Queen’s Park Community Organisation is a grassroots organisation and registered charity (1199226) targeting the most deprived areas in Bedford. We have four objectives, Welfare, Capacity Building, Recreation and Relief of Poverty. As a Bedford Charity, we empower local people to make a difference by building bridges between communities, schools and organisations via our 3 current programs:
We believe all people should have equal access to the services, funds and opportunities they are entitled to. Our Intervention officers support individuals to navigate statutory and non-statutory services and to manage a wide range of life issues compounded by discrimination, literacy and language barriers, cultural and religious difference.
Supporting small, inexperienced voluntary groups to set up, become positive influencers for change in their communities and become self-sufficient and sustainable.
QPCO believe that having a youth strategy is core to achieving change in Bedford. This is why we invested in developing a youth program. As part of that work, we are currently running a social action project to empower young people through a range of recreational and educational activities to learn and get involved in their local area and help to build stronger communities by building bridges between them and the different groups in the area.
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We were approached by @bedfordcreativearts_ as they wanted to work with some of the community groups that we work with in order to deliver their Community Portrait Exhibition.
First project: They came and delivered a 6-week workshops at the Romanian community group that ran last year at the Faraday centre. Local photograph @chichi76.myreflection delivered the project.
Second project: We partly funded Women International Day in March 2023. This event was organised by 3 main groups ILearn Bedford, The Khush Haal women group and the women at Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford. @bedfordcreativearts_ took portrait of the ladies who attended the event.
If you want to see more, the exhibition will run from 28 September 2024 to 23 February 2025, at the Sir William Harpur Gallery, @thehigginsbedford #CommunityEngagement #weareqpco
We were approached by @bedfordcreativearts_ as they wanted to work with some of the community groups that we work with in order to deliver their Community Portrait Exhibition.
First project: They came and delivered a 6-week workshops at the Romanian community group that ran last year at the Faraday centre. Local photograph @chichi76.myreflection delivered the project.
Second project: We partly funded Women International Day in March 2023. This event was organised by 3 main groups ILearn Bedford, The Khush Haal women group and the women at Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford. @bedfordcreativearts_ took portrait of the ladies who attended the event.
If you want to see more, the exhibition will run from 28 September 2024 to 23 February 2025, at the Sir William Harpur Gallery, @thehigginsbedford #CommunityEngagement #weareqpco
A funeral service will be held in memory of the dearly departed Joan Kuria (Wanjoki) on Friday 27th September 2024, at All Saint Church, MK40 4LQ at 3pm.
Joan was a pillar of the Kenyan community and a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and stand in mother for countless people. She leaves behind her a huge void but also a legacy of love and support.
A Funeral Procession will take place around 2.30pm starting from the Tesco car park in Queen’s Park and travelling to All Saints Church. The road will be closed for around 10 minutes to allow the procession to pass. Please make Queen’s Park residents aware by sharing this information. Thank you for your understanding.
The funeral will be followed by light refreshments.
Parking is generously provided by -
Guru Nanak Gurdwara-MK40 4JX. Please be aware the parking closes around 7 pm.
Westbourne Centre car park, MK40 4PQ is closer, more flexible on timings, but much smaller.
No drinking, eating or smoking are allowed in these car parks. Thank you for your understanding.
Everyone welcome.
We are looking for volunteers to help manage the traffic around the procession - if you are available tomorrow between 2:00 and 3:00 please contact Marie-Ange on 07824035000
A funeral service will be held in memory of the dearly departed Joan Kuria (Wanjoki) on Friday 27th September 2024, at All Saint Church, MK40 4LQ at 3pm.
Joan was a pillar of the Kenyan community and a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and stand in mother for countless people. She leaves behind her a huge void but also a legacy of love and support.
A Funeral Procession will take place around 2.30pm starting from the Tesco car park in Queen’s Park and travelling to All Saints Church. The road will be closed for around 10 minutes to allow the procession to pass. Please make Queen’s Park residents aware by sharing this information. Thank you for your understanding.
The funeral will be followed by light refreshments.
Parking is generously provided by -
Guru Nanak Gurdwara-MK40 4JX. Please be aware the parking closes around 7 pm.
Westbourne Centre car park, MK40 4PQ is closer, more flexible on timings, but much smaller.
No drinking, eating or smoking are allowed in these car parks. Thank you for your understanding.
Everyone welcome.
