Charities In Central Bedfordshire

To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs in Luton and in such other parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the trustees may from time to time think fit and other such purposes which are exclusively charitable. According to the law of England & Wales and are connected with the charitable work of the charity.

We are a local Christian community. All are welcome to join our services. We run Noah's Ark Toddler group on term-time Friday mornings and Sunday School during term-time. We also support local and global charities through outreach, fundraising, and other community-based activities.

To relieve the suffering of animals in need of care & attention primarily hedgehogs and other UK wildlife. In particular to provide and maintain rescue homes or other activities for the reception care and treatment of orphaned, injured, ill or abandoned animals, with the aim of returning any wild animals to their natural environment and any domestic to a suitable home.

To provide public benefit by providing grants to organisations operating within the county of Bedfordshire which help provide: a) the advancement of health and saving of lives; b) the promotion and support of arts, culture & heritage; c) alleviation of poverty and d) facilitation of access to education and training. Funding must exclusively benefit Bedfordshire residents.

The advancement of education and in particular the education of older people and those retired from full time work by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development in the area of Dunstable and its surrounding locality.

The provision of Scouting for boys and girls between the age of 6 years and 14 years with an emphasis on water activities for the older members of the Group.

To enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children though community groups.

We work with small groups of vulnerable adults, including learning disabled, autistic, ex-offenders and those with mental health problems. We care for 5 acres of woodland, hedges and meadow and grow herb and wildflower plants to sell. We also produce an increasing number of our own preserves, cards, jewellery and gifts. We regularly open to the public and also welcome visitors and volunteers.

Who We Are?We are a voluntary body of the Luton constituents from different faiths and cultures. What Do We Do?Together we endeavour reaching out to communities to promote understanding and harmony. How Do We Do?We do this through activities, projects, conferences, social & cultural events. Why We Do it?To promote integration & cohesion by celebrating our differences.

General Charitable deeds, Education & Training, Medical Health & Sickness, Disability, Relief of Poverty, Overseas Aid & Famine Relief, Accomodation & Housing.

Bringing the message of Jesus through preaching and teaching and through acts of love and kindness and compassion locally and in other places in the UK and overseas. Building a community of people who love God, love the Bible, love to worship, pray, and serve. Encouraging people to attain their maximum potential in God.

BEST is supporting Bedfordshire Schools Trust academies by:Improving 0-4 educational provision - Bedfordshire East Schools Trust Nurseries LtdDeveloping 0-19 all through educational provision academic & vocational

TO SUPPORT THE CELEBRATION OF THE LITURGICAL OFFICES OF THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH AND TO PROVIDE ASSOCIATED PASTORAL AND INFORMATION SERVICES TO THOSE LIVING IN THE EAST OF ENGLAND, AT THE SAME TIME FINANCING AND MAINTAINING SUITABLE PREMISES AND FACILITIES FOR THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX COMMUNITY IN THIS REGION.

The Group supports the local NHS by providing a free delivery service for blood products, patient samples, human donor milk, medical equipment and prescription drugs.

At Out of Class our beneficiaries are offered the option to engage in a range of practical and vocational activities. These include but are not limited to: Therapeutic work with horses and dogs

The Synagogue holds regular Shabbat services and regular Cheder sessions for children. There is also an adult education programme. We also hold social events during the year. The Synagogue is represented on the Milton Keynes Council of Faiths and Interfaith Milton Keynes.

To promote and provide facilities for recreation and health benefits for disadvantaged inhabitants of Luton (Please see annual report for more details)

The Hall is for the use of Great Barford Villagers and villagers from surrounding villages. It is used for various indoor activities and by various village communities

To relieve persons suffering from cancer and other illnesses and their families and friends, in particular by teaching methods of relaxation and by providing advice and counselling, with the object of improving the conditions of life of such persons and their families.

We support people with learning disabilities in the Bedford area.Also incorporated within Bedford Mencap is Sparkle Club, a weekly social club for adults with learning disabilities in Bedford.

HRCDC is concerned with helping the formation of a vibrant, healthy community in the new build known as Bidwell West (HRN2) in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. This includes hiring a community worker and providing a community building in the local centre of the development.

Presenting the Christian Faith to children and young people in schools in north and central Bedfordshire. This is done by invitation from the schools, through assemblies/lessons - R.E. & PHSE/lunchtime and after school clubs/self-esteem sessions/mentoring and special projects such as: Creative Prayer, Live Nativity, Easter Experience, Godly Play, Prayer Spaces and Life Path.

To provide the inhabitants of flitwick without distinction of sex or political religious or other opinions and in particular for use for meetings lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time ocupations with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.

To help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical theme based on the customs of the Royal Navy

To promote and campaign for the building of a navigable waterway link between the Grand Union canal in Milton Keynes and the River Great Ouse in Bedford