Volunteers' Week 2024 - Fundraising as a company brings staff 'happiness in spades'
As Volunteers' Week gets set to be celebrated next week, from Monday 3rd June to Sunday 9th, we hear from one of our fundraisers about how raising funds for Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust has not only brought staff 'happiness in spades' - but has also seen staff benefit directly from all their efforts.
What the general election may mean for SME employers
So, the starting pistol has been fired for the six-week sprint to a general election which will be held on 4th July. Issues like small boats, the NHS and the economy may dominate much of the headlines, but the outcome of the election will be of huge significance to employment law too, and therefore SME employers. We already know the trajectory of Conservative policy on employment law: a…
Community Voices – Your perspective matters for End of Life care
Come and tell us about what your community wants and needs to feel comfortable accessing Hospice Care.
Providing extra care in Luton this Big Weekend
As music lovers prepare for Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Luton, Magpas Air Ambulance is mobilizing additional teams of specially trained clinicians to provide lifesaving care to the thousands of people attending the festival over the course of the weekend.
Headway Cambridge & Peterborough Spring Newsletter 2024
A message from Headway Cambridgeshire & Peterborough CEO, Sarah Green:
Cambridgeshire business donates more than £70k to help disadvantaged children
Cambridge-based Xaar has donated more than £70,000 over the last two years to a local charity that supports care experienced young children and adults.
Star Shine Night Walk – Discover the 10 mile route around Cambridge
Have you signed up for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity's Star Shine Night Walk around Cambridge yet?
Charity that tackles financial hardship given grant support from South Cambridgeshire District Council
A charity offering debt counselling and financial help to adults, as well as money management lessons to school children, has been supported by the District Council.
Cambridge Science Centre announces AstraZeneca’s valued and continuing support for the coming year
Cambridge Science Centre, a Cambridge-based charity dedicated to fostering curiosity and learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among children, is thrilled to announce the renewal of its partnership with AstraZeneca for the upcoming year.
Volunteers change lives - a new video demonstrates the power of volunteering.
A new video, produced by the brilliant team at Volunteer Cambs, gave three volunteers at Crossways an opportunity to talk about their experiences, how the
Double your donation for children’s mental health this Mental Health Awareness Week
Donations to Cambridgeshire children’s mental health charity Blue Smile will be doubled as part of the Big Give Kind2Mind match funding campaign from 14-28 May.
A step closer to new homes
It Takes a City's first modular homes are on target.
New charity shop in March town appeals for volunteers
Hospice charity appeals to people of March to volunteer in the new charity shop.
Helicopter model development for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT), approached Prototype Projects with a unique request: to create a detailed helicopter model that would be a unique thank you in recognition of people making significant gifts to the charity.
Over 99% of GP’s reject GMS contract changes, with medics assembling to take industrial action
Following the announcement of the 2024/25 national GP General Medical Services (GMS) contract by the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England, over 99% of GPs have voted against it.
9,000 children explore computing history thanks to £20,000 Citrix donation
A £20,000 donation from Citrix has given 9,000 children a unique chance to learn about the development of modern computing technology, including Cambridge’s influential role, at the Centre for Computing History.
Cambridge, the UK’s most unaffordable city, comes together to address inequalities
On 15 April, Cambridge 2030, in partnership with Cambridge Ahead, hosted the Power of Purpose and Partnership event, bringing together individuals and organisations committed to facilitating positive change to address inequalities in Cambridgeshire.
Tom’s Trust invites supporters to Go Grey in May for Brain Tumour Awareness
Tom’s Trust invites you to Go Grey in May for brain tumour awareness. The Cambridge-based children’s brain tumour charity is aiming to raise £3,335 during the month of May from supporters Going Grey for May. This money will fund a clinical psychologist to support one child and their family for a whole year.
Working together to support children and young people’s mental health: PST - Michell Instruments extends partnership with local charities
PST - Michell Instruments have extended their partnership with local charities Blue Smile and Centre 33, to support children and young people's mental health across Cambridgeshire.
Introducing Timestrip neo Multi
Timestrip Introduces World’s First Multiple Use Temperature Indicator. Timestrip has introduced what is believed to be the first multiple-use temperature indicator of its kind available.
Your free government backup recommendations booklet for businesses
The team at Breathe Technology are working with some local businesses on enhancing their cyber security, and we wanted to share some of this information as we think it will be both useful and interesting, as you will probably associate with some of these.
Have you heard about Carers Leave?
From 6 April 2024 all unpaid carers are entitled to up to a week's unpaid leave per year to look after someone with a disability or long-term illness. But don't panic! We are here to help :-)
Understanding and managing Interstitial Lung Disease
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is an umbrella term used to describe a group of highly variable restrictive lung diseases, which are characterised by inflammation and pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the lungs).
Egg-stra special donation to Magpas Air Ambulance team
Magpas Air Ambulance provides the communities across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and beyond with advanced medical care 24/7, and the Easter weekend earlier this month was no exception.