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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✨A chill and relaxing coffee morning took place last Saturday at Mount Zion Church Bedford UK ✨
Visitors enjoyed arts, crafts and making flower arrangements, all while sipping drinks and eating cake. What could be more relaxing than that?
A massive thank you to the volunteers and staff who made this happen, and to the formidable Emma from @letsgetgoingcic 😍 for delivering the activities. We will be joining forces with them all summer for many more sessions.
The next coffee morning will be in September 2026. Follow us to make sure you catch the next date! 🫶
#CoffeeMorning #CommunityEvent #WelcomingSpace #SupportLocal #Volunteers #weareqpco
✨A chill and relaxing coffee morning took place last Saturday at Mount Zion Church Bedford UK ✨
Visitors enjoyed arts, crafts and making flower arrangements, all while sipping drinks and eating cake. What could be more relaxing than that?
A massive thank you to the volunteers and staff who made this happen, and to the formidable Emma from @letsgetgoingcic 😍 for delivering the activities. We will be joining forces with them all summer for many more sessions.
The next coffee morning will be in September 2026. Follow us to make sure you catch the next date! 🫶
#CoffeeMorning #CommunityEvent #WelcomingSpace #SupportLocal #Volunteers #weareqpco
We were delighted to help @stmschoolbedford with helping to organise 4 workshops for their culture & diversity day.
🇮🇪Irish music and history with Rich @theblackandgold.bedford
🪘Nigerian traditional wear & talking drums with Shewa.
🇿🇼Zimbabwe art with Catherine @thecatward
🇵🇸Learning about Palestinian children’s experience with a q&a from them.
Thank you to @bedshighsheriff for sharing your life story regarding starting at Mcdonalds to your current position. It was an inspiration to the young people. Thank you to Joe, a valuable member of our charity, for sharing his experience living through Apartheid South Africa and working for Nelson Mandela. A big thank you to @stmschoolbedford for organising a fabulous cultural and diversity day!
We were delighted to help @stmschoolbedford with helping to organise 4 workshops for their culture & diversity day.
🇮🇪Irish music and history with Rich @theblackandgold.bedford
🪘Nigerian traditional wear & talking drums with Shewa.
🇿🇼Zimbabwe art with Catherine @thecatward
🇵🇸Learning about Palestinian children’s experience with a q&a from them.
Thank you to @bedshighsheriff for sharing your life story regarding starting at Mcdonalds to your current position. It was an inspiration to the young people. Thank you to Joe, a valuable member of our charity, for sharing his experience living through Apartheid South Africa and working for Nelson Mandela. A big thank you to @stmschoolbedford for organising a fabulous cultural and diversity day!
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✨Relaxation & Mindfulness at Mount Zion Pentecostal Church Coffee Morning with @letsgetgoingcic ✨
📅Saturday 18th July- 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.
#community #workingpartnership #CoffeeMorning #weareqpco
⏳1 day to go...
✨Relaxation & Mindfulness at Mount Zion Pentecostal Church Coffee Morning with @letsgetgoingcic ✨
📅Saturday 18th July- 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.
#community #workingpartnership #CoffeeMorning #weareqpco
It was wonderful to welcome Katrina Hyden @beeandbottle.ceramics to the QPCO staff day! Thank you, Katrina, for joining us and sharing your valuable insights with our team.
We would also like to extend a huge thank you to the @gngbedford for generously allowing us to use their lovely, brand-new classrooms. Community partnerships like this are at the heart of everything we do.
#Community #Collaboration #QPCO #Grassroots #LocalPartnerships #Networking
It was wonderful to welcome Katrina Hyden @beeandbottle.ceramics to the QPCO staff day! Thank you, Katrina, for joining us and sharing your valuable insights with our team.
We would also like to extend a huge thank you to the @gngbedford for generously allowing us to use their lovely, brand-new classrooms. Community partnerships like this are at the heart of everything we do.
#Community #Collaboration #QPCO #Grassroots #LocalPartnerships #Networking
✨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 Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford volunteer and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff and volunteers
#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 Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford volunteer and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff and volunteers
#WelcomingSpace #CommunityConnection #BedfordCommunity #WeAreQPCO #CommunityEngagement
🇹🇱 Timor-Leste Football Tournament & festival 🇹🇱
Our community engagement officer, Belinda, has been working with the wonderful @Timor Leste Community Bedford to organise their next event! This is part of Back to our Roots programme funded by @the_harpur_trust and the @The National Lottery Community Fund 🫶
📅 Saturday 22th August 2026
⏰ 08:30am – 7:00pm
📍 Bedford Park, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2LP
#footballtournament #timorleste #CommunitySpirit #B2OR #weareqpco
🇹🇱 Timor-Leste Football Tournament & festival 🇹🇱
Our community engagement officer, Belinda, has been working with the wonderful @Timor Leste Community Bedford to organise their next event! This is part of Back to our Roots programme funded by @the_harpur_trust and the @The National Lottery Community Fund 🫶
📅 Saturday 22th August 2026
⏰ 08:30am – 7:00pm
📍 Bedford Park, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2LP
#footballtournament #timorleste #CommunitySpirit #B2OR #weareqpco
✨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? Wednesday 8th July
⏰ 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 Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford volunteers and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff and volunteers
#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? Wednesday 8th July
⏰ 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 Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford volunteers and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff and volunteers
#WelcomingSpace #CommunityConnection #BedfordCommunity #WeAreQPCO #CommunityEngagement
✨Relaxation & Mindfulness at Mount Zion Pentecostal Church Coffee Morning with children activities ✨ MZPC Bedford UK
📅Saturday 18th July- 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
✨Relaxation & Mindfulness at Mount Zion Pentecostal Church Coffee Morning with children activities ✨ MZPC Bedford UK
📅Saturday 18th July- 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
