PBIC Returns to Luton!
We’re excited to announce that PBIC is coming back to the Luton Irish Forum to provide drop-in sessions for the local community! After an extended pause following the COVID pandemic, we’re excited to offer our…
Bidding Farewell to the Healing Hearts with Art Project
On the 7th of December 2024, we came together to celebrate a milestone: the Healing Hearts with Art Christmas Event. This event marked the conclusion of PBIC’s Healing Hearts with Art Project, funded by the…
Crisis Support at PBIC
The services PBIC deliver can address immediate needs and help those going through crisis achieve long-term stability. Here’s how we can help those going through hardship: Welfare Advice and Benefits Support Our advisers are well-versed…
Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE): Key Information
The Home Office have announced that the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) Scheme will open at 9:00am on 4 February 2025. It allows Ukrainian nationals who are currently in the UK to extend their stay for…
Matrix Accreditation at PBIC
Since 2011, PBIC has proudly held the Matrix Accreditation, a quality standard awarded by the Department for Education (DfE) to ensure high-quality Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) services. Matrix Accreditation not only reinforces our commitment…
PBIC Runners Raise Over £3,800 for ESOL Classes
Celebrating Our Runners In September, our committed team of staff members, volunteers and friends came together at the Bedford Running Festival, to raise funds to help fund our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)…
PBIC Monthly Update: October Recap
October was a vibrant and productive month at PBIC! We’ve been busy delivering a range of services, all aimed at supporting and connecting our community. Advice and Support at PBIC Our dedicated team has been…
Healing Hearts with Art: Free Workshops for the Bedford Community
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” – Thomas Merton. Every Saturday, PBIC and Art School Tsymbal host free creative workshops. These workshops offer a space for artistic expression,…
Celebrating Community Through Art and Culture: A Year of Events with PBIC
Over the past year, we have organised three events, bringing our community together through art and culture. From celebrating Polish and Ukrainian heritage to offering creative outlets for healing, these events have fostered unity and…
eVisa Support at PBIC
The UK government is introducing eVisas, a new, digital way to prove your immigration status online. This change will simplify the process of showing your right to live, work, or rent in the UK without…