Charities In Bedford

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

Religious activities

To promote and further education in and knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the arts of Opera, Ballet, Mime, Drama, Music and similar arts. A strong focus on youth involvement is supported with local schools offered reduced rates for the hiring of our facilities/equipment, our annual Summer School and continuous encouragement for students to play an active part in all aspects of the Trust

To provide a local community centre for the benefit of all Kempston residents and voluntary organisations without distinction of sex political, religious or other opinions in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for all users of the facility.

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

Cambridge Curiosity and Imagination works to develop communities through creative projects and training. It aims to foster the curiosity and imagination of young and old, working to develop the innate creativity of every individual

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

Development of Old Flour Mill for public viewing

The Charity has acted to advance the philosophy of Bhagwan Valmiki Ji in Bedfordshire and its environs and where appropriate internationally through religious ceremony and academic study and presentation. The Charity has also acted with efforts to relieve sickness and poverty where considered appropriate by the donation of funds to charitable organisations and to the Government of the UK.

Embracing Change, (formally known as The Walk to Freedom Foundation) has an operational centre is based in central Luton, our services are currently based in the region. Member beneficiaries of our Dependency Support Programme are male and female and from many diverse backgrounds and cultures; between the ages of 16-60, and 11-20 for our Young People's Mentoring and Personal Development Workshops.

REGULAR PUBLIC WORSHIP OPEN TO ALLPASTORAL WORK INCLUDING VISITING THE SICK AND BEREAVEDTEACHING CHRISTIANITY THROUGH SERMONS, COURSES AND SMALL GROUPSPROMOTING THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH THROUGH PROVISION OF ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES, AND THROUGH WORK IN THE COMMUNITYSUPPORTING OTHER CHARITIES IN THE UK AND OVERSEAS.

St Albans Bach Choir rehearses and performs a wide variety of choral music. It engages soloists and orchestras of the highest calibre but also has a tradition of engaging young singers, many of whom have since developed international careers.

The primary objective is to uphold the traditions of the Int Corps and perpetuate its deeds. To be one of the most exciting and intriguing military museums in the country by sharing the secret of military intelligence with a wide audience and educating future generations. To connect our past with our future and present bringing cost-effective and measurable benefits to the army and the nation.

We are a grassroots organisation operating in Bedford. We work to address social exclusion due to isolation. We also relieve poverty, develop the capacity and skills of socially and economically disadvantaged people and provide recreation and leisure activities to help people integrate, participate and improve their life conditions.

We work with young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training, young people who are involved in gang related crime, knife crime and county-lines. Young/Older adults who consider themselves to be socially isolated, those with substance misuse and alcohol dependency. All people who have a learning disability or mental health illness or impairment and sexual exploitation or being groomed

Provision of canal trips on boats with full disabled access and of other facilities especially for individuals or groups with, or supporting people with, a disability or in any way disadvantaged. Based on the Grand Union Canal at Nash Mills, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

TO ASSIST WITH GRANTS FOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR OF OLD BUILDINGS (BUILT BEFORE 1875) WHICH ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHURCHES AND THEIR CONTENTS IN THE COUNTIES OF BEDFORDSHIRE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE AND NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. THERE IS NO TERRITORIAL RESTRICTION IN RESPECT OF CONSERVATION OF MONUMENTS AND MONUMENTAL BRASSES. GRANTS ARE OCCASIONALLY MADE TOWARDS PUBLICATION

Medical relief work for poor patients in Pakistan, particularly those suffering from kidney diseases.Educational activity in UK and Pakistan.

Seminars and conferences are about life in general, fostering unity among all Muslims, how to be better Muslims and better citizens, fostering better community relations. General educational programs of Muslim and non- Muslims with a view to enhancing their understanding of Islam and avoidance of misconceptions about Islamic faith.

Almshousing.

The objective of the charity is that the funds are made available to benefit the patients and staff of Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, or for any other NHS organisation on behalf of whom the Trust administers funds.

Religious organisation

To relieve the needs of people in care homes within the unitary boroughs of Bedford, Central Beds. and Luton or any area previously defined as being within Bedfordshire by any or all of the following:(i) developing schemes for befriending residents(ii) assisting care homes in meeting the spiritual needs of residents, in particular to help them in meeting their statutory requirements.

open meetings twice a month with guest speakers. Sub groups of people with similar interests meeting at various times

CHILD CARE AT PRE-SCHOOL LEVEL AGES TWO TO SCHOOL AGE. ENABLING CHILDERN TO LEARN THROUGH PLAY.