Who we are: 

Impact is the working title of the Bedford Area Schools Christian Support Trust (BASCST).  It is a Christian organisation with registered charity status, working in association with Scripture Union. The aim of the Trust is the advancement of the Christian faith among young people in the Bedford Area, particularly in schools and in conjunction with the local Church.

Impact Schools Workers:
Left to Right: Angela Cope (Middle and Upper Schools), Jane Crawford (Upper Schools) and Jo-Ann Gaunt (Lower and Middle Schools)

What we do: 

We work with schools to assist them with the moral and spiritual development of children and young people.

Our core activities involve taking assemblies, assisting with lunch time/after school clubs and having input in RE/PSHE lessons.

Our schools workers are also involved in a variety of other initiatives, including Barn Nativity, Creative Prayer, Self Esteem Workshops, MARS (Marriage and Relationship Skills) courses, Godly Play, Lifepath and Open the Book.