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Great Bedfordian: PK (Paul Kellett)

This month’s Great Bedfordian is PK (Paul Kellett) of the charity Bedford Giving. Originally trained in dance, PK shifted his focus to art in his late teens. However, after working with drug addicts in Hong Kong at the age of 20...

Funding boost for Bedford students helping peers with revision and exam stress

A group of sixth-form students in Bedford have received £1,000 from Bedford Giving to support their project aimed at helping young people across the borough prepare for exams and manage stress....

Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards introduces new award in memory of Laura Pottinger

Nominations are now open for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, which are in partnership with the Harpur Trust and celebrate the unsung champions of Bedford Borough...

New chair for Bedford Giving’s next chapter

Bedford Giving, a transformative place-based giving movement to support children and young people in the borough, has appointed a new chair, Bedfordian John Lehal. John runs his own consultancy and...

Bedford Giving’s latest round of grants help young children to thrive

Bedford Giving’s Parent Panel has recently awarded grants totalling nearly £80,000 to 11 organisations to help young children in the borough to thrive. Bedford Giving is a collaborative movement bringing together funders, businesses and residents...

Support Team BI as we take part in Bedford Running Festival to raise cash for Bedford Giving

With the Bedford Running Festival taking place in just over a fortnight, a team at the Bedford Independent has dusted off their running shoes, stretched out their calf muscles, and downloaded the...

Mentors needed to help make a difference to “raise career aspirations” of young Bedfordians

Would you like FREE career development for you or your staff, while making a difference? Bedford Giving is looking for Volunteer Career Mentors to help raise the career aspirations of year...

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...

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