Cambridge entrepreneurs address city’s inequality with pioneering £multimillion ‘pay-it- forward’ initiative
Cambridge aims to become world leader in social innovation alongside its academic, life sciences and tech prowess
Cambridge Science Centre Welcomes Rebecca Porter as New CEO
Cambridge Science Centre is delighted to announce the appointment of Rebecca Porter as its new Chief Executive Officer.
New care packs set to alleviate stress and pressure for families of children admitted to Addenbrooke's in an emergency
Families with children admitted to Addenbrooke's and the Rosie hospitals in Cambridge in an emergency often arrive having had no time to pack the bare essentials - such as toothbrushes, toiletries and a change of clothes. This adds even more pressure to families during what is already an incredibly stressful time for them. Now, thanks to Illumina, who have funded enough emergency care packs for…
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation concludes 20th anniversary celebrations with Carols at Peterborough Cathedral
Supporters and over 50 charities and community groups joined the Foundation’s 20th anniversary celebrations at a festive event in Peterborough.
Your Event, Your Way!
Are you looking for a venue that’s versatile, vibrant, and in the heart of Cambridge or Peterborough? Whether it’s a workshop, exhibition, or training event, we’ve got the space to bring your ideas to life.
How future-ready is your school’s or business’s IT?
➡️ How do you feel about the technology you use in your school or business? A recent study found that 90% of managers or business leads felt confident that their IT systems today are “best in class”.
❓ But how about tomorrow?
Cambridge Junction is to receive £99,996 through Youth Music's Catalyser Fund, to run NEXT WAVE.
NEXT WAVE is a new two-year music development programme, delivered in partnership with Romsey Mill, YMCA, Lyrix Organix, Anglian Ruskin University, and the Trusted Adult Scheme.
Help rescue a historic refuge in Antarctica by donating before 10 December
Cambridge-based charity the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust needs your help to enable their specialist conservation team to rescue the historic Blaiklock Island refuge hut in Antarctica. Until 10 December, every pound you donate will be doubled. One donation, twice the impact! Give the historic hut an early Christmas gift by following this link https://tinyurl.com/antarcticappeal
CWRC Christmas Challenge is live for one week to match fund donations
From Tuesday 3rd until Tuesday 10th December, your donations to CWRC will be doubled as part of the Big Give Christmas Challenge! Amazingly, this means...ONE DONATION – DOUBLE THE IMPACT
Happy Christmas East Anglia spectacular
“We’re down to the last few tickets, so my advice to anyone still hoping to come along would be to act fast and snap them up before they disappear” - comedian, actor and writer Omid Djalili is joining the cast of Happy Christmas East AngliaAward-winning comedian, actor and writer Omid Djalili has been added to the line-up for this year’s Happy Christmas East Anglia spectacular.
District Council helps fund an accessible map for people with sight loss to explore and enjoy a charity garden
A map is being designed for people with sight loss to enjoy visits to the peaceful haven of a two-acre charity garden in Sawston thanks to community funding.
CBM UK taking part in it's biggest ever Big Give Christmas Challenge
This December, Cambridge-based international disability charity CBM UK is taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge – where for one week donations will be doubled.
Deloitte Cambridge and Castle Manor Academy in Haverhill announce new partnership
Deloitte Cambridge and Castle Manor Academy in Haverhill are delighted to announce a new partnership, part of the firm’s 5 Million Futures programme.
New work and health support programme launches across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
WorkWell is free, voluntary, and it offers employees an opportunity confidentially talk about their work and health needs. It aims to prevent them falling out of work due to a disability or health condition. It also supports employees in managing a condition when they return to work from a sickness absence. Participants access a Work and Health Coach, and together they will agree next steps as…
The Cambridge Building Society awards nearly £30,000 to local charities supporting housing and homelessness initiatives
The Cambridge Building Society, through its Community Fund, has awarded a total of £29,489 to three local charities working to support housing, those effected by homelessness, and vulnerable individuals across the region. The grants are part of the Society’s ongoing commitment to finding new ways to help people have a home
96-year-old twins inspire welcome boost to LEO heritage
The AIT Trust have provided funding for a new archivist to work at the Centre for Computing History for 2 years on their extensive and unique LEO archive. The new post is named in honour of 96-year-old twins Frank and Ralph Land, both of whom worked on LEO in its early days, dedicating themselves since retiring to ensuring LEO's pioneering work is widely recognised in the history of computing.
The ultimate evergreen Christmas gift
‘Tis the season for goodwill so this year why not spend your cash on a present that will last for life and one that will benefit the planet and generations to come, by gifting a tree?
Volunteer hospice drivers recognised by Hunts Forum 2024 Volunteer Awards
Volunteer drivers Edwin and Duncan receive Hunts Forum 2024 Volunteer Awards.
First ever UK-wide project launched to explore the inequality in access to psychological care within childhood brain tumour services
A pilot year-long project studying the inequality in access to psychological care within childhood brain tumour services, and the implications on access to clinical trials, has been launched by a team at the Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle. The project has been funded by children’s brain tumour charity, Tom’s Trust.
Remember loved ones with Light Up a Life in Cambridge and Wisbech
Light Up a Life Appeal is now open and you are welcome to join us at the events in Cambridge and Wisbech
New Google to Microsoft 365 migration product by ShareGate
ShareGate has produced a new tool that should make it easier to undertake Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migrations.
Double the cheer this Christmas with Red Hen
Double the Cheer at Christmas from 3-10 December! We’re excited to share that The Red Hen Project is part of this year’s Big Give Christmas Challenge, where every donation made through our page on BigGive.org will be matched—doubling your impact on children in need in Cambridge.
Raise funds for Cogwheel Counselling at the Cambridge Half Marathon
The TTP Cambridge Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 9th March 2025 and we’re really pleased to again be able to offer places to runners who would like to fundraise for Cogwheel Counselling.
Cambridge Junction is very proud of its funded ticket scheme
The funded ticket scheme welcomes 100s of people into the venue each year, including young carers, refugee families, children in care, young people with disabilities and children who are entitled to Pupil Premium.
Support and shelter for people sleeping rough during colder months
Cambridge City Council is working with partner agencies to deliver support and shelter for people sleeping rough in Cambridge during the colder months to ensure that everyone can access a safe and warm place to stay.