Local charity founder featured on Katie Piper's new national TV programme
The founder of Cambridgeshire-based rewilding charity Creating Nature’s Corridors will be on national television this weekend, appearing on Katie Piper’s Weekend Escape, ITV’s new Sunday morning feel-good show.
'Mind Your Head' underway after relaunch
Cambridge United Foundation have recently relaunched the popular 'Mind Your Head' programme; the programme ran most recently in 2023 and received the 'Community Project of the Year' award from the EFL in 2020.
A cancer survivor who underwent complex ‘very major surgery’ has praised the robotic surgery that removed all traces of the disease from her body
Cancer survivor Stephanie Hemming, from Cambridge, underwent complex, major surgery in January - with a surgeon performing robotic surgery on her following her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Here, she talks about her diagnosis, her praise for both the surgeon who performed the surgery as well as the robotic surgery itself, and how lucky she feels to be living in Cambridge - to receive some of…
Top robotic surgeons at Addenbrooke’s say robots unlikely to ever fully replace them in theatre – but say they could ‘co-pilot’
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University in the US have reported that a robot had performed realistic surgery on its own with 100% accuracy. Having trained on videos of surgeries, the robot was able to remove a gallbladder from a life-like patient, performing a total of 17 tasks within the surgery, performing with the expertise of a skilled human surgeon, even during unexpected scenarios…
Cambridge critical communications company partners with charity to create courtyard garden
Sepura partners with local charity and social enterprise The Phoenix Trust to transform a quiet courtyard at its Cambridge headquarters into a welcoming community garden for staff and visitors.Initiated by Sepura’s social committee and led by Events Executive Alice Gibeau, the idea for a staff gardening club emerged to promote wellbeing and encourage time spent outdoors in a calming, natural…
From tackling clothing poverty to empowering the disabled - Championing UK social innovators with the Cambridge Social Innovation Prize
Four exceptional social entrepreneurs and their ventures have been recognised for their achievements and ambition in creating social change through business.
The PA Foundation publishes 2024 annual report and announces £2m+ in funding to 43 charities
The PA Foundation has published its 2024 annual report, announcing that it distributed over £2 million of grant-based funding and supported 43 charitable organisations last year.
Join team Centre 33 for the 2026 TCS London Marathon
We’re thrilled to have a limited number of charity places for the 2026 TCS London Marathon – and applications for a spot are now open.
First look - new support hub in Cambridge
We're so excited to show you a glimpse of our plans for our new support hub in Cambridge. We've been working with the wonderful Mole Architects to create a space that's designed for and by young people - there's a lot more room for one-to-one support, group sessions and local organisations supporting young people to come together under one roof.
Addressing digital inclusion through sustainable re-use of excess tech
Jimmy’s Cambridge celebrated 30 years of amazing work supporting rough sleepers at an inspiring event held at Emmanuel College
The Cambridge sparks community collaboration at first ever Making The Difference conference
A community conference to serve as a catalyst for driving social and economic change in Cambridgeshire has been hosted by The Cambridge Building Society.
£20,000 Grant from the National Lottery Community Fund for supporting young people to prepare for independence
New Meaning Foundation is incredibly excited to announce that we have received a £20,000 funding grant from the National Lottery Community Fund, to allow us to deliver a Foundations for Future course to our learners, through the NOCN Independent Living Qualification.
Founding fundraiser says Addenbrooke’s would not be what it is today without financial support of hospital charity
This month, Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust celebrates its 30th birthday. As the official charity for Addenbrooke’s, it funds high-tech equipment, specialist staff, extra comforts and vital research above and beyond what the NHS is able to provide. Here, one of the founding fundraisers, retired Professor of Radiology Adrian Dixon, talks about his early days of fundraising for the first whole body…
Scooter club fun day raises £1,000 for local charity
Cambridge, 26th June 2025 – A charity Fun Day hosted by the Totally Unstable Scooter Club at Ely Football Club on Saturday 21st June has raised £500 for local charity, Break. Thanks to a matched donation from Cambridge-based company Xaar, the total contribution doubled to £1,000 for the support of young people in and leaving care.
Warwick & Dominey welcome applications for their £50,000 decarbonisation fund to support community climate action
Charities and community organisations can now apply for grants of up to £15,000 to support projects that tackle climate change and promote decarbonisation.
Cambridgeshire-based rewilding charity celebrates four-year milestones
Four years since its inception, Cambridgeshire-based rewilding charity Creating Nature’s Corridors has implemented an impact assessment to measure the value of the work that it has undertaken.
In-home senior care company Quality Living Plus moves To The EpiCentre
In-home senior care company Quality Living Plus, has taken a four-person office at The EpiCentre in Haverhill, to accommodate its growing domiciliary care business.
Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales shares a personal and heartfelt message for Children’s Hospice Week
Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales has written a heartfelt message, inviting members of the public to join her in celebrating the life-changing work children’s hospices do, this Children’s Hospice Week.
Make double the difference for children’s mental health during Small Charity Week
Between 23rd and 30th June, donations to children’s mental health charity Blue Smile will be doubled as part of the Big Give Small Charity Week Campaign.
Ultra runner raises over £55,000 for pioneering new Cambridge Children’s Hospital after completing the ‘toughest foot race on earth
Sunday - 22nd June ACT's Amazing People on Cambridge Radio featured EXTREME FUNDRAISERS - fundraisers who have either raised a lot of money for Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust hospital charity - or who have taken on extreme challenges to boost funds.
Cambridge’s Centre for Computing History joins the Cosmic Shambles Forest of Science and Culture at Latitude Festival 2025
The Centre for Computing History (CCH) is delighted to be bringing the fascinating history of computing to The Cosmic Shambles Forest of Science and Culture at Latitude Festival this summer!
The art of feedback without the drama. Master the give-and-take game
Feedback is the backbone of personal and professional growth, yet it remains one of the most difficult communication acts to master. When done right, it builds trust, strengthens teams, and fuels continuous improvement. When done poorly, it can damage morale, create resentment, and shut down future dialogue. At the core of effective feedback is communication—clear, empathetic, and responsive…
CBM UK CEO Kirsty Smith awarded OBE for services to people living with disabilities overseas
CBM UK is proud to announce that our Chief Executive, Kirsty Smith, has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours for her outstanding services to people living with disabilities overseas.
CBM UK hosts an inspiring evening at Downing College, Cambridge for ambitious World in Focus
CBM UK, Global Disability Inclusion, hosted an impactful event called ‘A World in Focus’ at Downing College, Cambridge, on 5th June. Sponsored by Ciconi Ltd, the evening offered a special opportunity for guests to connect, reflect, and be inspired by real stories of transformation from CBM’s global eye care programmes.
Hundreds of Cambridgeshire Community Lottery tickets sold in its first few weeks
Almost 40 local causes have already signed up to benefit from the new Cambridgeshire Community Lottery.