Who We Are & How We Work

We are a registered charity that only do what makes life better for carers — carers are at the heart of our values.

As well as providing a wide range of services we help carers have their say on caring matters in Luton, Bedfordshire, and beyond, working with the NHS, local councils, and influencing government, local and national.

We're a Network Partner of Carers Trust, and also work closely with Carers UK, the UK's two national carer charities.

We are regulated by the Charity Commission and comply with Company Law. We are registered with the Fundraising Regulator.

Each year, Carers in Bedfordshire raises funds to help those who care for others.

A large proportion of our funding comes from the Local Authority, and this supports the core services we provide.

Additional funding comes from organisations that believe in the value of our work, such as The National Lottery and local grant-giving organisations, as well as from any small charges we make for some of our events and activities.

We are also supported by our generous local community. These contributions help us do even more for carers, including responding to individual needs and developing new ways to provide support and advice.