Local Grants & Support
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation |
The Foundation makes grants to local community groups and charities. |
| Bedfordshire Gardens Trust |
Bedfordshire Gardens Trust has been promoting gardens and gardening in primary schools in the county. They can occasionally offer small grants and perhaps help with a specific project. They may also be able to advise about other organisations who can be approached. |
| Bedfordshire Schools Library Service |
The Schools Library Service is a valuable resource for all schools. |
| Community Trust Fund |
Funding available to community groups/charities working in the specific areas identified and meeting all the criteria. Central Bedfordshire, North Herts District, Stevenage, Dacorum, St. Albans District and Eastern parts of Aylesbury District. |
| Community Voluntary Service | Funding opportunities, application dates and fund amounts are constantly changing so use the links provided to get up to date details. |
| The Harpur Trust | Supporting the local community through a grants programme, exclusive to the Borough of Bedford. |
| Inspiring music in Central Bedfordshire | Supporting music in schools. |
| Small Grants Fund | Recognising the potential impact that London Luton airport has in the area funds are available to community groups/charities meeting the criteria. |
| University of Bedfordshire | The University offers a range of additional financial support for students in the form of scholarships, bursaries and other awards. Fitness Savvy - £2000 Studentship. |
| Whitbread PLC. Chairman's Fund | Grants available to small local charities and community groups based in the South Bedfordshire area. |
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National retailers' local branches |
National retailers can also assist local schools. Please reach out to your local branches for the following retailers: The Asda Foundation, Co-op (Local Community Fund), Waitrose (Community Matters), Tesco (Bags of Help), The WHSmith Trust (Community Grants) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund |
The National Lottery Community Fund distributes over £600m a year to communities across the UK. Review successful grant awards from your local area(s), below: |
Looking for more grantsSubscribe to the FundEd grants database along with the PTA+ Magazine |
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Kids Activities
We have teamed up with Club Hub to help parents find kids activities and clubs in your area.
Below you will find links to a directory of local suppliers and your regional Facebook group.
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