Meet Cambridge, the official conference and events bureau for Cambridge, has partnered with Westminster College and Star Radio to donate toys to this year's Grafton Giving Tree, which will bring holiday cheer to underprivileged children throughout Cambridge.
At its recent AGM Meeting, Meet Cambridge and representatives from across its 50 member venues, collected gifts which will be distributed through local charities in Cambridgeshire, including support for Ukrainian families who have resettled in the community.
Now in its 18th year, The Grafton Gifting Tree has set an ambitious goal to collect 10,000 toys and gifts for children and young people who might not otherwise receive anything this Christmas.
Maria-Grace Latham at Westminster College added:
“It’s been fantastic to collaborate with Meet Cambridge once again to expand the reach of the initiative from across its extensive network of venues. This marks the second year we’ve worked together on such a worthwhile cause.”
Andrew Bell, Head at Meet Cambridge, said:
“Our Annual General Meeting - a functional business meeting really, gives us a great opportunity to demonstrate how a little effort from many, makes a big difference to a few, and it feels good. We are delighted to support this meaningful cause and incredibly grateful for the contribution from all our members who have helped to make this toy drive a success.”
Meet Cambridge is the conference and events bureau for Cambridge and the official venue-finding service for space at The University of Cambridge and the Cambridge Colleges. The Christmas toy drive is part of the bureau’s ongoing commitment to support those in need in the community, aligning with its broader programme Meet Up & Make a Difference in Cambridge - an initiative that raises critical funds and supplies for those in need.
