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Help us find Bedford Borough’s amazing young achievers aged 13 and under

Nominations are now open, and this award honours individuals aged up to 13 who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in sport, community work, or charitable efforts, positively impacting those around them...

Cost of Living Fair aims to help Bedfordians manage their money

Local and national organisations, as well as charities and community groups, will be on hand to offer money-saving advice at Bedford's first Cost of Living Fair, a new event to help Bedfordians...

Early sign up open for the return of the Bedford Charity Chase

Applications for the Bedford Charity Chase in September are now open in aid of two charities, Creating Memories and the Road Victims Trust. The Bedford Charity Chase takes place around...

Inspiring the next generation of Bedford’s everyday heroes

The Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2024, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, recognise people across Bedford Borough who have gone above and beyond to make...

Help us to recognise Bedford’s selfless young carers as everyday heroes

Nominations are now open for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2024 in partnership with The Harpur Trust, and one of the awards recognises the incredible...

Now’s your chance to nominate the fundraising team that makes a big difference in Bedford Borough

Nominations are now open for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, celebrating the individuals who go above and beyond to make Bedford…

Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards nominations extended

The nomination window for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards has been extended, giving people more time to put forward the community champions who make a real...

Celebration held for new Muslim Burial Grounds in Kempston

Local community groups and the Mayor of Bedford Borough today marked the official opening of the dedicated burial grounds for the Muslim community - a project supported by...

Bedfordshire homelessness charity raises concerns as rough sleeping rises by 24%

A charity that helps the homeless has voiced concerns after new government figures revealed the number of people sleeping rough in Bedfordshire has risen by more than 24% in the...

Recognising Bedford’s fundraising champions: Nominate an Everyday Hero today

Nominations are now open for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, celebrating the individuals who go above and beyond...