FACES

10/06/2026

📢 FACES Survey 2026 – Have You Completed It Yet? 📢

Our FACES Survey 2026 is open until the end of June, and we'd love to hear from you if you haven't already taken part.

We're looking for feedback from everyone connected or not connected with FACES, including:
💙 Staff
💙 Volunteers
💙 Community members
💙 Partners and supporters

The survey helps us understand what people already know about FACES, what you'd like to know more about, and how we can keep in touch more effectively.

⏱️ It takes less than 2 minutes to complete – simply scan the QR code or follow the link below and share your thoughts.

Please also share this post with your networks so we can gather a wide range of responses and hear from as many voices as possible.

Thank you for helping shape the future of FACES!

https://forms.office.com/e/dF7DxKurRK?origin=lprLink

📣 Have Your Say – FACES Survey 2026 📣

We’d love to hear from you! 💬

Our FACES Survey 2026 is now live, and we’re asking our community to help us understand:
✅ What people already know about FACES
✅ What you’d like to know more about
✅ How we can keep in touch with you better

The survey takes less than 2 minutes to complete ⏱️
Simply scan the QR code and share your thoughts!

or click on this link https://forms.office.com/e/dF7DxKurRK?origin=lprLink

Please also help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family, and the wider community ❤️

Thank you for supporting FACES!

09/06/2026

🛏️ Cot Appeal 🛏️

Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone who responded to our recent stroller appeal. Thanks to your incredible generosity, we have received a fantastic number of stroller donations and are now able to support even more local families. ❤️

Our BabyBank is now in urgent need of cots to help support families with babies and young children.

If you have a cot that is in good condition and meets current safety standards, we would be incredibly grateful for your donation. A safe place for a baby to sleep is one of the most important items we can provide to families in need.

To help us manage donations safely and efficiently, all donations are by appointment only. Please send us a message [email protected] to arrange a suitable drop-off time at our BabyBank. Please note we do not take donations at the Church Lane offices.

Your generosity helps ensure that every child has a safe and comfortable place to sleep. Thank you for your continued support of our Baby Bank and the families we serve.

08/06/2026

This week's Partnership Tuesday drop in at our Warm Space will be hosted by LEAP - Local Energy Advice Partnership!
Leap helps to support anyone who is at risk of going into fuel poverty. Their service is free for all local residents and open to all types of households - homeowners, private renters and social housing tenants.
Their highly trained energy efficiency advisors provide guidance and support that is specific to each individuals energy needs!
Come along for a cuppa and a chat, right here in our warm space!
📅Tuesday 9th June 2026
📍The FACES Warm Space - The Snug, Church Lane Community centre Bedford, MK41 0PW
Booking is recommended but walk ins are welcome!

04/06/2026

📢 A friendly reminder that Spectrum Support is tomorrow, here at our offices.

Please see the poster below for full details. We look forward to seeing you there! 😊

Next Parent to Parent group
This Friday 5th June 10-11.30am
At FACES, Church Lane Community Centre

If you would like any more information about the group, you can pop us a message on here or email - [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you
😊

04/06/2026

🚼 Stroller Appeal 🚼

Our BabyBank is currently running very low on strollers, and we urgently need your help.

If you have a stroller, pushchair, or buggy that is clean, safe, and no longer needed, please consider donating it. These items make a huge difference to local families who are struggling and help ensure babies and young children can travel safely and comfortably.

Every donation helps us support families in our community during difficult times.

If you can donate, please call 07596885216 or email [email protected] to book an appointment.

Please note we do not take donations at our offices on Church Lane.

Thank you for your continued kindness and support. ❤️

03/06/2026

👨‍👧‍👦 Calling All Bedford Dads! 👨‍👦‍👦

Are you a new dad, expecting a baby, or simply looking to connect with other fathers in a supportive environment?

Our Dads@FACES programme is a FREE 8-week evening workshop designed specifically for dads. Whether you'd like to:

✅ Meet other like-minded dads
✅ Learn more about your child's development
✅ Build confidence in positive parenting and setting boundaries
✅ Prepare for the arrival of your baby
✅ Share experiences in a safe, welcoming space
..then we'd love to hear from you!

The sessions are relaxed, supportive, and tailored to the needs of the group, helping dads better understand their children's needs, improve communication, and strengthen family relationships.

📍 Open to dads across Bedford
💚 FREE to attend
📅 8-week programme

To find out more or book your place:

📞 01234 270601
📧 [email protected]

Please share this post with any dads, dads-to-be, friends, family members, or community groups who may benefit from joining us.

03/06/2026

🌟 National Volunteers' Week 🌟

This National Volunteers' Week, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing volunteers. Your time, dedication, compassion and support make such a difference to the families and communities we work with every day.

We are incredibly grateful for everything you do and proud to have such a committed team of volunteers at FACES. Your contribution helps us continue making a positive impact across Bedfordshire.

We were especially honoured to receive The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2019 – the highest award a local voluntary group can receive – and this recognition would not have been possible without the dedication of our volunteers.

If you've ever thought about volunteering and would like to make a difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us at [email protected] to find out more.

📅 Our next volunteer training course starts in September.

Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers – you are truly appreciated! 💙

02/06/2026

A huge thank you to The Chequers at Westoning and everyone who took part in the May Charity Quiz for supporting FACES Bedford.

We are incredibly grateful that your quiz raised £155 to help our work supporting local families.

Thank you to all the quizzers for your generosity and to the team at Chequers Westoning for choosing FACES as your charity partner this month.

Your support makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated by everyone at FACES. 💙

Thank you to our May quizzers for supporting this month's charity quiz in support of Book in now for next month's quizzicles on Tuesday 9th June!

01/06/2026

This week's Partnership Tuesday drop in at our Warm Space will be hosted by Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity.
Mandy from BRCC will be here on the first Tuesday of every month, offering support to help people connect with their local community and improve their overall wellbeing.
Come along for a cuppa and a chat with Mandy, right here in our warm space!
📅 Tuesday 2nd June 2026
📍The FACES Warm Space, The Snug, Church Lane Community Centre Bedford, MK41 OPW
⏰Drop in between 12-2pm
Booking is recommended but walk ins are welcome !

01/06/2026

IT'S VOLUNTEERS WEEK!🎉

It's national volunteers week, an annual campaign that celebrates the millions of people who dedicate their time and energy to their communities.

We are always looking for new volunteers and welcome applications from men and those with experience working with SEND children. Our volunteers come from all walks of life and are valued for the unique skills they bring to FACES.

Our next training course is starting in September !

No previous volunteering experience is required nor do you need to have worked within a support service before. It is however beneficial if you do have previous experience of supporting families and children, whether that has been professionally or personally 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤

All volunteers are required to complete an application form and include 2 references as well as completing the mandatory 6-week training course. As part of the training, applicants will be asked to complete a Level 2 Adults and Children Safeguarding Course and will receive a certificate upon completion.
If you or someone you know fits these requirements; we would LOVE to hear from you! Please send us a message via our social media channels, email us on [email protected] or give us a call on 01234 270601 🤩