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 programmes:
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 differences.
We support small, inexperienced voluntary groups to set up, become positive influencers for change in their communities, and grow into self-sufficient and sustainable organisations.
QPCO believes that having a youth strategy is core to achieving change in Bedford. This is why we invested in developing a youth programme. 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, get involved in their local area, and help build stronger communities by building bridges between young people and the diverse communities in the area.
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✨The Great Big Green week at the welcoming space ✨
🌱SWAP TOGETHER FOR GOOD 🌱
-Plant & Seed Swaps: Bring a plant, take a plant!
-Plant Donations: Help us green up our local area.
-Learning Sessions: Discover how to start your own "grow your own" journey.
📅 Wednesday 10th June 2026
⏰ 1PM – 5PM
📍 Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
✨ Free • Drop-in • No booking needed • Open to all
This space is made possible thanks to our amazing volunteers from Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford and Queen’s Park Community Organisation volunteers and staff.
For more information visit our website: https://qpco.org.uk/projects/welcoming-space/
#WelcomingSpace #MayHalfTerm #FreeFamilyActivities #Bedford #weareqpco
✨The Great Big Green week at the welcoming space ✨
🌱SWAP TOGETHER FOR GOOD 🌱
-Plant & Seed Swaps: Bring a plant, take a plant!
-Plant Donations: Help us green up our local area.
-Learning Sessions: Discover how to start your own "grow your own" journey.
📅 Wednesday 10th June 2026
⏰ 1PM – 5PM
📍 Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
✨ Free • Drop-in • No booking needed • Open to all
This space is made possible thanks to our amazing volunteers from Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford and Queen’s Park Community Organisation volunteers and staff.
For more information visit our website: https://qpco.org.uk/projects/welcoming-space/
#WelcomingSpace #MayHalfTerm #FreeFamilyActivities #Bedford #weareqpco
🌱The Great Big Green Week is our chance to hit the "reset button" on how we treat the local environment. 🌱
While global climate news can feel a bit much at times, this week is all about bringing sustainability back to our own doorsteps. It is about small, local actions that add up to a massive difference for our neighbourhood.
By joining in, you aren`t just visiting an event; you are helping to grow a greener, friendlier, and more resilient community for all of us.
#TogetherForGood #ClimateAction #SwapTogether #weareqpco #community
🌱The Great Big Green Week is our chance to hit the "reset button" on how we treat the local environment. 🌱
While global climate news can feel a bit much at times, this week is all about bringing sustainability back to our own doorsteps. It is about small, local actions that add up to a massive difference for our neighbourhood.
By joining in, you aren`t just visiting an event; you are helping to grow a greener, friendlier, and more resilient community for all of us.
#TogetherForGood #ClimateAction #SwapTogether #weareqpco #community
✨The Great Big Green week at Mount Zion Pentecostal Church Coffee Morning with activities ✨
🌱SWAP TOGETHER FOR GOOD 🌱
-Plant & Seed Swaps: Bring a plant, take a plant!
-Plant Donations: Help us green up our local area.
-Learning Sessions: Discover how to start your own "grow your own" journey.
-Free Entry: All are welcome, from beginners to experts!
📅Saturday 13th June- The Mount Zion Pentecostal Church (MZPC) Coffee Morning
⏰10.30AM – 12.30PM
📍145-151 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DW, UK
✨Free • Drop-in • No booking needed • Open to all
MZPC Bedford UK , sits within the thriving, competitive and somewhat gritty, multi-cultural hub of Midland Road; which is an area that has a greater pulse than all the streets in Bedford, put together! We are delighted to be working in partnership and delivering a monthly coffee morning! 🫶
The Church, nestled in such a colourful location, has the potential to serve and build positive relations with the local families, schools, churches and businesses. In order for this dream to flourish, we would like to invite you to come along with your children for some fun, which will be taking place:
Let’s get to know the community and use this opportunity to build something strong, safe and welcoming for Midland Road.
