Have your say on Autism support in your workplace
Local charity and day opportunities provider, Red2Green, is inviting you to have your say on what Autism support looks like in your workplace. Whether you work in HR, are a manager, or have Autism yourself, we want to hear from you.
Team EBCam take part in the London Landmarks Skyscraper Challenge
Congratulations to the team of four from EBCam Ltd who took part in a world first event, the London Landmark’s Skyscraper Challenge, to raise money for Tommy’s charity. They completed a 'tower run' up 42 floors of 'The Cheesegrater' followed by a jaw dropping 200 meter abseil down the building.
Studies reveal ADHD medication improves quality of life for child survivors of brain tumours
A repurposed ADHD medication could change the lives of children who have survived a brain tumour, after new UK studies reveal improvements in brain functioning and improved quality of life for patients.
Gosforth mum leads Great North Run campaign for children’s brain tumour charity
A Gosforth mum is leading a Great North Run campaign to support a children’s brain tumour charity after her son was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
It Takes a City report highlights - 'Being here has saved my life'
A short report highlights the power of partnership in action.
What connects the world’s first wheelchair toddler with a world-famous Cambridge scientist?
What connects the world’s first wheelchair toddler with a world-famous Cambridge scientist?
Teenager climbs 19,000ft to Kilimanjaro summit to raise £15,500 for charity in memory of his Mum
A teenager from Cambridge has climbed more than 19,000 feet to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, raising more than £15,500 in memory of his mum who died of a brain tumour.
Another successful Cambridge summer holiday lunch programme comes to an end
As schools return, the city-wide summer holiday lunch and activity programme comes to a close for this year. Find out how it went.
New catering service on offer in Cambridge
The CSF Kitchen catering service is now offering delicious and sustainable mezze boxes, cakes and cold buffets for local events.
Save the date - 2023 Food for the Planet Festival
Cambridge’s Food For The Planet Festival takes place this year from Saturday 21 to Sunday 29 October.
University of Cambridge team scale 15 mountains in Wales in aid of Marie Curie
Eight colleagues from the University of Cambridge Estates Division scaled 15 mountains in Wales at the end of June in aid of leading end of life charity Marie Curie.
New modular homes on the way
It Takes a City writes...our Community Land Trust (CLT) granted planning permission for first modular homes scheme.
Cambridge teenager to climb more than 18,000 feet to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for charity in memory of his mum
A teenager from Cambridge is to climb more than 18,000 feet to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for charity in memory of his mum who died of a brain tumour.
Cambridge MP joins Cambridge kids doing keepy-uppys to back Marcus Rashford's campaign for holiday food
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner will join children from St Matthew's school tomorrow doing keepy-uppys to highlight Marcus Rashford's campaign for school food and activities during the holidays.
CSR and values – how to move beyond the box-ticking
Did you know that 77% of consumers are more likely to choose companies that are committed to making the world a better place, and 93% of employees believe companies must lead with purpose?
Skills-based volunteering: How free consulting can be a competitive advantage
Skills-based volunteering is emerging as a powerful way for companies to do good in their communities while simultaneously enhancing their business and workforce. This innovative approach taps into employees' professional expertise to meet pressing needs at nonprofits and charitable organisations through pro bono consulting.
New film shows England’s oldest windmill is still turning
Recent dating has shown that Bourn Windmill is the oldest windmill in England and is designated as an Ancient Monument. Perched in lovely countryside to the west of Cambridge it is owned and cared for by local charity Cambridge Past, Present & Future, who need your help to support the opening and care of the mill.
K9 Digital raises £2,000 for Ormiston Families via the Sea to Summit Challenge
A weary but exhilarated team of 10 members of staff from K9 Digital, a leading character art outsourcing studio based at The EpiCentre in Haverhill, has completed the Sea to Summit Challenge raising around £2,000 for the Ormiston Families charity.
Free business support dedicated to helping social enterprises and charities
Allia launches two new programmes specially designed to support social enterprises in Cambridgeshire.
Elucidare receives award to develop spatial audio applications for mental health therapies
Elucidare, the commercialization and investment due diligence consultancy, announces the receipt of an award from Innovate UK for the development of spatial audio as a mental health therapy.
Leveraging low-code development for social change: Enhancing a food bank app
As part of Fluent's support of National Volunteers Week, the team spent a second day volunteering at a local community project, this time at C3 Impact’s food bank.
Paw-some new dog walk challenge for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity unleashes new dog walking challenge for September
Run for Living Sport
Living Sport have 10 free charity places in the sought-after Great Eastern Run, taking place on Sunday 15th October in Peterborough.
They are looking for people to join their team to take on the half marathon challenge and raise money for Living Sport.
Leading with big ideas (or, How to make the traffic part for you)
Rise Above’s podcast series Leading Conversations is now streaming episode number 8.
Annual Bartlow walk raises more than £19,000 for Tom’s Trust
A popular annual walk in the countryside has raised more than £19,000 for Tom’s Trust.