People’s Postcode Lottery

Match funding boost on offer for Bedford Charities as Small Charity Week 2026 opens

Small Charity Week 2026 applications are now open, with organisers urging more East of England charities to apply after 10% of selected organisations in 2025 came from the region...

Charities across East of England invited to trial new digital tool for volunteer recruitment

A new online platform aimed at helping charities recruit volunteers more easily is set to launch this autumn, with organisations in the East of England encouraged to sign up early...

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...

People’s Postcode Lottery funding secured for Gr8 Mates project in Bedford

Thanks to funding from the People's Postcode Lottery, a scheme helping adults with learning disabilities and/or autism make new friends has secured...

Letters: People’s Postcode Lottery raise £2.2m for Cat’s Protection

I would like to thank players of People’s Postcode Lottery, who have raised over £2.2 million for Cats Protection to-date.This has helped us find loving...

Gorillas announce lottery win for Bedford couple

A Bedford couple are celebrating after winning £60,000 with the People’s Postcode Lottery after gorillas at ZSL London Zoo...

Kempston resident wins £30,000

One Kempstonian is celebrating today after winning £30,000 in the people's postcode lottery. The resident, who lives in Whittingstall Avenue, scooped the lump sum when...

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