Voluntary and Community Groups in Cambridgeshire 2013 Directory
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Voluntary and Community Groups in Cambridgeshire 2013 Directory
Voluntary and Community Groups in Cambridgeshire 2013 Directory In this directory you will find the names and details of activities and services that are provided by groups that have agreed to advertise themselves on the internet. There are many more which, either for reasons of personal security (the group is run from someone’s home address) or because of the type of service they offer (hostel for temporary refuge) chose not to advertise in this way. Contact your local CVS if you cannot find what you are looking for: CCVS on enquiries@cambridgecvs.org.uk or call 01223 464696 (Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire and Fenland) VCAEC on info@vcaec.org.uk or call 01353 666166 (East Cambridgeshire) Hunts Forum on info@huntsforum.org.uk or call 01480 420601 (Huntingdonshire) Other useful search websites www.cambridgeshire.net for general queries www.Way2Go.org.uk support, leisure and learning opportunities www.young-lives.org.uk for children and young people groups The entries in this directory have been grouped alphabetically under the following four headings: Page o o o o o Health, wellbeing and sports groups Older People groups Children & Young People groups Groups for safer communities Community Action Groups 2 44 60 82 95 Find a group Use the “find” box on Adobe Acrobat Reader (at the top) and put in a search word and then press return – keep pressing return until you have seen all the entries that meet the search word. 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 1 of 172 Health, wellbeing and sports groups 1st Sawston Girls Brigade Sawston Free Church Activities: High Street This is a Christian based organisation for girls aged between 6 and 19 years. We take part in craft, games, annual camp, bible work and Sawston sports. Cambs CB22 3BG Sue Nunn 01223 561956 Contact: susan.nunn1@ntlworld.com www.1stsawstonbrigades.org.uk 20 Twenty Productions CIC The Hub 27 Broad Street Whittlesey PE7 1HA Contact: Activities: This organisation provides arts activities and events for children a dn young people including theatre, dance, music film and visual arts. Katherine Nightingale katherine@20twentyproductions.co.uk www.20twentyproductions.co.uk 07869 135922 Able to be Independent 5 Cornwell Court Cambridge CB4 2GN Contact: Activities: We are a group for people with any disability, carers and volunteers to provide information and support. We run social activities as well. Tracey Kirk tracey-kirk@sky.com 01223 426290 Act 4 Kidz Paradise Centre Newnham Street Ely Cambs CB7 4PQ Contact: Activities: Act 4 Kidz is a voluntary group set up three years ago. We are an enthusiastic group providing weekend activities for young people with additional needs aged 3 - 19 years. We aim to work with families to enable them to get out and enjoy days out together Niki Pitt niki.pitt@tiscali.co.uk www.Act4Kidz.com 07880 557795 Action for Sick Children (formerly NAWCH) 21 Barrow Road Cambridge CB2 8AP Activities: Action for Sick Children campaigns for quality health services for children and young people. We provide information and support to children, young people and their parents and carers using the health 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 2 of 172 Contact: services. We support and inform professionals Carole Myer 01223 352565 carole.myer@waitrose.com www.actionforsickchildren.org Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) March Group c/o 6 Atlantic Close March Cambs PE15 8PZ Contact: Activities: We aim to: raise awareness of elder abuse locally; support victims to recover from the trauma of their abuse using a trained volunteer buddy; providing peer support at monthly group meetings; visiting care/nursing homes and hospital to provide a point of c Dee Potter 0798 3918095 potterddd@aol.co.uk Alzheimer's Society Room 73, The Newton Activities: Centre The Alzheimer's Society is the leading care and research charity for Nursery Road people with all forms of dementia, their families and carers. We offer information and advice across Huntingdonshire over the phone and Huntingdon through our drop-in services. Cambridgeshire PE29 3RJ Davina Hogben 01480 415235 Contact: huntingdon@alzheimers.org.uk http://alzheimers.org.uk/ Alzheimer's Society - Cambridge & Ely Office Unit 2, Sunrise Business Activities: Park The Alzheimer's Society is the leading care and research charity for Ida Darwin Site, people with all forms of dementia, their families