Future Living is a Hertfordshire-based charity committed to breaking the cycle of domestic abuse by providing therapeutic support to victims and survivors. Their specialist group and individual therapy sessions for adults and children foster emotional healing, resilience, and a sense of community. Through early intervention and prevention work with young people, they aim to disrupt the cycle of abuse for future generations, while also collaborating with professionals to advocate for and support survivors in the present.

Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity (SWCC) was established in March 2011 to help fundraise for important wildlife conservation work both at home and abroad. The organisation raises funds and educates visitors about species which are threatened with extinction, while also operating the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital.

Cambridge Women’s Aid has provided dedicated and specialist services to women and children affected by domestic abuse since 1977. Their trained workers are highly experienced and provide women-led, expert, and confidential support. They also engage in community education and provide support to foster cultural change around equality and to end VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls).

An acquired brain injury (ABI) can happen to anyone at any time. The effects on the individual as well as those around them can be life changing, but there is life after brain injury. Headway Luton’s mission is to help ABI survivors and others affected by their injury, in Luton and the south of Central Bedfordshire, live independent and fulfilling lives. They aim to achieve this by providing information and guidance, emotional and practical support, purposeful group activities and new opportunities through their day centres and community service.

Hope into Action believe the church is ideally placed to be at the forefront of addressing the need of homelessness and they partner with local churches to provide housing for those who temporarily find themselves without a home. The first Hope into Action home in Cambridge was opened in 2011 providing accommodation to single women in partnership with The C3 Church. Since then, they have grown to partner with 11 churches, providing 38 bed spaces in 13 homes across the Cambridge area.

It Takes A City is a partnership providing a framework and mechanism to enable public, private and third sector bodies, and individuals, to work together in new ways to end rough sleeping. They provide a range of services that support people experiencing homelessness in Cambridge, particularly those who find themselves sleeping rough, with the focus on accessing the help needed to begin their journey away from the streets – Crossways, their their Survive & Thrive service, modular housing developed by their Community Land Trust (CLT), Street Support Cambridgeshire details 400+ offers of help across the city and beyond and Information… Click on logo to read more…

Kickstart Coffee is a not non profit coffee company that funds the education of over 250 children in Entebbe, Uganda through funding teachers salaries. Providing laptops and phones to the teachers enables them to complete training for their personal development and research topics to enhance their teaching.

Doorstep Library is a community-focused literacy charity dedicated to bringing the magic of books and the joy of reading directly into the homes of children aged 0-11 across London who need their support. They recruit and train reading volunteers to visit families in pairs online or in person to run weekly reading sessions during term-time. Their unique home-based service enables them to find the most appropriate books for every child they visit and build relationships with the whole family. They use books to fuel children’s natural love of stories, fire their imaginations, and encourage their appreciation of reading. Their online… Click on logo to read more…

Lippy People is an advocacy charity that uses video storytelling to support people to share their often-challenging lived experiences. We collaborate with people to identify how they use these experiences as the foundation for building their skills and resilience to effect positive personal and social change.

Cambridge Cyrenians have been supporting people in Cambridge who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness since 1970, empowering them to fulfil their potential, regardless of their background or past. They provide both short and long-stay flats and shared houses, following a ‘homes not hostels’ approach. They empower individuals (including those in employment, women, individuals in the criminal justice system, and older people) to take an active role in decisions about their housing and support them in building independent futures. Currently, they provide accommodation and support for over 100 individuals, helping 25-30 people each year transition from supported housing into… Click on logo to read more…

Voluntary Community Action East Cambs (VCAEC) are a an independent, non-profit making charity based in Ely who encompass a volunteer centre and an infrastructure organisation which covers East Cambridgeshire. They own and facilitate two projects, a Social Car Scheme (door-to-door transport) and the Helping Hands Gardening Scheme (one-off/regular gardening) for the frail, elderly, disabled and isolated.

