Who We Are
BLCF is the leading local grantmaker in Bedfordshire and Luton. We are passionate about improving the lives of people in the county through investing support in local charities and forging deep relationships with grassroots groups in our area.
We bridge the gap between where the money is and where it’s needed. We work with businesses and partners to link resources to those who need help. BLCF strive to connect charities, build relationships, and support people.
Our Values
Our eight values sit at the heart of our work and our people, and we strive to deliver our vision and mission through these.
Ready To Challenge
Enabling us to excel, our partners to have impact, our communities to work together and for all to help shift the balance of power through the value of our data, insight and knowledge.
Deliver Lasting Change
We use influence to make change happen that is long lasting and impactful for community partners and individuals.
Embrace Risk Taking
We have an appetite to take calculated risks to ensure our own, and the charity sectors, sustainability and to help us grow, and explore new opportunities.
Always Accountable
We are trusted by our partners, our funders and the people of Bedfordshire. We understand the needs of the communities and built that knowledge through relationships, built on fairness, equality, and transparency.
Locally Focused
We vale our local ‘place based’ knowledge and expertise gained through our connections and networks ensuring our wider geographic reach.
Ever Curious
To grow our understanding of local need through out collective curiosity and strive to always understand and be informed of the ever-changing needs we aim to address.
Highly Skilled
We are skilled in the work we do through our quality standards, reputation, experience and professional development.
Reflect and Represent
The communities we serve by including their lived experience in the make-up of our staff teams, volunteers, panel members and Trustees.
