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Check if you can claim Pension Credit now
If you are 67 or older, receiving less than around £200 a week from state and private pensions, you maybe entitled to Pension Credit. As well as extra money each week, it enables you to access…
New GMLF Small Grants Programme for Groups
Through the new Grace Muriel Legacy Fund small grants programme , constituted community groups, charities and other organisations which provide activities and services for residents aged 60 or…
Christmas Gift – Supermarket Vouchers
If you are an existing client of the Trust and were invited to collect a supermarket voucher from us, but were unable to do so, please arrange to collect it within the next few weeks. You need to…
Why not join a local club?
Do you know an older person who is feeling lonely, or who could benefit from getting out regularly? There are lots of friendly clubs across the District eager to welcome new members. Each one is…
Upcoming Events
Money Advice Events in January 2026
Come along and meet the Trust at two community events in January 2026 Money…
Launch of New Small Grants Programme for Groups
Representatives of charities and community organisations supporting older…
Meet the Trust at local events – 2025
The Trust will be at the following community events. Come along and find out…
Past Events
Filled – Trustee Vacancies
Are you passionate about improving the lives of older people and helping our community? You will be part of a team of Trustees, who meet a minimum of six times a year, to shape the strategic direction of the Trust and make decisions on grant allocation.
Meet the Trust in Harpenden on Monday 30th September
Meet the Trust at the Age Friendly Hertfordshire event on Monday 30th…
Job Vacancy – Grants Officer
We are looking for a Grants Officer to join our small, friendly grants team. You’ll be running the day-to-day case management of a busy grants-giving process. The Trust gives grants of @£200,000 a year and approves around 90% of completed applications. If you are someone with a passion for helping older people and getting things done, please read the full job description https://hils-uk.org/work-with-us/vacancies/
Harpenden Seniors Fair – Weds 9 April 2025
Meet St Albans Trust at the Harpenden Seniors Fair, along with 30 other…
Visit us Wednesdays at the Council Hub
Join us every Wednesday from 10am to 1pm for face-to-face advice about the grants we offer.
The Hub – St Albans
City & District Council, Civic Centre
St Albans AL1 3JE
Trust is available to come to events for older people as well as doing talks.
Here are some photos of the Trust events and attending other events in the District.
