Cambridgeshire Community Foundation is an independent local charity which offers help, advice and professional management to individuals, families, local companies and public bodies that wish to support local charitable activities.

Much charitable activity in Cambridgeshire takes place away from the public eye. Cambridgeshire Community Foundation grants reach the smallest of local voluntary groups, those without professional fund-raisers, who have difficulty competing with national charities for necessary funds. Our funds go to local voluntary groups for their work with people of all ages and all aspects of social and community needs.

Since start up on 2004, we have awarded more than £3.2m. The following are some of the 1100+ grant recipients

Cottenham Village College awarded £250.00 for music therapy for deaf students. Milton Day Centre awarded £250.00 to purchase a P.A. system. King Street Pre-school awarded £290.00 to purchase new storage trays and floor cushions. Federation Italian Labour Emigrate Family awarded £450.00 to run social activities for the elderly.

Histon and Impington Climate Change Action awarded £500.00 for a Greening project involving local residents. Cambridge Phab Club awarded £500.00 to take members to show at Wickstead Park. Cambridge Hard of Hearing Club awarded £1,190.00 to purchase a portable loop system. Ely Youth Initiative awarded £2,050.00 to contribute to running costs of youth club in Ely

Communities in the area, and their needs

The Cambridgeshire Community Foundation awards grants to charities and community groups across the county. We fund projects under the following grant programmes:

Children, young people and families, Adults facing life crisis, Health, The Natural Environment and Community Development/Engagement