Background

Kenya Community Bedford was founded in 2005. A day trip by Kenyan women and children to Brighton seaside highlighted the need of unity after discovering that we all faced the same problems of social exclusion. Thereafter a group of families met regularly and worked hard to bring to the attention of the wider community the need for an organisation which would cater for the needs of our marginalised community. After a series of activities together the group formed KCB with an aim of uniting Kenyans and Africans in Bedford to address the needs of these communities to; combat social exclusion, foster personal and community development; to help integrate into mainstream society and contribute to the local community.  A committee inclusive of a chairman, treasurer and secretary has led the organisation till incorporation. The committee works hard and meets once a month to achieve its goals. From humble beginnings, the organisation continues to develop and sustain beneficial partnerships with a range of stakeholders and agencies in the public, private and voluntary sector.

Legal Status

Company Limited by Guarantee with charitable objects No 6247477.

Officers

Mr. Jack  Waiyaki               (Chairman)
Mr. Paul Ngugi                    (Secretary)
Ms Peris Wahiga                 (Acting Treasurer)
Mr.Bryan Kuria                       
Ms Regina Wakaba               
Triza Muturi
Serah Wanjiru
Lukas Karanja
Samis Rashid
Gladys Muniu

       
          KCB Trustees with the newly elected  Mayor of Bedford Dave Hodgson

Although the organisation is called *Kenyan Community Bedford Ltd, the  organisation's Objects are focussed on reaching and serving the Kenyan and African Communities in Bedford. *Kenya in this regard means a people of Kenyan origin, who are proud of their heritage, their cultural values and experiences; and who wish to share these values with the rest of the community.

We are an Equal Opportunity organisation.

We warmly welcome members and volunteers to join KCB. Members and volunteers must sign and agree to be bound by the organisations rules and policies. However, if you do not wish to become a registered member we always value your opinions and suggestions and general contribution.

Our Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policy states.....

Kenyan Community Bedford Limited is a non-political, non-religious organisation committed to serve Kenyans and Africans in Bedford regardless of race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, immigration or marital status. We reasonably accommodate individuals with handicaps, disabilities and bona fide religious beliefs. Discrimination of any sort is quite simply not acceptable and will not be tolerated.

1.  Statement of intent

Kenyan Community Bedford Limited recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons which are not fair. These include: race, religion, creed, colour, national and ethnic origin, political beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability (including mental illness), HIV status, marital status, responsibility for dependants, appearance, geographical area, social class, income level or criminal record.

Kenyan Community Bedford Limited will challenge discrimination and lack of opportunity in its own policy and practice and will help other organisations and individuals to do the same. 

Kenyan Community Bedford Limited aims to create a culture that respects and values each others’ differences. Kenyan Community Bedford sees these differences as an asset to our work as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations' and people we serve............Full Copy available upon request

To request a copy of our policies, membership and volunteering applications please contact us at:

CONTACTS

EMAIL US AT kenyancommunitybedford@yahoo.co.uk

OR  TEL:         07983012731/07722713796/07990886235/

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