The objectives of the charity are:
To make Bedford a more accessible place for the local Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community by providing opportunities… read more
All Nations Church is a Christian Church that is part of Newfrontiers, an international family of churches, and a member of the Evangelical Alliance read more
Activities and personal development opportunities for young people aged 6 - 18yrs to help them achieve their full potential within a safe but fun environment read more
Young People's Substance Misuse service, offered to young people aged 5 to 18 years old, with Universal, Early Help and Targeted Support in Bedfordshire read more
Barnardos (Milton Keynes, Bedford Borough and Central Beds)
Supporting vulnerable children and families in Milton Keynes, Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire through:
MK - Short Breaks service for children… read more
Barton-le-Clay Pre-School is a charity, we are run by a voluntary management committee who employ trained, experienced and caring staff to provide a safe,… read more
Bedford and District Home Watch / Neighbourhood Watch Association
Our aim is to bring neighbours together to create strong, friendly, active communities where crime and anti-social behaviour are less likely to happen read more
The Bedford & District Table Tennis League was founded in 1932 and continues to provide competitive opportunities for table tennis clubs within 15 miles… read more
Bedford Community Counselling provides a counselling service for adults who might otherwise be excluded because of finance or shortfall in service provision read more
Bedford Daycare Hospice provides holistic care for adults suffering with a life-limiting illness who are registered with a Bedford Borough or Central Bedfordshire… read more
Bedford Foodbank’s volunteers work with referral partners to provide a minimum of three days emergency food and support to people experiencing crisis read more
Bedford Hospital Charity & Friends raises funds to support patients & staff at Bedford Hospital by providing equipment & improving facilities – all to… read more
Bedford Music Club is a registered charity that normally presents six classical chamber music concerts each year through its programme of Music on Thursdays read more
We are a small, friendly and sociable walking group who meet every Sunday and Monday morning for 2-3 hour circular walks in the Bedfordshire countryside… read more
Volunteers from various churches in the area go out onto the streets of Bedford in teams of 3 between 11pm and 4am on Saturday evenings, to help vulnerable… read more
Bedfordshire Opportunities For Learning Disabilities
Working with people with learning disabilities, providing them with the tools they need to encourage involvement within the community by providing life… read more
Bedfordshire Refugee & Asylum Seeker Support (BRASS)
We support and advise asylum seekers and refugees at three free telephone and by-appointment advice sessions a week and by making telephone calls and writing… read more
Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (BRCC) is the leading community development agency working across Bedfordshire, with a proven track record built… read more
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society read more
Beds Prostate Cancer Support Group is a registered charity (1174019) supporting men and their families in Bedfordshire who have Prostate Cancer or have… read more
BELIEF was set up in 2006 by a group of Christians in and around Bedford who wanted to create opportunities for high quality, accessible Christian education… read more
Biggleswade Community Safety Group works with the police and other services in order to help reduce criminal damage, burglary, anti-social behaviour, fear… read more
bpha is a housing association which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy… read more
ERTA is a voluntary membership-based, pro-public transport improvement association and has main projects in the Bedfordshire and surrounding regional areas read more
At the heart of the community providing a sustainable, secure, culturally diverse and accessible community hub that is valued and supported by the people… read more
A door-to-door transport service to assist people who are unable to use ordinary buses through disability within a 5 mile radius of Leighton Buzzard read more
Citizens Advice Bedford (CAB) is an independent charitable organisation that helps people resolve their problems by providing information and advice read more
Local community care group set up under the Good Neighbours Scheme overseen by BRCC Good Neighbours Schemes provide easy access to local help and support,… read more
CVS is a voluntary and community sector support organisation for Bedfordshire, offering a range of services, enabling local organisations and communities… read more
CPRE Bedfordshire protects, enhances and celebrates Bedfordshire’s countryside & green spaces and gets involved with local planning and environmental issues read more
CCNBs aims are to promote, encourage and support cycling in North Bedfordshire as an important means of transport and as a recreational activity read more
The Disability Resource Centre is here so that disabled people and their families have somewhere to turn if they feel alone and need help in any situation read more
