Charity and Social Care
Charity scoops award successes for new almshouse development
A Cambridge charity is celebrating winning three prestigious national awards for its new Passivhaus-accredited almshouses – and being shortlisted for a further accolade. Girton Town Charity’s Dovehouse Court development has won the Innovation For Living Award from the Almshouse Associa...
This year's Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival raises a staggering £35,000 for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital
Over 600 participants took part in this year's Addenbrooke Charitable Trust's 18th Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival - bringing sunshine, fun and a big boost to the £14 million public appeal to see the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital built on the City's Biomedical Campus by 2029 ...
Crossways wins prestigious award
It Takes A City has become the first organisation to be awarded the Gold Quality Mark for Excellence in Emergency Accommodation from Housing Justice. ...
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 a...
Lily Arkwright brings ethical jewellery to Scotland with new Glasgow showroom
Glasgow, Scotland – Ethical jeweller Lily Arkwright is thrilled to announce the opening of its first Scottish showroom in Glasgow, bringing its stunning collection of lab-grown diamonds, moissanite, and ethically sourced coloured gemstones to a whole new audience. ...
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. ...
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. These events are a fantastic opportunity to connect with Allia alumni, tenants, and like-minded people. Share experiences, uncover new opportunities, and reconnect with...
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. ...