George’s Happy Place – Thanks to Your Support
Grove Cottage is a local charity providing lifelong support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs. We offer a safe, welcoming space to learn, socialise and feel part of a community, while giving families much-needed respite. It costs around £600,000 a year to run our vital services. With only 25% covered by fees, we […]
Upcoming Event: Grove Cottage’s Christmas Fun Run
Grove Cottage’s Annual Christmas Fun Run Returns! Mark your calendars for the return of our beloved Festive Fun Run! Date: Sunday, November 30th 2025 Location: The Bandstand, Sworders Field, Bishop’s Stortford CM23 2AY Time: Registration opens at 10am; both runs commence at 11am (warm-up at 10:45am) Please note that this year we will be starting and finishing at the […]
December Christmas Jumper Day
Join us in donning a Christmas Jumper this December, to raise funds for Grove Cottage! Whether you’re at home, school, work or attending a community group it’s really easy to get involved – simply flaunt your festive knit and make a donation. Pick a date in December and encourage everyone to wear their favourite Christmas […]
Upcoming Event: Musical Afternoon Tea at Down Hall
Musical Afternoon Tea at Down Hall – In Association with Grove Cottage Sunday 16th November 2025 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm Down Hall – Hotel, Spa, Estate, Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Essex CM22 7AS Join us for a relaxing and elegant afternoon at the stunning Down Hall, where you’ll enjoy a Musical Afternoon Tea in support of Grove Cottage. Set […]
Grove Cottage Reaches Redevelopment Fundraising Goal
Grove Cottage is thrilled to announce that we have officially reached our fundraising target for the redevelopment of our site at 151 London Road. Our new build fundraising journey began in earnest in 2021, when a local family close to our hearts, Stanley, Margery and Brian Crabb, left a £1.2 million legacy gift that provided […]
Local Heroes Take on Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge for Grove Cottage
Grove Cottage would like to say a huge thank you to a group of incredible individuals who went to extraordinary lengths to raise vital funds for us by taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday 3rd May. This tough 24-mile trek, involving over 5,000 feet of climbing across Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, all […]
Grove Cottage Awarded £50,000 Grant from Bishop’s Stortford Town Council towards Redevelopment
Grove Cottage is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a £50,000 grant from Bishop’s Stortford Town Council towards the charity’s redevelopment on London Road. This is the most recent grant that has been awarded to Grove Cottage’s new build project from trusts, foundations and grant-making organisations, and will enable the charity to continue […]
Music Really is Magic at Grove Cottage, thanks to The Boshier Hinton Foundation
Grove Cottage is proud to share the story of how The Boshier Hinton Foundation has helped transform the lives of our members through the power of music. Their continued generosity has enabled inclusive music tuition for adults with learning disabilities and special additional needs, making a lasting impact in our community. Thanks to an initial […]
Alisped UK Ltd Becomes a Grove Cottage Gold Partner
Alisped UK Ltd Becomes Gold Partner in Support of Grove Cottage’s Rebuild Grove Cottage is thrilled to announce that Alisped UK Ltd has become a Gold Partner in our A Better Building for a Brighter Future campaign, demonstrating their incredible commitment to our local community and our mission to rebuild our home on London Road. […]
The Golden Brick is Laid
Today, Wednesday 26th March, marked a major milestone in Grove Cottage’s journey to a new home as the Golden Brick was officially laid at our new building site. This symbolic moment represents the incredible progress made thanks to the generosity and support of our community and corporate partners, including Alisped UK Ltd. The laying of […]