Founding fundraiser says Addenbrooke’s would not be what it is today without financial support of hospital charity
This month, Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust celebrates its 30th birthday. As the official charity for Addenbrooke’s, it funds high-tech equipment, specialist staff, extra comforts and vital research above and beyond what the NHS is able to provide. Here, one of the founding fundraisers, retired Professor of Radiology Adrian Dixon, talks about his early days of fundraising for the first whole body…
Scooter club fun day raises £1,000 for local charity
Cambridge, 26th June 2025 – A charity Fun Day hosted by the Totally Unstable Scooter Club at Ely Football Club on Saturday 21st June has raised £500 for local charity, Break. Thanks to a matched donation from Cambridge-based company Xaar, the total contribution doubled to £1,000 for the support of young people in and leaving care.
Warwick & Dominey welcome applications for their £50,000 decarbonisation fund to support community climate action
Charities and community organisations can now apply for grants of up to £15,000 to support projects that tackle climate change and promote decarbonisation.
Cambridgeshire-based rewilding charity celebrates four-year milestones
Four years since its inception, Cambridgeshire-based rewilding charity Creating Nature’s Corridors has implemented an impact assessment to measure the value of the work that it has undertaken.
In-home senior care company Quality Living Plus moves To The EpiCentre
In-home senior care company Quality Living Plus, has taken a four-person office at The EpiCentre in Haverhill, to accommodate its growing domiciliary care business.
Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales shares a personal and heartfelt message for Children’s Hospice Week
Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales has written a heartfelt message, inviting members of the public to join her in celebrating the life-changing work children’s hospices do, this Children’s Hospice Week.
Make double the difference for children’s mental health during Small Charity Week
Between 23rd and 30th June, donations to children’s mental health charity Blue Smile will be doubled as part of the Big Give Small Charity Week Campaign.
Ultra runner raises over £55,000 for pioneering new Cambridge Children’s Hospital after completing the ‘toughest foot race on earth
Sunday - 22nd June ACT's Amazing People on Cambridge Radio featured EXTREME FUNDRAISERS - fundraisers who have either raised a lot of money for Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust hospital charity - or who have taken on extreme challenges to boost funds.
Cambridge’s Centre for Computing History joins the Cosmic Shambles Forest of Science and Culture at Latitude Festival 2025
The Centre for Computing History (CCH) is delighted to be bringing the fascinating history of computing to The Cosmic Shambles Forest of Science and Culture at Latitude Festival this summer!
The art of feedback without the drama. Master the give-and-take game
Feedback is the backbone of personal and professional growth, yet it remains one of the most difficult communication acts to master. When done right, it builds trust, strengthens teams, and fuels continuous improvement. When done poorly, it can damage morale, create resentment, and shut down future dialogue. At the core of effective feedback is communication—clear, empathetic, and responsive…
CBM UK CEO Kirsty Smith awarded OBE for services to people living with disabilities overseas
CBM UK is proud to announce that our Chief Executive, Kirsty Smith, has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours for her outstanding services to people living with disabilities overseas.
CBM UK hosts an inspiring evening at Downing College, Cambridge for ambitious World in Focus
CBM UK, Global Disability Inclusion, hosted an impactful event called ‘A World in Focus’ at Downing College, Cambridge, on 5th June. Sponsored by Ciconi Ltd, the evening offered a special opportunity for guests to connect, reflect, and be inspired by real stories of transformation from CBM’s global eye care programmes.
Hundreds of Cambridgeshire Community Lottery tickets sold in its first few weeks
Almost 40 local causes have already signed up to benefit from the new Cambridgeshire Community Lottery.
Hospital charity launches first ever radio show to showcase its impact
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) has been funding state-of-the art equipment and groundbreaking research at Addenbrooke's for 30 years - having been born out of two existing charities dating back to the 1990s. Now celebrating its 30th year - the charity has launched its first ever radio show to showcase the impact of its work - talking to clinicians, researchers and fundraisers. ACT's Amazing…
Blue Smile named as charity partner for Kid Kreations’ new dolls range Heartfuls
Local children’s mental health charity Blue Smile has been selected by toymaker Kid Kreations as its charity partner, as the company launches its new dolls range Heartfuls aimed at promoting children's emotional wellbeing. The partnership will provide funding for Blue Smile’s arts-based therapy sessions in Cambridgeshire schools.
Blue Smile celebrates 15 years of supporting children's mental health
Local charity Blue Smile celebrated its 15th anniversary on 28th May with a reception hosted by Downing College, Cambridge.
Leading Cambridgeshire charity seeks passionate trustees to help drive community impact
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation, the county's largest place-based grant maker, is recruiting new trustees to join its board and help shape the future of local philanthropy.
District Council helps residents secure millions of pounds in benefits not being claimed
South Cambridgeshire District Council has helped residents on lower incomes secure up to £3.6 million in benefits they’re entitled to – but weren’t claiming.
Volunteer today for a leading hospital charity - celebrating Volunteers' Week 2025!
Volunteering makes you happy, gives you a community - and is easy to do. So if you've been thinking of giving back, why not use Volunteer's Week 2025 as a reason to sign up to be part of an amazing charity like Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT). ACT, a leading hospital charity, funds high-tech equipment, ground-breaking research and improvements to hospital environments for both staff and…
Busy few weeks of community outreach at The Cambridge Building Society through hands-on support and local partnerships
It has been a busy few weeks of community outreach at The Cambridge Building Society, with team members showcasing their creativity to support homeless charities.
Cambridgeshire Community Lottery - the hottest ticket in town
Hotly anticipated tickets for the new Cambridgeshire Community Lottery are now on sale, with the first weekly draw taking place on 31st May.
Fitzbillies leads the launch of 30th birthday celebrations of much-loved hospital charity
This year, Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) celebrates its 30th birthday - with celebrations kicking off at Fitzbillies, at their shop and team rooms in Trumpington Street. Owners Alison Wright and Tim Hayward have created an ACT birthday cupcake - for the month of July - with £1 from every sale to go to ACT, which funds equipment and research above and beyond what the NHS is able to provide…
Busy few weeks of community outreach at The Cambridge Building Society through hands-on support and local partnerships
It has been a busy few weeks of community outreach at The Cambridge Building Society, with team members showcasing their creativity to support homeless charities.