Half a million pounds in Zero Carbon Communities grants given to South Cambridgeshire community groups
The District Council is awarding green grants to 10 South Cambridgeshire community groups marking a £500,000 total since the scheme began four years ago.
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.
Cambridge communities tackling inequality, climate change or homelessness can apply now for funding
Three grant funds have launched this week and Cambridge’s charities, voluntary and community groups are being encouraged to apply now. The deadline to apply is 2 October 2023.
Xaar supports employee’s return to help children in Africa
Cambridge, UK - A Cambridgeshire man has returned home after volunteering in Kenya and helping to build extra classrooms in a school. It is the second time Simon Rumbles has visited Nakuru and says he’s already planning to return in 2024.
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.
Allia's supporting social enterprises - whatever it takes!
What is a social enterprise – what do they do, and what support can they get? We chatted to Jane Thompson, Membership & Marketing Manager at SEEE to find out more.
PEM join Power2Inspire’s 108 Challenge
PEM, Cambridge’s largest independent firm of accountants, tax, and business advisers, are proud to announce that Ashley Penn, a member of PEM’s VFO team, participated in Power2Inspire’s 108 Challenge to raise awareness of the charity dedicated to embedding inclusive sport in the sporting, educati
Celebrating five years of the Cambridge Social Innovation Prize
The Cambridge Social Innovation Prize is five years old, and to celebrate, five exceptional social entrepreneurs have been recognised for their achievements and ambition in creating social change through business.
Cambridge charity expansion: Children’s charity opens new service to give mental health support to children with brain tumours in the North West
A children’s charity has started a new service to give mental health support to children with brain tumours in the North West, as well as their families.
Mimi and Flint Clarke awarded for their contributions to Tom’s Trust
Tom’s Trust Young Ambassadors Mimi Clarke and her brother Flint Clarke have both won awards for their incredible efforts in supporting Tom’s Trust at the Inspirational YoungSt
Huntingdon Racecourse hosts outdoor cinema events to support North West Anglia hospitals
Huntingdon Racecourse is thrilled to announce its partnership with North West Anglia Hospitals to host a series of outdoor cinema events. These events aim to raise funds for the hospitals and provide an enjoyable experience for all the hard work put in by the staff at the Trust.
Cambridge Science Centre strengthens Board of Trustees
Cambridge Science Centre (CSC) recently strengthened its Board of Trustees with three new significant appointments.
Top artists, performers and creativity at the CUH Arts Festival
A week-long celebration of the arts, free for staff and patients to join in and featuring a wide range of professional artists including chamber orchestra Britten Sinfonia, comes to CUH between Monday 3 July and Friday 7 July.
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices has launched Business Circle – a new corporate venture
Businesses are being encouraged to rally together and show their support for the vital work of a leading children’s hospice.
Creating Nature’s Corridors appoints first brand ambassador
Creating Nature’s Corridors, the Cambridgeshire-based charity committed to rewilding corridors of land in the UK and planting 10,000 native trees and hedges every year, is delighted to announce its first brand ambassador, Matty Horkan.
March charity college celebrates National Learning Disability Week - June 19–25
A charity college in March for adults with learning and physical disabilities is raising awareness of the amazing things their students do as part of National Learning Disability Week 2023.