Deloitte opens applications for new cohort of digital skills programme for charities
Deloitte has opened applications for up to 40 charities and social enterprises to join the third cohort of Deloitte Digital Connect, a programme that helps charities scale their digital impact.
Cambridge golf day raises more than £2000 for charity
A charity golf day at Cambridge Country Club, Bourn organised by the Intermediary Team at The Cambridge Building Society has raised more than £2,305 for its Charity of the Year, Jimmy’s Cambridge, and Prostate Cancer UK.
Cambridge charity leads the way in creating Almshouses for the future
A Cambridge charity has recently been singled out to showcase its new development of 15 futureproof homes for the over 55s, as part of a regional meeting for almshouse professionals. Girton Town Charity welcomed more than 30 representatives of almshouse charities throughout East Anglia to the William Collyn Community Centre, followed by a visit to Dovehouse Court in the village.
Make a planter workshops to calm your mind and help the planet
It's amazing what you can do with old clothes and textiles! Join Sew Positive to learn how to turn redundant fabric into an attractive plant holder.
Last chance to join the herd and get your hands on a giraffe-tastic sculpture!
Businesses who have not already joined the herd of giraffes coming to Cambridge next spring, are being urged to step forward, as only a limited number of the gentle giant sculptures remain available to sponsor.
Support the Illumina Cambridge Fireworks night!
Add a little sparkle to your business this autumn!
Cambridge Past, Present & Future launches River Cam CAN Project
A new climate and nature project aims to engage and support communities near the River Cam to work on initiatives that will benefit them and the environment.
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.
Annual city walk raises more than £20,000 for local charities
Over 1,350 people helped raise more than £21,000 in the annual Bridge the Gap charity walk through the streets and colleges of Cambridge on Sunday morning (10th September).
New study tackles patient ‘no-shows’ that costs the NHS £650k a month
Missed hospital appointments may be reduced if clinics encourage patients to rebook their own appointments when clinics need to reschedule, says new study co-authored by Professor Houyuan Jiang of Cambridge Judge Business School.
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.
Fire Walk for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity
Ignite Your Spirit with #TeamArthur Firewalk: A Fiery Tribute to Love and Courage!
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.
Mewburn Ellis makes £219,000 commitment to charity partnerships
Charitable support since 2020 in excess of £790,000.
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.