Charities In Bedford

Christian church

THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.

The operation of a museum in St Neots

To benefit general charitable purposes including the relief of poor pensioners by the provision and maintenance of housing including the Charity's seventeen freehold almshouses known as Staunton House in Bedfordshire

The aid of secular priests of the Diocese of Northampton who are permanently or temporarily incapacitated by old age, infirmity, illness or accident. This is carried out through the provision of grant and some accommodation.

FIVE TIMES DAILY PRAYERS, FRIDAY PRAYERS, ARABIC CLASSES, HIFZ CLASSES, ORGANISE FUNERAL PRAYERS

The distribution of the trustees net income from investments and rents to further its aims, being to benefit the education of deprived children and others aged less than 25. The Trustees intend to award grants each year which approximate to the forecast amount of Net Income for that year.

Voluntary organisation providing support and activities for girls and women within Girlguiding UK, specifically in the Bedford area Maintaining our Activity Centre in Bromham (Mollivers)

To provide and maintain for the benefit of the public woodland sites for the burial of the dead

Promote sport and recreational activities by providing facilities for recreation and leisure for the benefit of the general public.

Provision of Alms Houses for the poor and needy

To assist the needy and organisations benefiting the public in the parish of Shefford, also includes educational grants for university students.

The provision of free advice and casework in Welfare Debt and Housing and Employment and careers guidance. The provision of Family Mediation services. The beneficiaries of these services are residents of the unitary authority of Luton and the surrounding area.

The advancement of the Christian faith and the extension of the Kingdom of God.

The Trustees usually only award Grants to Charitable Organisations based in Bedfordshire or for work in Bedfordshire. Priority will be given to grants for capital projects and not for running costs.

Term time only playgroup for pre-school children aged between 2 years to 5 years.

The object of the Society shall be to educate the public in the arts, particularly the dramatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts.

Provide help and support to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and who are considering the possibility of a breast reconstruction following mastectomy. The Group also provides support to those who have recovered from breast cancer and are considering reconstruction some time later. The Charity holds regular Support Group meetings that are open to all patients.

Grants made by the Trust help fund the religious purposes of St. Andrew's Church, Bedford, the provision of its community centre and the advisory service provided to people in financial difficulties, in accordance with the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit

Sectional based competitions and camps. St Georges Day parade and carol service, Christingle service. Various fundraising activities. Promotion of scouting through local media facilities.

The Charity aims to preserve and promote Hindu Culture. It provides Language and Dance classes for Children and Young people and organises religious and Cultural activities which it promotes in the wider community. It organises social and recreational activities for the Elderly. It raises funds for the establishment of a Hindu Community Centre in Milton Keynes.

Priory Methodist Church is a worshipping community and promotes the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.

To provide public benefit by providing grants to organisations operating within the county of Bedfordshire which help provide: a) the advancement of health and saving of lives; b) the promotion and support of arts, culture & heritage; c) alleviation of poverty and d) facilitation of access to education and training. Funding must exclusively benefit Bedfordshire residents.

PROPAGATE CHRISTIANITY THROUGH CHRISTIAN MEETINGS, SEMINARS, CONVENTIONS, CRUSADES; THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION; EVANGELICAL TRAINING; COUNSELING, SPONSORING OF PROGRAMMES FOR THE RELIEF OF NEGLECTED, POOR AND THE ELDERLY; PUBLICATIONS DISTRIBUTIONS OF BOOKS, AUDIO, AND VIDEOTAPES

Religious activities