Hospital charity launches first ever radio show to showcase its impact
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) has been funding state-of-the art equipment and groundbreaking research at Addenbrooke's for 30 years - having been born out of two existing charities dating back to the 1990s. Now celebrating its 30th year - the charity has launched its first ever radio show to showcase the impact of its work - talking to clinicians, researchers and fundraisers. ACT's Amazing…
Blue Smile named as charity partner for Kid Kreations’ new dolls range Heartfuls
Local children’s mental health charity Blue Smile has been selected by toymaker Kid Kreations as its charity partner, as the company launches its new dolls range Heartfuls aimed at promoting children's emotional wellbeing. The partnership will provide funding for Blue Smile’s arts-based therapy sessions in Cambridgeshire schools.
Blue Smile celebrates 15 years of supporting children's mental health
Local charity Blue Smile celebrated its 15th anniversary on 28th May with a reception hosted by Downing College, Cambridge.
Leading Cambridgeshire charity seeks passionate trustees to help drive community impact
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation, the county's largest place-based grant maker, is recruiting new trustees to join its board and help shape the future of local philanthropy.
District Council helps residents secure millions of pounds in benefits not being claimed
South Cambridgeshire District Council has helped residents on lower incomes secure up to £3.6 million in benefits they’re entitled to – but weren’t claiming.
Volunteer today for a leading hospital charity - celebrating Volunteers' Week 2025!
Volunteering makes you happy, gives you a community - and is easy to do. So if you've been thinking of giving back, why not use Volunteer's Week 2025 as a reason to sign up to be part of an amazing charity like Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT). ACT, a leading hospital charity, funds high-tech equipment, ground-breaking research and improvements to hospital environments for both staff and…
Busy few weeks of community outreach at The Cambridge Building Society through hands-on support and local partnerships
It has been a busy few weeks of community outreach at The Cambridge Building Society, with team members showcasing their creativity to support homeless charities.
Cambridgeshire Community Lottery - the hottest ticket in town
Hotly anticipated tickets for the new Cambridgeshire Community Lottery are now on sale, with the first weekly draw taking place on 31st May.
Fitzbillies leads the launch of 30th birthday celebrations of much-loved hospital charity
This year, Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) celebrates its 30th birthday - with celebrations kicking off at Fitzbillies, at their shop and team rooms in Trumpington Street. Owners Alison Wright and Tim Hayward have created an ACT birthday cupcake - for the month of July - with £1 from every sale to go to ACT, which funds equipment and research above and beyond what the NHS is able to provide…
Busy few weeks of community outreach at The Cambridge Building Society through hands-on support and local partnerships
It has been a busy few weeks of community outreach at The Cambridge Building Society, with team members showcasing their creativity to support homeless charities.
Bridging the gap: Free programme helps community champions formalise their impact
Allia today launches Start Strong, a free six-week programme to help Cambridgeshire and Peterborough residents register socially motivated organisations. www.futurebusinesscentre.co.uk/programmes/start-strong
Support local families with The Red Hen Project, one game at a time!
The Red Hen Project is proud to be this year’s chosen charity at the Cambridge Beer Festival. To make the most of this opportunity, we’re calling on the community to help us turn games into something bigger: lasting support for local families.
Centre for Computing History receives generous £25k donation to support computing education and heritage
The Centre for Computing History (CCH) is delighted to announce a £25,000 donation from Cambridge-headquartered technology leader Arm, to support the Centre’s work preserving the UK’s computing heritage and inspiring the next generation of tech innovators. The donation has coincided with a celebration event and new exhibition to mark the 40th anniversary of the ARM1 processor.
Bidwells supports Cambridge homelessness charity for new housing initiative
Leading UK real estate adviser, Bidwells, has partnered with Cambridge charity, It Takes A City Community Land Trust (the CLT) to support its mission of ending rough sleeping in the region.
Creating a new support hub for young people in Cambridge
Centre 33 launches Building Stronger Futures appeal
Good causes invited to the launch of Cambridgeshire Community Lottery
Good causes of all shapes and sizes are being encouraged to attend the launch webinar for the Cambridgeshire Community Lottery for their chance to get a slice of the ticket proceeds.
Arthur Rank Hospice’s first Charity Shop celebrates 30 years!
Colleagues and supporters celebrate 30 years at the Regent Street Shop.
Team Addenbrooke's London Marathon runners raise more than £30,000 for Addenbrooke's
Runners in this year's London Marathon raised more than £30,000 for Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust, the official charity for Addenbrooke's and the Rosie. All 14 runners had their personal stories and reasons for running - describing the event as 'very emotional'. Some described it like being a Premiership footballer with all the crowds cheering them on and willing them to finish - and at least…
Cambridge United Foundation recognises two players with PFA Community Champion Awards
Cambridge United Foundation recently presented PFA Community Champion Awards to Men's first team player Jordan Cousins, and Women's first team player Gisela Otten.
Women’s History Month: Lessons from female leadership at Amnesty International
In honour of Woman's History Month, hear from Møller Institute associate, Smita Elmore, about lessons she has learnt from examples of female leadership in her life and how this has impacted her perspectives.
Cambridgeshire Community Lottery gets green light
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation is delighted to announce the upcoming launch of Cambridgeshire Community Lottery, an exciting new fundraising initiative for good causes.
The Cambridge awards major grant to domestic abuse survivors’ charity The Angels Foundation UK as it continues to celebrate 175th anniversary
A three-year grant of £50,000 per annum has been awarded to The Angels Foundation UK by The Cambridge Building Society to help make a long-last difference in the community.
Patient with rare inflammatory disease of the nervous system turns to music to raise funds for Addenbrooke's
Fundraiser Ben Standing first noticed something was wrong when he started veering across pavements whilst on holiday and after an inconclusive scan halted his imminent chemo treatment, he discovered he had a rare condition called CLIPPERS...