Every runner has a personal story to tell - says leading hospital charity raising funds for pioneering new cancer hospital in Cambridge
Runners in this year's TTP Cambridge Half Marathon who are running on behalf of Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust are raising money for a pioneering new cancer hospital in the city. But behind all their training lies many a personal story - experiences of their own, and their loved ones journeys, which have brought them to where they are today. Many of the runners, and their families, have…
Why we need to talk about the manosphere: Global 50/50 launches new event series on gender equality
Across the world, long-standing commitments to gender equality are being actively contested. From the rise of organised online misogyny to coordinated political efforts targeting reproductive rights and workplace equity, hard-won gains are under pressure. It is in this context that Global 50/50 launches a bold new event series, bringing together leading activists, scholars and practitioners…
This PowerPoint feature has disappeared
If your team creates presentations often, you may have noticed a recent change in Microsoft PowerPoint.
Microsoft has quietly removed a feature that helped you keep your branding and formatting consistent.
Here’s what this means for you:
PEM reflects on a landmark year of giving back to the Cambridge community
PEM marked its 150th anniversary in 2025 with a standout year of charitable giving, community partnerships and staff-led initiatives, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to Cambridge and the wider region. Building on generations of local support, 2025 was one of the firm’s most impactful years to date.
Ask Copilot" is coming to your Taskbar (but only if you want it to)
Have you ever wished your computer just understood what you were trying to do, instead of making you dig through menus and search results to get there?
Microsoft’s working on it.
Cambridge Dining Co. extends partnership to support local rough sleeping initiative
Leading event caterers Cambridge Dining Co. are delighted to be continuing their partnership with local charity It Takes A City, with valued support from partners Cambscuisine and the Cambridge Community City Foundation.
Play Included calls on Cambridge businesses to help fund therapeutic Brick Clubs in local schools
Play Included, the Duxford-based social enterprise specialising in inclusive play-based therapeutic activities for children and adults, is calling on Cambridgeshire businesses to support the expansion of its Brick Clubs programme in local schools.
Museum calls on Cambridge locals to share tech industry memories
The Centre for Computing History is calling on local people to share their memories of working in and around Cambridge’s tech industry, with the aim of capturing how its success has changed our lives and our city.
Volunteer to cheer!
Join us to support local young people at Cambridge Half Marathon on Sunday 8th March!
Price Bailey donates reconditioned laptops to the Kent Neurotherapy Centre
Leading accountancy firm, Price Bailey, has donated a set of reconditioned laptops to the Kent Neurotherapy Centre to support the charity’s vital work with people living with neurological conditions across Kent.
Is your team using AI well? Copilot can tell you
How do you really know if your staff are making the most of AI at work or in the classroom?
You’ve rolled out Microsoft Copilot.
Royal Papworth CEO joins East Anglian Air Ambulance board of trustees
East Anglian Air Ambulance, a charity that provides 24/7 lifesaving critical care by air and road, has welcomed the Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Papworth Hospital to their board of trustees. Eilish Midlane was formally appointed in December 2025 and brings extensive expertise and insight to the charity.
Cheffins more than doubles original fundraising target for Cambridge Children’s Hospital with £212,000 donation
After a busy - but fun - year of fundraising, Cheffins has more than doubled their pledge for the new Cambridge Children's Hospital - raising an impressive £212,000 which will go towards the creation of a brand-new, permanent playroom at the pioneering new hospital. Once built, it will be the first specialist children's hospital for the East of England, the only region in the UK without one…
Unveiling Lloyd’s Veterans Charity – a 200 year legacy
We were privileged to attend the official launch of Lloyd’s Veterans Charity, previously named Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund, a charity that has been serving veterans and their families for more than 200 years.
The Cambridge Half Marathon is sold out, but Centre 33 still has a final few places available!
Please get in touch if you would like to take on the historic Cambridge Half Marathon challenge, whilst making a vital difference for local young people.
Introducing PhiZ & Co: Practical patient engagement for growing life science teams
One of the strengths of the Cambridge life sciences community is how openly teams share both challenges and progress.
Final call for runners to join hospital charity’s fundraising team – raising money for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital in this year’s TTP Cambridge Half Marathon
The TTP Cambridge Half Marathon is considered to be one of the UK's 'bucket-list' races, offering a scenic route through the historic streets of Cambridge and routing through the colleges of Cambridge University. This year's half marathon is once again raising money for the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital - so if you fancy a challenge for 2026, sign up now to run for the official hospital…
Inside your computer ...
Here’s something we don’t talk about enough: Computer literacy.
Not coding. Not being “great with tech”.
The everyday ability to use computers confidently and safely.
Never lose a Word document again
Be honest, how many times have you lost a Word document because you forgot to hit “Save”?
We’ve all been there.
The power cuts out, your laptop crashes, or you just close the window too fast… and hours of work vanish in an instant.
Dedicated senior care assistant celebrates 35 years with EACH
A dedicated Senior Care Assistant says she feels proud and privileged to have clocked up 35 years working for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
Allia Impact opens new cohorts for Start Strong and Scale Up programmes in Cambridge
Building on successful delivery in Papworth, Peterborough, London, and Nottingham, Allia Impact has opened applications for the next cohorts of its Start Strong and Scale Up programmes, now running from the organisation's Cambridge Campus.
Winter events with Cambridge Dining Co.
This last season has been an exceptionally busy and rewarding one for Cambridge Dining Co., delivering a wide range of corporate festive events across Cambridgeshire.
Leading hospital charity thanks supporters for ending another year of giving with more festive spirit than ever before
Every year, supporters of Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) donate millions of pounds to help make Addenbrooke's even better, and what better time to celebrate this than at Christmas? This year the charity marks the end of another year of extraordinary giving by introducing another special Christmas event, to add to what it already does. Thanks to funding from a corporate, we have been able…
Charity hosts Christmas parties for those who miss out
Many elderly people across Cambridgeshire will miss out on the celebrations most of us enjoy at Christmas. If you are looking after a spouse or partner who has a serious illness or disability like dementia, Parkinson's disease or cancer Christmas can be just another day of caring.
Surviving Winter Appeal: helping local people stay warm this Christmas
Following the recent launch of this year’s Surviving Winter Appeal, Cambridgeshire Community Foundation is sharing the real-life impact of support for people facing fuel poverty.