King’s Arms Project

New generation of Rotarians joins forces to support Bedford’s charities

Bedford’s newest Rotary club, Rotary River Great Ouse, has officially launched, focusing on hands-on community projects and partnerships with local charities including...

King’s Arms Project partner with council to provide 2,000 bed spaces this Christmas

Bedford Borough Council and the King’s Arms Project are joining forces this Christmas, with their partnership to deliver the Bedford Winter Night Shelter. The night shelter will provide up to 2,000...

Bedford Cricket Club’s women win inaugural East Beds Charity knockout cup

Bedford Cricket Club's Women's XI beat Luton Town and Indians on Friday night (16 August) to win the first ever East Beds Shield Knockout Cup as the charity competition completed its latest stage...

The Duchess of Edinburgh pays ‘flying’ visit to Bedford charity

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh flew by helicopter into Bedford yesterday (23 April) to visit a charity working with refugee women. The Duchess landed on the playing fields at Bedford Modern...

Local charities benefit from another successful East Beds Shield cricket season

A number of local charities have been the beneficiaries of donations taken from the East Beds Shield; a number of cricket competitions taking place throughout the summer in aid of 13 organisations...

King’s Arms Project proposes six homes for vulnerable people behind church

The King’s Arms Project has submitted a planning application to erect six new dwellings and a communal building on land at the rear of Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Avenue, Bedford...

“Cheers!” as King’s Arms Project fundraiser climbs equivalent of Mount Everest

A charity supporter has climbed 8,848.86 metres, the height of Mount Everest, to raise money for a homeless charity. Sarah Blakely raised over £1,800 for King’s Arms Project...

Homelessness charity submits plans for new property after Clarendon Street night shelter closes

A homelessness charity has submitted plans to increase its provision in the Queen’s Park area of Bedford following the closure of its Clarendon Street night shelter. The King’s Arms Project (KAP)...

Countdown to Bedford’s SoupFest begins…

In less than four weeks’ time, Harpur Square in Bedford will be a hive of soup-based activity as SoupFest returns for its third year.

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