For more information, check out our website: https://qpco.org.uk/.../building-capacity/caribbean-group/
#community #workingpartnership #CoffeeMorning #weareqpco
✨The Great Big Green week at Mount Zion Pentecostal Church Coffee Morning with activities ✨
🌱SWAP TOGETHER FOR GOOD 🌱
-Plant & Seed Swaps: Bring a plant, take a plant!
-Plant Donations: Help us green up our local area.
-Learning Sessions: Discover how to start your own "grow your own" journey.
-Free Entry: All are welcome, from beginners to experts!
📅Saturday 13th June- The Mount Zion Pentecostal Church (MZPC) Coffee Morning
⏰10.30AM – 12.30PM
📍145-151 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DW, UK
✨Free • Drop-in • No booking needed • Open to all
MZPC Bedford UK , sits within the thriving, competitive and somewhat gritty, multi-cultural hub of Midland Road; which is an area that has a greater pulse than all the streets in Bedford, put together! We are delighted to be working in partnership and delivering a monthly coffee morning! 🫶
The Church, nestled in such a colourful location, has the potential to serve and build positive relations with the local families, schools, churches and businesses. In order for this dream to flourish, we would like to invite you to come along with your children for some fun, which will be taking place:
Let’s get to know the community and use this opportunity to build something strong, safe and welcoming for Midland Road.
For more information, check out our website: https://qpco.org.uk/.../building-capacity/caribbean-group/
#community #workingpartnership #CoffeeMorning #weareqpco
🌿💚 BIG GREEN WEEK AT WELCOMING SPACE 💚🌿
Looking for something positive to do next week? Come and join us at Welcoming Space for a special Big Green Week session!
Whether you`re a gardening enthusiast, a complete beginner, or simply looking to connect with others in the community, there`s something for everyone.
🌱 Plant & Seed Swap – Bring a plant, cutting, or packet of seeds and swap it for something new to grow at home.
🌻 Plant Donations – Help us make our neighbourhood greener by donating plants for local community spaces.
📚 Learn & Grow – Pick up practical tips and advice to help you start your own growing journey.
Alongside our Big Green Week activities, Welcoming Space continues to offer a free, friendly, and inclusive environment where you can:
✨ Meet new people
🎨 Take part in crafts, games, and activities
📚 Access information, advice, and support
🙌 Discover volunteering opportunities
Everyone is welcome, and refreshments will be available. Bring a friend, bring your family, and help us celebrate community, wellbeing, and greener living together!
📅 Every Wednesday
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre
10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
☕💞 Welcoming Space is made possible thanks to the dedication of Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford and the staff and volunteers of Queen`s Park Community Organisation.
#BigGreenWeek #WelcomingSpace #PlantSwap #GrowYourOwn #CommunityConnection #BedfordCommunity #WeAreQPCO #GreenerTogether
🌿💚 BIG GREEN WEEK AT WELCOMING SPACE 💚🌿
Looking for something positive to do next week? Come and join us at Welcoming Space for a special Big Green Week session!
Whether you`re a gardening enthusiast, a complete beginner, or simply looking to connect with others in the community, there`s something for everyone.
🌱 Plant & Seed Swap – Bring a plant, cutting, or packet of seeds and swap it for something new to grow at home.
🌻 Plant Donations – Help us make our neighbourhood greener by donating plants for local community spaces.
📚 Learn & Grow – Pick up practical tips and advice to help you start your own growing journey.
Alongside our Big Green Week activities, Welcoming Space continues to offer a free, friendly, and inclusive environment where you can:
✨ Meet new people
🎨 Take part in crafts, games, and activities
📚 Access information, advice, and support
🙌 Discover volunteering opportunities
Everyone is welcome, and refreshments will be available. Bring a friend, bring your family, and help us celebrate community, wellbeing, and greener living together!
📅 Every Wednesday
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre
10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
☕💞 Welcoming Space is made possible thanks to the dedication of Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford and the staff and volunteers of Queen`s Park Community Organisation.
