Government is running out of time to support businesses in urgent need
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has written to the Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Exchequer and both leadership candidates for the Conservative Party proposing a comprehensive five-point plan to provide vital support to UK businesses.
EACH’s ‘Free Books for Kids’ offer is proving a real page-turner
Young bookworms have the chance to treat themselves to a new summer holiday read as part of an initiative run by East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
Care for Wisbech patients rated ‘outstanding’ for third time running
Patient services for people living in Wisbech and surrounding areas have been rated ‘outstanding'.
Give someone a ladder and they will climb
Two trustees from It Takes a City spoke to Lewis Herbert on Cambridge 105 radio about the community's response to homelessness.
10-year-old’s swim challenge raises more than £1,000 for children’s brain tumour charity
A 10-year-old boy from Teddington has raised more than £1,000 in a swim challenge which will change the life of a child with a brain tumour for a whole year.
Francesca Lennon enjoyed a whistle-stop tour of three East Anglian children’s hospices as part of her epic cycling tour of the UK
The trailblazing children’s nurse is pedalling to all 54 of the UK’s children’s hospices – a mission that will see her clock up 3,200 miles over 70 days.
Supporting vulnerable women - how homelessness affects women in the city
Diana and Annie from our Women's Homelessness Action Group spoke to Cambridge 105 Radio about how homelessness affects women in the city
Accountancy firm to take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for children’s brain tumour charity
An accountancy firm in East Anglia will be taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in under 12 hours to raise funds for children’s brain tumour charity Tom’s Trust.
Chariots of Fire is back in Cambridge and celebrating its 30th birthday
Chariots of Fire is back and better than ever, as it celebrates turning 30 this year – the hugely popular race is on Sunday 18 September and registrations are open!
Allia opens a new Future Business Centre at the Cambridge Guildhall
The historical building in the heart of the city will provide a base for start-ups & community enterprises to work and collaborate.
Latest news from It Takes A City
The team says: read the latest updates from It Takes A City (ITAC) about the work of our amazing network of partners
Reducing the risk of pregnancy discrimination in your business
It it ok to ask a woman at interview stage if she is pregnant? Find the answer to this in our latest HR blog.
Power in partnership
The story of how Crossways provided safety and dignity for our homeless neighbours throughout the winter.
Can you spare some time to help support families living in Peterborough?
A leading children’s hospice is on the lookout for volunteers willing to support families in their own home.
Re-Use looks for volunteer execs as Alan Oswald steps down after 20 years
Cambridge Re-Use looks for new volunteer executives as Alan Oswald approaches as well deserved retirement ...
Students embrace community - a campaign to support homelessness
It Takes A City worked with a student group to collect and donate food that might otherwise have been thrown away.
A challenging and inspiring year
It Takes A City publish a summary of their activities and outcomes for 2021-22
Allia welcomes new Chairman Tim Jones as Ram Gidoomal steps down after 20 years
Allia welcomes new Chairman Tim Jones and four new Trustees with experience across finance, risk & governance sectors also join the Board.
Hospital’s green bus service is just the ticket for patients and planet
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has launched an environmentally friendly patient courtesy bus service, thanks to a team effort by ACT and a well-known patient governor.
Charity’s first Newmarket Race Day raises more than £40,000 to fund a psychologist for children with brain tumours
A children’s charity’s first ever race day at Newmarket Racecourse has raised more than £40,000 to fund a psychologist for families faced with a brain tumour.
Conscious Communications gives Cambridgeshire County Day the Royal treatment
Cambridge-based public relations and marketing agency, Conscious Communications, dedicated over 730 hours of pro-bono support to deliver the first ever Cambridgeshire County Day, which was the county’s largest Platinum Jubilee celebration, with over 6,000 people in attendance, including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridgeshire.
Xaar supports team member’s ‘life changing’ charity volunteering in Kenya
Simon Rumbles, a Strategic Buyer at Xaar’s Cambridgeshire office, has achieved the trip of a lifetime, volunteering to help support five local schools in Nakuru, Kenya.
Introducing Allia's Cambridge Campus
Allia has acquired a new building in Cambridge to expand its impact business campus. The SmartLIFE Low Carbon Centre now part of Allia’s successful Future Business Centres, to provide flexible workspace & free support to growing businesses.
Charity Shop Manager shares her story
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity Shop Manager, Billie, shares her personal story ahead of the Chariots of Fire Repay Race in Cambridge 2022
MM Wealth give their support to Nepalese Orphanage
CPS Orphanage, Nepal is a very small charity caring for children aged between 6 and 17. It is managed by a Nepali couple, Bharat and Anjana who provide the children with a warm, loving and nurturing environment, good education and the support they need to transition into adulthood.