🥳 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🥳
BLCF would like to take this opportunity to celebrate all the strong women in our communities – those who we collaborate with, those who are supported by the inspirational work from the groups in our communities, and those who we celebrate in our personal lives.
On this International Women’s Day, and across this Women’s History Month, we will be spotlighting the voices of women in our work. We will be hearing from women in leadership, sharing their inspirational words on their lessons learned and experiences in the sector. We will also be sharing the incredible work that organisations across Bedfordshire and Luton are delivering to help uplift and support women, whilst also raising awareness of the challenges women still face in our communities.
Today we hear from Karen Perkins, CEO of BLCF, who shares her thoughts on women in leadership in the VCSE sector:
“International Women’s Day is used as a moment to celebrate the achievements of women, but for the VCSE sector we witness this all year round. Women in the most senior roles show leadership and a strength of character to combat the daily challenges that charities face in order to provide the support and services that the most vulnerable in our communities need. Whether they are leading a national charity, running a local community group or simply volunteering, BLCF celebrate the power of women every day.”
Happy International Women’s Day to the women in our lives!
Would you like to celebrate an incredible woman in your life? Please feel free to tag them below and give them a shoutout!
This evening (28th February) is the beginning of Ramadan. BLCF would like to take this opportunity to extend our best wishes to everyone in our communities who are observing Ramadan this month.
Ramadan Mubarak!
Happy Lunar New Year!
BLCF would like to extend our best wishes to all who celebrate. We send you luck and happiness as we step into the year of the snake!
Our impact in 2023-2024 🚀
We awarded 266 grants totalling over 4.27m.
Read more click link in the bio.
Thank you for being part of this incredible journey!
#MakingADifference #CommunitySupport
The Knife Angel Legacy Fund is administered by BLCF on behalf of Luton Rising, Arts Council England and The Steel Charitable Trust.
Grants up to £3,600 supporting community and voluntary activity in Luton bringing creatives and community together.
Click link in bio for more information #knifeangelluton
📢 Calling all community groups and creatives in Luton!
Want to learn more about the Knife Angel Legacy Fund? Join us for a free "Meet the Funder" event with the Luton Council Social Justice Unit, CVS Beds, and The Culture Trust Luton.
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, August 6th
🕛 Time: 12 PM
📍 Location: The Hat Factory
Don't miss this opportunity to connect and get all the details you need.
Visit link in bio to register.
To mark the launch of the Knife Angel in Luton, BLCF is proud to be supporting the Knife Angel Legacy Fund.
Grants up to £3,600 supporting community and voluntary activity in Luton bringing creatives and community together.
The Knife Angel Legacy Fund is administered by BLCF on behalf of Luton Rising, Arts Council England and The Steel Charitable Trust.
Visit link in bio for more information
#KnifeAngelLuton
🤝Join us on Saturday, 3 August at 12pm for the official launch of the Knife Angel in Luton.
The Knife Angel's visit to the town will be marked by a series of anti-violence events and activities throughout August.
The solution to knife crime starts by being part of the conversation, creating a united front for change.
#knifeangelluton
🌟 Join us in marking Mental Health Awareness Week
At BLCF, we're dedicated to transforming communities across Bedfordshire and Luton.
Let's come together to raise awareness.
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #BLCF
Discover the Safer Bedfordshire Community Fund
This fund is dedicated to safeguarding public areas by tackling issues such as violence against women and girls (VAWG), anti-social behaviour (ASB), and neighbourhood crime.
Open for applications across Bedfordshire🌟
Apply now before the 20th May deadline.
Visit link in the bio #grantfunding #bedfordshire
