Our Sponsors
Academy Heating Ltd
In 2018, one of our trustees reached out to Academy Heating. Our mission to be a cultural and community centre for Buckhurst Hill and adjacent areas resonated with them, and we established an ongoing relationship. Over the years Academy Heating have supported Bedford House by generously offering their labour as sponsorship to us, which has supported our ability to offer subsidised art, fitness and leisure courses to our community and helped to run our events, such as our regular art exhibitions, The Summer Show and Winter Craft Fairs. Over time Academy Heating has kindly sponsored Bedford House by over £1,000.
In 2019, we were very fortunate to have received a gift of a collection of artworks from Robert Bewick and his sister Jane French, descendants of Elwyn Bewick, the brother of Vivian Bewick. The Bewick family, in particular Vivian and Elwyn, contributed to the establishing of Bedford House together with other artists in the 1940’s and 1950’s. Vivian was an art tutor for many years at Bedford House and they were both practicing artists based within the Buckhurst Hill locality. The collection we were gifted also contained art works from several other artists. The collection was exhibited at Bedford House in 2021 and digitalised following the grant received from Epping Forest District Council. We are very grateful for the gift and subsequently the grant from Epping Forest which gave us the opportunity to showcase a piece of history directly relevant to Bedford House.
Department of Health & Social Care
In 2022/23, together the DHSC and ECC (Locality Fund) funded a defibrillator for the better of the community. It has since been instrumental in saving several lives.
Joseph Gibson Design
We are immensely thankful to Joseph Gibson Design and his team for making the Flower Bed Project possible by contributing their time and expertise, along with a generous donation from one of our members and Bedford House’ fundraising efforts. Their hard work has added a stunning touch to our grounds, and we deeply appreciate their commitment and support in enhancing our space.
Matthew’s Plants
We are incredibly grateful to Matthews Plants for their unwavering support over the past 10+ years. Their generous provision of beautiful plants has made our summer show and winter fair truly special, adding vibrant life to these events. Bedford House deeply appreciates their continued partnership and dedication.
Active Essex
BHCA’s dance and movement classes are proudly sponsored by Active Essex, supporting our mission to keep the community active, healthy, and connected through movement.
In 2023, Active Essex supported our Sunday Social Dance events, Contemporary and Seated Dance classes.
Again in 2023, we received sponsorship for our Seated Dance and Tai Chi classes.
In 2024, they supported our Contemporary Dance and Seated Dance classes.
Thanks to their support, we can continue offering engaging and accessible sessions for all!
Epping Forest Community Lottery
In 2025/26, the EFCL funded our Crafters sessions.
Individual Donors
We sincerely appreciate the generosity of Bedford House members and external supporters who have donated to our cause. Your contributions, whether financial or in kind, are essential in sustaining our programs and enriching our community events. We are deeply grateful for your continued support and dedication to Bedford House's mission.
Bedford House is grateful for the funding received from Epping Forest District Council’s Community Grant Aid scheme which made it possible for us to exhibit the Bewick Collection and its digitalisation for the benefit of the community.
Epping Forest District Council
Thriving Third Sector Fund (managed by Essex Community Foundation)
In 2022 Bedford House was grateful for the funding received from the Thriving Third Sector Fund managed by Essex Community Foundation to upgrade our IT infrastructure.
Essex Association of Local Councils
In December 2022, we received a grant from the EALC through the Community Winter Warmth and Welcome Fun, in support of our Craft and Cuppa sessions.
In Autumn 2023, we received a grant through the Essex Micro Grant, in support of our Bedford House Crafters.