and carers. We offer information and advice across Cambridge, Ely and Fenland over the Ely Road phone and through our drop-in services Waterbeach Cambridge CB25 9QZ Tina Kierman 01223 863854 Contact: tina.kierman@alzheimers.org.uk www.alzheimers.org Alzheimer's Society - Fenland & Marshland Branch Parkside Day Hospital Activities: North Cambs Hospital Provides help, support and advice to people with dementia, their families and carers throughout the Fenland and Marshland area, and Wisbech aims to increase awareness of dementia throughout the community. Cambs Support groups meet in Wisbech, March and Whittlesey on a PE13 3AB Tina Kierman 01945 580460 Contact: tina.kierman@alzheimers.org.uk www.alzheimers.org.uk/fenland&marshland 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 3 of 172 Arbury Community Association Arbury Community Centre Campkin Road Cambridge CB4 2LD Contact: Activities: Various voluntary groups use the community centre on a weekly and monthly basis. Activities include: carpet bowls, bingo, drop-in's, Tuesday Club, Crèche, ladies club, junior disco, family socials, dances, adult discos. The Centre has two halls available Cathie Martindale 01223 712038 admin@arburycommunitycentre.org.uk www.arburycommunitycentre.org.uk Bar Hill Church Knit & Natter Group 20 The Fairway Bar Hill Cambridge CB3 8SR Contact: Activities: We organise weekly meetings for elderly village residents. Our activities include knitting blankets for charity organisations, filling shoe boxes at Christmas, occasional outings, coffee mornings and lunches and a weekly coffee morning. We run a 'Holiday Sue Kenchington 01954 780260 kenchington@supanet.com Barton Group Riding for the Disabled 13 The Paddock Harston Cambs CB22 7PR Contact: Activities: The Barton Group Riding for the Disabled supervises riding lessons for children with special needs (from special schools.) Jo Cowland jocowland@hotmail.com 01223 871061 Beds & Cambs. Rural Support Group Wood Farm, Kimbolton Activities: Road A free listening and advice sign-posting service for those stressed or Hail Weston who have problems and are living in rural areas. St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 5LA David Morgan 01480 477123 Contact: david@morgan15.plus.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 4 of 172 Benwick Village Hall Committee 20 Chapel Gardens Benwick March Cambs PE15 0XH Contact: Activities: We run a village hall for the benefit of all local residents with fun days and evenings. We are also the primary school gym hall and cater for all the local groups such as the scouts and the Fantasy Club. Patricia Tickner patricia.tickner@yahoo.co.uk 01354-677279 Berern Arts The Berern Comberton Road Toft CB3 7RY Contact: Activities: We work together with people who are disadvantaged to make short films. We teach people to write scripts, to see how filmscripts need to be visual, to use a camera and to edit films. We then show the completed films to groups such as institutions Tinch Minter 01223 263950 tinch.minter@btinternet.com www.berernarts.co.uk Bermuda Community Room Gibbons House off Histon Road Cambridge CB4 3LL Contact: Activities: The Bermuda Community Room was built to improve facilities for the Bermuda Community and the Room opened on September 23rd 2006. The room can accommodate up to 35 people and is available for hire from 8am to 10pm 7 days a week. There is disabled access K M Harris 01223 721282 kaymic@fsmail.net Big Walkies Ltd 25 California Road St Ives Cambs PE27 6SJ Contact: Activities: Big Walkies Community group (BWCG) was formed in February 2011 with the aim of making a positive contribution to society. As dog owners we realise the need to try and engage our community in positive activities and the need has never been greater than Becca Bryant 07970547650 bigwalkies@live.co.uk www.bigwalkies.org.uk Blue Smile 67 Grange Road Cambridge CB3 9AA Activities: Blue Smile improves the emotional wellbeing, mental health and resilience of disadvantaged children and young people in Cambridgeshire schools through arts based counselling and 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 5 of 172 Contact: mentoring. Amanda Langford projectdirector@bluesmileproject.org 01223 322252 Blue Vision Twirling Team 21 Owl Way Hartford Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 1YZ Contact: Activities: Majorette and Baton twirling training and other training. Jo Bathurst Jo.bathurst@ntlworld.com http://www.freewebs.com/bluevisiontwirlingteam/ 01480 436516 Boys' Brigade (The) 23 Queensway Sawston CB22 3DJ Contact: Activities: Christian voluntary youth organisation