Charities In Central Bedfordshire

The Trust is currently for the benefit of such employees or former employees of the Charles Clay & Sons Limited as shall for the time being be in poor or necessitous circumstances

Funding equipment and events for Renhold VC Lower School. Examples are Christmas and Easter Celebrations, Summer Fayre, School Trips and Enhanced Activity Days etc.

Income to be used for the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the Parish of St. Peter de Merton with St. Cuthbert, Bedford.

Providing an on-line archive to record for educational purposes the history of the Riley family and its importance in the motor design, manufacturing and motor sport development in the United Kingdom. To provide a physical museum to display Riley related items for the interest and education of the public at large.

To provide a centre (village hall ) for the benefit of the community. The main activity is to hire out the hall to local residents and community groups.

To raise money for the restoration and fabric of St George of England Church, Toddington

The Friends of St James, Biddenham, is an independent charity which allows anyone who values St James's Church as a focal point in village life to contribute to the "preservation, repair, maintenance, restoration, improvement and ornamentation" of the fabric of the church and church barn and also of the land, plants and structures within the curtilage of the church and graveyard.

The Heath Band is a community, non-contesting brass band which provides musical entertainment at concerts and local events. As well as the main band we also have a training band for all ages and abilities.

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.

Responsbile for the maintenance of Hetley House building and grounds. This premises is used by the FLITWICK District rainbows, brownies guides and rangers for weekly meetings. Flitwick District is part of Girl Guiding.

PROVIDE A PROGRAMME OF SCOUTING ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGED 6 TO 14, RUN BY QUALIFIED AND TRAINED VOLUNTEER LEADERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION ORGANISATION GUIDELINES.

Supporting the children at Northill CE Academy by providing items for use in the classroom and extras like funding coaches for trips and christmas activities.

We are a school association made up of staff & parents from the school. We run numerous different events during the year for the children & families to raise funds. These funds are used to purchase items etc for the school. Event examples are family discos, summer BBQ, quiz and race nights. Items bought are things such as toys, computer equipment, bibles.

The administration of the Village Hall.

Preventative maintenance and repairs of play equipment and fencing. Safety checks. General upkeep of grass and wildflower areas, hedgerows and trees.

To support Parkfields School by assisting in the provision of facilities, resources, and activities that enhance the educational experience of all pupils.To organise fundraising and community events that contribute to the welfare and development of pupils and build a strong school communityTo support School Staff in extra curricular activities and events

Kingdom Way Church meets Sunday Morning at Harvest Centre, Brangwyn Gardens, Bedford. Weekday fellowship meetings Tuesday and ThursdayWe are related to Kingdom Faith Church at Horsham in Sussex.

The Shed's purpose is to promote the preservation and protection of men's good health for the public benefit. The Shed seeks to achieve its objectives through the provision of facilities for hobbies, recreation or other leisure time occupations, including practical interests, skills sharing, the learning of new skills, and helping with other community-based projects.

ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF RETIRED PEOPLE,TO PROMOTE FACILITIES FOR THEIR INCREASED LEISURE TIME,PROMOTING FRIENDSHIP, SHARING COMMON INTERESTS AND IMPROVING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

RELIGIOUS DONATIONS TOWARDS BILLINGTON PARISH CHURCH FABRIC FUND.VICAR'S APPORTIONMENT RELIEF OF HARDSHIP WITHIN THE DESIGNATED AREA OF BILLINGTON PARISH.RELIEF OF HARDSHIP IN OTHER APPROPRIATE AREAS.

PROVIDES EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES FOR ST. OWENS CHURCH,BROMHAM,BEDFORD

The association in addition to hiring the hall for the use of other groups and individuals also runs a Youth Club for 8 to12 plus year olds, Mother and Toddler group. It continues to work with local agencies to provide social and educational projects to assist the estate and other Leighton Buzzard residents.

Provides a meeting place for members of the village - activities include indoor sport, whist drives, bingo, jumble sales, children's and adult birthday parties etc....

Supporting, coordinating and giving advice and information to visible ethnic voluntary organisations; Liaising with funding and regional development organisations to ensure that the needs of the visible minority ethnic voluntary organisations are addressed; Mapping the visible minority ethnic voluntary sector in the eastern region.

The charity is a Parent Teacher Association of Stondon Lower School, which raises money to purchase items for the school for use by the children and staff.