Concrete Rose Collective CIC provides supported lodgings placements for vulnerable young people (16-21) across Cambridgeshire and beyond. Working alongside a network of hosts we offer safe, nurturing and therapeutic accommodation to young people who are facing significant challenges including those in, and leaving, care unaccompanied asylum seeking children, young parents and those at risk of homelessness.

Safe Soulmates want everyone to have the opportunity to find friends and/or social opportunities in a safe way, free from ‘real life’ and ‘online’ abuse. The service operates in Cambridge, Peterborough, St Neots, Huntingdon and Ely, They also deliver Safe and Inclusive Places training to the hospitality and retail sectors to train people on how they can be inclusive of their neurodivergent customers and staff. They are a service which employs predominantly neurodivergent staff.

Everyturn Mental Health is a non-profit, working on behalf of the NHS and local authorities. They are dedicated to supporting people and communities across the country with their mental health. Their mission is to provide high-quality integrated mental health and wellbeing services, placing people and communities at the heart of everything they do. They are here for people from all walks of life and deliver a wide range of mental health services, from social prescribing and talking therapies – to nursing, supported housing, and specialist dementia care. They work to understand the needs of every person and community they support,… Click on logo to read more…

Wintercomfort supports individuals who are homeless or vulnerably housed in Cambridge. Wintercomfort is the only information, advice, training and support centre in Cambridge for those who are sleeping rough, staying in local night shelters, living in temporary accommodation or vulnerably housed. They are open daily throughout the year. They provide essential welfare services including hot meals, showers, laundry services and clothing. Their services include housing advice, access to training and employment opportunities, counselling, money and debt advice, dedicated services for women, and a wide range of activities to promote mental wellbeing, offering a broad range of support to help people… Click on logo to read more…

ATLEU is the only UK charity that provides specialist, holistic legal advice to survivors of trafficking and slavery. Founded in 2013, they aim to secure safety and justice for survivors by using and reforming the law. ATLEU is recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the London Legal Support Trust and was awarded both the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Award and the Marsh Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Fight Against Modern Slavery Legal Award in 2016. They share their specialist knowledge with the wider sector through their training resource ATHUB and their advice line, to improve services… Click on logo to read more…

Street Pastors patrol every Saturday night from 10pm to 3am in and around the city centre, whatever the weather. The team of 3 or 4 are well known with their uniform and navy caps and luminous STREET PASTORS rucksacks. Their aim is to keep an eye out and offer assistance to anyone in any kind of need without judgement. They keep in touch with door staff, police, paramedics and CCTV, by radio which links to the Street Pastors and NightLite in case people need them. Their purpose is to be a reassuring presence on the streets and they know their… Click on logo to read more…

Shelter Community runs the Youth Community Home to provide affordable accommodation for young people. They create safe and secure homes which provides quality accommodation that can help young adults affected by the housing crises to stay in education, training, as well as getting a job and enabling them to find more sustainable housing in the future. They believe that we all need a “Shelter Community” in the midst of our life storms and that certain things can be best learnt in a community. By connecting our creativity, talents and resources we can become the Shelter Community that protects and transforms… Click on logo to read more…

Abbey People aims to develop community cohesion, make Abbey a better place to live, and support the most at-risk in this deprived area through targeted community projects, provision of general support such as a community food hub, supporting access to education and employment and developing a culture of volunteering in the community. It does this through partnership work, running and facilitating activities and events, networking with key stakeholders in the community and responding to identified needs within the local community.

Conversation Over Borders offers free online English classes, mental health support, and digital access support to refugees and people seeking asylum across the UK. They bring together displaced people and the wider community, to facilitate human connection, reduce social isolation and build confidence in spoken English.

The Expert On Myself (TEOM) is a Community Interest Company in Cambridgeshire, helping people speak and organisations listen. They create opportunities for people to educate professionals about the issues that affect them. Their expertise comes from lived experience.

Care4Calais is a volunteer-run charity delivering essential aid and support to people seeking asylum in the UK and Northern France. We advocate for a welcoming and inclusive attitude towards people seeking asylum. Operating year round, our focus is to provide clothing, activities, advice and social support to people seeking asylum in the UK.