for young people aged six to eighteen years old. Offers a varied, progressive programme run on a system of badge schemes. Mike Turner 01223 700299 mikeandlyn106@hotmail.co.uk http://cambs.boys.brigade.org.uk Brampton Befrienders 7 Budge Close Brampton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 4PL Contact: Activities: A Pastoral Care Group set up to give help and friendship to the people of Brampton. There is a Drop-in Centre on every Friday morning. Patricia Sledge rksledge@supanet.com 01480 437789 Branching Out Littleport 27 Grange Lane Littleport CB6 1HW Contact: Activities: We are a local charity based in East Cambridgeshire. We support adults with learning disabilities in a variety of fun work experience and social activities. Our high quality staff team help people, with encouragement to overcome difficulties and achieve in everyday life. The people we support are involved to become part of the Branching Out team helping the community with hands on experience. 01353 863 221 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 6 of 172 BRAZA Short Mat Bowls Club c/o 9 Berryfield March Cambs PE15 8PN Contact: Activities: The club organises and plays short mat bowls George Jupp george.jupp@talktalk.net 01354 657981 Breathe Easy Fenland c/o 9 Olivers Way March Cambs PE15 9PU Contact: Activities: We are part of the British Lung Foundation's support group network meeting monthly - no membership fee - for everyone affected by lung disease in the Fens and local areas not covered by another Breathe Easy Group. We have no income but are self-sufficient Sylvia Mansfield 01354 651821 smansfield1234@btinternet.com Bumps Babies and Beyond Trumpington Pavilion Activities: Paget Road We are an all inclusive support and playgroup meeting once a week at Trumpington Pavilion. Cambridge CB2 9JF Kim Phelps 07825 911887 Contact: bbbtrumpington@gmail.com Burwell Community Print Centre Ltd The Causeway Burwell Cambs CB25 0DU Contact: Activities: Burwell Community Print is a social training enterprise working alongside people with learning disabilities. Our aim is to promote independence and increase self-esteem in a stimulating work environment, while providing quality community printing Sue Anderson 01638 613102 sue.anderson@burwellprint.co.uk Burwell Day Centre Ash Grove Parsonage Lane Burwell CB5 0EN Contact: Activities: Day Centre (purpose built in 1989) providing hot meals five days a week and is available for hire Elly Catling burwelldaycentre@btconnect.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01638 743363 Page 7 of 172 C3 (Cambridge Community Church) 14 Alpha Terrace Trumpington Cambridge CB2 9HT Contact: Activities: Cambridge Community Church, C3, is passionate about projects that help the local community. Our 600 members are involved in initiatives such as Cambridge City Foodbank, Shine - self-esteem course for women, anti-sex trafficking campaigns and debt counsel Rebecca Bell 01223 844415 office@cthree.org www.cthree.org CAM SIGHT 167 Green End Road Cambridge CB4 1RW Contact: Activities: Cam Sight is one of Cambridge's leading and oldest established local charities. For 90 years it has been helping people with sight problems living in Cambridge and the surrounding villages to lead a full, independent and dignified life. Anne Streather 01223 420033 anne@camsight.org.uk www.camsight.org.uk Cambridge & Coleridge Athletic Club University Sports Ground Wilberforce Road Cambridge CB3 0EQ Contact: Activities: Athletics, road running and cross-country running in Cambridge and South Cambs for anyone who is keen to join in. Standards range from slow and enthusiastic to international. We have groups for absolute beginners who begin by just walking quickly. Neil Costello 01223 524428 info@cambridgeandcoleridge.org.uk www.cambridgeandcoleridge.org.uk Cambridge & District Community Mediation Service Llandaff Chambers 2 Regent Street Cambridge CB2 1AX Contact: Activities: CMS is a mediation service for the communities of Cambridge and the surrounding districts, offering assistance to neighbours and others who are in dispute. Chris Trevorrow cdcms@btconnect.com www.cdcms.org.uk 01223 302514 Cambridge African Network 36 Crowland Way Cambridge CB4 2NA Contact: Activities: The Cambridge African Network organises social meetings and other events such as a choir, African Drumming and Dancing, a summer beach outing, Christmas event and Capacity Building Training. George Akelinza 07988 899881 info@cambridgeafricannetwork.co.uk www.camnett.org 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 8 of 172 Cambridge and District Citizens' Advice