Charities In Central Bedfordshire

Manage the Village Hall, including operating a website and online booking system, maintaining the structure and interior of the hall, and raising monies via special events to supplement the income from hiring out the Hall.

Meetings, lectures & classes & other forms of recreation & leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants without distinction of political, religious or other opinions.

Bletchley Milton Keynes Lions Club (CIO) is part of the Lions Clubs International . Our purpose is to serve local communities and support wider Lions global activities. The clubs raises funds locally both for specific charitable causes and for a general charitable fund. Members also provide assistance to other local charities and activities.

To promote the advancement and improvement of general education in all aspects of the Art of Drama by presenting, where practicable, no fewer than three full-scale theatrical productions per year, by encouraging the writing and reading of plays, and by arranging periodical courses in drama and the techniques of theatrical production.To develop public appreciation of such art.

We are a small Parent and Teacher Association, raising funds for St Mary's Lower School in Clophill. Activities include Church Fetes, Firework Night and Movie Nights for the children.

Organising an annual Folk Festival in Kimpton in July;Maintaining Folk Sessions each month in Kimpton and Wheathampstead;Organising 50-minute 'Pop-Up' concerts in Kimpton during autumn and winter to further generate interest in folk music;Launching an outreach programme to foster increased interesting and understanding of folk music in local schools.

Gravenhurst Reading Room is run by a committee for the village charity, the activities are mainly control of the hireing and maintenance of the reading room , to provide the village with use for internal recreation within the hall.

As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. We encourage our young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week, the Clapham Scout Group give young people of Clapham and the surrounding area the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed.

In Bangladesh, BdP promotes functional education and vocational training schemes. Christian and educational literature is distributed, providing the workers with income and educational opportunities. Practical assistance is provided to schools. Assistance is given in times of natural calamities. In Bedford, UK, practical social help is provided to a number of families.

THE PROVISION OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF NORTHALL, INCLUDING USE FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES, CLASSES AND FOR OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.

Promotion of good physical & mental health among men in Leighton Buzzard, through organising walks & recreational activities that provide support for their mental health & access to peer support; providing access to mental health resources and information; signposting to appropriate mental support/counselling when required; & workshops on associated topics to support mental & physical wellbeing.

To provide or assist in the provision for the inhabitants of the Parish of Pavenham of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants

HCR cover cat and kitten rescue. All cats are neutered, vaccinated* and microchipped before going to their new homes. We educate the public, reinforcing the importance of neutering and micro-chipping cats. We also trap, neuter and release feral cats, helping to humanely reduce the number of feral colonies.* FIV positive cats should not have immune system further compromised by vaccination.

The charity was established to encourage the playing of rugby football (or such other games to promote physical education and development) amongst young people aged under 21 years in the East Midlands Rugby Football Union area.

We present musical theatre to audiences in south Bedfordshire. We are open to anyone over the age of 18 with an interest in musical theatre. We hold various activities throughout the year to enable us to perform at the professional theatre in Dunstable. We use these activities to subsidise that performance so that cost should not be a barrier to anyone wishing to join in our activities.

The Charity was formed to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. The group holds weekly meetings for Beaver Scouts, Cub scouts, Scouts and Explorer scouts where they can pursue activities relevant to their age group.

1. Promote the awareness, education and practise of brass band music through accomplished and development ensembles, particularly for students of brass instruments.2. Offer free access to ensemble playing for local under 18's and full time students.3. Promote brass band playing and music by visiting local schools, colleges, etc., public performances and charity concerts.

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.

The objectives of the BFHS are to advance the education of the public in the study of Family History. We publish a quarterly journal, hold monthly meetings (www.bfhs.org.uk), provide research, publish CDs of Beds Parish Registers, publish Monumental Inscriptions from Churchyards within Beds, run a bookstall & library, provide a range of look-up services and carry out other relevant activities.

BPEOSA funds support:-1. The International Physical Literacy Association2. The Bedford Physical Education Archive3. Projects to promote lifelong participation in physical activity.

The PTA exists to raise money for the children of Silsoe Lower School. Money is raised from events held for the whole family such as our Christmas Market, Summer Fayre and Children's Bingo Nights and those arranged for parents, for example our very successful May Ball. Money is spent according to the needs of the school. This may be on IT or other equipment or on fun activities for the children.

The objects of the Band are to advance the education of the general public in the art and science of British Brass Band music through the provision of public band concerts, contests and recitals and training in brass music skills.

A charity supporting people with Learning Disabilities and their families: Current activities include:Regular social Family Disco for our beneficiaries and their family and friendsOccasional activities and outings for sociable young minded adults with learning disabilities who, with minimal support, are able to access public venues and enjoy time with their friends.

Provision of facilities (namely The Weatherley Centre) in the interest of social welfare for sports capable of improving physical health and fitness, recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents of Biggleswade. The provisions of grants to other organisations that facilitate the above objectives.

Maintenance and upkeep of Ladies Lodge Almshouses, and help toward energy and other costs for residents.Yearly payments to incumbents of some local churches.Collection of annual rent for farm land at Totternhoe.Grants made to people in neighbourhood of Dunstable, to relieve hardship.Grants to local organisations or instutions which provide facilities for those in need.