What we do
Central Bedfordshire Small Good Stuff does two things:
We link people who need care or support with local people who might help.
We help small organisations that offer care or support. We provide them with information, publicity and access to a friendly network.
What we believe
We're the friendly website that believes:
People want care and support at times and in ways that suit them.
Local people helping other local people is good for everyone and for communities.
Very small organisations can offer great care and be imaginative and responsive.
Very small organisations struggle to tell people what they can offer (they don’t have huge marketing budgets like the big guys).
Local links
Community organisations and resources
An organisation led by people with lived experience of disability, their families, carers, and health and social care professionals who work with them to support anyone with a disability or health condition in Milton Keynes, Luton, and across Bedfordshire.
Run by the Disability Resource Centre to provide advice on a wide range of topics to residents living in Central Bedfordshire.
Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire
A local consumer champion promoting choice and influencing the provision of high-quality health, social care, and wellbeing services for all across Central Bedfordshire.
A variety of services for older people and their carers, such as information and advice, as well as home help, gardening, and handy person services.
Business/community enterprise support
A voluntary and community sector support organisation, offering a range of services and enabling local organisations and communities to make a difference in Bedfordshire. They provide advice, information, and training, as well as promoting volunteering and matching volunteers with local opportunities.
The leading local grant maker in the county. They are passionate about improving the lives of people in Bedfordshire and Luton, and known for ground-breaking initiatives, investing in supporting local charities, and for deep relationships with grassroots groups in the area.
One of England’s largest independent, not-for-profit, social enterprises that exists to make it easier and greener to start and run a successful business.
Interested in offering care or support?
We can help you get set up
Community micro-enterprise project in Central Bedfordshire
If you’re thinking about working for yourself…
- Contact your local Community Catalysts on centralbedsmicros@communitycatalysts.co.uk
- Contact Mandy Burridge on mandy.burridge@communitycatalysts.co.uk (07741 260675)
- Contact Marjan Sousa on marjan.sousa@communitycatalysts.co.uk (07435 943869)
Latest news
Grow and maintain grants
If you are looking for further funding for your enterprise, the ‘grow and maintain’ fund is offering arts and culture community grants of up to £20,000.
Supporting Carers Together – Online Carers Workshop
Central Bedfordshire Council are hosting an online carers workshop on Monday 11th November for carers to connect, share their experiences, and learn from one another in a supportive environment.
Carers in Bedfordshire’s 20th Anniversary Conference
Carers In Bedfordshire are hosting a conference to celebrate their 20th anniversary, reflecting on two decades of supporting carers in the community.
Creating great places – new Local Plan
The Local Plan is a great opportunity for you as a resident of Central Beds to have your say about how you want to live in your area.
Featured members
Inspiring 2 Aspire
Areas: Bedford and Central Beds
Languages: english
Twin Rivers Care
Areas: Covering areas: Beford, Clophill, Elstow, Pavenham, Bromham, Biddenham, Ickwell, Cardington, Harrolds, Willington, Old Warden, Rushden, Sandy, Biggleswade, and St Neots.
Languages: English, Shona and Ndebele