Bedford-based carers' charity wins national award - and £5k

Bedford-baaed charity Carers in Bedfordshire has won a national UK award.

It was one of six winners in the UK Charity Governance Awards 2023 – announced during a live ceremony in London on Thursday (June 8).

And, what’s more, the charity took home a prize of a £5,000.

Carers in Bedfordshire won the ‘transforming with digital’ award after redeveloping its website.

It’s also automated its registration service – resulting in an increased by 60%; meaning staff can now spend 33% more time on frontline services.

Harriet Opalinski, for Carers in Bedfordshire, said: “We were up against some tough competition and other incredibly inspiring charities. After hearing the shortlist, we didn't think it was going to be us and were taken aback when Carers in Bedfordshire was called out.”

Carers in Bedfordshire – based in The Pilgrim Centre, Brickhill Drive, Bedford – supports unpaid carers across Bedfordshire.