BAYS Foundation

Community | Wellness | Sports

Community | Wellness | Sports

bays foundation

Empowering Wellbeing

BAYS Foundation is a charity organisation committed to creating inclusive environments where individuals, communities and teams can actively improve their health and wellbeing through sport, physical activity, and a deeper connection with nature.

Enhance health and wellbeing

Nature-based activities

Engaging in physical exercise

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Our Core Approach

Enhancing health and wellbeing through:

  • Promoting physical and mental health through exercise
  • Encouraging participation in nature-based activities
  • Creating accessible, inclusive, and sustainable environments
  • Building connections and support networks through engaging in community projects and events
  • Supporting community welfare initiatives
EXPLORE BAYS FOUNDATION

Our initiatives

Dedicated to improving physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing through inclusive activities, nature-inspired experiences, and accessible support for all.


Supports local people through outreach programmes , community events, volunteering opportunities to foster inclusion, create connections and reduce isolation.


Provides access to high-quality training facilities to encourage active lifestyles and community participation in sport at all levels. 



24

Suicides in Bedford borough, in 2023, the highest figure on record since local data began (up from 22 in 2022 and 14 in 2019).

67.4%

Bedford’s rate of newly diagnosed depression for adults surpasses the England average

30,700

Referrals to mental health services in Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes.
 People living with severe mental illness have a life expectancy that is 15-20 years shorter than average

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Stayesmore Manor,

56 High Street,

Carlton,

Bedfordshire,

MK43 7LA

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