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SMART Prebend Centre Cold Relief In Bedford (CRIB) is Back!SMART CJS had to suspend fundraising during COVID-19, but this week, as Christmas approaches, we are back with the launch of the annual Cold Relief In Bedford (CRIB) appeal and we need your support! Read more »
SMART CJS NEWS BULLETIN ISSUE 11News from SMART CJS’s projects in Bedford, Milton Keynes and Oxford - Additional funding for rough sleeper beds, the Monster Mash at Norman Russell House and Rogers Court on the telly! Read more »
SMART CJS Wins Winter Homelessness FundingSMART CJS, has announced that it has successfully bid for additional funds for helping rough sleepers over the Winter period. The Winter Transformation Fund grant, comes courtesy of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, Homeless Link and Housing Justice and was confirmed earlier this month. Read more »
Bedford-Based Chair Appointed to Board at SMART CJSThere are big changes at the top of SMART CJS, as current Chair of the board of trustees, Dave Rawcliffe, steps down after five years, handing over to Bedford-based property lawyer Chantal Thomas. Keara O’Connor, a Milton Keynes-based Project Manager also joins the board as a new trustee. Read more »
Planning the Future of the SMART Prebend Centre – We Want Your Help!Your opinion matters! We need YOUR HELP to shape the future of the SMART Prebend Homeless Centre in Bedford. Complete a short survey and help us to help others Read more »
SMART CJS NEWS BULLETIN ISSUE 10Exciting and uplifting news from SMART CJS’s projects in Bedford, Milton Keynes and Oxford - A landmark moment, positive developments and heartfelt feedback. Read more »
Landmark Moment in Bedford – Rogers Court is Open!SMART CJS is proud to announce that Rogers Court, Bedford is open! It will support former homeless and rough sleepers in 20 individual, self-contained accommodation units and help people back on their feet to a positive future. Read more »
SMART HOWARD HOUSE ONLINE SURVEY GOES LIVEAre you a former resident at Howard House or do know someone who has taken part in the programme? Have you have previously volunteered at the service? Have been involved with the service in another way? We need your help. Read more »