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School robotics clubs given boost by charitable funding

Robotics clubs at Bedford Academy and Bedford School have been given a boost thanks to a partnership between The Harpur Trust and the Worshipful Company of Founders. The funding has enabled...

Bedford Giving announces grants available to organisations supporting Bedford’s children and families

Bedford Giving has £80,000 worth of grants to distribute to local organisations which support children aged five and under and their families. The movement is looking for local...

Home builder donates £1,000 to support young peoples’ futures

A charity that supports young people in Bedford Borough has welcomed a donation from Mulberry Homes. The home builder made the £1,000 donation to Bedford Giving to help create a brighter future...

Bedford Giving confirmed as Bedfringe festival’s charity of the year

The annual performing arts festival, Bedfringe, has announced Bedford Giving as its partner charity of 2024. Bedford Giving is a new movement formed by eight founding partners of local businesses...

Bedford Giving: Parents of under 5s needed to have their say

Bedford Giving is looking for parents or carers of children aged 5 or under, to make decisions about how £80,000 of grants budget is spent on supporting young people and their families in the borough...

Bedford Giving’s Second Round of Grants Reaches Nearly £80k for Community Organisations

The Bedford Giving’s Parent Panel has awarded its second round of grants to organisations to help young children in Bedford to thrive, reaching a total of nearly £80,000 in funding. Bedford...

Bedford Giving celebrates reaching Mentor milestone

Less than six months since it launched, Bedford Giving has reached a major milestone, as the initial cohort of mentors and mentees met for the first time. Nearly 50 mentors have been...

Bedford Giving calls on local businesses to give work experience opportunities to young people

Bedford Giving is calling on local businesses and organisations to join its World of Work project to offer opportunities to the town's young people. The project aims to help young people maximise...

Students encouraged to apply for Harpur Trust university bursaries

Students in Year 13 at state schools throughout Bedford Borough are being encouraged to apply for a bursary from the Harpur Trust to help with the spiralling costs of university. As new students embark on...

Bedford Giving research finds mental health, online bullying and things to do “massive challenges” for young people

Bedford Giving, the movement committed to increasing opportunities for young people in Bedford, has published new research which highlights mental health, online bullying and not enough...

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School robotics clubs given boost by charitable funding

Bedford Giving announces grants available to organisations supporting Bedford’s children and families

Home builder donates £1,000 to support young peoples’ futures

Bedford Giving confirmed as Bedfringe festival’s charity of the year

Bedford Giving: Parents of under 5s needed to have their say

Bedford Giving’s Second Round of Grants Reaches Nearly £80k for Community Organisations

Bedford Giving celebrates reaching Mentor milestone

Bedford Giving calls on local businesses to give work experience opportunities to young people

Students encouraged to apply for Harpur Trust university bursaries

Bedford Giving research finds mental health, online bullying and things to do “massive challenges” for young people

Ancient woodland in Bedford Borough under pressure from national housing targets

Bedford Blues rising up the table after fourth straight max points win at Blackheath

Second half blitz helps Real Bedford to win over Rushall Olympic

Queens Drive collision leaves elderly driver fighting for life in Bedford

Lest we forget: 2026 Armistice Day and Remembrance Day events in Bedford Borough

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