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.
An egg-ceptional Charity Easter Egg collection
Kameo Recruitment and Cambridge Fruit Company collaborated for the third year running and smashed last year's total, which was 598. This year we have collected 1322 eggs for vulnerable children in the local community. This is thanks to the businesses below and has made a huge difference to so many children.
Walk for Hospice Care – Star Shine Night Walk is back in Cambridge!
A celebratory sunset walk on Saturday 22 June for adult hospice care.
Charities and University of Cambridge college heads meet for inaugural partnership talks
The heads of 14 Cambridge colleges came together with 20 local charities for a first-of-a-kind meeting organised jointly by Jesus College, Cambridge and Cambridge City Council at the Guildhall (on Tuesday 19 March), aimed at sharing experiences and working better together for the benefit of all across the city.
Transforming Healthcare: The Future of Cardiovascular Treatments Across the World
In this episode of Transforming Healthcare, host Jay Evans and Dr Bipin Patel are joined by Ami Bhatt, MD.
The future of cardiovascular treatments across the world
In this episode of Transforming Healthcare, host Jay Evans and Dr Bipin Patel are joined by Ami Bhatt, MD.
Ending rough sleeping in Cambridge – local charity launches appeal for further accommodation for its winter support project
It Takes a City, supported by Carter Jonas' Commercial Agency Team, launches an appeal for accommodation for its winter support project from 2025/2026 onwards.
Cambridge Curiosity and Imagination discuss their partnership with KISS
Ruth Sapsed, Director of Cambridge Curiosity and Imagination, describes the long-term, fruitful partnership we've had over the years.
Cambridge Science Centre are looking for a Young Trustee
Could you help to create a future where all children enjoy, explore and shape the world through STEM?
Sable&Hawkes commissioned by GB Social Housing to design marketing communications
GB Social Housing plc is a finance company with the sole purpose of providing loans to the UK social housing sector. Sable&Hawes were commissioned by GBSH to help design marketing for a forthcoming event.
Stone King achieves Skilled Worker Visa application success for charity client
The organisation is a longstanding client and wanted to sponsor an overseas national for a managerial role for the UK charity. The candidate had been undertaking a similar role for the overseas organisation for a number of years and was therefore well suited for the position in the UK.
Local charity doubles original planting target
Local Cambridgeshire rewilding charity, Creating Nature’s Corridors is celebrating completing its 2023/24 season AND more than doubling the planting target set for the year. The charity aims to plant 10,000 native trees and hedges per annum but in just five months, has smashed this goal by 53%, creating 1.7km of new hedgerows and planting 21,247 trees and hedging plants.
The Big Tea Break
Fundraisers are being encouraged to brew-up, tuck into a sweet treat and raise vital funds for charity.
Stone King partner quoted by Civil Society on the involvement of charity employees in politics
Rosamund McCarthy Etherington, Stone King Partner and joint head of the firm’s charity sector, has been quoted in a Civil Society article discussing whether charity leaders are able to run as political party candidates.
New volunteer opportunities with sight loss charity CamSight
A local man from Cambridge, Martin Thompson, 75, has been volunteering with sight loss charity, CamSight for 8 years and highlights the “rewarding” and “meaningful” role in the latest video for the charity.
Addenbrooke’s Charity supporters have raised over £100,000 for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital in just one weekend
Earlier this month, Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust’s (ACT) amazing supporters pulled out all the stops with three magnificent fundraising events raising more than £100,000 for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
Shining a light on the future of business: The Guildhall to light up for B Corp Month this March
Between 13 and 20 March, The Guildhall, in Cambridge City’s Market Square, will light up in white, yellow and pink to celebrate B Corp Month, which takes place throughout March.