Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation
Also known as: Bedfordshire & Luton Community Foundation
The Foundation makes grants to local community groups and charities.
Activities & Mission
The Foundation makes grants to local community groups and charities.
Grants
Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £4,711,573
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £5,261,344 | £5,238,956 | £4,957,468 | £3,683,182 | £300,000 | 9 / 20 |
| 2024 | £4,957,873 | £4,594,340 | £4,408,519 | £3,738,034 | £484,607 | 7 / 10 |
| 2023 | £4,383,069 | £4,854,164 | £4,688,427 | £3,308,934 | £394,535 | 7 / 20 |
| 2022 | £5,870,840 | £5,492,530 | £5,344,575 | £3,866,862 | £291,036 | 7 / 20 |
| 2021 | £5,404,347 | £5,113,857 | £5,013,861 | £3,405,789 | £200,270 | 7 / 24 |
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Frequently asked questions about Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation
What does Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation do?
The Foundation makes grants to local community groups and charities.
How much income did Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation report in 2025?
Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation reported total income of £5.26m and reported expenditure of £5.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation registered as a charity?
Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 May 2001 as charity number 1086516. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation?
Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation operate?
Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation operates across 5 areas, including Bedford, Buckinghamshire, Central Bedfordshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Bedfordshire And Luton Community Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1086516.
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Also Known As
- Bedfordshire & Luton Community Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated