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Introducing our new Chief Executive
We are delighted to announce that, following a thorough and considered recruitment process, our Deputy Chief Executive, Cliff Andrews, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (Beds RCC). Cliff has been a vital part of our leadership team for over six years, bringing exceptional dedication, insight...
Celebrating Bedfordshireās village halls volunteers ā the backbone to community involvement
Village Halls Week 2025 (17-23 March) will celebrate the many volunteers who help to run our rural community buildings and support local residents, groups and communities. Halls across Bedfordshire will be taking part in the Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) national campaign week, showcasing the vital work that...
Beds RCC CEO to Step Down After Six and a Half Transformational Years
Beds RCC announces that Tracy Cowan will be stepping down from her role as Chief Executive at the end of May, after six and a half years of remarkable growth under her leadership. Since joining Beds RCC in 2018, Tracy has played a pivotal role in transforming the organisation, driving...
Warden Abbey Vineyard Winter Pruning Is Well Underway
The volunteers at Warden Abbey Community Vineyard have dug out their winter clothes and returned to the vineyard to prune the 4,000 vines on the site. Pruning started in the second week of January in sub-zero temperatures, so thermals were needed, and will continue into the first couple of weeks...
Celebrating a Decade of Dedication
Congratulations and many thanks to Good Neighbour group Leighton Linslade Helping Hands (LLHH) who have reached their 10th anniversary! To mark the occasion, the group held a celebratory evening at Leighton Buzzardās Ship Inn, where volunteers and clients past and present got together with other special guests to have fun...
Become a Beds RCC Trustee
Across the UK, there are nearly one million trustees giving up their time to help make charities thrive. At Beds RCC, our trustees are a vital part of our organisation who make a real difference in helping our charity thrive. They bring a wealth of experience, knowledge and passion to...
National Stress Awareness Day
Wednesday 6th November is National Stress Awareness Day. National Stress Awareness Day was set up by the International Stress Management Association, with the mission of raising awareness of the effects of psychological distress in the workplace and strategies to address it. The day focuses on campaigning against the stigma associated...
World Mental Health Day is Thursday the 10th of October
Mental health problems exist in our lives, families, workplaces and communities, impacting everyone. We all have mental health. WMHD is a chance to talk about mental health in general, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to talk about things and get help if you...
World Suicide Prevention Day – Changing the Narrative on Suicide
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, which aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage well-informed action about preventing suicide. We can all play a role in preventing suicides. Suicide is a serious public health issue, with there being over 700,000 deaths from suicide each year around the world. A...