Zero Carbon Communities grants – successful candidates revealed
Community projects are being supported to act on climate change thanks to new funding awarded in the Zero Carbon Communities (ZCC) grant scheme.
A leading hospital charity thanks its Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Regional Fundraiser of the Year nominee – saying they "couldn’t be prouder”
This year's Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards will be televised live on ITV next month. Prior to all the finalists getting through, they go through a process where regional news teams select a fundraiser from the 17 regions across the UK. For the second year running, a fundraiser from hospital charity Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust was nominated for ITV Anglia's Regional Fundraiser of the…
Big fish off a huge success
We are delighted to announce that the 2025 'Big Fish Off' was a HUGE success, Stadium Manager Ian Darler B.E.M. undertook the challenge of catching 220lbs of fish in 12 hours and surpassed this mark by a whopping 154lb.
Vote Arthur Rank Hospice for Cambridgeshire FA’s Charity of the Year 2025-26
Cambridgeshire FA has been shortlisted Arthur Rank Hospice Charity as one of seven charities in the running to become their Charity of the Year 2025-26
A public ballot will decide the winner and each vote counts.
Record breaking 25th annual city walk raises more than £53,000 for charities
Over 2,100 people helped raise more than £53,000 for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and Romsey Mill
This year's Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival smashes fundraising total out of the water - raising £40,000 for new cancer research hospital for the region
This year's 19th Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival has done it again - with teams beating last year's total to raising an impressive £40,000 for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital. The new specialist hospital for the East of England will bring world-leading research and clinical excellence together, to change the story of cancer, and improve the lives of cancer patients across the UK and…
Charity seeking new volunteer Chair of Trustees
Do you have a passion for supporting local families affected by disability and long-term illness? Caring Together Charity is seeking a new voluntary Chair of Trustees – an outstanding opportunity to lead the governance of a highly-respected charity in the region.
Swap, sip, and sew: Abbey People’s Clothes Swap Party returns for Sustainable Fashion Week
Abbey People are inviting local residents to refresh their wardrobes, meet their neighbours, and cut carbon emissions at the next Abbey Swish Clothes Swap Party, held on Friday 3rd October 6–8:30pm at East Barnwell Community Centre.
From Fairways to Families: Gog Magog Golfers Raise Over £14,000 for The Red Hen Project
We’re thrilled to share the incredible news that members of The Gog Magog Golf Club have raised £14,122.84 for The Red Hen Project — a result of a full year of dedicated fundraising led by their inspiring 2024 Lady Captain, Shirley Singh.
£300,000 available to support community services in South Cambridgeshire
A £300,000 annual funding programme launches today (8 September), aimed at empowering local groups that deliver vital services to South Cambridgeshire residents.
Premier League Kicks returns!
Our Premier League Kicks sessions are returning for the new school year with a change of schedule.
Below is the new schedule starting from Monday 8th September:
EACHFest highlights
“Everyone had tremendous fun, and we got in the festival vibe with straw bales, hundreds of metres of bunting and staff on hand to provide funky mocktails” - live music, facepainting, ice creams and food are among the EACHFest highlightsFamilies came together for a day of music and dancing at a festival-style get-together.EACHFest was organised by East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) and…
Over £260,000 allocated in Government fund extension to Cambridgeshire Community Foundation to build social connections in Fenland
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has extended the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund to March 2026.
What drives us: Rethinking motivation, engagement and mental health
Why do we only talk about motivation when we don't have any? We need to start talking about motivation regularly - our cars don't run with empty fuel tanks, and neither do we. Our motivation has a huge impact on performance, engagement and wellbeing, and I am on a mission to change this.
Cambridge Junction launches Equipment Kit Bank
Kit Bank is a community-powered initiative that collects used musical instruments, home studio gear and film making equipment — and puts them in the hands of passionate young people who need them most.
Caring Together Charity - Watch our new little film
Watch to see how buying your company or personal Christmas cards from Caring Together Charity this year will help local families including children who are caring for a family member.
Join the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity's Money Multiplier Challenge!
Join our Money Multiplier Challenge and compete against local businesses to raise the most money for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.
MP visits award-winning Almshouse Development
A Cambridge charity hosted a visit from its local MP on Thursday 28th August to showcase its ground-breaking new almshouse development, the first of its kind in the UK. Ian Sollom, MP for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire was welcomed at Girton Town Charity’s Dovehouse Court development, which had been selected by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) as a recent winner of a RIBA East…
Xaar Group opens applications for new charity partner
Cambridge, 1st September 2025 - Xaar, a global leader in digital inkjet technology, is inviting registered charities to apply for its next official charity partnership. This exciting opportunity is an integral part of the Group’s ESG Roadmap and offers a long-term partnership from April 2026 for fundraising and volunteering.
The Red Hen Project receives £10,000 donation from CPS Building Services
CPS Building Services raised an incredible £52,239.85 at their Annual Charity Golf Day at Woburn Golf Club, and we’re honoured that £10,000 of that is going towards our work at The Red Hen Project.
Cambridge Building Society Community Fund supports unpaid carers with vital grant
A grant from The Cambridge Building Society Community Fund is helping Making Space provide emergency accommodation and transport for unpaid carers in Cambridgeshire experiencing domestic abuse – supporting up to 50 people at risk.
Making a difference beyond the workplace at Team Consulting
As we celebrate our 40-year anniversary we’re spotlighting what makes Team Consulting thrive – our people. We are proud to support our clients in helping to improve patient lives and we are equally motivated to make a difference beyond the workplace. The following are just a few of the recent activities and charities our team have been involved with – supporting the community surrounding our 13th…
Pink Duck Race to make waves in Cambridge for Breast Cancer Awareness
On Sunday 21 September, 20,000 bright pink rubber ducks will take to the River Cam in a wonderfully wacky and deeply worthwhile fundraising spectacle.
Cheffins continues commitment to local communities with latest grassroots fund awards
As Cheffins celebrate their 200th anniversary, the company has announced two new grants through their Cheffins Grassroots Endowed Fund, continuing a philanthropic partnership with Cambridgeshire Community Foundation that has spanned almost two decades.
Cambridge and District Citizens Advice highlights vital homelessness prevention work supported by grant from The Cambridge Building Society
A grant from The Cambridge is helping Cambridge and District Citizens Advice (CDCA) support vulnerable people at risk of homelessness, as the charity faces increasing demand for its services.