Hospice nurses awarded for their outstanding care in the community

Nurses, Michaela Hill, Gemma Powell and Sarah Pake receive a Cavell Trust Award.

First MRI Wrapped Scanner in UK - at Addenbrooke's in Cambridge - will help save patients' lives and thousands of pounds in healthcare costs

Going for an MRI scan can be a daunting experience for some patients but the simple act of wrapping a scanner in nature-themed vinyl designs has had some far-reaching consequences. Read on to find out more...

Creating Nature's Corridors celebrates success in five major 2024 awards

Cambridge-based charity Creating Nature's Corridors is experiencing a remarkable year so far, underpinning its impact and success through multiple award recognitions.

Support for local climate action in South Cambridgeshire continues with sixth round of Zero Carbon Communities grants

The sixth round of South Cambridgeshire’s Zero Carbon Community (ZCC) grants have been announced, distributing £125,000 across 11 innovative projects.

Come along to Allia's Community Days

Join us! 

We’d like to invite you to our lively Community Days at our Cambridge and Peterborough centres. 

Walkies! Paw-some dog walking challenge

Did someone say walkies? Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is excited by the return of ‘Lead On’ - it’s fundraising event for dog lovers.

Allia Impact relaunches free programmes to empower and support those with positive impact ideas

Allia Impact is excited to announce the relaunch of two of its most sought-after programmes. Designed to empower and support those who have a positive impact idea the "Start" and "Grow” programmes offer amazing opportunities for individuals committed to positively impacting their communities. Both programmes are fully funded by Cambridge City Council and so free to access.

2024 Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival 'the biggest yet'

Come and support Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust's 2024 Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival and help boost funds for their £14 million public appeal to build a specialist cancer hospital in the City, a first for the East of England

Bidwells are the first to sign up to Hospice Charity’s Money Multiplier Fundraiser

Bidwells are the first Corporates to support Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s Money Multiplier fundraiser

Lily Arkwright Launches Community Grants To Celebrates New Showrooms in Glasgow and Bristol

Lily Arkwright is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new showrooms in Bristol and Glasgow, set for September 2024.

CBM UK’s See the Way project conclusion: Transforming Eye Health in Rural Rwanda

CBM UK is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of their three-year See the Way project, preventing and treating avoidable blindness in Rwanda. Funded by generous CBM UK supporters and the UK government through the UK Aid Match scheme, this project has significantly improved the quality of life for thousands of people across Rwanda.

Quarterly Economic Survey Q3 is now live!

Have your say in the UK's largest Business Survey!

Abbey People call for organisations to support the Abbey Works Health and Employment Hub

Abbey People is calling on local businesses and organisations to get involved with the Abbey Works Health and Employment Hub by offering mentorship, work experience, and shadowing opportunities. By partnering with Abbey Works, businesses can play a crucial role in helping individuals rebuild their confidence and skills, making it easier for them to transition back into the workforce.

Leading charity calls for runners in the 2025 TTP Cambridge Half Marathon to run for a new specialist cancer hospital

With places about to be released for next year's TTP Cambridge Half Marathon, Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) calls for runners who secure a place to run for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital (CCRH), a new world-class, specialist cancer hospital - a first for the East of England.

Sign up to join 2024 Bridge the Gap Charity Walk through Cambridge Colleges

Have you got your place to visit six Cambridge colleges at Bridge the Gap?

Rescue 999: Seconds to save a life

Magpas Air Ambulance writes: Channel 5 and My5 viewers will get a unique viewpoint of dramatic real-life rescues as an exciting new series immerses audiences in the lifesaving work of two of the region’s air ambulance charities, as well as other UK rescue teams covering sea, mountains and land. Magpas Air Ambulance and East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) will feature in the new six-part…

Cyber extortion - a worrying trend

Breathe Technology writes: We’re always hearing how cybercrime figures are rising. That’s nothing new.

Launch of ‘My Thank You’ Campaign gives Addenbrooke’s patients chance to thank NHS staff directly

Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust launches ‘My Thank You’ Campaign, giving Addenbrooke's patients a chance to send messages of thanks direct to NHS staff who care for them. The campaign, which launched at the start of August, has been ' My Thank You’ welcomed by nursing staff as well as patients.

Centre for Computing History wins £93k grant to explore environmental impact of tech

The Centre for Computing History has been awarded a £93,200 grant by the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund, run by the Museums Association, for its new project Broken Tech: Broken Earth. This exciting initiative will engage the local community in exploring the environmental and social impacts of the tech boom.

Centre for Computing History delighted to receive £4,000 MathWorks Community Grant

Cambridge’s Centre for Computing History is thrilled to have been awarded a £4,000 Community Grant from MathWorks, a leading developer of mathematical computing software for engineers and scientists. This generous grant will support the Centre's Education programme, helping young people understand computing history’s impact on society and inspiring the next generation of tech innovators.

Caring Kerry braves cancer head shave in aid of local charity

Littleport resident and Homecare Professional, Kerry Giles-Brown is having her head shaved to raise money for local charity, Caring Together, before she starts chemotherapy herself.

Calling local businesses! Ready to lace up for a great cause?

Run the Cambridge Half Marathon on Sunday 9 March 2025 and support your local community! Enter your business team for just £5 per runner until 20 August. Reserve your team spot now and confirm runners later. Friends, family, and clients welcome! Together, we can go the distance for Cambridgeshire. Ready to take the first step?

New safe space for vulnerable women opens in Cambridge city centre

The Haven, a safe, overnight space for vulnerable women opens in Cambridge city centre.

Cambridge Science Centre celebrates its new home at Cambridge Science Park

Cambridge Science Centre's much-anticipated new venue at Cambridge Science Park will officially open its doors on the first day of the summer holidays, 23 July, inviting young children and their families to explore a world of discovery through open-ended, hands-on exhibits. 

PEM aids charities that support families with young children and new mothers

In June, the PEM Charitable Trust donated £150’s worth of baby food to Ely Baby Bank in Fordham. Ely Baby Bank are a Cambridgeshire-based community project offering a safe and friendly place for all families to access everything they need for babies up to 18 months old, completely free of charge.