Charities In Bedford

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

Development of Old Flour Mill for public viewing

Activities for the advancement of education, the protection and preservation of health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress.

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 principal activity and object of the charity is to advance the education of children below compulsory school age. The Pre-school runs from Caddington Village School, where qualified and friendly staff provide stimulating and creative play, that enables learning to take place in a fun and secure environment. We look upon pre-school as the first stepping-stone to school and school life.

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.

Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small study groups. Promoting the whole mission of the Church through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers and other special need groups.

Provide resources and facilities for amateur football for children aged 7 to adult , both male & female in Milton Keynes & surrounding area.

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.

Replaced 5 old pens with 11 pens and one large cat unit, which comply with new legislation for boarding catteries, keeping in front of any proposed future legislation on animal accommodation for animal rescue groups. Commenced replacements for the remaing facilities. We have continued with our ever important spaying and neutering work and education on animal welfare.

Furthering the objectives of the charity

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

The upkeep of the market cross in Leighton Buzzard and to assist the population of Leighton Buzzard

Provide full-time childcare for 2, 3 and 4yr old children from Turvey and the surrounding areas. Provide a Before School Club and After School Club for children attending Turvey Lower School.

The charity offers education through play for children from the age of 2 onwards. It is open from 8am to 5:30pm daily during term time and offers holiday clubs during school holidays for children up to 10 years.

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

To hire halls and meeting rooms at Great Denham Community Hall to bring classes and activities into the community. To raise funds from the hires and restrict any surpluses for community events, education and recreation. Bring the community together in the hall to events that encourage participation and further community engagement.

Religious organisation

To promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for playing football for both boys and girls of Shefford and the surrounding local towns and villages between 6 to 18 years of age. To advance the education of children, young people and people with disabilities, whether or not undergoing formal education. Associated activities for the benefit of the community.

The purpose of the charity is the preservation of Bedford Park in perpetuity by the use of Bedford Borough Council as the Conservators of Bedford Park, as an Open Space for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.

To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation at Ashlyns School or in the local community

Based in Letchworth Garden City we provide Sunday services & other meetings, in English & Chinese, for the worship of God & spiritual instruction of adults & children. Mid week & summer activities for children & teens; mid week activities for older folk. Work in schools with Special Educational Needs children. Pastoral care in the community and at the Yarl's Wood Immigration Centre. .

THE CHARITY PROVIDES RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND OTHER ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES TO ALL CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX PEOPLE, PROVIDES CATECHISM TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE ORTHODOX FAITH. PROVIDES EDUCATION, THE TEACHING OF THE GREEK LANGUAGE AND CULTURE TO THE CHILDREN, AND ALSO TEACHES TRADITIONAL DANCING AND MUSIC AND GENERALLY GREEK CUSTOMS.

The criteria required to obtain residency (as laid down by the Trust) is as follows:-The homes are for the use of needy persons of good character who are members of the Church of England and who have resided in Kempston for not less than 15 years, or if born there, for 10 years.