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Home Office urged to help as Yarl’s Wood cases increase demand on children’s services

Bedford Borough Council has raised concerns with the Home Office over the impact of referrals linked to people detained at Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre whose...

Refugee Week: Bedford charity calls for compassion for those fleeing for their lives

Yesterday, Refugee Week 2025 came to a close (16–22 June). To help continue the awareness raised during this time, Beyond Detention is calling on everyone to remember the positive...

Three Bedford charities awarded £40k to support those in need

Three charities operating in Bedford borough have been awarded a share of £40,000 from the House of Industry Estate, a trust that is managed by Bedford Borough Council, which...

Great Bedfordian: Sam Price

This month’s Great Bedfordian is someone who has spent many years working with people in some of Bedford’s most vulnerable communities. Recently appointed as CEO of Beyond Detention...

Bedfordshire homelessness charity warmly welcomes new Chief Executive

A Bedfordshire homelessness charity has welcomed its new chief executive on board this week. Donna-Louise Cobban joins Emmaus Village Carlton with a wealth of experience within the homelessness sector. She...

Sam Price joins Beyond Detention as new CEO

Bedford-based charity Beyond Detention has announced the appointment of Sam Price as its new CEO. The charity supports those detained at Yarl's Wood Detention Centre in Bedford Borough...

Yarl’s Wood inspection report highlights “worrying decline in safety”

A recent inspection by HM Inspectorate of Prisons has found that 41% of those held at Yarl’s Wood, an immigration removal centre holding both men and women near Bedford, said they had felt...

Report highlights “challenging year” following changes at Yarl’s Wood

The latest independent review into Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) has highlighted the challenges it has faced since being repurposed as a men-only facility. This month, the Independent...

Beyond Detention celebrate Volunteers’ Week (1 – 7 June)

As part of the annual Volunteers' Week (1 - 7 June), Bedford-based charity, Beyond Detention is celebrating the work that their own volunteers do. The charity provides emotional and practical support...

Call for volunteers to help people at Yarl’s Wood Detention Centre

In the run-up to the ‘Big Help Out’ on 8 May and Volunteers Week in early June, Beyond Detention is putting a call out for volunteers to join their team. Beyond Detention provide...

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