Charities In Central Bedfordshire

The Obex Foundation focuses on reducing health inequalities across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. We work with local schools and our delivery partners to identify needs and support a range of activities to offer education on preventative self-health and the importance of being proactive around fitness, movement, nutrition and oral health.

Pulloxhill Gymnastics Centre offer High Quality Gymnastics Classes to Young Persons in Bedfordshire and the surrounding area to enhance their lives through the provision of sport. We also offer scholarship and bursary programmes as well as training opportunities for young persons within our local area.

Grants mainly for the restoration of records or archives of historical societies/bodies or restoration of historic churches - recipients are usually restricted to bodies within or bordering the counties of Bedfordshire Bucks or Oxfordshire and of known interest to the Trustees.

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

Our organisation is primarily focused on the advancement of religion, under the Church of England. We provide public worship open to all. In addition, we offer pastoral care and outreach, with a link to the local Lower School. As well as maintaining our own buildings and supporting our worship activities, we also make small donations to other charitable bodies.

The furtherance of the general religious and charitable purposes of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Britain in the area of the Area Meeting and beyond

We are a pre school providing care for children in our ward from 2yrs upto 5yrs old, we offer indoor and outdoor provision with fully qualified staff.

1. To preserve and protect the Market Cross in Leighton Buzzard for the public benefit. 2. To further such general charitable purposes as the trustees may in their absolute discretion determine by making grants to such charities and projects for the benefit of the public in Leighton Buzzard.

The criteria required to obtain residency (as laid down by the Trust) is as follows:-The homes are for the use of needy persons of good character who are members of the Church of England and who have resided in Kempston for not less than 15 years, or if born there, for 10 years.

SHORT BREAKS RESPITE FOR FAMILIES & 1:1, 1:2 - AGE 8-25 YEARS- SATURDAY AND HOLIDAY CLUB - ACTIVITIES - BICYCLE:CONSOLES:MUSIC:ARTS & CRAFTS: COOKING:BALL GAMES:BALL POND:SENSORY EQUIPMENT: - COMMUNITY - BOWLING:THEME PARKS:SWIMMING:MEALS OUT: VISITS TO ZOO'S:SHOPPING:FETES:CINEMA:

The Association looks after the facility in Shefford. This facility is in the heart of the community and is used throughout the week for communal purposes, including junior and adult football all weekend. The aim is to provide the best facility possible for the community for all to use.

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.

We are a small, community based pre school run by a committee of parents. We aim to offer high quality pre school care and education in a safe, secure and friendly environment.

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 operation of a museum in St Neots

We work with young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training, young people who are involved in gang related crime, knife crime and county-lines. Young/Older adults who consider themselves to be socially isolated, those with substance misuse and alcohol dependency. All people who have a learning disability or mental health illness or impairment and sexual exploitation or being groomed

The Committee provides and upkeeps the hall and playing field which acts as a centre point for the village. Various clubs - cricket, football, table tennis and bowls are very popular, with youth teams being encouraged. Children are provided with a safe play area with picnic tables.

The advancement of religion through and of the charitable work of, the United Reformed Church, with particular responsibility for the Thames North Synod of the Church.

The advancement of the Christian Faith and to relieve suffering. This has included running Childrens Activities camps, distributing music and talks recordings and literature, doing musical concerts, and holding other meetings.

The object of the Charity shall be to relieve either generally or individually pesons resident in the area of the ancient parish of milton Bryan who are in conditions of need,hardship or distress

Every Scout District is an autonomous organisation holding its own property and equipment and admitting people to membership of the Scout District subject to the Policy and Rules of The Scout Association. The District exists to support the District Commissioner in meeting the responsibilities of his/her appointment and to provide support for Scout Groups and Explorer Scout Units in the District.

We promote Buddhist teachings to achieve mental and physical wellbeing by meditation, support from one another and connecting with nature. We promote care for the environment and peace in oneself and the world. Our centre is located in an idyllic old orchard in Wilburton, Ely, with a log cabin and outbuildings. Information: https://www.caminterbeing.org.uk/practice-centre/

The charity continues the management of the Blunham playing fields for recreational use on behalf of the public and the villagers of the parish of Blunham, Bedfordshire. This includes the development of facilities including the completed childrens play area and also the development of a new pavillion for members and sporting clubs.

Co-ordinates and supports activities of Women's Institutes in Bedfordshire. The Women's Institutes undertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music culture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.

Education/training and religious activities relating to children/young people by way of grants to individuals or organisations with particular reference to Pulford School Leighton Buzzard.