Charities In Central Bedfordshire

Kelshall Village Hall together with the Church provide the only meeting facilities in the Village. The Hall is regulary let out to Toddler Group, Keep Fit, Musicians, Family Celebrations, Parish Meeting and Fund Raising Events.

To assist in the preservation and renovation of St Mary, Northill by raising money via local community events and grant applications for projects identified by the trustees.

Maulden branch of the Women's Institute offers opportunities for all women to enjoy friendship, to learn, to widen their horizons and together to influence national and international affairs. We offer a programme of educational, entertaining and social activities at our meetings held on a regular basis at the local Village Hall, when all are welcomed.

Provision of educational opportunities to meet the outcomes of the "Every Child Matters" Government's vision for children.i.e.* Be healthy* Stay safe* Enjoy and achieve* Make a positive contribution* Achieve economic well-being

2 Main events are Christmas Bazaar and May Fayre with regular smaller events throughout the year. All proceeds go towards funding school activities and equipment.

28 gifts of £75 December 201223 gifts of £80 December 201322 gifts of £100 December 201420 gifts of £100 December 201522 gifts of £100 December 201621 gifts of £100 December 201717 gifts of £100 December 2018

Marlins is a well-established club providing swimming and other activities for people with special needs in the Bedford area. Swimming sessions take place on Sunday evenings and are supported by an experienced team of volunteers. Additionally various other social activities take place throughout the year. Membership is open to anyone regardless of age or disability.

EDUCATING GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN TO HELP THEM DEVELOP EMOTIONALLY, MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY SO THAT THEY CAN MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO THEIR COMMUNITY AND THE WIDER WORLD.

Organisation of Fund raising and community services events in the local area

Upkeep and maintain Nash Strict Baptist Burial GroundUse any surplus monies for Grants to Strict Baptist Churches in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire

Upon Trust to apply both the capital and income thereof to or for the relief of the poor and needy or such other charitable purposes as the Club shall in duly constituted meeting from time to time direct

The Charity owns and manages land on behalf of the villagers of Heath and Heath. Our income comes partly from rents paid by allotment holders and partly from a Countryside Stewardship Agreement with DEFRA.

The charity gives relief to the elderly, poor, sick & disabled residents within Tempsford Parish & gives grants to any organisation which assists such people. Additionally, the charity provides financial support for those preparing for their career or entering into the place of work.

We are a small charity and help the disabled people and children in the Dunstable areaby having coach outings to seasides and zoos -three times a year.We also take handicapped people to a local theatre show once a year.We also help out at Gateway club in Dunstable every Thursday in the Year by attending the club to play table tennis,billards and other activities.

We provide a balanced programme of activities to enhance and stimulate the mental and physical wellbeing of young people aged 6 years to 14 years of age.

The charity continues to give small donations to individuals residing in Biggleswade and donations to local institutions (e.g. the Sue Ryder Care Home nearby) which operate for the benefit of those who reside in Biggleswade.

The objects of the Trust are charitable in connection with relief of hardship and distress of such persons or families who in the opinion of the Trustees experience extreme financial hardship or needs for which there are no immediate forms of relief.

We organsie a variety of fundraising activites for the enjoyment and benefit of the pupils and local community including amongst others the May Fayre, Christmas Bazaar and jumble sales. We raise funds to pay for resources which cannot be afforded from the school budget.

TO PROVIDE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TO MUSLIM CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE, FACILITATE CELEBRATION OF ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL EVENTS, ASSIST AND PROMOTE ORGANISATIONS ESTABLISHED WITH SIMILAR OBJECTIVES, GENERALLY PROMOTE ISLAMIC FAITH AND VALUES AND PROMOTE RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE AND HARMONY.

Grants made to poor clergymen, their widows and children living in the ancient deanery of Braughing or the archdeaconry of St Albans as defined in 1747.

Furthering in accordance with the principles of the Church of England the religious education of the children residing in the Ecclesiastical Parishes of St. Paul, Bedford and St. Peter de Merton with St. Cuthbert, Bedford.

Throughout the year our charity raises money by holding events such as BBQs, non uniform days, discos, craft parties, tombolas, recycled clothing collection, small change collection from parents and children periodically and other small fundraising activities. The money earned is used to purchase items to enhance learning and provide extra experiences such as help paying for school trip buses.

The Charity plans and runs social, fundraising events for the families and friends of children at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. Funds raised by the Charity are used by the School to provide educational opportunities and resources for the pupils of the School that cannot be funded by the other grants made to the School.

Ouse Valley Singers is a choir based in Sharnbrook, North Bedfordshire.We normally sing 4 part choral pieces (soprano, alto, tenor,bass) and sing a wide range of sacred and secular music. We perform regularly in churches and village halls. We have about 30 singers on roll and are lead by Janet Welsh, an extremely competent and well known musician in Bedfordshire.

Preserve, display, restore and maintain historic artifacts to promote public knowledge, appreciation and understanding of their historical, educational, scientific and cultural significance.