Dear DENS supporter,
At our Therapy Centre, we see every day how timely, trauma-informed support can help someone regain stability and hope.
Thanks to your generosity, people like Nathan can access free, immediate therapy when they need it most – without long waits or barriers.
Nathan’s story
After being asked to leave the family home during a difficult period of drug dependence and mental health struggles, Nathan turned to DENS. Moving into The Elms hostel, he began building structure into his life and opened up to the Therapy Centre about the trauma and PTSD he had been experiencing.
Regular sessions became the turning point in his recovery. Even after a relapse, Nathan was able to quickly return to therapy, helping him regain stability and maintain abstinence from drugs.
Now living independently, working and preparing to welcome a baby with his partner, Nathan says therapy at DENS transformed his life – helping him move from feeling broken to building a hopeful, stable future.
Your gift of £25 could…
Fund a transformative one-to-one counselling session for someone struggling with trauma and mental health issues.
Last chance to book your Will-writing appointment
Our Make a Will Month initiative is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways of ticking off that important life admin! And instead of paying solicitor fees, you’ll be supporting our charity’s work.
Limited appointments in March remain, so please connect with our participating solicitors soon to avoid disappointment.
Lowest price for Hemel Hempstead 10k & 5k
As the headline charity for Hemel’s only closed-road running event, we are thrilled to offer an exclusive discount for places – up to £12 cheaper than usual prices.
Expect chip timing, a finisher’s medal, free race photos and a buzzing race day atmosphere. Plus, our first 50 sign-ups will receive a free DENS running tee!
Donate to our Foodbank
We’re running low on stock for several food and household items that go into our Foodbank’s emergency parcels, including:
- Tinned ham/corned beef
- Tinned fruit
- Cooking sauces
- Nappies size 5, 6, 7, 8
- Laundry liquid/tabs/powder
Please share this information or donate what you can to help offer a lifeline for families and individuals experiencing food poverty.
Could you support us with Payroll Giving?
Payroll Giving is one of the simplest and most tax‑efficient ways to support DENS – and it could make a bigger impact than you think.
By choosing to give a small, regular donation directly from your salary each month, you’ll be providing us with a reliable, steady income. This consistency allows us to plan ahead and deliver the essential services that can rebuild lives for local people facing crisis.
One simple act could save lives
If you see someone sleeping rough, please visit streetlink.org.uk to make an alert and notify our Outreach team. This takes less than two minutes, and when conditions outside are severe, it could make a life-changing difference.
Click the video link to learn more from our Outreach Worker, Jonny.
Final places for Royal Parks Half Marathon
Did you, or someone you know, miss out on a ballot place for the Royal Parks Half Marathon? Don’t worry, we have a limited number of exclusive charity places available – so you can still join one of the UK’s most iconic running events on Sunday 11th October!
Places are selling extremely fast – secure yours today.
The Castle Walk is back
We’re excited to announce that our hugely popular Castle Walk is returning this summer! Join us on Sunday 14th June at Berkhamsted Castle for a stunning walk through the local countryside – with a choice of 10 or 5-mile routes.
Register your interest now to be notified when sign-ups open.
Become a DENS Trustee
We are looking to expand our Board of Trustees, ensuring it has a mix of skills to govern DENS effectively.
We welcome applications from all sections of our community. You do not need to come from a professional background or have been a Trustee before to apply.
