More than 1,500 people walked around the city and through some of its historic colleges in September and raised £30,371 for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and Romsey Mill.
The annual walk is sponsored by The Cambridge Building Society and organised by, and in aid of the two charities, who will split the total equally.
It was launched in 2001 and returned to an in-person event for the first time since 2019, after being postponed in the intervening two years due to the pandemic.
The route took in six of Cambridge’s Colleges – Emmanuel, Sidney Sussex, Gonville and Caius, King’s, Pembroke, and Downing.
Sharon Allen OBE, CEO of ARHC, said: “It was wonderful to finally return to an in-person event and we are tremendously grateful to the many people who come out to support Romsey Mill and Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.
“The total of nearly £30,400 will go a long way to ensuring our two charities can continue to do the vital work that the local community has come to expect from us.”
Neil Perry, Chief Executive of Romsey Mill, said: “It was wonderful to see the sense of joy and community that was evident on the day, as the walkers all enjoyed a great occasion, thanks to the efforts of so many people.
“We are thankful to the many volunteers who gave their time. And to our sponsors: The Cambridge Building Society, Rotary Club of Cambridge, Cambridge University Press and Assessment, and TTP; and event partners Cambridge 105 Radio and the Co-op, all of whom helped to ensure a hugely successful event.”
CEO of headline sponsor, The Cambridge, Peter Burrows, said: “Bridge the Gap is one of the annual events that our people and members particularly look forward to, which is why we are always so happy to lend our support as headline sponsor.
“It was terrific to be able to join so many members of our own team, and our charity partners, in a return to a physical event.
“We are already looking forward to this year’s walk and hope to be able to raise even more funds to help the charities continue their work.”
This year’s Bridge the Gap walk will take place on Sunday, 10th September.
Picture caption: Cambridge Team Members and their families, and Peter Burrows (pictured in green)
