Charities In Central Bedfordshire

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

To assist the needy and organisations benefiting the public in the parish of Shefford, also includes educational grants for university students.

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.

Provides development Football for youth across East Anglia as well as coaching in the community,

Activities for the advancement of education, the protection and preservation of health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress.

The Charity has acted to advance the philosophy of Bhagwan Valmiki Ji in Bedfordshire and its environs and where appropriate internationally through religious ceremony and academic study and presentation. The Charity has also acted with efforts to relieve sickness and poverty where considered appropriate by the donation of funds to charitable organisations and to the Government of the UK.

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.

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.