Bureau 66 Devonshire Road Cambridge CB1 2BL Contact: Activities: Cambridge CAB provides: - free confidential information and advice on many topic areas including, help with benefits, employment problems, debt and housing problems, including negotiation with creditors, bailiffs. The Bureau is open: Monday to Friday Rachel Talbot 01223 222660 - admin cabadmin@cambridgecab.org.uk www.cambridgecab.org.uk Cambridge CAMTAD 8a Romsey Terrace Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1HT Contact: Activities: CAMTAD is a charity for people with hearing loss. Our mission is to reduce the impact of hearing loss on daily lives. We offer free advice on your concerns about hearing loss. Call the office between the hours of 9.00am and 12.30pm or e-mail admin@camtadcambs.org.uk Frances Dewhurst 01223 416141 francesd@camtadcambs.org.uk http://www.camtadcambs.org.uk/Contact_Us.html Cambridge Central Aid Society 66 Devonshire Road Activities: Cambridge The Cambridge Central Aid Society gives financial help to people in need in Cambridge and its environs. CB1 2BL Simon Watkins 01223 526157 Contact: sra.watkins@ntlworld.com Cambridge Chinese Welfare Association 6 Station Road Histon Cambridge CB24 9LQ Contact: Activities: We run a weekly drop-in centre on Wednesdays at 82 Akeman Street providing support and welfare to all local Chinese people. We provide information and consultations on social welfare, benefits, health etc. George Tse tsehonki@hotmail.com 07765 247916 Cambridge City Foodbank 14 Alpha Terrace Trumpington Cambridge CB2 9HT Contact: Activities: Cambridge City Foodbank provides a minimum of 3 days emergency food to local people in crisis. We depend on donations of food and money to help people in Cambridge. Evvy Edwards evvyedward@aol.com www.cambridgecity.foodbank.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 07826856372 Page 9 of 172 Cambridge Community Circus City Life House Sturton Street Cambridge CB1 2QF Contact: Activities: We teach and promote circus acts in Cambridge. We run classes and practice sessions throughout the week, check our website for more information. Ben French camcircus@gmail.com www.chaos.org.uk/ccc/ 07527 806550 Cambridge Cruse Bereavement Care Llandaff Chambers 2 Regent Street Cambridge CB2 1AX Contact: Activities: Cambridge Cruse provides free bereavement support to adults and children throughout Cambridgeshire, Uttlesford and Haverhill. Helen Pope cambridge@cruse.org.uk http://www.cruse.org.uk/Cambridge 01223 302662 (Admin) Cambridge Cycling Campaign Llandaff Chambers 2 Regent Street Cambridge CB2 1AX Contact: Activities: The Campaign works for better, safer and more cycling in and around Cambridge. Martin Lucas-Smith contact@camcycle.org.uk www.camcycle.org.uk 01223 690718 Cambridge Cyrenians Ltd. 4 Short Street Cambridge CB1 1LB Contact: Activities: Cambridge Cyrenians provides supported accommodation for single homeless men and women in Cambridge Brian Holman office@cambridgecyrenians.org.uk www.cambridgecyrenians.org.uk 01223 712501 Cambridge Dial-a-Ride Unit B, Rene Court Coldhams Road Cambridge CB13EW Contact: Activities: Cambridge Dial a Ride is a charitable organisation which provides transport for groups and individuals who otherwise have difficulty accessing public transport. It offers this service around the entire City of Cambridge, from most neighbouring villages. Johan Williams 01223 506335 camdar05@hotmail.co.uk www.colc.co.uk/cambridge/Dialaride 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 10 of 172 Cambridge Disabled Kids Swimming Club 133 Gilbert Road Cambridge CB4 3PA Contact: Activities: We provide swimming sessions for children with disabilities as appropriate to their age and disability. This is for children in and around Cambridge. Sally Abbott 01223 315024 sally@cdksc.co.uk www.cdksc.co.uk Cambridge Family Mediation Service Essex House 71 Regent Street Cambridge CB2 1AB Contact: Activities: Cambridge Family Mediation Service provides a range of services in the context of separation and divorce including mediation, child counselling, family work and parenting programmes Sarah Fairbairn families@cambridgefms.co.uk www.cambridgefms.co.uk 01223 576308 Cambridge Joint Play schemes Vergers Cottage 1 Gog Magog Way Stapleford Cambridge CB22 5BQ Activities: Providing Saturday morning activity and cinema clubs for children aged six to nineteen years with moderate to severe learning disabilities, some of whom also have physical difficulties and challenging behaviours. 