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Wixams Academy blue light project named runner-up at national awards

A pioneering careers programme at Wixams Academy that gave around 200 students hands-on insight into emergency service roles has been named a national finalist...

Eight community projects secure share of £90k Youth Panel funding from Bedford Giving

A panel of young people from across The Bedford College Group has selected eight organisations to each benefit from a share of Bedford Giving's £87,000 grant funding. The Bedford Giving...

Harpur Trust reassures school parents following cyber incident at third-party supplier

The Harpur Trust has issued a clear reassurance to parents, guardians, and pupils following a cybersecurity incident involving an external database system used in its charity operations...

Free summer holiday activity programme returns to Wixams for local families

Four weeks of free summer holiday activities are returning to Wixams to support local families with cost-of-living pressures while providing sports, crafts, and inclusive SEND sessions...

Bedford Giving expands groundbreaking work experience to students at Wixams Academy

Bedford Giving has expanded its pioneering Taste of the Workplace work experience project, bringing real-world career insight directly into schools, from 30 pupils, to a whole year group of around...

Youth Voice Award returns to celebrate young leaders across Bedford Borough

Nominations are open for the Youth Voice Award at the 2025 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, honouring young people and organisations championing youth across Bedford Borough...

Young Voices once again lead the way at Bedford Giving’s annual conference

Over 130 attendees from across the borough came together for the second annual Bedford Giving Young Voices Conference, placing young people at the heart of the conversation...

Bedford Giving launches website for parents worried about their child’s mental health

Local charity Bedford Giving has launched a new website for its 'Follow The Pink Link' campaign, designed to help parents and guardians concerned about their child or teenager’s mental health find...

Bedford Giving offers free training to help parents support teenagers’ mental health

An organisation in Bedford is offering parents free online training to help them feel more confident in supporting their teenager’s mental health and wellbeing. The training, offered by Bedford...

Bedford Giving launches first of its kind work experience project

Students at Wixams Academy were given a taste of work experience without having to leave their school, thanks to a first-of-its-kind project launched by Bedford Giving. The 'Taste of the Workplace' project brings organisations and businesses...

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