We welcomed Josh Dean MP to our redeveloped Grove Cottage centre
On Friday 5 June, we were delighted to welcome Josh Dean MP, Member of Parliament for Hertford and Stortford, to our newly redeveloped Grove Cottage centre. During his visit, Josh toured our building with Grove Cottage Trustee Richard Smith and met members of our fundraising, nursery and operations teams. He spent time with adults attending […]
Grove Cottage’s Glitter Ball Celebrates Charity’s 60th Anniversary
To celebrate 60 years of supporting people with learning disabilities, Grove Cottage welcomed 150 guests to its Glitter Ball on Saturday, 9th May, at the beautiful Down Hall Hotel, Estate & Spa. The sun shone as guests arrived and the evening was filled with community spirit, shining a light on the vital work Grove Cottage […]
Grove Cottage receives keys to new building as it approaches 60th anniversary
Grove Cottage is delighted to share some wonderful news with the local community. We now have the keys to our new building at 151 London Road. This exciting milestone comes as we approach a very special moment in our history, with March 2026 marking 60 years of Grove Cottage supporting local children, adults and their […]
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 […]
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 […]