A project aimed specifically at men aged 50+ bringing men together to put their practical skills to good use and encourage them to be more socially active read more
BDCPS is a charity that provides support, information, advocacy and meaningful activities for families in Bedfordshire affected by Cerebral Palsy and associated… read more
FACES (Family and Children’s Early-help Services) is a well established local charity offering practical and emotional support to families under stress read more
Community Transport run entirely by volunteers not for profit, providing scheduled bus services for people who find it difficult to access commercial bus… read more
Restored by volunteers, and now maintained and run by Ford End Watermill Society, it is the only remaining working watermill in Buckinghamshire with original… read more
Since the early 1990s, we've been planting trees to transform the 61 sq mile landscape of the Marston Vale to create a Forest - a thriving place to live,… read more
Helping to manage and care for Linslade Woods for the benefit of wildlife and people by organising working parties and educational and social events throughout… read more
With our audience at the heart we carefully craft, programme and develop theatre and performance projects for, by and with children and young people read more
Fun 4 Young People is a community-led organisation that has been delivering services to vulnerable children (in school years’ 1-11) in Bedfordshire for… read more
We’ve been in business for over 25 years and provide 12,000 homes for more than 27,000 people across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and… read more
Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire is the local consumer champion promoting choice and influencing the provision of high quality health, social care & wellbeing… read more
Healthwatch Luton gather and represent views and ideas from local people who access their local health care or social care services that are available read more
Hear2Listen is a Community Interest Company providing professional services designed to increase the emotional wellbeing of young people, supporting them… read more
High Street Methodist Church is one of twenty-one churches on the South Bedfordshire Circuit of Methodist Churches
Meetings at the church are held on… read more
Home-Start helps young children and their families who are struggling with difficulties such as mental and physical ill health, disabilities, poverty and… read more
Church group, offers open lunches for the community as well as providing space for many community projects including ESOL, Autism Beds and others read more
IMPAKT Housing & Support's services include; IMPAKT Housing - supporting over 220 people a night via 7 accommodation projects throughout Bedfordshire,… read more
Inside every prison, immigration removal centre and some short term holding facilities at airports and docks, there is an Independent Monitoring Board… read more
Immune Thrombocytopenia support association, based in Bolnhurst is the sole UK charity offering information and advice to patients & families with ITP read more
JustUs has worked in Bedford since 2014 to establish a new way of working with homeless people to help them move into their own accommodation read more
As a charity, we provide free, specialist care for adults in Luton and south Bedfordshire, and children from Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes,… read more
Leighton Buzzard Hockey Club has a clear vision to provide the opportunity for all aspiring hockey players, living within the surroundings areas, to join… read more
Here at LGBT Bedfordshire, we are driven by a single goal; to advance the development of our community, ensuring everyone can achieve whatever they want… read more
Link to Change are an independent charity offering support for children and young people aged 7 to 26 years who are at risk of or have been victims of… read more
We are a small CIC providing social opportunities to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism:
- We hold regular nightclub and live music events read more
Luton All Women’s Centre (LAWC) primarily supports women living in Luton and Bedfordshire who face multiple levels of disadvantage and inequality as a… read more
Our aim is to help the local Roma community to socially integrate into the community of Luton and the surrounding area, by adopting a holistic approach read more
Making Me is a Bedford based charity offering a whole school approach to embedding a culture of wellbeing throughout an entire school community read more
Minds2gether is a support group where we can have a good old natter, a catch-up, a quiet time, a time to craft and time and space to relax and feel confident… read more
We are a friendly and inviting charity dedicated to providing professional specialist therapies and support for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in… read more
Music24 is a leading community-based music charity, working to support various groups of individuals affected by ill-health and/or disability in Bedfordshire… read more
The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) is a rights based charity which operates across England and Wales for children, young people and adults read more
NOAH Enterprise is a charity that helps homeless and disadvantaged people to improve their lives by providing emotional and physical care, training in… read more
