Strong Communities

Important research on the social infrastructure needs of new communities, Strong Communities includes proposals for planning, implementing and resourcing the delivery of social infrastructure in the region’s six growth areas. Published September 2006. Download Full Report (PDF - 774KB) or view summary.

State of the Sector 2006

A report on the state of the voluntary and community sector in Bedfordshire and Luton with analysis on different client groups; key areas of work; funding; people numbers; and future needs. Published June 2006. Download Full Report (PDF - 350KB) or view summary.

A Study of the Infrastructure of BME Groups in Bedfordshire 2006

Bedford Race Equality Council's final report on the ChangeUp funded mapping and needs analysis of the BME voluntary and community sector organisations in Bedfordshire. Download Full Report (PDF - 417KB).

Social Enterprise and Public Sector Procurement   

This report, commissioned by the Bedforshire & Luton VCS Consortium and funded through ChangeUp, provides an overview of the issues and obstacles, as well as ideas for development in the arena of social enterprise. Published December 2005. Download Full Report (PDF - 379KB)

An Evaluation of Volunteering Activities and Participation in Bedfordshire

Results from an evaluation of Bedfordshire residents’ informal and formal volunteering participation and awareness of volunteering opportunities in their community are published providing excellent baseline data. Published October 2006.  Download Full Report (PDF - 641KB) or view summary.