Utilising construction skills to tackle unemployment
This week we launched the first of this round of Sector-Based Word Academy Programmes (SWAP).
Jimmy’s Cambridge – 30 years of dedicated support for the homeless
Sustainable Tech 4 Good had the immense privilege of attending the Jimmy’s Cambridge inaugural Gala Dinner on Thursday 13th November at the University Arms, Cambridge.
Daniel Zeichner MP serves up support as he launches Wintercomfort’s Christmas appeal
Daniel Zeichner, Labour MP for Cambridge, will roll up his sleeves and serve soup and sandwiches to service users at Wintercomfort on Friday 28 November, as he helps the charity launch its 2025 Christmas Appeal.
South Cambridgeshire welcomes almost 1,000 Ukrainians under Homes for Ukraine scheme
South Cambridgeshire has welcomed almost 1,000 Ukrainians fleeing the war, thanks to the generosity of local communities and support provided by the District Council.
New funding launched to help young Cambridgeshire entrepreneurs turn business dreams into reality
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation has partnered with SWEF to offer grants of up to £2,000 for aspiring business owners aged 18-30.
Support for care leavers in Cambridgeshire increases as expansion is announced for national programme
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation has received an additional £24,800 to help young people who have experienced care, announced today by UK Community Foundations.
Cambridge children’s charity The Red Hen Project doubles impact through upcoming Big Give campaign
Cambridge charity The Red Hen Project is taking part in this year’s Big Give Christmas Challenge (2-9 December), giving supporters the chance to have their donations doubled for one week only. The campaign offers a powerful way for people to make a greater impact on the lives of local children.
Become a sponsor for Star Shine Night Walk 2026
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity writes, you may have spotted that we’ve recently been exploring options for a Headline Sponsor for our Star Shine Night Walk. After listening to your feedback, we know it’s a challenging landscape right now, so we’ve reshaped our approach.
A £100,000 grant scheme powers growth for 21 small businesses across South Cambridgeshire
Kickboxing training, artisan baked goods and cycle repairs are among businesses who have received a share of £100,000 in grants from South Cambridgeshire District Council.
Cambridge children’s charity The Red Hen Project doubles impact through upcoming Big Give campaign
Cambridge charity The Red Hen Project is taking part in this year’s Big Give Christmas Challenge (2-9 December), giving supporters the chance to have their donations doubled for one week only.
The Cambridge Building Society launches 2025 Christmas Giving Tree campaign to support community partners
This festive season, The Cambridge Building Society is again inviting customers and team members to help spread some joy through its annual Christmas Giving Tree campaign.
Livestream RI Christmas Lectures
We’re delighted to announce we are one of the livestream venues for this year’s CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution.
Leading hospital charity calls on people to ‘Support their Docs with Festive Socks’ – with the launch of a festive, feel-good fundraiser involving socks not jumpers
We know hospital staff CAN'T wear Christmas Jumpers - but they CAN wear Christmas socks - so this year we are launching our first festive fundraiser with a difference. To join your Docs in Festive Socks and raise money for Addenbrooke's and the Rosie, all you need to do is sign up to take part, buy yourself a pair of festive socks, and donate. Details below.
Cambridge colleges and charities celebrated growing partnerships at Storey’s Field Centre
On Thursday 13 November, Cambridge City Council brought together Cambridge-based charities and Cambridge University Colleges for the Charity Showcase and College Partnerships event at Storey’s Field Centre.
Charity auction offers lucky bidder chance to feature in Lord Archer’s final standalone novel in support of Cambridge Children’s Hospital
It's not often you get the chance to have your name forever immortalised in a novel - but now international bestselling author Jeffrey Archer is offering one lucky person just that! The charity auction - now live! - is part of Cheffins 200-year anniversary celebrations - with Lord Archer's extraordinary prize: the winning bidder’s name to appear in his final standalone novel, due for release in…
The Cambridge Building Society will invest £1million into Greater Cambridge Impact to tackle inequality and housing issues across Cambridgeshire
The Cambridge Building Society will invest £1million into Greater Cambridge Impact to help tackle inequality and housing issues to deliver long-lasting impact across the region.
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation launches its annual Surviving Winter Appeal to tackle fuel poverty
Residents encouraged to donate their Winter Fuel Allowance if they don’t need it to help those most in need.
Local charity provides way to share precious Christmas memories
As Christmas approaches, a local charity has provided a special way for people to remember a loved one and honour those they will be missing this Christmas.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity celebrates ‘Gold’ as a Compassionate Employer
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is proud to be one of three Hospices to be awarded the Compassionate Employer Certificate
Talented young artists needed!
Calling all budding young artists! It’s time to sharpen those pencils, brush up on your painting skills or get digital as Cambridgeshire-based rewilding charity Creating Nature’s Corridors has teamed up with Huntingdon Racecourse to launch an art competition for children aged 14-19 years old.
Children's mental health charity Blue Smile recruiting for Chair of Trustees
Cambridgeshire-based charity Blue Smile is recruiting for a new Chair of Trustees - along with new Trustees - to join the Board.
First CT scanner at Addenbrooke’s wrapped in nature-themed vinyls – changing patient experience
Here, we find out how wrapping Addenbrooke's first CT scanner is making a difference to patients, thanks to funding from ACT supporters.
ACT support brings faster, life-saving diagnosis for kidney cancer patients
A new piece of equipment funded partly by ACT supporters - known as a confocal microscope - is transforming patient care at Addenbrooke's. Able to provide high resolution images of tissue samples, it means for the first time ever in the UK, patients with suspected kidney cancer can have a biopsy, receive a diagnosis and discuss treatment options - all on the same day. To find out more, and to…
Addenbrooke’s begins innovative liver cancer treatment for first NHS patients in Europe
Addenbrooke’s has become the first hospital in Europe to deliver histotripsy treatment to a patient outside of a clinical trial, after being fast-tracked by the Government. Find out more below.
Pye Foundation's 89-year legacy continues with £2.3 million endowment transfer to Cambridgeshire Community Foundation
Historic East Anglian philanthropic fund ensures lasting impact through partnership with a leading local grant-maker.