Nyabingi is a user-led voluntary organisation that provides support and advocates for the needs of people living with mental illness within the community read more
Our aim at Oakley Rural day centre is to provide a warm, friendly and safe environment, where our elderly clients can spend a fun, engaging day with a… read more
In Luton POhWER provides a range of advocacy services including NHS Complaints Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Deprivation of Liberty… read more
At Putnoe Woods we strive to be a fun, affordable, inclusive preschool where children are welcomed, valued and encouraged to reach their full potential… read more
Our professionally trained counsellors help people strengthen their relationships and pick up the pieces and start over again, as well as supporting couples,… read more
Road Runner Community Bus provides regular timetabled bus services to small communities which are poorly served (if at all) by commercial services read more
Supporting individuals/families who have been affected by a death on the roads or who suffer life-changing injuries resulting from a road collision read more
REC provides a wide variety of educational courses and activities helping people over the age of 50 to manage the health & wellbeing challenges of ageing read more
The largest nature conservation charity in the country, consistently delivering successful conservation, forging powerful new partnerships with other organisations… read more
The Safety Centre, better known as Hazard Alley, offers interactive safety education opportunities in its life-size village for children aged 6 to 12 read more
Even before Covid, 1 in 4 children left primary school unable to read to the expected standard and the situation is now much worse, particularly for the… read more
Silsoe Village Hall boasts excellent, flexible facilities, a large entertainment area including a stage /performance area, kitchen, Committee room, and… read more
Someries Hill Scout Group meets weekly on Tuesday evenings (term time only) at Someries Infant and Junior Schools, this fantastic group of Scouts has been… read more
Provides a door to door service to people who are unable to use ordinary transport due to temporary or permanent disability, or the elderly/frail, from… read more
SpectaculArts is aiming to showcase the diversity and talents in Bedford through music, dance and performance, to promote an increased understanding of… read more
St Andrew's is an active bowls club in a delightful setting, located centrally in Biggleswade, which provides a social and competitive environment read more
Dedicated to supporting vulnerable women and their children suffering from domestic abuse, substance misuse, and women going through the criminal justice… read more
The Stotfold Good Neighbour Group provides a voluntary service giving support to the elderly, disabled, housebound and anyone finding it hard to cope read more
This small charity based in Bedford promotes the education of children and adults in Swaziland, the country with the highest HIV infection rate in the… read more
The objective of the Cultural History CIC is to provide benefit to people interested in the cultural history of their neighbourhoods and families, particularly,… read more
The Forum - Busy Getting Stronger is a non-profit making organisation set up in 2015 to run biannual evening sessions open to anyone within the Redborne… read more
The Greensand Trust is an independent environmental charity that works with local communities and landowners to conserve and enhance the distinctive landscape,… read more
The Harpur Trust has three charitable objectives: The promotion of education, the relief of people in need and the provision of recreational facilities… read more
The Hope Programme is a Bedfordshire based charity supporting people over the age of 10 years to cope and recover from the aftermath and trauma caused… read more
Aims to empower and encourage at risk women and girls in Luton with the knowledge and tools to develop the confidence and courage to pursue their passions… read more
The Need Project has been established to relieve persons in Central Bedfordshire and the surrounding area that are in poverty or financial hardship in… read more
The Net provides support for isolated women in Kempston (referral only) - we also run The Well Women Workshop Course which is open to any women wanting… read more
The Steel Charitable Trust is a grant-giving trust, registered as an unincorporated charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as number… read more
Offering a range of mental health services including personalised community support (across Bedfordshire), residential services and supported accommodation… read more
Providing a safe space for individuals who have suffered from domestic abuse and boosting their confidence through crafting such as book-folding, sewing,… read more
Youth Club for young people aged school yr 5+ in Upper Caldecote and Northill Parish, meeting on Friday evenings (fortnightly) 7pm to 8:15pm during term… read more
UpRising is a national youth leadership development organisation, our important work provides routes to leadership and employment for 16-25 year olds who… read more
YAWN – Young Adults With Needs (Luton, Dunstable,Houghton Regis) is a group for young and sociable adults with learning difficulties aged between 16-30 read more
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.
