Charities In Central Bedfordshire

To promote and improve agricultural and horticulture for the public benefit within a 15 mile radius of Great Gransden Church in Huntingdonshire. The Society aims to promote agriculture and horticulture in all its branches and to encourage skill and industry in all its trades, crafts and professions connected with it

The Shri Guru Ravidass Sangat and Community Centre are to advance the Ravidassia principles of equality, social welfare and worship through for all communities:a) the provision of learning, recreational and leisure services similar to activities provided in the interest of social welfare;b) tackle the disproportionate social; economic exclusion;c) promote community cohesion.

The distribution of the trustees net income from investments and rents to further its aims, being to benefit the education of deprived children and others aged less than 25. The Trustees intend to award grants each year which approximate to the forecast amount of Net Income for that year.

Regular Public worship open to all, The provision of Sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation, Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved, baptisms and marriage preparation courses, Promotion of Christianity through the services, promoting the whole mission of the Church through provision of activities for all needs groups, Supporting charities in the UK and abroad

To provide and maintain for the benefit of the public woodland sites for the burial of the dead

Provision of Alms Houses for the poor and needy

Providing music events

We are a foodbank operating under the guidance of the Trussell Trust

Our main focus is operating a foodbank to our town and surrounding villages, 6 days a week and we deliver to our servicer users. Our foodbank operates a self referral system, both on line and over the phone, making it very private. We also operate a Community Fridge, a check in and chat cafe, prescription collection service and support services to those homeless and in hardship.

Art Galleries/Museums

THE TRUST FUND AND ITS INCOME SHALL BE APPLIED FOR THE PURPOSES OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, DISABILITY, NATIONALITY, RACE OR POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, INCLUDING USE OF THE PROPERTY FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES OR OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION

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.

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.

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.

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 Parochial Church Council (PCC) of the Church of St Andrew, Biggleswade has the responsibility of co-operating with the Vicar, the Revd Liz Oglesby-Elong, 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.

The St Mary's Old Church is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and grade II listed monument halfway along the Greensand Ridge footpath. CHT will manage the restoration to provide access to a safe historic building and education about the church and local history. They will also provide accommodation, healthy activities and traditional (crafting, heritage, building and eco) education for all.

Bedford Ladies and Girls Football Club offers opportunities for girls and ladies to play association football at an amateur level. The club offers Walking Football, and runs after-school sessions to allow more girls to try football and encourage them to consider playing.Youth teams play in the FA Bedfordshire Girls League. Ladies teams play in the Eastern Region Womens Football League.

We support and empower deaf children and young adults from birth up to the age 30, and their families, who are predominantly based in Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas, through the provision of:Recreational and leisure activities; training opportunities; one to one and group support; Deaf Awareness, Sign Language and other courses.

The advancement of the Christian faith and the extension of the Kingdom of God.

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 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.