As Christmas is traditionally the season of giving, many charities, big and small, are launching their seasonal fundraising drives. But what actually happens to your money?At SMART CJS, the local charity supporting homeless people, much of their...
A Bedford-based homelessness charity has launched its annual Winter Appeal today (Tuesday) and says that the need for its services is dramatically rising. SMART CJS aims to raise £60,000 to fund their...
Despite having to suspend fundraising during the pandemic, SMART CJS is back with a bang to launch their annual Cold Relief In Bedford (CRIB) appeal. Their target is £50,000...
A local day centre for the homeless in Bedford is opening its doors to the public on Friday 31 January, inviting local residents, businesses and partner...
When SMART CJS launched its Cold Relief In Bedford (CRIB) appeal in November, in aid of the SMART Prebend Centre for the homeless, Bedford - the target...
Bedford's SMART Prebend Centre, which offers support for homeless and socially isolated people, says it's just £13,000 away from achieving the target for their annual...
SMART Prebend Centre have said "thank you" to Bedford Independent readers after our story about their Christmas Appeal created a dramatic surge of donations, helping them achieve...
SMART Prebend Centre has launched their annual appeal to raise funds to support the homeless and vulnerably housed in Bedford and they're aiming to raise £50,000.
Subscribe to our free daily email for our lead story each morning before we publish it anywhere else, plus the key Bedford Borough headlines from the last 24 hours – without having to log into social media.