Headway Cambridge & Peterborough Spring Newsletter 2024
A message from Headway Cambridgeshire & Peterborough CEO, Sarah Green:
Cambridgeshire business donates more than £70k to help disadvantaged children
Cambridge-based Xaar has donated more than £70,000 over the last two years to a local charity that supports care experienced young children and adults.
Star Shine Night Walk – Discover the 10 mile route around Cambridge
Have you signed up for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity's Star Shine Night Walk around Cambridge yet?
Charity that tackles financial hardship given grant support from South Cambridgeshire District Council
A charity offering debt counselling and financial help to adults, as well as money management lessons to school children, has been supported by the District Council.
Cambridge Science Centre announces AstraZeneca’s valued and continuing support for the coming year
Cambridge Science Centre, a Cambridge-based charity dedicated to fostering curiosity and learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among children, is thrilled to announce the renewal of its partnership with AstraZeneca for the upcoming year.
Get ready to take home your very own giraffe sculpture at charity auction!
After 10 weeks of entertaining the residents and visitors of Cambridge, over 30 giraffe sculptures from the art sculpture trail Cambridge Standing Tall, will going under the hammer on Wednesday 19 June at Graduate Cambridge.
Volunteers change lives - a new video demonstrates the power of volunteering.
A new video, produced by the brilliant team at Volunteer Cambs, gave three volunteers at Crossways an opportunity to talk ab
Double your donation for children’s mental health this Mental Health Awareness Week
Donations to Cambridgeshire children’s mental health charity Blue Smile will be doubled as part of the Big Give Kind2Mind match funding campaign from 14-28 May.
A step closer to new homes
It Takes a City's first modular homes are on target.
New charity shop in March town appeals for volunteers
Hospice charity appeals to people of March to volunteer in the new charity shop.
Helicopter model development for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT), approached Prototype Projects with a unique request: to create a detailed helicopter model that would be a unique thank you in recognition of people making significant gifts to the charity.
Zeichner to pour a cup of kindness with Red Cross
This Friday (10 May 2024), Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, will ‘pour a cup of kindness’ with Red Cross at 10:30am, Burleigh Street, CB1 1BJ, to celebrate World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.
Over 99% of GP’s reject GMS contract changes, with medics assembling to take industrial action
Following the announcement of the 2024/25 national GP General Medical Services (GMS) contract by the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England, over 99% of GPs have voted against it.
9,000 children explore computing history thanks to £20,000 Citrix donation
A £20,000 donation from Citrix has given 9,000 children a unique chance to learn about the development of modern computing technology, including Cambridge’s influential role, at the Centre for Computing History.
Cambridge, the UK’s most unaffordable city, comes together to address inequalities
On 15 April, Cambridge 2030, in partnership with Cambridge Ahead, hosted the Power of Purpose and Partnership event, bringing together individuals and organisations committed to facilitating positive change to address inequalities in Cambridgeshire.
What does responsible investment mean for charities?
As public benefit organisations, charities naturally have two principal investment concerns: how to optimise the value of their assets; and how to ensure their financial decisions align with their purposes. A significant question is how far ethical, moral and social factors should, or may, lead to a different approach to one that is purely commercial and financial.
What is modern slavery and how can you identify it?
For many of us living and working in the UK modern slavery will feel like a far-off, almost abstract concept; something that only happens in fast fashion sweatshops hundreds of miles away, not at organisations in our own towns and cities.
Tom’s Trust invites supporters to Go Grey in May for Brain Tumour Awareness
Tom’s Trust invites you to Go Grey in May for brain tumour awareness. The Cambridge-based children’s brain tumour charity is aiming to raise £3,335 during the month of May from supporters Going Grey for May. This money will fund a clinical psychologist to support one child and their family for a whole year.
Working together to support children and young people’s mental health: PST - Michell Instruments extends partnership with local charities
PST - Michell Instruments have extended their partnership with local charities Blue Smile and Centre 33, to support children and young people's mental health across Cambridgeshire.
Your free government backup recommendations booklet for businesses
The team at Breathe Technology are working with some local businesses on enhancing their cyber security, and we wanted to share some of this information as we think it will be both useful and interesting, as you will probably associate with some of these.
Have you heard about Carers Leave?
From 6 April 2024 all unpaid carers are entitled to up to a week's unpaid leave per year to look after someone with a disability or long-term illness. But don't panic! We are here to help :-)
Understanding and managing Interstitial Lung Disease
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is an umbrella term used to describe a group of highly variable restrictive lung diseases, which are characterised by inflammation and pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the lungs).
PEM commemorates Women's History Month
Throughout the month of March PEM, a leading independent accountancy and tax firm in Cambridge, proudly celebrated Women’s History Month by highlighting the remarkable achievements and contributions of women.
Treat yourself to afternoon tea at Cambridge Hospice Bistro
Book your afternoon tea experience and help Arthur Rank Hospice Charity to support people in Cambridgeshire living with an advanced serious illness or other life limiting condition