The Bedford and District Society for People with Learning Disabilities grants

Trust / foundation · Charity no. 218689

Verified 11 days ago

20 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Disability

Grant schemes

0 open or forthcoming · 0 closed

The Bedford and District Society for People with Learning Disabilities has no open grants listed right now. These are the nearest matching open grants from other funders.

OpenPathways to Work Innovation FundDepartment for Work and PensionsUp to £10m · Closes 27 Oct 2026 · 1d left
OpenAccess to Elected Office FundCabinet OfficeUp to £500k · Closes 4 Nov 2026 · 9d left
OpenClare Milne TrustCornwall Community Foundation£250 – £10k · Closes 4 Nov 2026 · 9d left
OpenThe Will Charitable Trust: about usThe Will Charitable TrustAmount not specified · Closes 20 Nov 2026 · 25d left
OpenPilkington Charities’ FundCommunity Foundation for MerseysideUp to £20k · Closes 27 Nov 2026

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Original sources

https://www.bedfordmencap.org.uk https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/218689

About this funder

From the charity register and the funder's published information.

We support people with learning disabilities in the Bedford area.Also incorporated within Bedford Mencap is Sparkle Club, a weekly social club for adults with learning disabilities in Bedford.

Latest income

£64.4k

Latest spending

£63.1k

What it funds: Disability
Who it helps: People with disabilities
How it gives: Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / information

What The Bedford and District Society for People with Learning Disabilities funds

The Bedford and District Society for People with Learning Disabilities is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Bedford and District Society for People with Learning Disabilities reported income of £64.4k and spending of £63.1k.

How to apply to The Bedford and District Society for People with Learning Disabilities

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Bedford and District Society for People with Learning Disabilities in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (bedfordmencap.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

Questions about The Bedford and District Society for People with Learning Disabilities

Is The Bedford and District Society for People with Learning Disabilities open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Bedford and District Society for People with Learning Disabilities is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

Does The Bedford and District Society for People with Learning Disabilities give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Bedford and District Society for People with Learning Disabilities makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

How large is The Bedford and District Society for People with Learning Disabilities?

In its latest reported year The Bedford and District Society for People with Learning Disabilities reported income of £64.4k and spending of £63.1k.

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