Charities In Central Bedfordshire

A Church of England organisation supporting Christian family life throughout the world, with 3.4 million members worldwide, and approx 850 members in the St. Albans Diocese branch.

Ramgarhia Gurdwara Society of Hitchin aims to serve specifically Ramgarhia community and all other Sikhs in the area of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire in general. It aims to provide services at the Gurdwara in accordance with the Sikhi, preached by Guru Nanak followed the other Gurus. We provide Panjabi, Gurbani and music with the aim to further racial harmony & cohesion in the wider community

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

The LAKPA provides support to persons suffering from kidney disease in particular patients from Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire receiving treatment via the Lister Hospital, Stevenage. We provide services or items to improve the welfare of renal patients and carers e.g. equipment, printed information, speakers, grants to patients and subsidised social events.

Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

the prevention or relief of poverty (or financial hardship) within the UK and in Africa the relief of unemployment for the public benefit in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment within the UK and in Africa and the establishment of social enterprises the advancement of education in the UK or Africa in such ways as the charity trustees think fit,

Grants for students living within the Dunstable area for educational costs, including equpiment and clothing.Annual grant to Manshead, Ashton Middle, and Ashton Lower Schools in Dunstable.

Girl Pack provides emergency period packs to schools, community/children's/family centres and local government offices in Milton Keynes. These packs contain a full packet of period pads, intimate wipes, a pair of knickers and hand sanitiser. We do not means test so our packs are available to all who need them. We like to think we take a little pressure off of families in need.

The study and practice of choral music in order to foster the public knowledge and appreciation of such music by means of public performance.To provide a regular series of first class choral concerts by maintaining a chorus, and by engaging orchestras and artists of high repute.

The Society exists primarily to promote musical education in Bedfordshire.In furtherance of this aim, the Society runs two orchestras; the Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra and the Bedford Sinfonia.The Society regularly organises and promotes in excess of ten classical music concerts each year in and around Bedford featuring performances by its two orchestras.

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.

Facilities for paddle-sport and associated water-sports in the Bedford area.Instruction to other paddlers in all levels of paddle-sport and associated water-sports with the purpose of improving standards and personal proficiency.Opportunities to compete in various paddle sport discipline sporting events.Supervision and organisation for social paddling.

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.

PROVIDE TRAINED RESOURCES TO THE POLICE AND OTHER STATUTORY AUTHORITIES TO SEARCH FOR, AND RECOVER, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO HAVE GONE MISSING, PARTICULARLY IF THEY ARE CLASSIFIED AS VULNERABLE. WORK PRIMARILY FOR THE BEDFORDSHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE POLICE AUTHORITIES. ALSO ASSIST OTHER SEARCH & RESCUE TEAMS AS REQUIRED.

Emergency help for local people in need and funding support for local food banksGrants and projects to support deserving causes in the Biggleswade Sandy areaEasy access to your medical details, in an emergency. Youth and Environmental projectsSocial outings for disadvantaged children, families, and the elderlyEvents for the enjoyment of the community, to raise funds for our work.

We provide a free, confidential voluntary service offering extra care to those living with life limiting illnesses and support to their carers in Leighton Buzzard, Linslade and the district. Our service provides an opportunity for clients to have someone to talk to outside of the family unit, or for their carers to have some respite.

We work with communities, businesses and local government to find positive and lasting ways to help the countryside thrive and protect it - today and for generations to come. This is through workshops, advice and guidance, community projects and community and digital engagement.

Cricket, Football, Provision of facilities for community use. We are now part of the Goldington Network, an umbrella of voluntary county and borough organisations from various backgrounds like Connexions, Pilgrims Housing Association, County Youth Clubs, Local Community organisations serving the people of Goldington and Elms Farm (second most deprived ward in the Borough).

We provide a Christian schoolsworker to the local secondary schools in the Letchworth & Baldock area at no cost to schools engaged in lesson support, lunchtime clubs and taking assemblies.

AS A CHURCH WE AIM TO BE WELCOMING AND OUTREACHING THROUGH OUR SUNDAY, MID-WEEK MEETINGS AND AGE SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES.WE ALSO RUN COURSES TO HELP PEOPLE DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THEIR BELIEFS AND ALSO HELP WITH NEEDS I.E. BREAVEMENT OR BUDGETING ETC. WE ARE ACTIVE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND LOCAL SCHOOLS. WE OPERATE NATIONALLY AND OCCASIONALLY INTERNATIONALLY.

Museum, basically of farming and rural life in the area, but including other displays of wider interest and appeal, and demonstrations from a wide selection of skills and crafts on open days. Open to the general public 9 days a year, see website for times and dates; open for private parties by arrangement, see website for further details. Ample free parking; ~90% wheelchair access.

Relief of poverty;Organisning & presenting life changing meetings, seminars, and conferences;Providing advocacy, advice, information and services for children, youth adults and others;Working with others to facilitate employment, community, social and economic development;Working with others to facilitate provisions of boreholes, safe and drinkable waters for people in Africa, Asia ...

Charlie's Gift is a Hertfordshire based charity which provides grants of money to support children living within Herts, Beds and Bucks who face challenges in life because of health issues, special needs, bereavement or poverty. We organise many fund raising social events throughout the year and also raise funds through sponsored sporting activities.

The BNHS was formed in 1946 and its main function is to record the flora and fauna of the county of Bedfordshire. Over 20 recorders cover many branches of natural history study and their annual reports are published in the Bedfordshire Naturalist. The Society depends on annual subscriptions and members receive quarterly newsletter Wild about Beds and programmes of meetings.

Restore is dedicated to working towards a future free from the physical and psychological damage of scarring, supporting outstanding doctors as Research Fellows, supervised from Oxford and London Universities. This vital work can benefit anyone suffering from scarring, whether sustained through burning, trauma, essential surgery, birth defects or cancer, regardless of age, race or gender.