We are looking for volunteers to help manage the traffic around the procession - if you are available tomorrow between 2:00 and 3:00 please contact Marie-Ange on 07824035000
Thank you Bav Shah, @highsheriffofbedfordshire for a lovely service yesterday! Delighted to discuss our work with Sue Lousada, Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Nacer, Prison Chaplin and The Rt Revd Richard Atkinson @stalbansdio #workingtogether #communities
Thank you Bav Shah, @highsheriffofbedfordshire for a lovely service yesterday! Delighted to discuss our work with Sue Lousada, Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Nacer, Prison Chaplin and The Rt Revd Richard Atkinson @stalbansdio #workingtogether #communities
It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the sudden departure of Joanne over the weekend, a pillar of Kenya Community in Bedford and Surrounding areas and mother of June Kuria Juney June , our dear friend and colleague. Joanne was a friend and fantastic supporter of our charity. She will be dearly missed.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and the many people in the wider community whose lives Joanne touched.
‘May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten’ Julie Hebert
It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the sudden departure of Joanne over the weekend, a pillar of Kenya Community in Bedford and Surrounding areas and mother of June Kuria Juney June , our dear friend and colleague. Joanne was a friend and fantastic supporter of our charity. She will be dearly missed.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and the many people in the wider community whose lives Joanne touched.
‘May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten’ Julie Hebert
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🔧This course was curated and is run by one of our staff members who has fled from domestic violence themselves.
🪚The purpose of this project is to empower survivors who will be weary of calling tradespeople once they move back into the community.
🔨Every week, the course covers a different topic, such as changing a lightbulb, assembling furniture, and becoming familiar with household essentials like meters, fuse boxes and boilers. Installing a shelf, a curtain pole and much more!
🔧We provide all equipment and any interpreters required for class members for any language imaginable.
🪚Thank you to the fabulous teacher featured in this video: Melanie Cutler @ewe_neek
- & Thank you to @stonewateruk for allowing us to deliver a pilot course of this workshop at one of your fantastic refuges!🫶
#domesticabuse #domesticviolenceawareness #womensrefuge #domesticabusesurvivor
DETAILS BELOW🔨
🔧This course was curated and is run by one of our staff members who has fled from domestic violence themselves.
🪚The purpose of this project is to empower survivors who will be weary of calling tradespeople once they move back into the community.
🔨Every week, the course covers a different topic, such as changing a lightbulb, assembling furniture, and becoming familiar with household essentials like meters, fuse boxes and boilers. Installing a shelf, a curtain pole and much more!
🔧We provide all equipment and any interpreters required for class members for any language imaginable.
🪚Thank you to the fabulous teacher featured in this video: Melanie Cutler @ewe_neek
- & Thank you to @stonewateruk for allowing us to deliver a pilot course of this workshop at one of your fantastic refuges!🫶
#domesticabuse #domesticviolenceawareness #womensrefuge #domesticabusesurvivor
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🏃♀️From April to October, the class is held at Jubilee Park, in the ward of Kingsbrook.
-Every Monday from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm.
🏃♂️From October to March, the class is held at the Faraday community centre.
-Every Monday from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm.
🏋️These free fitness classes were formed to give a safe space to exercise to a diverse range of communities who would not ordinarily attend a gym or a fitness class.
🏃♂️No need to book, just turn up. Any and all are welcome, regardless of age or fitness ability. Wear anything you’re comfortable in.
👉Link in our bio for more information on this fitness class and all of our present and past projects.
#fitnessclass #groupfitness #outdoorfitness #healthylifestyle
MORE DETAILS BELOW👇
🏃♀️From April to October, the class is held at Jubilee Park, in the ward of Kingsbrook.
-Every Monday from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm.
🏃♂️From October to March, the class is held at the Faraday community centre.
-Every Monday from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm.
🏋️These free fitness classes were formed to give a safe space to exercise to a diverse range of communities who would not ordinarily attend a gym or a fitness class.
🏃♂️No need to book, just turn up. Any and all are welcome, regardless of age or fitness ability. Wear anything you’re comfortable in.
👉Link in our bio for more information on this fitness class and all of our present and past projects.
#fitnessclass #groupfitness #outdoorfitness #healthylifestyle
An amazing day @stmschoolbedford @stm_sixthform for their cultural day. We brought volunteers, staff and trustees for young people to meet Bedford communities. A very lively event with music, dance, food and lots of colors. We are looking to work further with the school on our youth program! Thanks you to everyone from the QPCO team that attended 🙏#communities #MakingBedfordamoreinclusivetown #weareqpco #youtprogram #workingtogether
An amazing day @stmschoolbedford @stm_sixthform for their cultural day. We brought volunteers, staff and trustees for young people to meet Bedford communities. A very lively event with music, dance, food and lots of colors. We are looking to work further with the school on our youth program! Thanks you to everyone from the QPCO team that attended 🙏#communities #MakingBedfordamoreinclusivetown #weareqpco #youtprogram #workingtogether
Fabulous #teambuilding day yesterday run by Katrina at @beeandbottle.ceramics. Thank you for a fruitful and inspirational day! #Teamwork #weareqpco
Fabulous #teambuilding day yesterday run by Katrina at @beeandbottle.ceramics. Thank you for a fruitful and inspirational day! #Teamwork #weareqpco
