HopeWorks

07/09/2026

Journeys of Hope 🧡

This is Dave’s* story.

Through Pathways, we offer courses, programmes and activities tailored to the people we support, helping to build self worth, self belief and skills for life.

But it’s not just about the courses. Friendship, trust and connection are a huge part of what helps people move forward, and that takes time.

There are lots of ways to be part of the work happening at HopeWorks, whether that’s making a regular donation, volunteering your time or getting involved in other ways across our community.

Head to our website to find out more about HopeWorks and how you can get involved. 🔗

*Name changed to protect privacy

06/09/2026

Congratulations to at Bedford Running Festival 🏃

A huge well done to all the runners who took part this year, it was a fantastic day and great to see so many people out supporting the local community and getting involved.

And a huge thank you to all of those participants who chose to run on behalf of HopeWorks, raising vital funds so we can continue our work across Bedford 🧡

If you’d like to get involved, head to our website to see all the ways you can support us, or drop us a message as we’d love to chat!

02/09/2026

In their own words 🧡

Sometimes the best way to understand what HopeWorks means is to hear it from the people we walk alongside.

These are just a few of notes we’ve received from people who have experienced our support.

There are lots of ways to support the work of HopeWorks and help us continue making a difference in our community.

Head to our website to find out more about how you can get involved 🔗

https://hopeworksuk.org

01/09/2026

The Journey to Pilgrim’s Reckoning 🏃

Stuart is back again sharing part 3 of his journey as he takes on the challenge of the Pilgrim’s Reckoning in less than 2 weeks time!

Stuart and other members of the HopeWorks team are taking part in an 81 mile, 24 hour challenge through the Bedfordshire countryside along the Bunyan trail.

We are so close to hitting our fundraising target which will help us continue supporting our clients on their journeys. Head to our JustGiving page to donate (linked below) and show your support for our amazing team! 🧡

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/pilgrimsreckoning?utm_medium=CA&utm_source=CL

28/08/2026

A look back at our Journey 📆

From one act of kindness in Bedford over 35 years ago to the organisation we are today, our journey has continued to grow and change alongside the needs of our community.

Take a look back at some of the moments that have shaped HopeWorks and the work we do today.

Find out more about our history and how you can support us on our website here: https://hopeworksuk.org

26/08/2026

The recent closure of valued local organisations has been a loss for our community.

We know many people are wondering where support can now be found, while others are looking for ways to continue contributing their time and skills. We've been humbled by the number of people who have approached us in recent weeks.

What these closures remind us is that community organisations matter, but they can only continue when they have sustainable support behind them.

As demand for our services grows, we're asking those who believe in our work to consider becoming a regular donor. A monthly gift, no matter the size, helps create the financial stability that allows charities like ours to keep showing up for people when they need us.

We cannot replace the organisations we've lost, but together we can ensure that essential support remains available in our community.

Support with a small regular gift:

https://hopeworksuk.org/get-involved/give-hope/

Thank you! 🧡

Give via credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal To manage your giving, log in to your Donor Portal. This feature is available for donations made online since November 2025.

24/08/2026

At HopeWorks, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to dream, aspire and look towards a hopeful future.

Reimagine reflects our commitment to seeing potential, creating new opportunities and working together to make positive change possible.

21/08/2026

2 weeks to go! 🏃

It’s almost time for Bedford Running Festival and we are excited to be an official charity partner for 2026.

There’s still time to get involved and join and help us to raise vital funds to continue our work across Bedford.

If you’ve already secured your own space or would like one of our charity spaces, get in touch today!

Drop us a message or email [email protected] for more information 📧

19/08/2026

The Journey to Pilgrim’s Reckoning 🏃‍♂️

This September, people from HopeWorks and our wider community will be taking on the Pilgrim’s Reckoning - an 81 mile, 24 hour challenge through the Bedfordshire countryside.

Here’s part 2 of Stuart’s journey, he talks about the importance of doing the challenge alongside other people. This is fitting for HopeWorks, where we walk alongside our clients through their own journeys.

There’s more to come as September gets closer 👀

Want to support the HopeWorks team? Head to the JustGiving link in our bio to donate or find out more about getting involved 🔗