New Fundraising Platform for Blues Foundation

Donating to Blues Foundation has never been so simple as the charitable arm of Bedford Blues announce a new fundraising platform through the UK’s leading fundraising provider, Enthuse.

Since official launch in April 2020, Blues Foundation have been able to impact on hundreds of people from differing demographics and backgrounds through some of our flagship activation and community outreach programmes. Click here to read about our impact.

We are extremely proud of all the strides we have taken in having as great an impact in the local community as possible, but we need your support to help us continue our widespread support across Bedfordshire.

SOME KEY STATISTICS OF OUR WORK SO FAR INCLUDES:

  • Over 5000+ hours of physical activity delivered since July 2020

  • 21,000 items donated to Bedford Foodbank for Christmas 2020

  • Over 5,500 meals delivered to vulnerable families and individuals

  • Flagship projects Tackle LIFE, INSPIRE & ABILITY Blues launched and piloted

  • Partnerships developed with Bedford Borough Council and Bedfordshire Police, supporting young people at risk of offending

  • Relationship built with Bedford College to deliver well-being and activity packages

  • Over 350 children aged 5 – 15 engaged with as part of our Summer Holiday Programmes

  • More families encouraged to exercise as part of our Families Fund Project

  • Bespoke physical activity project for Penrose Housing targeting the promotion of positive mental and physical health


The best way to pledge your regular support to Blues Foundation is through our CHAMPION scheme which can be set up on the Enthuse platform. This ensures that every penny goes into our various schemes and initiatives, while allowing you to have a notable role in the decision-making process of future projects.

BYBECOMING A FOUNDATION CHAMPION, YOU WILL:

  • Support the physical and mental well-being of people in Bedfordshire.

  • Create inclusive opportunities for disabled people, older adults, girls and families.

  • Develop skills of young people to achieve their full potential.

IN RETURN WE WILL:

  • Send you a quarterly CHAMPIONS newsletter about the impact of your support.

  • Send you a Certificate from the Blues Foundation thank you for your support.

  • Invite you to our CHAMPIONS thank you event.


The Enthuse platform also allows us to claim GIFTAID on every donation, which means all donations equal 25% more to our charity, at no extra cost to the donor! Help the local community, have a direct impact on our work in Bedfordshire and enjoy exclusive Blues Foundation rewards by signing up here.

WHAT YOUR DONATION COULD PAY FOR…

  • £10 could pay for… refreshments during our ABILITY Blues disability rugby programme.

  • £20 could pay for… equipment for our TRY for Change programme.

  • £50 could pay for… an hours sports hall hire for our ABILITY Blues programme.

  • £100 could pay for… travel support for our Skills and Education programme.

  • £250 could pay for… delivery of our out reach programme for the most vulnerable young people in Bedfordshire.

Don’t forget, keep checking our website regularly and all our social media channels to hear first about our latest initiatives; or sign up to our newsletter by clicking here for regular updates.

You can find Blues Foundation on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Alternatively, you can contact Blues Foundation Manager, Tom Harwood via email at info@bluesfoundation.org.uk with any specific questions you may have.

Tom Harwood