Supporting Disabled People
History
Our first premises, opened in 1983 at
Hamelin House
Opening the Sensory garden at
Gowlands in 2004
The old garden at Hamelin House
The new garden at Hamelin House
The History of Hamelin Trust
Hamelin Trust is a voluntary organisation, which was formed in 1979 by the parents of two children with learning disabilities.
At that time there were few services available in Essex to help families who were caring for children with special needs. The parents formed 'The Billericay and Essex Trust for the Severely Mentally Handicapped', which became a registered charity in 1982. In 1983, Hamelin House in Billericay was the first service to be introduced to help meet the needs of parents, carers and their children.
The Trust has grown over the years as other needs have been identified through work and consultations with parents, carers, children and adults with learning disabilities, and other agencies.
In 1991 the name was changed to Hamelin Trust and charitable company status was established. However, the aims and primary object of the Trust have remained the same from the outset. These are to support people of all ages who have learning disabilities and/or a physical disability, sensory impairment or who may have a mental health problem.
The Horticultural Project Team celebrate their formation in 2003
Furniture Restoration Workshop - Opened in 2001
Strawberry Fields Catering 2002 - ESF Funded Partnership Project with Essex County Council
Shire Hill 2003 - ESF Funded Partnership Project with Essex County Council
Shelagh Wade, who runs the Billericay Charity Shop, recieves some flowers as part of our 25th Anniversary