#BigGreenWeek #WelcomingSpace #PlantSwap #GrowYourOwn #CommunityConnection #BedfordCommunity #WeAreQPCO #GreenerTogether
🌱The Great Big Green Week is our chance to hit the "reset button" on how we treat the local environment. 🌱
While global climate news can feel a bit much at times, this week is all about bringing sustainability back to our own doorsteps. It is about small, local actions that add up to a massive difference for our neighbourhood.
By joining in, you aren`t just visiting an event; you are helping to grow a greener, friendlier, and more resilient community for all of us.
#TogetherForGood #ClimateAction #SwapTogether #weareqpco #community
🌱The Great Big Green Week is our chance to hit the "reset button" on how we treat the local environment. 🌱
While global climate news can feel a bit much at times, this week is all about bringing sustainability back to our own doorsteps. It is about small, local actions that add up to a massive difference for our neighbourhood.
By joining in, you aren`t just visiting an event; you are helping to grow a greener, friendlier, and more resilient community for all of us.
#TogetherForGood #ClimateAction #SwapTogether #weareqpco #community
Welcoming Space 🌿
Looking for a friendly place to connect, learn, and have fun? Join us at the Welcoming Space -Everyone invited.
✨ A free, inclusive, and multi-lingual space for all
🤝 Meet new people & enjoy activities like crafts and games and much more...
📚 Get advice, training, and support accessing local services
🙌 Volunteer opportunities available
📅 When? Every Wednesday
⏰ Time? 1PM – 5PM
📍 Where? Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
💞 ☕✨ This space is made possible thanks to the hard work of volunteer Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff.
#WelcomingSpace #CommunityConnection #BedfordCommunity #WeAreQPCO #CommunityEngagement
Welcoming Space 🌿
Looking for a friendly place to connect, learn, and have fun? Join us at the Welcoming Space -Everyone invited.
✨ A free, inclusive, and multi-lingual space for all
🤝 Meet new people & enjoy activities like crafts and games and much more...
📚 Get advice, training, and support accessing local services
🙌 Volunteer opportunities available
📅 When? Every Wednesday
⏰ Time? 1PM – 5PM
📍 Where? Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
💞 ☕✨ This space is made possible thanks to the hard work of volunteer Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff.
#WelcomingSpace #CommunityConnection #BedfordCommunity #WeAreQPCO #CommunityEngagement
A couple weeks ago the Timor-Leste community was proud to raise its flag over Bedford, bringing together different communities to celebrate mutual respect and understanding.✨
Thank you to everyone who attended the Timor-Leste Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony 🇹🇱 at the Harpur Square.
We were honoured to have the presence of Dr Robert Oakley OBE, Deputy Lieutenant @bedfordshirelieutenancy, Mr Ismail Anilmis DL, @bedshighsheriff
, and the Mayor of Bedford, @tomwootton4change @bedfordboroughcouncil 🙏
A big thank you to our staff, volunteers, and friends who came to support the event, @pbic_bedford , @the_harpur_trust & Bedford Hindu Temple.
#TimorLeste #CelebrateTimorLeste #BedfordCommunity #CultureConnect #TimoreseHeritage timorlesteindependenceday
CommunityTogether UKEvents CelebrateDiversity BedfordEvents
A couple weeks ago the Timor-Leste community was proud to raise its flag over Bedford, bringing together different communities to celebrate mutual respect and understanding.✨
Thank you to everyone who attended the Timor-Leste Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony 🇹🇱 at the Harpur Square.
We were honoured to have the presence of Dr Robert Oakley OBE, Deputy Lieutenant @bedfordshirelieutenancy, Mr Ismail Anilmis DL, @bedshighsheriff
, and the Mayor of Bedford, @tomwootton4change @bedfordboroughcouncil 🙏
A big thank you to our staff, volunteers, and friends who came to support the event, @pbic_bedford , @the_harpur_trust & Bedford Hindu Temple.
#TimorLeste #CelebrateTimorLeste #BedfordCommunity #CultureConnect #TimoreseHeritage timorlesteindependenceday
CommunityTogether UKEvents CelebrateDiversity BedfordEvents
Due to unforeseen circumstances, tomorrow’s class (2 June 2026) has been cancelled. 🙏
