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Charity receives £25k grant to continue 40-year commitment to those living with Multiple Sclerosis

A local charity which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year has been given a birthday boost with a £25,000 grant from the Postcode Places Trust. Set up in 1983 by a small group of volunteers, the Bedford MS...

New movement launched to help Bedford’s younger generations

A brand new movement, which aims to tackle what Bedfordians feel are the biggest challenges facing young people in Bedford Borough is being launched this week, and the Bedford Independent is backing...

Hats off as Helen’s headwear goes under the hammer

A unique collection of hats, worn by the former Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire during her time in the role, is going under the hammer next month in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Therapy Centre in Bedford...

Black tie ball to celebrate FACES’ 10th anniversary and new logo

A Bedford-based charity that helps over 1,400 people each year celebrated its 10th anniversary in style with a black tie fundraising ball and the unveiling of its new logo...

Inside the man vs fat football league tackling male obesity

The Man vs Fat football league is a nationwide initiative aimed at tacking the obesity epidemic amongst men as well as improving mental health..

Marathon efforts as ‘Team Goddo’ begin year of fundraising for Children with Cancer UK

A fundraiser who received a 'highly commended' award at last year's Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes awards is taking on more challenges this year to celebrate...

Join in the Race for Reading ‘Around the World’ challenge to support childhood literacy

A Bedford-based charity supporting children with their literacy is launching its ‘Race For Reading’ campaign to raise funds to support reading in primary schools...

“Isn’t that amazing?” Bedford homeless charity smashes winter appeal

SMART, a local homeless charity that runs a day centre on Prebend Street in Bedford, has thanked its supporters for helping them to smash their Cold Relief in winter appeal. The charity set up...

Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Which Bedford fundraising team deserves an award?

Last week we looked at the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes award for individual fundraisers, now as we continue to through each category for this year's awards, in partnership...

Bedford volunteering legend collects his MBE from HM The King

Bedford volunteering legend and a Bedford Independent Everyday Hero, Charan Sekhon, has collected his MBE from His Majesty The King at Windsor Castle this week (31 January)...

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