Tom’s Trust spreads Christmas cheer to children in hospital
From superhero capes to books, chocolate and cuddly soft toys, children were treated to some wonderful gifts from Tom’s Trust while spending time in hospital over the Christmas period.
Mayor of Cambridge and Councillor Wade join Cambridge Sustainable Food to pack seasonal vegetables for families in need
The Mayor of Cambridge, Cllr Jenny Gawthrope Wood and Cllr Rachel Wade joined Cambridge Sustainable Food volunteers on Tuesday 19 December to pack seasonal vegetables for over 600 Cambridge families facing food insecurity this winter.
It Takes a City on Cambridge 105 Radio - Supporting our homeless neighbours
Chris Jenkin, Our Chair, appeared on Cambridge 105 Radio
Tom's Trust event: clay pigeon shoot
In the picturesque countryside of Weston Coleville, join us for our clay pigeon shoot. This unique event will help raise crucial funds to support the noble cause of providing assistance to these brave young children and their families.
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US2U Consulting e-news December 2023
US2U Consulting shares its December 2023 news.
Granite 5 digital agency launches innovative website for Health & Independent Living Support (HILS)
Granite 5, a leading digital agency, proudly announces the successful launch of a cutting-edge website for Hertfordshire Independent Living Service (HILS).
Ethical jeweller Lily Arkwright donates profits from Black Friday to UNICEF
Black Friday is a busy and exciting time of year for businesses and consumers; however, the notorious overconsumption during this period has come under criticism in recent years for its impact on the environment.
Allia Future Homes homelessness appeal
While this time of year tends to be associated with joy, fun and warm and cosy gatherings around the festive tree for a lot of people, we know that this certainly isn’t the case for all, with winter posing a particular threat to those who don’t have a roof over their heads.
Jag Express joins the Cambridge Children’s Hospital Campaign
Jag Express joins the fundraising drive for Cambridge Children’s Hospital Campaign.
Raising The Roof - Charity concert raises funds for work rough sleepers
Last Saturday, Mawson Road Community Orchestra held their Winter Concert at St John the Evan
Sewing charity seeks new Trustees
Sew Positive - a unique UK charity helping socially excluded people mend, repair, upcycle and repurpose textiles to improve mental health and help our planet - is looking to recruit four new Trustees, including a Chair and a Treasurer.
New trustees join The Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History is delighted to announce the appointment of three new Trustees to the Board.
They are: Sarah Cheng, Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service Phil Howell, Raspberry Pi Foundation Caylin Smith, Cambridge University Libraries
Familiar Friendly Faces at Crossways
It Takes a City writes...Continuity is key to the success of Crossways, our winter emergency accommodation for rough sleepers in Cambridge.
Local charity celebrates 35 years of keeping the cogs turning
Cogwheel Counselling, a Cambridge-based charity providing affordable counselling services, is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.
Tom’s Trust asks supporters for their help in vote
Tom’s Trust is asking supporters to vote for the charity to become Panther Taxis’ next charity of the year for 2024.
Double your donation with the Big Give
Tom’s Trust is joining forces with the Big Give again this year to double supporters’ donations and launch its Christmas campaign for 2023. The campaign, ‘Donate Your Last Hour’, encourages the charity’s supporters to donate their last hour of wages in 2023, which will
Alder Hey children spark joy in festive Christmas card competition for Tom’s Trust
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A Christmas card competition held by brain tumour charity Tom’s Trust saw judges blown away with the creations by children from Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
Cambridge Sustainable Food launches fundraiser to make sure that everyone in our city has enough food on the table this winter
“My bills, shopping and energy have all increased dramatically, especially food and I am terrified of going into debt which I will never be able to pay off.”
Creating Nature's Corridors - bringing joy to the world
Every year, the UK buys six-eight million Christmas trees - with the majority of these iconic symbols of the festive period discarded in the New Year – so this holiday season, the Cambridgeshire-based rewilding charity Creating Nature’s Corridors is urging you to pay it back. All you have to do is to remember to make a £5 donation to the charity when you purchase your tree and the funds will go…
Charity asks for help to create A Wilder Coton
Help create a wilder, more vibrant future for Cambridge by supporting A Wilder Coton.
Busy Bee Recruitment Visits Ely Careers & Skills Fair
Busy Bee Recruitment writes...On Tuesday, Fausta, our Principal Recruitment Consultant and Laura, our Senior Recruitment Consultant, attended the East Cambs Careers and Skills Fair at Ely Cathedral. The event was in aid of providing employers and young students an opportunity to discuss options available to them after they leave school, preparing them for the future of work.
Allia to develop Papworth Printworks into social enterprise hub
Allia will develop the former Papworth Printworks building in Cambridgeshire village Papworth Everard to provide a much-needed base to support the growth of local social entrepreneurs and small businesses. The building will provide a café, microbrewery and pizzeria to create a vibrant social base for the local village as well as a business workspace for growing social enterprises from across the…
Social impact organisations across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough supported by new Allia-led project
Allia is leading a new project to help social impact organisations across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough so that they can build resilience, grow and create more positive change.
Thanking trustees - we couldn't do it without them
It Takes a City writes...We give thanks during Trustees Week (6-10 November).
Can you help It Takes a City with donations?
It Takes a City are calling for donations of clothes and store cupboard items in support of rough sleepers.