H.E.L.P help refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable people within Cambridgeshire, through a variety of free services such as English lessons, social activities, mental health support, translation, help with forms and basic essentials such as food, toiletries, clothing, shoes, baby equipment and bikes to get to work or college.

KidsOut is a charity dedicated to supporting some of the UK’s most disadvantaged and vulnerable children with positive and happy experiences. Each year we help bring smiles to the faces of over 20,000 children, by way of day trips, fun experiences, toys and books to those who might otherwise have none. In collaboration with Women’s Aid Federation refuge and over 100 independent refuges, KidsOut supports approximately 20,000 children a year who, with their mothers have fled domestic violence to seek safety in refuges and safe houses.

Ablaze exists to tackle inequality of opportunity for young people in the West of England region. We do this by utilising the skills and commitment of business volunteers to provide essential support, insight and guidance for the young people we serve. We aim to raise young people’s confidence and widen aspirations, support their attainment and skill levels, and empower them with knowledge to make informed choices about their future.

Cambridgeshire Digital Partnership (CDP) is an open network that meets quarterly. They welcome representation from across sectors, including voluntary organisations, statutory sector, businesses, and social enterprises. If you work or volunteer in digital inclusion or support people who may be digitally excluded, this network is for you. CDP is delivered by Cambridge Council for Voluntary Service, soon to be Support Cambridgeshire, and is managed in partnership with Connecting Cambridgeshire. Together we must end digital inequality in Cambridgeshire.

Steel Bones helps amputee families live life to the full, helped by a proactive supportive peer community. The support they provide empowers the amputee and their family and friends helping in moments of stress and crisis. Steel Bones has a year round calendar of regular social events for amputees and their families. Steel Bones is a registered charity (1174189)

Cambridge Women’s Resource Centre are a small charity that helps a range of women some of who are very vulnerable. They help in a range of ways from domestic violence, homelessness and housing support, health and addiction, sex working, grants, employability, group work, one on one support and our birthing doula programme. They aim to help get women back on their feet and thriving whist enabling them to maintain their independence.

Amplius Employment and Skills team offers a free, personalised service for all Amplius customers, whether tenants or part of the wider, local community. They provide information, advice and guidance on a wide range of work and learning opportunities. They can help you at any stage of your journey, including job search, career choices and gaining skills, qualifications, and experience. They offer a range of courses and qualifications to suit your level, and they can help you to gain access to the digital world through offering devices, data and training.

Simon Community Scotland is the largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland. They want everyone to have a safe place to live and the support they need. They believe digital inclusion plays a major role in this journey. From connecting with friends and family and listening to music, to accessing vital health and wellbeing services, learning and seeking employment, digital connectivity is crucial in today’s world. They want to ensure everyone we support has these opportunities by providing the right device, connection, and tailored support.

CRRC is a registered charity supporting the resettlement of refugees in the Cambridge area. They provide a wide range of practical support to resettled refugee families, working closely with Cambridge City and Cambridgeshire County Councils and other local stakeholders.

AP Cymru – The Neurodiversity Charity is a long-standing small independent Wales based Charity who are proud to support neurodivergent people and their families. The charity provides guidance, advocacy and lived-experience support to children, young people and their families before, during and after diagnosis. AP Cymru supports neurodivergent people of all ages, including parents and carers, schools and businesses. We are pleased to offer a variety of training sessions to improve understanding of neurodiversity & drive true neuro inclusivity for all. As most of our team are neurodivergent, this rich pool of lived experience provides a framework of support which… Click on logo to read more…

Realife is a Charity that supports different grass roots projects. They support adults with learning disabilities to run their own club night, they run a Wellbeing Hub and offer outreach events to those who wouldn’t normally be able to afford such things, they support a group called Noisy Women who are a collective of neurodiverse improvisers. They are also in the process of expanding their Wellbeing Hub so that they can also offer a myriad of events, workshops and sessions to a broader diversity of people including young disadvantaged adults in the form of music production.

