Cambridgeshire Community Foundation surpasses £40 million in grants awarded to support local communities
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation has announced that it has now awarded more than £40 million in grants to support communities across Cambridgeshire since it was established in 2004.
Mayor opens community-created wildlife corridor in growing Cambridge
The Mayor of Cambridge, Councillor Maria Cleminson, has officially opened Barnwell Verge: Seeds of Hope, a community-led project that has transformed a neglected roadside verge into a thriving wildlife corridor and green space for local residents.
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United for Cambridge Summer Event Held at Jesus College
Cambridge United underlines commitment to do more for Cambridge in a generational moment for the city as over 200 people gather for United for Cambridge summer celebration…
The Cambridge teams up with Emmaus Cambridge to support the local community through volunteering initiatives
From surveying shoppers to helping put the sizzle into a community barbecue, The Cambridge Building Society team has been rolling up its sleeves for Emmaus Cambridge as part of the latest activity in its partnership with the homelessness charity.
G’s Fresh backs Cambridge Air Base Appeal
East Anglian Air Ambulance is pleased to announce that G’s Fresh – one of Europe’s leading fresh produce companies – is backing its Cambridge Air Base Appeal.
Cambridge United groundsman aims to reel in £10,000 for EACH
Cambridge United Stadium Manager and Head Groundsman Ian Darler is casting off for another epic fishing fundraiser - with hopes of reeling in £10,000 for four charities, including East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
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Challenge for Change 2026: The Marketing Centre backs a global movement, One Kilometre at a Time
The Marketing Centre is supporting Challenge for Change 2026, a month-long global movement challenge (30 Aug–30 Sept) open to all fitness levels, where every kilometre walked, run, cycled, or swum raises money for children's charities. Following 2025's total of 46,000 km and £45,000+ raised, the 2026 goal is 100,000 km and £100,000 across 7 continents.
Cambridge scientist wins Lister Prize for pioneering Parkinson’s research project – backed by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust
A scientist whose pioneering Parkinson’s research was given early backing by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) has just been awarded a prestigious Lister Prize Fellowship.
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The Cambridge strengthens partnership with Jimmy’s Cambridge through £10,000 grant to fund dedicated support worker
The Cambridge Building Society has strengthened its ongoing partnership with Jimmy’s Cambridge by awarding the charity a £10,000 grant to fund a dedicated support worker to help people have a home.
CQC rates East Anglian Air Ambulance’s Norwich base outstanding
East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) has been rated Outstanding following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) at its Norwich base.
Donations to children’s mental health charity doubled during Small Charity Week – 22-29 June
From midday on 22 June until 5pm on 29 June, donations to local charity Blue Smile will be doubled, so every £1 has twice the impact in funding support for children’s mental health in schools across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
The Red Hen Project: Kick off change for local families this Small Charity Week
When local families need support, small charities like The Red Hen Project are often the first to step in.
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Wave of support for East Anglian Air Ambulance as Cambridge turns yellow in support of Air Base Appeal
East Anglian Air Ambulance experienced a wave of support over the weekend from retailers, local businesses, and members of the public, as its team and volunteers hit the streets to raise awareness of the Cambridge Air Base Appeal.
Ready, teddy, go! Volunteers from The Cambridge collect 200 teddies to support charity
Volunteers from The Cambridge Building Society have collected and prepared more than 200 teddy bears to help The Red Hen Project raise funds at a series of summer community events across Cambridge.
Community Chest grants deliver £27,295 to boost grassroots projects across South Cambridgeshire
Community groups across South Cambridgeshire are set to make a difference to people’s lives after receiving a share of more than £27,295 in Community Chest grants.
CCH and St John's Innovation Centre Explore ‘Tech for Good’ and Rare Prototypes for Cambridge Wide Open Day
St John’s Innovation Centre (SJIC), in collaboration with the Centre for Computing History (CCH), will deliver a dynamic programme for this year’s Cambridge Wide Open Day, bringing together entrepreneurs, computing heritage and industry experts to explore the theme Tech for Good: Past Lessons; Future Choices.
Team PEM conquers the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
Forty colleagues from PEM have successfully completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, demonstrating remarkable resilience, teamwork and determination while raising nearly £10,000 for the PEM Charitable Trust.
PSA Testing Returns After Successful Pilot
After a successful PSA testing pilot in October, we are once again running free PSA testing at the Cledara Abbey Stadium.
Cambridge United Foundation signs up as a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant
We are delighted to announce we have signed up as a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant.
Foundation Recognised Among Cambridgeshire's Best at SME Awards Ceremony
Last month the Foundation were recognised by the SME Business Awards as finalists in three categories; Positive Impact, Community Business of the Year and Sustainability award categories.
Ahead of Volunteers’ Week - meet the local people giving their time to Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust
“You think you’re doing it for others, but it helps you so much as well” Ahead of Volunteers’ Week, meet the local people giving their time to Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust – and making a real difference