The Duke of Edinburgh visits Cambridge Junction
On Tuesday 5th November The Duke of Edinburgh visited Cambridge Junction for a guided tour focussing on the charity and arts centre’s work with young people and emerging artists.
Illumina Community Fund launches to support cancer patients and their loved ones
Grants of up to £10,000 are available for charity and community projects in Cambridgeshire benefitting individuals diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones.
Get your running shoes on this New Year’s Eve
Registration is now open for the Cogwheel Canter Running Festival on 31 December.
Submissions are now open for the 2025 Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize
Submit your entry before 31st January to get a shot at literary success.
National Trustees’ Week - a golden opportunity to celebrate the contribution of EACH’s Board of Trustees
“They have busy personal and professional lives but are passionate about what we do and want to make a difference” – national Trustees’ Week is a golden opportunity to celebrate the contribution of EACH’s Board of Trustees Volunteer trustees have been thanked for their time, effort and commitment during a national awareness week marking their vast contribution. Trustees’ Week begins today and…
The Food Marketing Experts & Creating Nature's Corridors pick up 7 awards
Cambridge-based specialist food & drink marketing agency, The Food Marketing Experts has enjoyed unprecedented success on this year’s awards scene.
Cloud Telephony vs. VoIP – which is best for your school or business?
Is your phone system causing frustration for your team, students, parents, or customers? It might be time for an upgrade!
Mental health support to be offered in Thames Valley region to those facing a child’s brain tumour diagnosis thanks to children’s brain tumour charity
The children’s brain tumour charity, Tom’s Trust, has opened a new clinical psychology service at the Children’s Hospital, Oxford, that will provide much-needed mental health support to children and young people facing a brain tumour diagnosis, alongside supporting their families.
Science Partnered With Awareness Is Unstoppable
In this episode, Gerald and Maleen from PHA Europe join Dr Bipin Patel to share their experiences with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH). They discuss the challenges of getting an accurate diagnosis, the importance of early detection, and the emotional and physical impacts of living with this rare disease.
Run for a Cause with HoverAid at the Cambridge Half Marathon 2025!
Join HoverAid at the Cambridge Half Marathon 2025! HoverAid has 10 guaranteed spots for this sold-out event, offering a chance to run while supporting projects in Madagascar. The race takes place on Sunday, 9th March 2025, starting and finishing at Midsummer Common, Cambridge. Participants get access to a private pre- and post-race area and can stay nearby if traveling.
New homes - a step closer
It Takes A City Community Land Trust take delivery of first modular homes.
Lily Arkwright revolutionises Black Friday 2024 with Ethical Luxury and Global Impact
Manchester, UK – October 2024 – This Black Friday, Lily Arkwright is redefining the shopping experience by prioritising transparency, sustainability, and social responsibility.
International award for ‘Connie the Puppet’ reveals an appetite for change in ethics and compliance
The award-winning project takes an innovative approach to ethics and compliance – making it tangible, accessible, engaging – and most importantly – actionable for all employees.
New partnership with Prepared With Love
It Takes a City (Cambridge) announces a new partnership with Cambridge Dining Co who provides delicious meals for rough sleepers at Crossways emergency night shelter.
It Takes a City's latest newsletter - now available
Our latest newsletter has been published.
More than £360,000 in grants to boost rural life in South Cambridgeshire
Seven community and business projects are set to share grants of more than £360,000 to help boost rural life in South Cambridgeshire.
New charity shop opens in the city of Ely to support end of life care
New charity shop now open in Ely for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.
Crossways needs your support
It Takes a City writes... as we prepare to reopen Crossways help is needed from the community.
Virtual reality helps to alleviate pain and anxiety in palliative patients at Addenbrooke's
Supporters of Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust have helped alleviate pain and anxiety in palliative patients being cared for at Addenbrooke's by funding the lease of a virtual reality headset. Now a past patient who used the virtual reality headset has left a donation in her will to fund the purchase of a headset which means many more palliative patients will be able to benefit from using virtual…
Haven - making an impact
On World Homeless Day (10th October) we provide an update on The Haven, a safe overnight space for vulnerable women in the centre of the city.
Blue Smile sees highest ever demand for children’s mental health support
This World Mental Health Day, 10 October, Cambridge-based charity Blue Smile is highlighting the unprecedented demand for children’s mental health support in Cambridgeshire schools.
Lily Arkwright celebrates new showrooms with £2,000 Community Grants
To mark the exciting launch of their new showrooms in Bristol and Glasgow, Lily Arkwright introduced the Social Champions Grant initiative, awarding £2,000 to support local communities. After receiving an incredible number of inspiring applications, two deserving organisations have been selected: Nostalgia Group and Baby Bank Network Bristol, each receiving a £1,000 grant.
A brand-new centre for prosthetic and orthotic patients celebrates its official opening
The Cambridge Prosthetic and Orthotic Service has recently transferred from clinic nine in Addenbrooke's Hospital to a new base outside the City. Find out here what a difference the amazing new facilities and technology will make to patients
Learn about a career in the creative and cultural sectors
On Thursday 10th October, Cambridge Junction throws open it’s doors and invites young people aged 16 – 25 to learn about careers in the arts.
Have a heart – learn CPR, says MP
In advance of World Heart Day, Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, tried out RevivR, a new CPR training tool, at a British Heart Foundation (BHF) shop in Cambridge on Friday 20 September to highlight the charity's vital work in combating heart and circulatory diseases.