Grants

The Fine & Country Foundation’s autumn grant programme awarded the King’s Arms Project in Bedford £350 to provide two Christmas dinners to their clients. Find out how your generosity helped the homeless and vulnerable people of Bedford to enjoy the festive period with our grant update below. The first meal was served at the Friday Night Meeting and welcomed 61 guests. They each received a Christmas meal, along with a gift bag of presents. This event was hosted in the Guild House in Bedford Town Centre. The King’s Arms Project hosted a second Christmas meal at their Nightshelter on Christmas Day. The Nightshelter provides 18 emergency bed spaces for rough sleepers and homeless clients. Similar to the Friday Night Meeting’s Christmas dinner, this meal was prepared by a team of volunteers. Guests were given stockings full of presents donated by the local community. Some clients have not received presents for as long as 20 years; the impact of somethi...