01223 846227 Contact: Carol Brown camjointplay@btconnect.com Cambridge ME Support Group 62 Green End Comberton Cambridge CB23 7DY Contact: Activities: A support group for people who have ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), their families and friends. We mail quarterly newsletters and organise bi-monthly meetings at the Hill Top Carers Centre, in Primrose Street, with a mixture of socials and guest speak Marie Hartley marieh@gmx.com www.cam-me.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 11 of 172 Cambridge Online Hester Adrian Centre Hawthorn Way Cambridge CB4 1AX Contact: Activities: Volunteer based educational charity, making computers and other technology accessible, inclusive and fun for all – especially for older people and people living with a disability or disadvantage. Individually tailored, one to one, free tuition Andrew Entecott 01223 300407 andrew@cambridgeonline.org.uk www.cambridgeonline.org.uk Cambridge Pensioners' Fellowship Cherry Trees Day Centre St Mathews Street Cambridge CB1 2LT Contact: Activities: Our aim is to offer a pensioners a meeting on Wednesdays giving those in isolation more joy in their lives; to be involved with projects to benefit the community, giving them a sense of achievement and to take part in friendship, fellowship and fun. Sheila Wall 01223 562498 sheila.wall@ntlworld.com Cambridge Rethink Carers Group PO Box 50 March Cambs PE15 8XE Contact: Activities: We operate a helpline for carers of people with severe mental illness and organise a mutual support group which meets usually on the last but one Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. We have discussions, speakers and social activities and give individual support David Jordan 01354 655786 d.jordan994@btinternet.com Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society 15 Cobb Place Godmanchester Huntingdon Cambs PE29 2XD Contact: Activities: The Society organises cultural events such as lectures, film and poetry nights, music concerts, theatre trips and art exhibitions. It also arranges social events such as parties devoted to certain festivals, walks and barbecues. Marina Burrell marinaswan@ntlworld.com www.camruss.com 0777 6441624 Cambridge St Raphael Club Hester Adrian Centre Hawthorn Way Cambridge CB4 1AX Activities: Our aim is to provide a better quality of life for the physically disabled. We meet from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm at the Hester Adrian Centre every Wednesday. Activities include handicrafts, art classes, social activities and outings. We are a self-help, mutual support group. 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 12 of 172 Contact: Pauline Chipperfield pac23@hotmail.co.uk www.cambridgestraph.co.uk 01763 262811 Cambridge Talking News Kingsway Clinic Carlton Way Cambridge CB4 2ES Contact: Activities: Cambridge Talking News provides a free weekly audio cassette of news and items of interest from the Cambridge area to blind and visually impaired clients. Ann Nicol Cambridgetalkingnews@googlemail.com 01223 361836 Cambridge Women's Resources Centre The Wharf Hooper Street Cambridge CB1 2NZ Contact: Activities: Cambridge Women's Resources Centre provides the resources, opportunities and space for women to change their lives for the better. With a proven track record, CWRC offers accredited training, jobsearch activities, emotional and practical support, network Nicky Wrigley 01223 321148 nicky@cwrc.org.uk www.cwrc.org.uk Cambridge Woodcraft Folk 94 Hartington Grove Cambridge CB1 7UB Contact: Activities: Cambridge Woodcraft Folk provide youth groups for children aged between 6 - 9, 10 - 13, 13 - 16years and 17 years and over. They organise weekly meetings, residential trips and camps. The aim is to develop self confidence, social awareness and empowerment Alice Reid 01223 510301 cambridgemembership@woodcraft.org.uk Cambridgeshire Alliance for Independent Living Lower Pendrill Court Ermine Street North Papworth Everard Cambridgeshire CB25 3UY Activities: We are an organisation run by people with disabilities for people with disabilities, their families and their carers. We believe that every person with a disability or long term health condition should be treated with respect and have equal rights and opportunities; they should be able to control and manage the support needed to live independent lives as full and valued members of the community. We want to raise awareness and improve every one’s understanding about the crucial role carers play in supporting other people. Every carer should have access to support, information and advice so that they can manage the impact of caring upon their own lives. 