Charities In Bedford

Gravenhurst Reading Room is run by a committee for the village charity, the activities are mainly control of the hireing and maintenance of the reading room , to provide the village with use for internal recreation within the hall.

FRIENDS OF HAZELDENE IS A REGISTERED CHARITY ASSOCIATED WITH HAZELDENE LOWER SCHOOL GENERATING FUNDS THROUGH ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT AND SUPPORT OF HAZELDENE LOWER SCHOOL AND THE PUPILS THE SCHOOL SERVES.

The promotion of ringing for Divine Service, the cultivation of Scientific Change Ringing, the preservation of proper Belfry Conduct and the encouragement of ringers to take part in the Worshipping Life of the Church.

Religious education and general charitable activities

Maintains the Old Baptist Chapel in Blunham and associated property, on behalf of the worshipping congregation. Also provides a small annual sum for distribution to the poor of the parish in accordance with the trust deeds.

maintenence and running of community village hall

General fundraising for Castle Newnham School in Bedford. We do this by fairs held at the school, quiz nights, discos, cake sales and sponsored events. Money raised is then used by the school to buy equipment and provide extra activities for the children.

SCHOOL PTA, events such as Christmas Fayres and Summer Fetes, coffee mornings, children's disc.os, fashion shows, quiz nights, readathons, memorable items

We are a small Parent and Teacher Association, raising funds for St Mary's Lower School in Clophill. Activities include Church Fetes, Firework Night and Movie Nights for the children.

Fundraising activities to provide equipment and activities for the children not provided by the school

To manage and maintain a community building in the village of Oakley which is used as a community meeting space for a variety of local community clubs and groups, and available for private hire for parties/events.

Distribution of books, videos, cd's of worship programmes. Meetings and religious worship held at local sikh temples and houses.

Scout Group serving local community children, actively engaging and supporting young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

Annual conference. Local gatherings.

To promote the Christian faith mainly through the sale of literature and other related items within the community and support Christian churches with literature

To administer and maintain five almshouses in Mill Lane, Stotfold.

First Church of Christ, Scientist, Bedford is organised to promote the understanding and demonstration of the truth as set forth in the Bible and interpreted in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science.

To promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intelectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.

The Charity collects income from Investments and Pays Students in their second year ay University a Grant if their home address is within Flitwick, and we also assist Applicants for Relief in Need

We are working with the Parish Council and All Saints Church in Riseley to set up a Bus Stop Cafe at the Village Hall for young people of secondary school ages to drop-in for positive activities and refreshments after school one day a week - launching in January 2023. We are also taking on the premises currently occupied by Riseley Community Gymn from 1st January 2023 for use as a Community Hub.

PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF ALMSHOUSES FOR POOR PERSONS.

Scouting

Funding of ethical Charitable work

The preservation, repair, maintenance, restoration, improvement and ornamentation of the fabric of the Parish Church of St Paul, Bedford and other property used and occupied by the said Church.

The Kempston Net Charitable Trust now runs two sessions a week to support families in the community of Kempston.