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Amicus Trust
Provides supported accommodation for single homeless people (aged 16-65) including veterans, with key worker support, mental health, education, employment and life skills programmes. Operates a Night Owl Bus for crisis accommodation.
Aquarius Bedfordshire
Provides free, confidential drug and alcohol support for young people and families across Bedford Borough.
BRASS - Bedfordshire Refugee & Asylum Seeker Support
Established charity providing free immigration advice, English language tuition, housing and employment guidance, and social activities for refugees and asylum seekers across Bedfordshire.
Bedford Credit Union
Not-for-profit community savings and loans cooperative providing ethical, affordable financial services.
Bedford Foodbank
Part of the Trussell Trust network. Provides emergency food parcels to individuals and families in crisis via a referral voucher system.
Bedford Open Door
Free, confidential counselling for young people aged 13 to 25 in Bedford.
Bedford Samaritans
24/7 confidential emotional support for anyone in distress or experiencing suicidal thoughts. Also operates a Samaritans Listener programme inside Bedford Prison.
Bedfordshire Victim Care Services (BVCS)
Commissioned by the Police and Crime Commissioner to provide free, confidential support to all crime victims in Bedfordshire, whether or not the crime has been reported to police. Also facilitates restorative justice.
Carers in Bedfordshire
Registered charity supporting unpaid carers of all ages and backgrounds.
Citizens Advice Bedford
Free, independent, confidential advice on debt, benefits, housing, employment, consumer rights and other problems.
Citizens Advice Luton
Free, confidential and impartial advice on debt, welfare benefits, employment, housing, relationship breakdown and immigration.
DAFS - Drug & Alcohol Family Support
Volunteer-led peer support group for families of people with drug or alcohol addiction. Fortnightly face-to-face sessions in Bedford, monthly sibling groups and online meetings.
Direction for Bedfordshire
Free confidential signposting, case management and support directory for people at risk of entering or already within the criminal justice system, and for professionals working with them. A service of YouTurn Futures.
Home-Start Central Bedfordshire
Volunteer-led family support charity helping families with young children who are struggling.
HopeWorks
Bedford charity with 35+ years of history tackling homelessness, displacement and isolation. Formerly known as King's Arms Project.
Luton All Women's Centre (LAWC)
Supports women in Luton and Bedfordshire who face multiple disadvantages and inequality.
Luton Foodbank
Emergency food provision for individuals and families in crisis across Luton.
Luton Samaritans
24/7 confidential listening and crisis support for anyone experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts.
Mind BLMK
Local mental health charity operating wellbeing hubs across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
NOAH Enterprise
Luton-based welfare centre open 365 days a year providing hot meals, laundry, showers, medical and dental care, employment training, and drug and alcohol signposting to homeless and socially excluded people.
SMART CJS
Provides safe spaces, hot meals, outreach support and housing pathways for people experiencing homelessness or rough sleeping in Bedford. Also supports recovery from substance misuse.
Stepping Stones Luton
Charity dedicated to empowering women in Luton and Central Bedfordshire who have suffered domestic abuse or are vulnerable due to substance misuse, offending or mental health difficulties.
The Counselling Foundation
Leading local charity providing counselling and trauma therapy across Bedfordshire.
Victim Support Bedfordshire
Provides independent domestic violence advocacy (IDVA) across Bedfordshire and Luton. Supports high-risk victims of domestic abuse and stalking aged 16+, including safety planning and criminal justice support. SafeLives Leading Lights accredited.
YouTurn Futures
Independent criminal justice charity reducing reoffending through Integrated Offender Management, youth violence and exploitation prevention, conditional cautioning and supported pathways for young people aged 18-25.
Bedford Borough Council - Community Grant Schemes
Bedford Borough only.
Bedfordshire & Luton Community Foundation (BLCF)
Registered charities, CIOs, constituted community groups, CICs. Must benefit residents of Bedfordshire or Luton.
Bedfordshire Police & Crime Commissioner Grant Fund
Charities, voluntary and community organisations, social enterprises.
Bergqvist Charitable Trust
Registered charities and community organisations.
Frank Branston Charitable Trust (via BLCF)
Applications made through BLCF grants portal.
High Sheriff of Bedfordshire Fund (via BLCF)
Applications through BLCF. Priorities set annually by incoming High Sheriff.
London Luton Airport Community Investment Fund (via BLCF)
Priority given to communities near Luton Airport.
The Bedfordshire Charitable Trust
Preference given to local community-based projects in Bedfordshire.
The Harpur Trust
Bedford Borough only. Registered charities and community groups.
The John Apthorp Charity
Registered charities only. Capital projects only. Must benefit residents of Herts, Beds or Cambs.
The Wixamtree Trust
Must be a registered charity. Must operate in Bedfordshire. No grants to individuals.
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