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 13 of 172 Contact: Judith Margolis 0300 111 2301 info@cambridgeshirealliance.org.uk www.cambridgeshirealliance.org.uk Cambridgeshire Deaf Association 8 Romsey Terrace Cambridge CB1 3NH Contact: Activities: Cambridgeshire Deaf Association acts as a focal point for the area's deaf community. It organises monthly drop-ins, a lunchtime club and a befriending scheme. It runs British Sign Language classes and offers information and advice by appointment. Jamie Billam 01223 246237 office@cambsdeaf.org www.cambsdeaf.org Cambridgeshire MENCAP Edmund House 9 Church Lane Fulbourn Cambridge CB21 5EP Contact: Activities: Cambridgeshire MENCAP Community Services Team provides support for people with learning disabilities and their families in the community. We have a variety of schemes, many volunteer based, to promote the integration of people with learning disabilities a Rachel Wooller info@cambridgeshiremencap.co.uk www.cambridgeshiremencap.co.uk 01223 883130 Cambridgeshire Prostate Cancer Support Association 27 Almond Grove Bar Hill Cambridge CB23 8DU Contact: Activities: We provide helpline support to prostate cancer patients and their friends/families. We also hold regular monthly meetings where guest speakers attend to discuss developments in the treatment and diagnosis of prostate cancer. We raise funds through donations. Tim O'Malley 07711 939519 admin@cambridgepsa.org.uk www.cambspsa.org.uk CamSmile (Cambridge Smile) c/o 14 Lindisfarne Priory Bedford Beds MK41 0RE Contact: Activities: This group aims to fundraise to support the work of the Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Addenbrookes Hospital - Per Hall - overseas in Ethopia and other developing countries. The group seeks to: fundraise for medical equipment to improve cleft surgery Mary Newbold 01234 308101 nm.newbold@ntlworld.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 14 of 172 CAMTAD(Campaign for Tackling Acquired Deafness) 8a Romsey Terrace Mill Road Cambridge CB1 3NH Contact: Activities: CAMTAD volunteers work in Hearing Help Sessions maintaining hearing aids and giving advice to people with a hearing impairment. Volunteers provide home visits. We also offer a range of talks and training on hearing loss. Frances Dewhurst 01223 416141 francesd@camtadcambs.org.uk www.camtadcambs.org.uk CAMTRUST 22 Cambridge Road Impington Cambridge CB24 9NU Contact: Activities: CAMTRUST main aims: To provide further education and teach those with learning difficulties and physical disabilities to achieve their City & Guilds qualifications. Enabling them to gain their rightful place in the workplace. Commercial design and printing services. Len Ingle 01223 236786 len@camtrust.co.uk www.camtrust.co.uk Care Network 5 Broadway House 149-151 St Neots Road Hardwick Cambs CB23 7QJ Contact: Activities: Care Network supports the independence and wellbeing of older and vulnerable people. The organisation supports local community groups that offer practical help and social contact; provides information about activities and services and sends home visitors to give short term practical help and emotional support. Ruth McCallum admin@care-network.org.uk 01954 211919 CARESCO CARESCO Centre, Green End Road Sawtry Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 5UX Contact: Activities: CARESCO is a small charity based in Sawtry which provides services for the local community. These activities include day care for the elderly, housebound and socially isolated through a lunch club and two day centres (one based in Alconbury), a community print shop, the Sawtry car scheme, a coffee shop and a Christmas Day lunch. CARESCO also edits and publishes the Sawtry Eye magazine and has recently opened its own charity shop in the village. Liz Coates office@caresco.org.uk http://www.caresco.org.uk/ 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01487 832105 Page 15 of 172 CATalyst (Community Action Together) Longmeadow House Cambridge Road Melbourn SG8 6EY Contact: Activities: CATalyst is a new community initiative in the Melbourn area which encourages people to volunteer locally to support people who are lonely, isolated and less mobile. CATalyst works in partnership with existing community groups and with statutory agencies. Sharon Camilletti 07725 847303 j.s.camilletti@cantab.net Centre 33 33 Clarendon Street Cambridge CB1 1JX Contact: Activities: We are a well respected registered charity and private limited company operating from Cambridge and working with young people aged 8 to 25 in Cambridgeshire. Services include: counselling; information, advice and support on many topics including housing Juliette