Surviving Winter is a UK-wide campaign to encourage

people to make donations to help older and vulnerable

people affected by fuel poverty this winter.

The campaign was inspired by individuals who wanted

to donate their Winter Fuel Payment from the

government to support older and vulnerable people

who are less fortunate than themselves. Now

everyone is being encouraged to donate.

All funds raised through this appeal will be targeted

directly to help those locally who struggle to stay

healthy and safe through the winter.

To donate, contact us or give online by visiting

http://localgiving.com/communityfoundation/bedfordshire

Buy a Share in Your Local Community and support issues

that affect you, your business or your community.

Apply for shares by completing the application form

High Sheriff's Awards

We are working with the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire

to help distribute awards to citizens who have carried

out work within the local community that is deserving

of recognition.

Applications are welcomed, using the form below,

and these should be with us by 14th February 2012.

Citizenship Award Application

Our Vision

It is the vision of the Foundation to be a catalyst for social change for the community of Bedfordshire and Luton.

Our Mission

To create a dynamic, professional and financially sustainable organisation that has a deep understanding of the region and its needs and to be the natural choice for effective giving in support of those needs.

Our Aims

To ensure effective giving by the Foundation

To ensure that gifts are effective for the donor

To support any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community and in particular the advancement of education, the protection of good health, both mental and physical, and the relief of poverty and sickness.