Skip to content

News

Keeping you informed about the local voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.

Got any questions? Contact Us

Volunteer Now! - Food etc

Food etc empowers people to make better food choices by teaching them how to cook inexpensive, tasty and nutritious meals from scratch.

13 April, 2026

Volunteer Now! Bedfordshire Cloth Nappy Library

At the Bedfordshire Cloth Nappy Library, we're on a mission to make reusable nappies accessible to every family in Bedfordshire. But why choose reusable nappies?

13 April, 2026

2026 CVS Funding Fair Online

Hear the latest news from local and national funders and get details on how to apply.

13 February, 2026

Give The Gift Of Time And Change The Tune For Someone In Need

Luton based community music charity, Music24, is urging people to consider gifting their time to support a good cause in their community.

12 February, 2026

CVS Workshops 2026

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.

17 December, 2025

Central Bedfordshire VCS Network - 23 September

Following the discussions at our first VCS Network meeting in June, hosted by the Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council, this is a follow-up online meeting designed to directly address the issues and ideas raised.

12 September, 2025

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.

03 July, 2025

Volunteering with CLI

Community Led Initiatives, a non-profit, community interest company have been helping people to change their lives through 1-2-1 mentoring and support groups since 2013.

03 June, 2025

Volunteering with John Bunyan Community Boat

The John Bunyan Community Boat seeks new volunteer crew.

06 March, 2025

Volunteering with Gig Buddies

Gig Buddies is a project organised by Bedford charity Living It Up. Gig Buddies support adults with learning disabilities and autism by matching them with volunteers based on similar interests so that they can be supported to live the life they choose, whilst building a genuine friendship and doing activities that they both enjoy.

06 February, 2025