Bedford Giving, is a collaborative, cross sector partnership formed to improve the lives of children and young people facing disadvantage in Bedford.
Everything Bedford Giving does is grounded in evidence of local need and follows the key principle of listening to and learning from people who have lived experience of the issues we are trying to tackle. As a result, this programme has been developed by a panel of Bedford parents of children aged 5 and under, and they will make the decisions on which applications are funded.
We are inviting funding applications from voluntary sector organisations working with children aged 5 and under and their families.
The Parent Panel have identified two areas where their experience tells them there are gaps in services and opportunities for children of 5 and under, and their families:
- Provide Affordable and Accessible Recreational, Creative or Educational Activities for children aged five and under and their families.
- Opportunities for parents of young children to meet and offer mutual support.
To find out more about this funding opportunities you can visit the Bedford Giving website here: Apply for a Grant – Bedford Giving
There will be a Bedford Giving online applicant information session for organisations who are interested in applying on
Wednesday 22nd May, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Two application surgeries will also be held at Bedfordshire CVS for organisations that wish to discuss their application prior to applying or who may like some help in completing the application form. Two 1-2-1 slots will be available each session.
Wednesday 29th May, 2.30pm and 3.30pm
Thursday 31st May, 10.30am and 11.45am
To book onto any of these sessions groups can contact Keith Johnson kjohnson@bedfordgiving.org.uk
Alternatively, they can phone Keith for an informal chat on 01234 369525
Background Information
Total funds available: £80,000
Grant Size: £40,000 available for grants between £5,000 to £20,000 and
£40,000 available for grants up to £5,000 with no lower limit.
Application Deadline: noon, 10 June 2024