Charity

SMART Prebend centre launches masquerade ball to help protect services

Bedfords' SMART Prebend Centre, which offers day-time services for local homeless people 365 days a year, will host a masquerade ball in September to raise funds and keep...

Amicus Trust awarded grant to provide mental health support for homeless adults

Amicus Trust, a local charity supporting homeless adults, has been awarded a grant by Nationwide Building Society to support 100 vulnerable people.

Formerly homeless man gives back to Bedford charity that helped turn his life around

A formerly homeless man is now in his own home and volunteering for local charity Emmaus Village Carlton that helped him overcome a life-time of mental...

Emmaus homelessness charity seeks volunteers

Could you spare some time to join a team of volunteers helping to run a Bedfordshire homelessness charity's popular Emmaus Home Store? Emmaus Village Carlton supports 42...

Bedford’s Firefighters will wash your car this weekend

Bedford’s firefighters will be raising money for the Fire Fighters’ Charity this Saturday (23 March) with a car wash at Bedford fire Station, Barkers Lane from 10am until 1pm...

Bedford treated to random acts of kindness thanks to local charity

Bedford shoppers treated to random acts of kindness thanks to the actions of a few dedicated volunteers who simply wanted to bring a smile...

Get involved with charity KickOff@3 local football tournament

Bedfordshire Police are inviting local companies and businesses to sponsor the charity football tournament, KickOff@3. The event is part of a national initiative...

Bedford charities win cash boost of £1,000 to continue incredible work

Two charities from Bedford have each been awarded £1,000 from the 12 Days of Giving campaign, with the boost promising to make a massive difference to the charities work...

Bedford Bhangra Ball hopes to raise funds for DKMS Blood Cancer Charity

A local Blood Cancer charity are promising an evening of glitz and glamour in support of the DKMS Beds team with a Bedford Bhangra Ball, this March...

“Losing her isn’t an option” Lulu’s fight for life-saving treatment

If it wasn't for the feeding tube you'd think Lulu De Vries was any other care-free five-year-old as she laughs, plays and jumps all over the Bedford Blues players visiting her today....

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