Charities In Central Bedfordshire

The charity was established to provide assistance to the victims of natural disasters in order to habilitate, provide shelter,medical help, education and moral support to victims.

To assist the needy and organisations benefiting the public in the parish of Shefford, also includes educational grants for university students.

CHILD CARE AT PRE-SCHOOL LEVEL AGES TWO TO SCHOOL AGE. ENABLING CHILDERN TO LEARN THROUGH PLAY.

To provide a safe meeting place for villagers and local organisations/groups where activities take place for physical, recreational & social development.

PRE SCHOOL GROUP FOR UNDER FIVES

Provide 10 Almshouses in accordance with the founders wishes and as varied by the Charity Comminssion scheme.

Owns and manages Brooklands Hall - a facility use by local residents.

Financial support for technical training courses for young people up to the age of 25 and needy folk residing in the village of Holwell.

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

Running of local community markets.

Provides a hall and recreation ground for the benefit of residents of the village and surrounding area.

Respite at Home volunteers offers FREE befriending and support to patients and carers in their home

Provision of open space for sporting and leisure activities for the enjoyment of the village community.

Village Hall provided for the village by funds raised from the village. Available for hire

To administer and maintain five almshouses in Mill Lane, Stotfold.

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

Maintenance of the Village Hall for people from the Gransdens and surrounding areas.

This 300 year old charity makes grants to young people of secondary school age and normally up to first degree level for expenses arising from education. Some priority is given to needy young people with the family name Kentish. Otherwise, applicants need to be permanently resident in Hertfordshire or Bedfordshire.

Raising funds through organising of events

Events and fund raising for Lower School pupils by pupils and parents.

Dancing, whist, bingo, holidays & outings for over 55s, company for people on their own to keep active.

Maintenance and support of Historic Garden with access to public

PROVISION OF ARTS FACILITIES

Village Hall used for Community organisations