Four Bedfordshire charities receive share of £100,000 fund
Four deserving charities across Bedfordshire have bagged a share of a £100,000 funding pot.
Each cause received £1,000 from the most recent draw of the Benefact Group Movement for Good Awards.
Among the four recipients are Bedford-based charities Thermal Drone Support Bedfordshire, which helps people locate missing dogs and cats and Living It Up, which provides social opportunities for those with learning difficulties, alongside Headway Luton, which supports acquired brain injury survivors. Above & Beyond Cancer Foundation in Biggleswade also received a £1,000 cut.
The awards, which have been running for eight years, will give more than £1million to charities in 2026. Members of the public can nominate important charities and causes close to their hearts.
Annika Coughlin, Headway Luton’s fundraiser, responded to the donation: “Our mission is to help ABI survivors live independent and fulfilling lives after their brain injury. We support ABI survivors for as long as they need us through a range of activities and other help such as with their benefits applications. Some clients attending our day centre for well over 15 years. Thank you to everyone who nominated us as every penny we raise means we can continue to support our clients across their lifecourses.”
A spokesperson for Above & Beyond Cancer Foundation commented: “This funding will help us to continue to provide much needed cancer support services to patients and their loved ones across Bedfordshire.”
Having recently celebrated reaching the landmark amount of £250 million given in donations since 2014, Benefact Group, is funded by Ecclesiastical Insurance Office, is recognised as the third largest corporate giver in the UK over a decade.
Mark Hews, Group Chief Executive at Benefact Group, said: "As an organisation owned by a charity, we understand the impact that donations can make in helping organisations to continue their work. Giving back is at the heart of everything we do. We donate all available profits to good causes, meaning the more our Group grows, the more we can give back. We are so grateful to everyone who takes the time to nominate charities for donations throughout the year.”
More charities are in the running to receive funding later in the year as part of future draws. Visit www.movementforgood.com to nominate a charity now.