Charities In Central Bedfordshire

The Trustees usually only award Grants to Charitable Organisations based in Bedfordshire or for work in Bedfordshire. Priority will be given to grants for capital projects and not for running costs.

Term time only playgroup for pre-school children aged between 2 years to 5 years.

The object of the Society shall be to educate the public in the arts, particularly the dramatic arts and to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts.

We are a pre-school set in in the village of Arlesey in Beds. OFSTED registered and provide early education for children aged 2 until the age of 5. We can cater for 26 children per session and run 9 sessions a week. We are self funding so receive no additional monies other than for over 3's from the county council. We fund raise at least 5 times a year to support the running of the pre-school

Sectional based competitions and camps. St Georges Day parade and carol service, Christingle service. Various fundraising activities. Promotion of scouting through local media facilities.

The Charity aims to preserve and promote Hindu Culture. It provides Language and Dance classes for Children and Young people and organises religious and Cultural activities which it promotes in the wider community. It organises social and recreational activities for the Elderly. It raises funds for the establishment of a Hindu Community Centre in Milton Keynes.

The charity operates primarily in Central Bedfordshire. It provides religious activities consistent with its Evangelical Christian ethos, including public meetings for Christian worship, evangelistic activities to introduce people to Christianity, group and personal instruction in the Christian faith, and activities for children and young people. Also community support through the Need Project.

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of the Church of St Andrew, Biggleswade has the responsibility of co-operating with the Vicar, the Reverend Guy Scott, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also responsible for the maintenance of the church building.

To provide public benefit by providing grants to organisations operating within the county of Bedfordshire which help provide: a) the advancement of health and saving of lives; b) the promotion and support of arts, culture & heritage; c) alleviation of poverty and d) facilitation of access to education and training. Funding must exclusively benefit Bedfordshire residents.

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 recreational,educational and social activities or otherwise as may be found expedient for the benefits of the people of Houghton Regis without distinction of sex,disabilities,political,religious,ethnic or other opinions or persuasions.

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.

Community Transport Scheme helping those without access to public transport to get out and about in Royston and the surrounding villages in North & East Hertfordshire and South Cambridgeshire.

To design & build and then run a Community Hall for the people of Potton

- Provide accommodation and equipment for pre-school children;- Employ suitable staff;- Raise money to pay for the pre-school's activities; and- Make payments as necessary.

By offering grants the Charity encourages an appreciation of the Arts in Tring and the surrounding areas through a variety of performing arts, theatrical productions and artistic excellence, both amateur and professional. It also aims to provide opportunities for volunteers, particularly young people, to be trained in and gain practical experience in a variety of theatrical technical skills.

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.

The charity was established to provide assistance to the victims of natural disasters in order to habilitate, provide shelter,medical help, education and moral support to victims.

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

Our prayer group meets every Tuesday and Friday from 7pm to 10pm at Milton Keynes Murugan Temple, Glazier Drive, Neath Hill, Milton Keynes MK14 6HG for prayers and cultural activities. Free food is distributed to those living alone / elderly and others. We also celebrate special festival days (30 - 32 per annum) at the same venue.