Volunteer groups
Harpenden
If you would like to volunteer or are in need of support visit https://harpendencares.org or call Harpenden Cares on 01582 460 457
Wheathampstead
If you need help then please contact the Parish Council by emailing info@wheathampstead-pc.gov.uk or call them on 01582 380 910. If you would like to volunteer contact the Wheathampstead Community Group Helpline on 07539 176 481
Redbourn
If you are in need of support contact Redbourn Community Group on 01582 794550, email info@redbourncg.org or visit their website https://redbourncg.org/.
Sandridge
If you would like to volunteer or are in need of support visit https://www.communities1st.org.uk/ or call Communities 1st on 020 8207 4504 or 020 8386 4006
Hitchin and surrounding villages
If you would like to volunteer or are in need of support visit https://www.thvolunteering.org.uk or call Herts Help on 0300 123 4044
For a full list of voluntary organisations please click here
Useful contacts/websites
For free, confidential, expert support or a listening ear: contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline Team on 0808 2000 247
For advice, information and support to unpaid carers of all ages: contact Carers in Hertfordshire on 01992 58 69 69 or email them at contact@carersinherts.org.uk.
For general advice: contact Hertfordshire Advice line on 03 444 111 444 or 03000 3300 650 from a mobile.
For general advice: contact Citizens Advice. You can leave a voicemail with your contact details and they will ring back as soon as they can. Call 01462 689 801 (North Hertfordshire), 01727 811 118 (St Albans District) or www.citizensadvice.org.uk
For issues related to products or services purchased: contact Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 0808 223 1133
For advice on claiming Universal Credit: 0800 1448 444 (freephone) or citizensadvice.org.uk/helptoclaim
For advice on insurance, cancelled travel/events and tips for self-isolation: take a look at this consumer rights hub created by Which? https://www.which.co.uk/news/coronavirus/
For tips on how to look after your mental wellbeing: take a look at https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
For tips to protect yourself from scammers: take a look at https://www.fca.org.uk/news/news-stories/avoid-coronavirus-scams
For business support: the Government has launched a portal for the registrations of offers of help, take a look at https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-support-from-business
For business support: contact the BEIS Business Support Helpline on 0300 456 3565 or visit https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support/
To make a claim for your furloughed employee's wages: access the online service here.
Divorce or separated? Having problems seeing the children? Harpenden Child Contact Centre may be able to help. Call 07842 167767.