Bedfordshire Opportunities For Learning Disabilities LTD
Also known as: Beds Garden Carers, Bgc
We provide a day care service for adults with learning disabilities in the Bedford area, offering gardening, furniture renovation, and training in independent living skills.
Activities & Mission
We provide a day care service for adults with learning disabilities in the Bedford area, offering gardening, furniture renovation, and training in independent living skills.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 78% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £517,759 | £554,863 | £532,228 | £957,043 | £631,809 | 20 / 4 |
| 2023 | £549,556 | £771,876 | £580,040 | £994,147 | £590,193 | 24 / 4 |
| 2022 | £636,950 | £573,264 | £498,613 | £1,216,467 | £1,216,467 | 23 / 2 |
| 2021 | £566,329 | £413,791 | £389,485 | £1,152,781 | £1,152,781 | 18 / 0 |
| 2020 | £430,604 | £409,646 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bedfordshire Opportunities For Learning Disabilities LTD
What does Bedfordshire Opportunities For Learning Disabilities LTD do?
We provide a day care service for adults with learning disabilities in the Bedford area, offering gardening, furniture renovation, and training in independent living skills.
How much income did Bedfordshire Opportunities For Learning Disabilities LTD report in 2024?
Bedfordshire Opportunities For Learning Disabilities LTD reported total income of £518k and reported expenditure of £555k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bedfordshire Opportunities For Learning Disabilities LTD?
Bedfordshire Opportunities For Learning Disabilities LTD has a program ratio of 102.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bedfordshire Opportunities For Learning Disabilities LTD registered as a charity?
Bedfordshire Opportunities For Learning Disabilities LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 March 2002 as charity number 1091271. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Bedfordshire Opportunities For Learning Disabilities LTD?
Bedfordshire Opportunities For Learning Disabilities LTD is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is PETER HOLLICK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bedfordshire Opportunities For Learning Disabilities LTD operate?
Bedfordshire Opportunities For Learning Disabilities LTD operates across 5 areas, including Bedford, Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Bedfordshire Opportunities For Learning Disabilities LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Bedfordshire Opportunities For Learning Disabilities LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091271.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Beds Garden Carers
- Bgc
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated