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The English Regional Transport Association

ERTA is a voluntary membership-based, pro-public transport improvement association. Line re-openings is right up our street in advocacy, campaigning and nurturing congenial agreement and resolution, bringing people together and making common cause.

10 October, 2023

CBC Meet The Funder UKSPF & REPF

Central Bedfordshire Council are inviting you to join one of their online Meet the Funder sessions to learn more about the UK Shared Prosperity and Rural England Prosperity Funds (), focusing on the Community Grant fund. Each project could be eligible for between £5,000 and £40,000 of capital funding.

22 September, 2023

Meet the Funder

We will be holding a meet the funder session with The Harpur Trust, at CVS Offices in Bedford on Wednesday 11 October.

19 September, 2023

CVS Workshops 2023/24

Building on the success of our popular training workshops earlier this year, we have reviewed and improved all our training content based on what you have told us is important as well as what we know you need to know.

24 August, 2023

Volunteering Feature : Voiceability

Voiceability is one of the largest advocacy and empowerment agencies in the country. It was set up almost 40 years ago to support people to get their voices heard in decisions about their health, care and wellbeing.

03 August, 2023

Volunteer Feature - Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) does much more than just respond to emergencies, they also carry out activities to protect lives and properties – and is now recruiting volunteers.

26 July, 2023

Volunteer Feature : Food ETC CIC

Bedford based Food etc is looking for more volunteers. Director and founder Julie Clay explains what they do and the sort of people they are looking for.

04 July, 2023

Big Green Week 2023

Big Green Week runs from 10 - 18 June, check out the amazing green volunteering roles we have to offer

31 May, 2023

The Sharing History Project

The Retired Caribbean Nurses’ Association (RCNA) Bedford is hosting its 4th annual ‘Gathering’ on Wednesday 8th March 2023, at the Addison Centre, Addison Howard Park, Kempston MK42 8PN. The Gathering brings together NHS staff and our local communities to celebrate the achievements of Caribbean nurses.

23 February, 2023

Central Bedfordshire Council Waste Reduction

Take action within your community to increase recycling, reduce waste and improve the local environment. Join Central Bedfordshire Council’s waste reduction volunteer team.

07 February, 2023