Queenโs 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.ย 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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Happy New Year! ๐๐
As we welcome the year ahead, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to our community, partners, volunteers, and supporters. Hereโs to another year of compassion, connection, and positive change โ together.
Weโre excited for whatโs ahead and look forward to continuing to support our community in the year to come. Happy New Year from all of us at Queenโs Park Community Organisation!๐
Happy New Year! ๐๐
As we welcome the year ahead, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to our community, partners, volunteers, and supporters. Hereโs to another year of compassion, connection, and positive change โ together.
Weโre excited for whatโs ahead and look forward to continuing to support our community in the year to come. Happy New Year from all of us at Queenโs Park Community Organisation!๐
QPCO: End of Year Recap 2025 โจ๐
As we finish up 2025, hereโs a look back at the many events we held, joined, and were invited to throughout the year.
This slideshow captures just some of the conversations, collaborations and community moments that shaped our work. From our own events to those we were proud to be part of alongside partners and peers.
Thank you to everyone who welcomed us into their spaces, worked alongside us, and supported our mission this year.
#weareqpco #yearinreview #CommunityEngagement
QPCO: End of Year Recap 2025 โจ๐
As we finish up 2025, hereโs a look back at the many events we held, joined, and were invited to throughout the year.
This slideshow captures just some of the conversations, collaborations and community moments that shaped our work. From our own events to those we were proud to be part of alongside partners and peers.
Thank you to everyone who welcomed us into their spaces, worked alongside us, and supported our mission this year.
#weareqpco #yearinreview #CommunityEngagement
โจ 2025 Highlight: Celebrating Our QPCO Team โจ
As we look back on 2025, we want to take a moment to shine a light on the people behind the work...our incredible QPCO team and staff.
From delivering projects and supporting communities, to creating safe, welcoming spaces and building connections across Queenโs Park and beyond, this year has been shaped by your dedication, compassion, and hard work.
๐ซ So much of what weโve achieved in 2025, from community events and interfaith engagement to our Welcoming Space and wellbeing activities, simply wouldnโt be possible without the commitment of our team.
As we head into a well-earned festive break, we want to say a huge thank you for everything you do. Weโre proud of what weโve accomplished together and excited for whatโs to come in 2026
Hereโs to teamwork, community, and continuing to make Bedford a place where everyone belongs ๐
#WeAreQPCO #TeamQPCO #CommunityChampions #2025Recap #ThankYou
โจ 2025 Highlight: Celebrating Our QPCO Team โจ
As we look back on 2025, we want to take a moment to shine a light on the people behind the work...our incredible QPCO team and staff.
From delivering projects and supporting communities, to creating safe, welcoming spaces and building connections across Queenโs Park and beyond, this year has been shaped by your dedication, compassion, and hard work.
๐ซ So much of what weโve achieved in 2025, from community events and interfaith engagement to our Welcoming Space and wellbeing activities, simply wouldnโt be possible without the commitment of our team.
As we head into a well-earned festive break, we want to say a huge thank you for everything you do. Weโre proud of what weโve accomplished together and excited for whatโs to come in 2026
Hereโs to teamwork, community, and continuing to make Bedford a place where everyone belongs ๐
#WeAreQPCO #TeamQPCO #CommunityChampions #2025Recap #ThankYou
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ Classes return Monday 5th January 2026 ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ
Start the new year moving, feeling good, and connecting with your community.
What to expect:
โ๏ธ FREE, friendly fitness sessions
โ๏ธ Open to all abilities โ beginners very welcome
โ๏ธ A supportive, inclusive atmosphere focused on physical & mental wellbeing
๐๏ธ Every Monday | 6:30 PM โ 7:30 PM
๐ Faraday Community Centre, Kelvin Ave, Bedford, MK42 9ND
โก๏ธ Learn more: https://qpco.org.uk/projects/fitness-class/
We canโt wait to welcome everyone back in January โ enjoy the festive season! โจ
#QPCOFitness #BedfordCommunity #NewYearMovement #GetActive #Wellbeing #FreeFitness #CommunityWellness
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ Classes return Monday 5th January 2026 ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ
Start the new year moving, feeling good, and connecting with your community.
What to expect:
โ๏ธ FREE, friendly fitness sessions
โ๏ธ Open to all abilities โ beginners very welcome
โ๏ธ A supportive, inclusive atmosphere focused on physical & mental wellbeing
๐๏ธ Every Monday | 6:30 PM โ 7:30 PM
๐ Faraday Community Centre, Kelvin Ave, Bedford, MK42 9ND
โก๏ธ Learn more: https://qpco.org.uk/projects/fitness-class/
We canโt wait to welcome everyone back in January โ enjoy the festive season! โจ
#QPCOFitness #BedfordCommunity #NewYearMovement #GetActive #Wellbeing #FreeFitness #CommunityWellness
๐ข Weโre Hiring: Freelance Community Engagement Officers
Queenโs Park Community Organisation (QPCO), a grassroots Bedford charity, is seeking skilled and passionate Freelance Community Engagement Officers to support the development of our Primary Groups โ culturally familiar, safe spaces that help under-represented communities build confidence, resilience, and stronger local networks.
๐ Full role details & how to apply: https://qpco.org.uk/careers/
This role is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and The Harpur Trust. QPCO is an equal opportunities organisation.
๐ Christmas Closure: Our office is currently closed until Monday 5th January 2026. Responses to enquiries may be delayed during this period.
