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Bedford College Group Joins Forces with Bedford Giving to Empower Young People

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The Bedford College Group has announced its partnership with Bedford Giving, a pioneering 'Place-Based Giving' initiative that focuses on improving opportunities for young people in Bedford. As a coalition partner, the college group will take an active role in shaping, delivering, and expanding Bedford Giving's impact, including joining the Board of Directors with CEO Yiannis Koursis OBE. This collaboration aims to unite education, community leadership, and charitable initiatives to build a more equitable and vibrant Bedford.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Bedford College Group has partnered with Bedford Giving, a 'Place-Based Giving' initiative, to focus on improving opportunities for young people in Bedford.
  • The college group will join Bedford Giving's Board of Directors, with CEO Yiannis Koursis OBE taking a leadership role.
  • Students from Bedford College are already involved in one of Bedford Giving's flagship projects, a Youth Panel, which distributes community funding to projects that benefit young people.
  • The college group is also supporting Bedford Giving through staff volunteering, mentoring, and fundraising activities, including the Bedford Running Festival and Freshers' Fair.
  • The partnership aims to increase awareness of Bedford Giving among young people and families across Bedford, promoting their work and encouraging student involvement.

Statistics:

  • Approximately 20 staff members from the college group will participate in the Bedford Running Festival to raise funds for Bedford Giving.
  • The college group's students are already taking part in mentoring programmes, providing guidance and advice to Year 10 pupils from families with limited experience of higher education or professional careers.
  • The partnership is expected to expand Bedford Giving's impact and raise aspirations for young people in the borough.

Sources:

  • "By becoming a coalition partner, The Bedford College Group will take an active role in helping to shape, deliver, and expand Bedford Giving's impact." - Tracy Dack Bedford
  • "This partnership represents a significant milestone for both organisations, uniting education, community leadership, and charitable initiatives to help build a more equitable and vibrant Bedford." - Bedford Giving Director Paul Kellett

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