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Celebrating 35 Years with a Shell-ebration: Meet Trusty the Turtle!
2nd June 2025
This year, we’re celebrating a truly special milestone — 35 amazing years of serving our community. And what better way to mark the occasion than by welcoming a brand-new friend to the family? Say hello to Trusty the Turtle — our cheerful, warm-hearted mascot who’s ready to bring smiles, start conversations, and celebrate everything that makes our community so special.
Trusty the Turtle isn’t just a fun face — he’s a symbol of who we are and what we stand for. Built on the values of trust, connection, and community spirit, Trusty represents the steady, caring presence we’ve aimed to be over the past three and a half decades.
With his friendly nature and welcoming energy, Trusty will be popping up at local events, meeting families, and helping us reach more people than ever before. Whether he’s sharing stories with little ones or spreading good vibes at town gatherings, Trusty is here to bring people together.
The Big Reveal: Stevenage Day Launch
We’re thrilled to announce that Trusty the Turtle will make his official debut at Stevenage Day — one of the biggest and most beloved events in our calendar!
Location: King George V Playing Fields, Stevenage
Date: Sunday, 8th June
Time: 12pm – 5pm
Come along for a day filled with fun, laughter, and community cheer. Trusty will be there to greet visitors of all ages with:
- Live Meet & Greet: Snap a photo, give him a high-five, and don’t forget to tag us on social media using #TrustyTheTurtle.
It’s going to be a day to remember — and we can’t wait to see your smiling faces!
As we celebrate 35 years of building trust, we’re also looking ahead to an even brighter future — one filled with friendship, collaboration, and shared community pride. Trusty the Turtle is here to help us grow those connections even stronger.
Be part of his journey from the very beginning! Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation using the hashtag #TrustyTheTurtle for updates, behind-the-scenes peeks, fun facts, and more. Don’t miss out on our socials throughout the week leading up to Stevenage Day for teaser posts and sneak peeks of Trusty — you won’t want to miss the big reveal!
Here’s to the next chapter — and a turtle-y awesome future together.
Stevenage Community Trust Celebrates 35 Years of Making a Difference
17th April 2025
2025 marks a major milestone for Stevenage Community Trust, as we proudly celebrate 35 years of supporting local people and initiatives. Since its founding in 1990, the Trust has been at the heart of the community, providing essential funding and support to many organisations, individuals, and families across Stevenage and surrounding areas.
To honour this special anniversary, the Trust has been running a packed calendar of fundraising events, with the community rallying around to show their support in a fantastic way.
So far this year, the fundraising efforts have included a touch of floral charm with thanks to Em’s Florist. Not only were her Valentine's Day Flowers purchased by our members and £10 from each bouquet donated to the charity, she also hosted a Mother’s Day Floral Workshop.
Meanwhile, Tranquil Turtle hosted a hilarious Drag Bingo evening, which was a night filled with good food, drinks and dragtastic entertainment!
The Trust have also hosted two Member’s Mornings, with another two planned before the end of year, providing a chance for supporters and local businesses to connect and learn more about the charity’s vital work. On top of all of this, last weekend we saw five determined runners take on the London Landmarks Half Marathon, proudly wearing the Trust’s colours and raising over £3,000!
And the fun is far from over.
Looking ahead, there’s still a lot to come. Families can look out for an SCT Easter Bunny photo opportunity at Event Island on Saturday 19th April; and local supporter Harry Johnson will be running the London Marathon later this month to raise funds and awareness. On Friday 9th May, Stevenage Packaging Ltd is set to host another lively Quiz Night, which sold out in less than 24 hours! The Trust is also excited to be part of upcoming community events like Dogwatch and Stevenage Day.
Stevenage Community Trust is also proud to have been chosen once again as the charity partner for Old Town Live, one of the town’s most popular annual events. Adding to the celebrations, the Cromwell Hotel, which is marking its own 100th anniversary, has chosen the Trust as its charity of the year. The hotel will be holding a series of events and fundraisers throughout the year in support of Stevenage Community Trust. Look out for more information on this!
Perhaps one of the most anticipated events of the year is the SCT annual Golf Day, taking place at Chesfield Downs Golf Club on Wednesday 2nd July 2025. With just two team slots remaining and sponsorship opportunities still available, it promises to be a highlight of the summer – combining friendly competition, networking, and community spirit.
And, SAVE THE DATE – the celebrations will continue into autumn with the return of the much-loved Annual Dinner Dance, taking place on Friday 3rd October 2025. This year promises to be extra special as the event moves to its exciting new venue at Knebworth Barns. Watch this space for ticket announcements – you won’t want to miss it!
The year will wrap up with festive cheer during the Christmas Gift Appeal Week, running in the last week of November. This magical week of fundraising includes two Christmas wreath-making workshops, a Children’s Christmas Carol Evening, and the ever-popular SCT Santa appearance at the Old Town Light Switch-On. It’s a heartwarming week where all of the supporters of the Trust get behind the Christmas Gift Card Scheme and help to raise as much funds as possible. This incredible week allows SCT to award £150 gift cards to vulnerable families with children at Christmas time.
Further event announcements and surprises will be shared throughout the year, so be sure to follow our social media channels and website to stay up to date.
As the Stevenage Community Trust reflects on 35 years of positive impact, we remain committed to continuing our mission: helping local people to thrive. With the help of generous supporters, businesses, and volunteers, the future looks bright for our community.
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