Charities In Bedford

Holds regular Orthodox church services, provides schooling in Greek language and culture, provides welfare services to members and their families and arranges various communal events throughout the year.

Community Centre

The provision of sporting, recreation and leisure facilities mainly for the residents of Harrold and the surrounding villages

The Group Continued to provide development opportunities for young people within Putnoe and the surrounding area.

Full Scouting activities in line with Scout Association guidelines

THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION.

To unite people within the local community without distinction. 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 the local community.

outdoor educational courses

The Group supports the local NHS by providing a free delivery service for blood products, patient samples, human donor milk, medical equipment and prescription drugs.

Rise Africa UK supports projects in Tanzania that:a) develop young people?s skills to enable them to participate in society as independent and responsible individuals; making them more employable and increase their standard of livingb) advance education through sponsorship, free education, after-school classes, training programs and the offering of recourses to ill-equipped schools.

The Charity makes grants for a wide range of charitable purposes, in line with what is supported by the Rotary movement, including working in the local community, internationally in areas of the world less well off than the UK, for disaster relief, to help young people develop their potential and to support the environment.

Housing retired or residents in need from the Area of Benefit, namely the parishes ofCardington, Cople and Eastcotts.

Presenting the Christian Faith to children and young people in schools in the Bedford geographical area. This is done by invitation from the schools, through assemblies/lessons - R.E. & PHSE/lunchtime and after school clubs/self-esteem sessions/mentoring and special projects: Creative Prayer, Barn Nativity, Godly Play, Prayer Spaces, Life Path etc.

CAFPH provides culturally sensitive and appropriate support around health and well-being, HIV/AIDS support, children and young people at risk of social exclusion, low education attainment and anti-social behaviour, trafficking, sexual exploitation, employment and skills building, entrepreneurship, family support and working to reduce isolation and loneliness for the BAME.

The advancement of education for people of all ages, and all religious faiths or none, in particular by promoting the use of the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban and its connections as an educational resource.

To provide education and training for young people aged between 10 and 26 years old.

THE CHARITY IS VERY INVOLVED IN WORKING WITH LOCAL ORGANISATION AND IN PARTICULAR THE YOUTH OF THE AREA. WE APPLY FOR FUNDING TO HELP OUT ORGANISATIONS WHEN WE CAN. GOLDINGTON IS A DEPRIVED AREA.

OFFER OF PLAY FACILITIES AND PRE SCHOOL EDUCATION

Running of local community markets.

Provides facilities to enable community activities for all residents of Shefford and District, subject to the terms of hire of the Community Hall.

THE INSTRUCTION OF BOYS AND GIRLS OF ALL CLASSES IN THE PRINCIPLES OF DISCIPLINE, LOYALTY AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP.

To support young people in activities to enable them to grow and develope to their full extent.

The purpose of the committee is to ensure that Centre provides a suitable facility for all local people. Users are Pre School, Dance, Keept Fit, Zumba, Snooker/Youth/Corner Clubs, meeting venue, Parish Council & general hire. We also hold an annual Pit Run in late April which attracts 200 competitors. The Institute (aka Harrold Centre) has been refurbished, reopening in September 2017.

YOUTH CLUBROOM HIRE FOR BODIES E.G. PARKINSONS, KEEP FIT. ART CLASSES, HITCHIN FRIENDSHIP CENTRE, SCOUTS,SLIMMING WORLD, RUSSIAN BALLET, CHILDREN'S DANCE GROUPS, SALSA DANCING, SURE START CENTRE, BINGO, SEWING GROUP, CHURCH GROUP. CHRISTENING, WEDDING AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES.

? PROVIDE PREACHING, BIBLE STUDIES, EVANGELISM AND CHURCH PLANTING? PROVIDE OTHER FINANCE TO INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANISATIONS? PROVIDE BUILDINGS/FACILITIES FOR CHRISTIAN WORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS CELEBRATIONS? PROVIDES SERVICES SUCH AS COUNSELLING, TRAINING, WORKSHOPS