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New funding launched to help young Cambridgeshire entrepreneurs turn business dreams into reality
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation has partnered with SWEF to offer grants of up to £2,000 for aspiring business owners aged 18-30. Read more
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Support for care leavers in Cambridgeshire increases as expansion is announced for national programme
The national Care Leavers Programme has gained £1.7 million, thanks to the Henry Smith Foundation. As part of this, Cambridgeshire Community Foundation has received £24,800, which will be ringfenced and matched where possible to provide up to £49,600 for grant-making across Cambridgeshire. Read more
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Celebrating community impact: The Annual Impact Showcase 2025
Over 80 guests joined us to celebrate our impact over the last year. We heard from inspiring grantees, Inspire2Ignite and Earth & Mind, and launched our latest Impact Report. Read more
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Annual Surviving Winter Appeal launches to tackle fuel poverty
Residents encouraged to donate their Winter Fuel Allowance if they don’t need it to help those most in need. Read more
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Cheffins marks 200th anniversary with £20,000 investment in young people’s mental health
Two charities have received £10,000 grants through the Cheffins Next Generation Fund to support young people’s mental health. This fund was set up as part of the business' anniversary celebrations and it was made possible through the fundraising efforts of Cheffins' team of Cambridge Half Marathon runners. Read more
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Pye Foundation’s 89-year legacy continues with £2.3 million endowment transfer to Cambridgeshire Community Foundation
A historic East Anglian philanthropic fund ensures lasting impact by transferring its £2.3 million endowment to Cambridgeshire Community Foundation. The Pye Foundation Fund is expected to offer over £100,000 in grants per annum. Read more
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Golf Day raises over £4,000 for the Foundation
Despite the rain, teams from around the county had a great day at our annual Golf Day: having fun, building connections, and raising vital funds for the Foundation. Read more
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Know Your Neighbourhood: £260,000 of additional funding received to build social connections in Fenland
A further £260,000 has been allocated to Cambridgeshire Community Foundation through the Know Your Neighbourhood fund to build social connections in Fenland Read more
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Cheffins continues commitment to local communities with latest grassroots fund awards
As Cheffins celebrate their 200th anniversary, the company has announced two new grants through their Cheffins Grassroots Endowed Fund, continuing a philanthropic partnership with the Foundation that has spanned almost two decades. Read more
