
T: 01920 467111

or contact us at:

Guideposts Trust
Learning Disability Services
82a High Street
Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 7AH
Tel 01920 484946
Fax 01920 469618
E-mail: guideposts.ware@guidepoststrust.org.uk