Charities In Central Bedfordshire

General scouting activities for children aged between 6 & 18

Upkeep and maintenance of Almshouses known as Ladies Lodge in Church Street, Dunstable

We provide regular speech therapy sessions for some of our members. We organise educational workshops for parents, teachers and other educational support staff from local schools. We organise and run an Early Development Group, a Teen Club and a Young Adults Group for some of our members. We hold social activities for families to meet and get to know each other.

Youth Services

The Charity makes grants for the repair and maintenance of the historic Grade 2* listed building known as All Saints Southill

Provides professional performing arts tuition for young people from all backgrounds including classes in dance, drama and singing. Assisted places scheme to encourage participation for children from low income families. Two major musical theatre performances per year.

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.

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

hire of hall for general village hall use for all age groups. Social gatherings, sports, childrens events.

Scouting in Dunstable District

To promote the intellectual, emotional and social well-being of disabled residents in Ampthill and central Bedfordshire, in particular by the fortnightly provision of facilities for recreation, entertainment and social activities and by providing suitable disabled-friendly transport and other forms of assistance to enable members to access the facilities in a safe and secure manner.

Canoe & Kayak club

Maintenance and support of Historic Garden with access to public

Organic Garden Demonstration

Maintaining 1 house and 4 flats for letting to local residents who have financial need

The income from the Trust is applied for the purpose of advancing the work of deaconesses and female deacons within the Diocese of St Albans under the guidance of the Lord Bishop of that Diocese.

The Sea Cadets Corps is a uniformed youth development organisation with a nautical theme that uses experiential adventure in an informal setting to enable young people, both male and female, from 10 to 18 years old to gain skills for life such as: communication, strategy, forethought, good listening skills, discipline and team work whilst having 'serious fun.'

Day + Lunch Club - The Wednesday Club

Provide a Community Hall for as many users and activities as possible.

Provides advocacy / advice and information. Acts as an umbrella resource. Holds cultural events. Address inequalities within service provision. Carries out community development activities.

To promote community activities for all age groups & provide a communal meeting place.

Hold regular religious, Christian servicesFurther Christian activities such as children's work and with the elderly

The Trustees manage the Tempsford Stuart Memorial Village Hall. The Hall is used by the community for different social events. More widely, people come from areas surrounding the Hall for events such as weddings, christening parties, birthday parties, craft events, business meetings and other activities. Another charity, the Tempsford Museum & Archives leases two rooms in the Hall

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.

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