Helping Others:

Helping Others:

Charities and Organisations that the 2nd Bedford Boys & Girls Brigade Companies have helped recently


Keech cottage Oct 2009 £360 was raised through a 125 Challenge night, display proceeds and a Treasure Hunt
Keech cottage Nov 2008 £1500 has been raised via the 125th BB Anniversary display at the Corn Exchange
Brikchill Litter Sweep Oct 2008 In Conjunction with Pride in Bedford, we collected almost 40 bin bags fall, including finding items like hub caps, glass bottles, and a chainsaw !
Bedford Hospitals Charities July 2007 £55 has been raised via the display and a Treasure Hunt. The money is heading towards the Bedford Hospital Charity and is the 4th time in recent years that we have supported this cause.
Childline June 2007 £30 was raised during the BT Giant Sleepover world record attempt during our sleepover at Priory. We also smashed last years World Record was broken with 38,000 sleeping overnight around the world.
Operation Tanzania Oct/Nov 2006 £125 was raised by the BB Junior Section. They did a 'Shoe shine' during the half term, and gained £1 for every pair of shoes cleaned. We learn't that for many African children this was a way for them to make money for their families. The money will assist a school to purchase much needed resources.
Guide Dogs for the Blind July 2006 £25 was raised by the Girls, during 'Shades Day'. This event also helped the girls by raising awareness of eye health and the effects of the sun.
Childline June 2006 £21 was raised during the BT Giant Sleepover world record attempt during our weekend camp at Felpham. Each member donated £1. It is believe that the World Record was broken with 34,000 sleeping overnight around the world.
Bedford Hospitals Charities May 2006 This years display money £92, is heading towards the Chemotherapy Preparation Appeal. This is the 3rd time we have supported the Bedford Hospitals Charity. The Charity is aiming to provide a new preparation unit to ensure that chemotherapy drugs are available to treat cancer patients locally for at least the next ten years.
Blue Peter Treasure Trail Nov 2005 Over 3000 Coins and 11 phones were sent to the National Appeal which managed to increase its target from 5000 calls to 50000
Bedford Hospitals Charities Jun 2005 A Total of £91, made up of (76 was raised from our Annual Display, to which we added a further £15 from the Treasure Hunt) to help towards funding projects for the Elderly at the (Bedford) Hospital and the Cygnet Wing (New Borns)
BB International 2005 The BB is to send monies (currently standing at £25) to the next International Project - Un:Covered. It aims to help Street Children, especially those living in Brazil
Children In Need Nov 2004 The Brigades held a Party for Pudsey night to help celebrate the 25th Anniversary of this appeal. Special Pudsey shaped cakes were made, decorated and sold, there was a bring and buy, a forfeit entry fee for coming in Fancy Dress or non-uniform, and of course some party games. Over £90 was raised (& still counting...)
Guide Dogs for the Blind May 2004 £90 was raised from our Annual Display for this cause. The Brigades have helped to sponsor a 6 month old puppy.
Operation Christmas Child Dec 2003-2009 This project aims to provide some Christmas cheer to children (aged 2-15), that have suffered, as a result of poverty, famine, disease and natural disaster, whilst sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.
The aim is to create a shoebox and fill it with practical as well as fun gifts. It is then distributed to people in desperate situations around the world.
We started helped this project in 2003 (3 boxes) and in 2004 grew this to 10 boxes, and 15 by 2005 Smaritans Purse. Continued for 2006 (as GB project for their Badge work)
Food Parcels to the Needy Dec 2003 & 2004 Each year the church organise food parcels to be delivered to a family in need. in 2004 the GB are joining in the event and are helping a single mum with 3 young children.
Bedford Hospitals Charities May 2003 £77 was raised from our Annual Display, to help towards funding a project 'The Primrose Appeal' to create a specialist cancer care centre in Bedford

General Information

Over £1000 and counting...

As well as helping numerous projects in many different ways, the companies have now raised over £1000 for the various good causes during the past 4 years.