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Creating space to thrive: Bedfont® supports school library revamp

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A collective community effort helps breathe new life into a much-loved school space.

Bedfont® Scientific Limited, a local med-tech business located in Harrietsham, was pleased to help create a tranquil woodland-themed library for children at Harrietsham Church of England Primary School. The library space, which had been used as a flow-through area with no real purpose until 2 years ago, was created for children to enjoy during lunchtime; however, it lacked a certain magic. With tight educational budgets, the school asked for help and set out to revamp the school library.

When the school reached out to local businesses for support in revitalising its library, Bedfont® was proud to step forward. Over a couple of weeks, a dedicated team of Bedfont® volunteers worked side by side with school staff and family members to transform the space with a fresh coat of paint. The collaborative effort not only refreshed the physical environment but also helped create a brighter, more welcoming space that inspires students and encourages a love of reading.

“The physical environment plays a significant role in supporting young people’s wellbeing,” said Claire Dadswell, Wellbeing Manager at Bedfont®. “By helping to refresh the library, we’ve contributed to a space that encourages creativity, focus and a love of reading. It’s wonderful to know that students will benefit from this transformation for years to come.”

Bedfont® Supports School Library Revamp
Bedfont® supports school library revamp

Much of the library’s transformation was made possible through generous community support. The furniture was kindly donated by a library that was closing its doors, while the greenery used to bring the woodland theme to life was provided by online retailer Blooming Artificial. After discovering a striking feature tree on Facebook Marketplace, the school organised a ‘Wear It Green Day’ to raise the funds needed to purchase it. Additional proceeds from the school’s summer fundraiser, ‘HotDogs and Cool Music’, helped to fund the Accelerated Reader programme.

Staff and parents also volunteered to scan and label the library’s collection, while additional items, including the astroturf, were sourced through donations from the local community via Facebook Marketplace.

Jackie Chambers, Head Teacher at Harrietsham Primary School, said, “The school are extremely grateful for the very kind support of Bedfont® and the other members of our local community who have supported us with our library revamp.  They have really helped to bring the children’s vision for their new library to life.  Our thanks also to the staff who have helped and to Mr Walker and Mrs Mannering for their vision and hard work with this project.  This joint project has meant that our children now have the most magical and engaging space to enjoy reading.”

Supporting local initiatives is a key part of Bedfont’s commitment to community engagement, and the company was delighted to contribute to a project that will benefit pupils for many years. To learn more about Bedfont® and its community commitments, visit the website here.

Bedfont® Scientific Limited partners with Rymindr to deliver vital classroom supplies

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Bedfont® ensures exercise books reach UK classrooms through sponsorship.

Bedfont® Scientific Limited, a world leader in breath analysis, with nearly 50 years of expertise in the medical device industry, has teamed up with Rymindr, a social-tech company, to deliver vital classroom supplies. Rymindr is an app that lets users track important dates and access rewards. Through the app, Rymindr helps UK schools save money by sharing its profits. Bedfont® is proud to support its exercise book sponsorship campaign by sponsoring 20 boxes of exercise books, ensuring they reach the classrooms where they are needed.

It has been reported that over 70% of schools in the UK are underfunded1, leading to increased pressure on schools through teacher shortages and reduced resources. Rymindr’s mission is to build a single ecosystem that benefits all, leading to positive impacts on society and the environment for this generation and those to come. They have been funding breakfasts, school meals, and classroom supplies for children.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Bedfont® to get essential classroom supplies into UK schools. With budgets under pressure, simple items like classroom resources from exercise books to pencils shouldn’t be a struggle to fund, and this sponsorship will make a real difference in classrooms across the country.” Said Rav Panesar, CEO of Rymindr. “We’re incredibly grateful to Bedfont® for stepping up and sponsoring. This is exactly the kind of community impact we want to create through Rymindr, bringing businesses and schools together to deliver practical support where it’s needed most.”

Bedfont® is supporting their current initiative to get thousands of brand-new exercise books directly into UK primary schools. Having already distributed 4,000 boxes across the country, Rymindr were unfortunately notified at the end of 2025 that their storage facility was being sold. This has led to the launch of their latest sponsorship campaign, inviting individuals and businesses to sponsor boxes of books. The sponsorship covers the practical logistics, such as storage, pallet handling, and distribution.

Bedfont® Helps Deliver Classroom Supplies

“We’re incredibly proud to support this campaign and help deliver something as fundamental as exercise books to classrooms across the UK.” Said Jason Smith, CEO at Bedfont®. “With so many schools facing funding pressures, it’s vital we step in where we can. By sponsoring these boxes, we’re helping teachers focus on what matters most, teaching, while easing some of the financial strain they face every day. Education is the foundation of our future, and we’re committed to playing our part.”

Rymindr is matching each sponsored box, meaning schools across the UK are saving around £100 per box, which will really make a difference to the already stretched school budgets. Bedfont® is strongly committed to supporting the local community and is pleased to assist Rymindr in its latest initiative, providing much-needed exercise books to UK schools. To find out more about Rymindr, visit the website here. For more information on Bedfont® and its community initiatives, visit the website here.

References

  1. New data finds that 7 in 10 schools in England faced budget cuts since 2010 | National Education Union [Internet]. National Education Union. 2025. Available from: https://neu.org.uk/latest/press-releases/new-data-finds-7-10-schools-england-faced-budget-cuts-2010

Bedfont Scientific Ltd. spreads festive joy by donating 250 presents this Christmas

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Bedfont and its sponsored football team, Medway United FC, have teamed up to donate 125 gifts to Medway hospital and 125 gifts to Children’s Cancer Charity, My Shining Star

Medical device manufacturer, Bedfont Scientific Ltd., has joined forces with the local football team it sponsors, Medway United FC, to spread a little Christmas Joy by donating 250 gifts. On Tuesday 14th December, Bedfont and Medway United donated 125 gifts to Medway Hospital for the children who will be there over Christmas, and another 125 gifts to the children’s cancer charity ‘My Shining Star’ also based in Medway.

Jason Smith, Managing Director at Bedfont, “Winston Churchill said, ‘We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.’ Medway United and Bedfont are happy to spread some festive cheer at a time of year, which can be so difficult for many.”

Cherly Jones, Fundraising Officer at the Medway Hospital Charity, “We are extremely grateful to Bedfont and Medway United for their incredible donation of presents to our children’s ward at Medway Hospital.  Their gEnerosity is very much appreciated, especially at this time of year, and I know our patients will be thrilled to receive them.”

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