Charities In Bedford

The Educational Foundation of Cater and Others makes grants to residents, schools and organisations within the urban and rural areas of Kempston for educational needs. The Trustees meet three times a year and applicants are asked to forward an application by letter to the Clerk.

The Kempston Charities distributes grants to residents, schools and organisations within Kempston in particular for those with social needs i;e; for the poor and needy. The Trustees meet three times a year and letters of grant application should be sent to the Clerk.

To advance the education of the pubic in general by providing information in all aspects of the transport heritage, vehicles and artefacts relating to bus and coach operation by the former United Counties Bus Company and other bus/coach companies in the Great Ouse Valley area.

Public Education1 Engaging a professional conductor2 Engaging professional vocal and instrumental soloists.3 Promoting an annual performance of Handel's Messiah.Furtherance of Charitable Purposes1 Nominating a local charity to receive net proceeds of performance.2 Offering additional publicity to chosen charity.3 Providing facilities for charity to showcase its activities.

PROVIDE A PROGRAMME OF SCOUTING ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGED 6 TO 14, RUN BY QUALIFIED AND TRAINED VOLUNTEER LEADERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION ORGANISATION GUIDELINES.

The activities of the charity are the maintenance and upkeep of the Regimental War Memorial and surrounding gardens in Bedford Road, Kempston.

Village Hall

Our Charity provides an open space for the promotion and playing of sporting activities such as Football, Cricket and Tennis

We try to raise funds to purchase equipment and resources for our school

The club meets every Monday evening and activitie vary from talks to visits to taking part in County organised activities. We hold a few fund raising events each year including an annual Ball, ploughing marathon and fancy dress disco.

Fundraising activities for school.

To provide activities and education to women of all ages

FUND RAISING THROUGH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.MONEY RAISED IS USED TO PROVIDE THIS SMALL CHURCH SCHOOL WITH EQUIPMENT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE NOT BE POSSIBLE.

Undertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life, to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music, culture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.

Maintaining a watching brief on the archaeological impact of development in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire and providing advice to relevant bodies in the areas concerned. Providing regular conferences on archaeological and historical themes.

Organises chamber music concerts

Provision of concerts in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire

Raising funds towards the upkeep of Willington Parish Church (St Lawrence)

Small fund raising events held within the school for children,parent/carers and school staff to participate in and support. i.e. Quiz night, Annual Summer Fayre etc

school parent teacher association

Sponsored Fun Run; Children's Discos; Lottery; Christmas Fair

Support of St Mary's Church, Oakley

Supports young people across Bedfordshire to develop as musicians and has enabled: - young people from families with limited income to be able to attend holiday music courses and local music centres - young musicians to participate in master classes - school students to have access to musical events locally and to a supply of musical instruments and printed music.

Fundraising for The Chiltern Area Special School - PTA known as FOG

Contributes towards the upkeep, maintenance and conservation of the structure & fabrics of the Abbey Church of St.Mary and St.Helena, Elstow. To this end, commissions work or goods, or makes grants to the Parochial Church Council, at their request. Raises funds via membership subscriptions, fund-raising events, donations & bequests, "Small Society" lotteries, trading activities and seeking grants.