๐ข Weโre Hiring: Freelance Community Engagement Officers
Queenโs Park Community Organisation (QPCO), a grassroots Bedford charity, is seeking skilled and passionate Freelance Community Engagement Officers to support the development of our Primary Groups โ culturally familiar, safe spaces that help under-represented communities build confidence, resilience, and stronger local networks.
๐ Full role details & how to apply: https://qpco.org.uk/careers/
This role is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and The Harpur Trust. QPCO is an equal opportunities organisation.
๐ Christmas Closure: Our office is currently closed until Monday 5th January 2026. Responses to enquiries may be delayed during this period.
Merry Christmas from all of us at Queenโs Park Community Organisation ๐โจ
Wishing our wonderful community a day filled with warmth, kindness, and connection. Thank you for being part of everything we do. Your support, compassion, and generosity make our work possible all year round.
From everyone at QPCO, we hope you have a peaceful and joyful Christmas ๐
Merry Christmas from all of us at Queenโs Park Community Organisation ๐โจ
Wishing our wonderful community a day filled with warmth, kindness, and connection. Thank you for being part of everything we do. Your support, compassion, and generosity make our work possible all year round.
From everyone at QPCO, we hope you have a peaceful and joyful Christmas ๐
2025 Highlight: Welcoming Space โจ๐
From shared meals and conversations to creativity, laughter, and moments of connection. Our Welcoming Space has been exactly that. A place where people come together and feel they belong.
In 2025, we were proud to welcome over 913 people into the Welcoming Space. Each visit represents a conversation, a connection, and a reminder of the power of community.
As we look back on the year, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined us, supported the space, volunteered, or simply showed up. Weโre excited to continue growing the Welcoming Space in 2026 and creating even more opportunities for connection, care, and belonging.
๐ซ Hereโs a look back at some of our favourite moments from 2025.
๐ผ Join Us at the Welcoming Space! ๐ผ
While weโre taking a short festive break, the space will be back Wednesday 7th January 2026, ready for creativity, connection, and warm conversations.
๐
When? Wednesdays (next session 7th Jan 2026)
โฐ Time? 1 PM โ 5 PM
๐ Where? Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre, 10โ12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
๐ This space is made possible thanks to the hard work of volunteers from Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford and QPCO staff, proudly supported by the Living Well Fund Cadent and managed by Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation.
#WelcomingSpace #CommunityConnection #2025recap weareqpco
2025 Highlight: Welcoming Space โจ๐
From shared meals and conversations to creativity, laughter, and moments of connection. Our Welcoming Space has been exactly that. A place where people come together and feel they belong.
In 2025, we were proud to welcome over 913 people into the Welcoming Space. Each visit represents a conversation, a connection, and a reminder of the power of community.
As we look back on the year, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined us, supported the space, volunteered, or simply showed up. Weโre excited to continue growing the Welcoming Space in 2026 and creating even more opportunities for connection, care, and belonging.
๐ซ Hereโs a look back at some of our favourite moments from 2025.
๐ผ Join Us at the Welcoming Space! ๐ผ
While weโre taking a short festive break, the space will be back Wednesday 7th January 2026, ready for creativity, connection, and warm conversations.
๐
When? Wednesdays (next session 7th Jan 2026)
โฐ Time? 1 PM โ 5 PM
๐ Where? Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre, 10โ12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
๐ This space is made possible thanks to the hard work of volunteers from Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford and QPCO staff, proudly supported by the Living Well Fund Cadent and managed by Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation.
#WelcomingSpace #CommunityConnection #2025recap weareqpco
Weโre thrilled to share some exciting news for 2026 ๐
Queenโs Park Community Organisation has received funding from National Lottery Awards for All to support our Back to Our Roots project โ celebrating culture, heritage, and community through shared experiences.
๐ Find out more about the project here:
https://qpco.org.uk/projects/back-to-our-roots/
This funding will help us deliver three community celebration events in 2026:
๐ St Patrickโs Day โ Sunday 15th March 2026
๐ง๐ฉ Bangladeshi Independence Day โ Saturday 28th May 2026
๐น๐ฑ Timor-Leste Independence Day โ Saturday 23rd May 2026
These events will create spaces for learning, celebration, and connection. Bringing our diverse community together to honour traditions, stories, and shared roots.
A huge thank you to National Lottery for making this possible. We canโt wait to share more as we head into the New Year ๐
#BackToOurRoots #NationalLotteryAwardsForAll #CommunityCelebration #CultureAndCommunity #weareqpco
Weโre thrilled to share some exciting news for 2026 ๐
Queenโs Park Community Organisation has received funding from National Lottery Awards for All to support our Back to Our Roots project โ celebrating culture, heritage, and community through shared experiences.
๐ Find out more about the project here:
https://qpco.org.uk/projects/back-to-our-roots/
This funding will help us deliver three community celebration events in 2026:
๐ St Patrickโs Day โ Sunday 15th March 2026
๐ง๐ฉ Bangladeshi Independence Day โ Saturday 28th May 2026
๐น๐ฑ Timor-Leste Independence Day โ Saturday 23rd May 2026
These events will create spaces for learning, celebration, and connection. Bringing our diverse community together to honour traditions, stories, and shared roots.
A huge thank you to National Lottery for making this possible. We canโt wait to share more as we head into the New Year ๐
#BackToOurRoots #NationalLotteryAwardsForAll #CommunityCelebration #CultureAndCommunity #weareqpco
