Charities In Central Bedfordshire

Helping the young, the old, the disabled and the general community in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire . This is done by the awarding of grants to organisations. We do not accept applications for grants from individuals or for the benefit of persons not living in this geographical catchment area.

Living It Up is committed to offering a range of empowering and skill-building services for people who have a learning disability and/or autism. We have a range of services and are continuing to develop services to enable people to have similar opportunities to others, to reduce social isolation and offer further opportunities that enhance life and can develop skills. We are based in Bedfordshire.

Tibbs Dementia Foundation provides services which promote the improved health of people affected by dementia and which provide relief, including care and support, to people with dementia and those who care for them.

The furtherance of the general religious and charitable purposes of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Britain in the area of Luton and Leighton Area Meeting and beyond by for example strengthening the life and witness of Quaker Meetings; undertaking Quaker service for the relief of suffering at home and abroad; providing for the pastoral care of members and attenders.

The Charity provides practical help and advice to people affected by hearing loss. Our volunteers help people in supported housing with hearing aid maintenance/advice. Our Equipment Service helps with alerting, amplifying and telephone equipment. Hearing Support Services in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Suffolk Hearing Advisory Service, and West Northants pilot support NHS hearing aid users.

The Society serves the religious, social and cultural needs of the local Muslim population living and working in the Lewsey Farm and surrounding areas of Luton in Bedfordshire. It is responsible for the administration of Zakariya Masjid, Dunstable Masjid and Madresa-e-Furqaniah and works with other local organisations and faith groups for improvements to facilities and services in the community.

Established in February I994, CARALINE provides a confidential counselling and support service for people with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, OSFED and other eating disorders.

The Charity aims to a) provide grants to individuals in Bedford, usually members of the Bunyan Meeting non-conformist Church, b) provide a grant towards the Church ministry,c) maintain the fabric of the church, manse and other investment buildings, d) maintain, operate and publicise the world - renowned John Bunyan Museum and library.

Music24 currently provides music therapy and other music-related activities that benefit health and wellbeing to various groups of people, including but not limited to: people with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, neuro-disabilities and dementia. Our expertise lie within offering community music therapy groups, community choirs, singing cafes and one-to-one music therapy.

Supporting circuit churches in the provision of regular public acts of worship, sacred space (buildings) for prayer and contemplation, pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved.The promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and services, sermons, courses and small groups.Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas financially and with prayer.

Sight Concern Bedfordshire's aim is to enhance the independence of blind and partially sighted people living within Luton and Bedfordshire. To reach out to the whole community to raise awareness about visual impairment and to ensure that everyone who requires information, and or, assistance receives it.

THE CHARITY PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THOSE AFFECTED BY ROAD DEATH WHO LIVE IN THE COUNTIES OF BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK.

The Need Project exists to provide compassionate and practical Christian responses to all our neighbours who are experiencing the effects of poverty and hardship. Our responses include the provision of food parcels for as long as required and resources allow, and where possible access to a safe place where our neighbours can come and be supported in finding the help they need in their journey.

Bedford Creative Arts works collaboratively with artists and the people of Bedfordshire to create new high quality art with the communities around us centred around the values of engagement, inclusion and inspiration, with the aim of enhancing and transforming the quality of people's lives especially in areas where there is a history of low cultural engagement.

The principal purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. The Church may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world.

Embrace (formerly BDCPS) is a small charity based in Bedfordshire established since 1954. Our mission is to provide unwavering support to families living with complex disabilities, sharing our knowledge and understanding to empower each individual we encounter along their unique journey.

We support children, young people and their families in the counties of Bedfordshire and Luton who are at risk of or experienced exploitation, abuse and are socially excluded.We work closely with appropriate organisations to advocate for children and young people exploited and socially excluded, and to share knowledge and good practice.

Regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching, mission - home and overseas. Involvement of children and young people, nurture of Christian disciples, care for the poor.

The SVAS exists to advance the education of the public in the science, practice and history of aviation and automotive transport by providing financial support and voluntary labour to maintain in working order the assets of the Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth Rememberance Trust.

Provision of transport for the elderly or disabled who are unable to use a regular bus service because of sickness, disability, age or poverty or because of a lack of availability of adequate and safe public passenger services. Training of other groups drivers for midas certificate.

Regular public worship open to all Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity Taking of assemblies in schools The provision of a youth club with a Christian ethos Promoting the mission of the church through the provision of activities for senior citizens parents and toddlers and other special needs groups Supporting other charities in the UK.

WE OFFER CLASSES IN MEDITATION AND BUDDHISM BOTH FOR BUDDHISTS AND NON-BUDDHISTS, IN A WAY THAT IS RELEVANT TO CONTEMPORARY WESTERN LIFE. WE OFFER TRAINING FOR BUDDHIST ORDINATION, FOR THOSE WHO ASK FOR IT, AS WELL AS APPLICATIONS OF THE BUDDHA'S TEACHING TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF ALL. THE CENTRE IS OPEN TO ALL. WE WELCOME SCHOOL GROUPS.

Sweet Peas Pre-School CIO is an OFSTED registered childcare setting for children aged 2 to 4 years, term time only. Sweet Peas provides an early years education with a dedicated team of professionals. We accept government funded childcare for children from aged 2 and are an inclusive setting. Sweet Peas has served Wootton and the surrounding villages since 1972 previously know as Bizzy Bees.

During the year the Association has maintained it's place in the local community by encouraging such regular activities as bowls, cricket, junior football, snooker, tea dances, keep fit, carpet bowls and children's activities.

To make a positive contribution to the lives of people with learning disabilities or complex needs, through the provision of a meaningful experience of work and the development of social and life skills, whilst showing the general public and wider community what can be achieved within an inclusive culture and empowering environment.