Creating opportunities for life

Hastings & Bexhill Mencap’s mission is to improve the lives and opportunities of local people with a learning disability, their families and carers.

Active Arts

Performing and visual arts course for adults with learning disabilities

Open Door

Day time activities for adults with a learning disability

Westwood

Our large sunny residential house based in the Blacklands area of Hastings

Latest news

AGM 2024

Our AGM has been arranged for Friday 8th November at 10.30.…

Art in Care Homes Day 2024

Join us at Westwood on Tuesday 24th September for Art in Care…

Open Door takes part in important accessibility research for Sussex Wildlife Trust

Our very own CEO, Pauline and some members from Open Door were…

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“I’ve learnt to paint and to mix colours, we get to do lots of different things. The staff are really helpful.”

“The Dance class make dances for the Active Arts show and we also made a dance for a project on the Pier – it was part of a film too.”

“It makes me very happy to come here. My work goes on show at exhibitions so people can see it, which also makes me happy. We get to make and try lots of different things.”

“I’ve learnt to act, I like taking part in the show and the classes are good fun.”

“I’ve learnt to act and dance, I like planning the shows and helping to decide what sketches we do.”

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