Charities In Central Bedfordshire

The charity?s objects are the advancement of the Hindu religion and Hindu culture and heritage for the public benefit in particular but not exclusively through the holding of prayer meetings and organising cultural functions and Hindu religious festivals (including festivals such as Durga Puja, Laxmi Puja and Kali Puja).

The provision of activities for Scout Groups within the Falkes (Luton) District, along with the provision of practical and administrative support for those Groups.

The Association provides horse riding as a therapy for all age groups suffering from physical or mental disabilities. On 2 days per week at their purpose built facilities at Willington, Bedfordshire.

The East Anglia Youth Rowing Programme introduces rowing to a wide range of students at state schools in East Anglia. Many may not have considered rowing as a sport for them. Our programs include indoor and on water training. We use qualified coaches for this and also train and coach school staff to make them self sufficient. Our actives range from taster sessions to 1 week long summer camps

Community, Church, Nursery & Academy, Men's meetings, Youth (Reach the streetz), Ladies meetings, etc. Fundraising for other charities, Visiting elderly people's residential homes. We cater for all members of the community who wish to come and see us. Marriage counselling service

The objects of the Charity shall be to advance and encourage the study and practice of the the Arts of Music, Speech and Drama.The Charity:1. promotes an annual Festival2. has affiliated to the British & International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance & Speech.

To provide grants and financial assistance for educational purposes to young people, within the Dunstable area, whose parents are in sympathy with the aims of the Church of England and other Christian churches. It is also responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of Chews House and the Old Library (now The Little Theatre).

To provide a village hall for public use by village organisations for various activities eg drama group, WI, badminton group, karate, carpet bowls, etc.

Provision of Sunday worship services, work with children and young people, help to the poor (The Need Project), support to local schools (CIS), aid to overseas missions - Tear Fund, BU BMS plus Home missions - BU HMF.

Supports the growth of bible based churches in the South Central area of England through the encouragement of pastors, support for church plants, conferences and training of new bible teachers.

Working to promote and preach the Word Of God to all members of the community. Providing support spiritually, socially and finacially to those members of the community in need. Supporting other churches and charitable organisations both locally and overseas in spreading the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and charitable endeavours.

The advancement of education for people of all ages, and all religious faiths or none, in particular by promoting the use of the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban and its connections as an educational resource.

International Christian Missions Charity offering Christian educational, humanitarian & ministerial support around the World.Perfecting & networking the saints for the work of the ministry teaching and building up individuals in line with the scriptures authorised by the British Monarch James and in doing this upholding within the nation - Britain's Constitutional Acts of 1534, 1689 & 1700.

Veterans Community Network provides intensive peer mentor support, social community interaction that breaks down isolation, and therapeutic spaces for serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and families across England, centred on Northamptonshire and the wider Lower Midlands. We identify and help individuals to engage with and remain in specialist treatment and support services.

Non-perishable foodstuffs are donated by individual donors, churches, schools and supermarkets. Parcels providing three days emergency food supplies are distributed by volunteers to individuals and families in need by reason of a short-term financial crisis, as identified by professionals in health, education and social services. Clients are signposted to other agencies for longer-term support.

To raise and manage funds for the preservation, repair, maintenance, restoration, improvement and ornamentation of the Parish Church of All Saints Leighton Buzzard and its churchyard, boundary walls, and gates.

Provide facilities for various organisations to hold their meetings ie parish council meetings etc, classes for keep fit, pilates, yoga irish dancing, karate. The facilities are also used for wedding receptions, funeral wakes, children's parties and other social gatherings.

The Group's charitable objective is the development of young people by helping them to achieving theirfull physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and asmembers of their local, national and international communities, by producing an enjoyable and attractivescheme of progressive training guided by the adult leadership.

Organisation and management of an annual festival of the arts in three sections, music,dance and speech & drama. The festival offers both competitive and non-competitive classes principally designed to encourage children and young people to perform, thus furthering their interest and education in the arts. In addition the festival may support a gala concert in which selected participants perform.

Community assistance and projects for the betterment of our community. Youth activities and vocational projects relating to youth betterment.International communication and exchange.

Fund Raising:- Trips and Visits Photograph Commission Uniform Sales Commission SponsorshipExpenditure:- Trips and Visits Sports/Special Events School Resources Charity Donations

We provide regular speech therapy sessions for some of our members. We organise educational workshops for parents, teachers and other educational support staff from local schools. We organise and run an Early Development Group, a Teen Club and a Young Adults Group for some of our members. We hold social activities for families to meet and get to know each other.

We are a community choral society. We rehearse choral works composed between 1600 and the present day, mainly of classical repertoire, and perform them to the general public in high quality concerts with professional soloists, instrumentalists and orchestras. We also undertake training sessions and fund-raising activities such as singing at weddings and carol singing.

The charity supports music activities for young people and adults in Beds and surrounding areas. Following the demise of Bedfordshire Music, we have become responsible for operating the holiday youth music ensemble courses in the former county and advising on policy with the local Music Hubs. Our aim is to provide access to musical opportunities for young musicians appropriate to their abilities.

THE CHARITY HAS A PRIMARY MINISTRY IN GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER COMMUNITIES, PROVIDING THE SAFE ENVIRONMENT OF AN ACCEPTING CONGREGATION WHERE PEOPLE CAN FIND GOD'S SALVATION, PERSONAL SUPPORT, SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND GUIDANCE TOWARD HEALTH AND WHOLENESS. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH CELEBRATIVE WORSHIP SERVICES, SUPPORTIVE CARE GROUPS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, JUSTICE, ADVOCACY AND SOCIAL ACTION