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Change to come as an overhaul of homelessness services in Bedford Borough

The Government’s national plan to end homelessness has set out an ambition to reduce rough-sleeping and is encouraging councils to focus on early intervention and homelessness prevention...

SEVA Trust UK pledges continued homelessness support as Prebend Centre closes

Bedford charity SEVA Trust UK has pledged to continue providing staple food and daily essentials to people experiencing homelessness, despite news that Prebend Street Day Care Centre will close...

SMART CJS announces closure of the Prebend Day Centre

A Bedford-based charity supporting people facing homelessness has announced that it will be closing its popular day centre on Prebend Street. SMART CJS has announced that the...

Street Relief Winter Appeal launched to keep Bedford’s homeless warm this winter

SMART CJS has launched its Street Relief Winter Appeal to raise £145,000 to keep Bedford’s SMART Prebend Centre open through winter, providing daytime food, rest and support for people...

SMART’s winter CRIB appeal launches with ‘a day in the life’ of caseworker Megan

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...

SMART launches its annual Winter Appeal and aims to raise £60,000

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...

Local handyman helps charity after We Are Bedford Facebook plea

Let’s help SMART’s Cold Relief in Bedford appeal reach £20,000 before Christmas

When SMART launched their annual Cold Relief in Bedford (CRIB) appeal back in November, they had their hearts set on trying to raise half their funding - £20,000...

Mayor of Bedford’s Charity announces donations to three local charities

Charities helping Bedford people in need are set to receive a cash boost from the Mayor of Bedford’s Charity. £500 each has been awarded to Bedford Open Door, Foodbank Bedford, and...

New Bedford branch for charity helping unemployed find work

A charity which helps unemployed people find work has opened a new branch in Bedford to help bring free training courses and employment services to the area. The NOAH Academy will be...

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