Swansea MAD is a grassroots, anti-poverty, anti-racist, pro-equality, pro-environmental, inclusive youth and community charity intolerant of discrimination and injustice. Driven by the advancement of social justice and equity, they work in coalition with young people and communities who are marginalised by systemic oppression to dismantle structures which support discrimination.

RefuNet matches online volunteer tutors with refugees and asylum seekers. Teachers help with ESOL, Academic English, Maths and Science. RefuNet students are from a big mix of countries and all ages. Some are looking to pass exams to help them re-qualify, and some are working to improve their general English to help them integrate into society.

Something To Look Forward To exists to improve the lives of people affected by cancer poverty by providing positive respite opportunities to those financially affected by their cancer diagnosis. They provide donated ‘gifts’ and ‘experiences’ via their charity website to people of any age, with any cancer diagnosis across the UK. These include free breaks in holiday cottages; restaurant meals; a day at the races; hotel stays; theatre tickets; beauty treatments; tickets for attractions… the list is endless.

For the past decade, Cambridge Acorn Project has been a lifeline for local children and families facing trauma, abuse, and financial hardship. During this time, we have helped to positively change the lives of thousands of children and their families. Trauma can steal a child’s future, but we believe things can be different. Every family deserves the right support, in a way that truly works for them. That is why we offer a range of tailored services and approaches that put choice, dignity, and real change at the heart of everything we do.

Cambridge Sustainable Food CIC (CSF) is a non-profit organisation working to build a fairer, more sustainable food system which supports the community and the environment. CSF campaigns to achieve healthy and sustainable food for everyone; food which is good for our health, the planet, and the local economy.

Camcycle works for more cycling for a better future. Many of the cycling facilities such as paths, lanes, bridges and cycle parks would not exist without the campaigning of our volunteers, supported by over 1,700 Camcycle members. We envision a thriving and sustainable region where increased levels of cycling unlock a better quality of life for everyone, including those who don’t ride themselves.

Project Abundance educate, demonstrate and inspire ways to regenerate our environment, health and communities through natural food production, inter generational workshops and volunteering opportunities.

The aim of Nite Light CIC is to increase the health and wellbeing of the most vulnerable within our community by providing basic essentials. Nite Light run a Pay Forward Service for people who are homeless, this provides a cashless aid to ensure they have access to meals, snacks, drinks and hygiene essentials. They run free market stalls throughout the Tees Valley, anyone who is struggling is welcome to collect a few items of food, clothing, hygiene essentials, small household items, tents, sleeping bags and meal cards for those who are homeless. Nite Light CIC also use their Street Walks… Click on logo to read more…

North Wales Superkids is a small Charity making a big difference to the lives of Children throughout North Wales. Superkids is run entirely voluntarily, by a small group of passionate volunteers, who’s aim is to bring smiles to the faces of underprivileged children and families supported by referring professionals in their area. They have a number of projects, including the Toybox Appeal (Christmas focused project, providing brand new toys and gifts for children and young people who would otherwise not receive anything to open on Christmas Day), Holiday project (a beautiful accessible caravan, situated on Hafan Y Mor, in Pwllheli,… Click on logo to read more…

Midlife360 CIC works to enable women in midlife to thrive at work and we also work with employers to recognise and empower women in midlife. We support midlife women through delivering free workshops, providing digital training badges, peer to peer support, our midlife book club and our interactive community.

Noise Solution has developed an award-winning relational approach designed to meet the basic psychological needs of young people facing significant education or mental health challenges. Musical mentoring occurs face to face in the home or school, but additionally, through a secure digital platform, families and key workers can also remotely engage with multimedia highlights from every session, including powerful audio and video reflections shared by the young people themselves. Their unique platform captures these stories alongside using NHS tools to measure changes in well-being, all without disrupting the creative flow of sessions. Using live automated statistical analysis and AI-driven insights… Click on logo to read more…