Snell 01223 316488 director@centre33.org.uk www.centre33.org.uk Chatteris Community Centre Association King Edward Community Activities: Centre To promote use of the King Edward Centre for local people, for any King Edwards Road educational, recreational or social activities. Chatteris Cambs PE16 6NG Ann Grainger 01354 692658 Contact: info@kingedwardcentre.org.uk Child Brain Injury Trust Eastern Region c/o Taylor Vinters Solicitors, Merlin Place Milton Road Cambridge CB4 0DP Contact: Activities: This organisation provides support for families of children with an acquired brain injury. Angela Beric angela.beric@taylorvinters.com www.cbit-cambsbedsherts.org.uk 01223 394986/225255 Church of United Nations (The) 17 Ellison Close Cambridge Activities: Our aim is to reach out to people on the fringe of society (including those with alcohol or drug dependence) to integrate and rehabilitate 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 16 of 172 CB4 3XW Contact: them into the community. We work with young people and adults regardless of race, gender and class status. Fiona Lynch 01223 691072 united-nations@hotmail.co.uk CLASP Community Link for Arts and Sports 8 Chancellors Walk Cambridge CB4 3JG Contact: Activities: Our aim is to enable all members of the community in Cambridge and the surrounding areas to have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of Sports and Arts. We will break down the barriers that exist for disabled and disadvantaged people. We will Bob Matthews 01223 314409 matthewsbobm@aol.com Cogwheel Trust (The) 47 - 51 Norfolk Street Cambridge CB1 2LD Contact: Activities: The Cogwheel Trust is a Cambridge based counselling service for people experiencing marital, family, parental and relationship problems. The services we provide include: - marital, couple and family therapy -individual counselling, including work with children. Diane Slack 01223 464385 admin@cogwheel.org.uk www.cogwheel.org.uk COPE (Cambridgeshire Older People's Enterprise) The Golding Room Activities: St Luke's Church Centre A group run by and for people aged 50 and over in Cambridge. A lobby group to cover the needs of the over 50s. COPE holds forums and Victoria Road sends out monthly newsletters. Cambridge CB4 3EP Rhona Boorman 01223 364303 Contact: cambridgecope@hotmail.co.uk www.cambridgecope50.org Cottenham Mobile Warden Scheme 34 Telegraph Street Cottenham Cambridge CB24 8QU Contact: Activities: Cottenham Mobile Warden Scheme helps to support elderly and vulnerable people by contacting them regularly by telephone and by helping with practical tasks such as shopping and other household errands. The wardens also try to keep these elderly people in Madeleine Bird 01954 251182 frankbird2@talktalk.net 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 17 of 172 Crossroads Care Cambridgeshire 4 The Meadow Meadow Lane St Ives Cambs PE27 4LG Contact: Activities: Crossroads Care Cambridgeshire is a local charity which provides much needed time off for carers. Trained staff provide practical and emotional support in the home or a group to enable carers to have a break. We provide support to people of all ages. Helen Brown care@crossroadscarecambridgeshire.org.uk www.crossroadscarecambridgeshire.org.uk 0845 241 0954 CRUSE - Bereavement Care 85 Longsands Road St Neots Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE19 1TW Contact: Activities: Offers personal and confidential help for people suffering from bereavement through counselling, information and social support groups. John Green j_jm_green@btopenworld.com http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/ 01480 474807 Cystic Fibrosis Trust (Cambridgeshire Branch) 58 Shelford Road Fulbourn Cambridge CB21 5HJ Contact: Activities: The Cambridgeshire Branch of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to provide a support and information service and provide a link between families involved with cystic fibrosis. Fund-raising activities are also organised and speakers can be provided. Deborah Sparkes 01223 880224 deborah.sparkes@virgin.net Dennis Wilson Court Social Club c/o 48 Dennis Wilson Court Cambridge CB2 8ES Contact: Activities: The Club organises activities and special outings for its members. Summer seaside outing, Fish & chip evening, Christmas lunch, special birthday teas. Tea parties, annual charity tea party visits, out to lunch, garden centres. Jean Stevens 01223 502653 jeanspet@msn.com DHIVERSE Office B Dales Brewery Gwydir Street Cambridge Activities: DHIVERSE is the HIV and Sexual Health Charity for Cambridgeshire and we have worked with the community for over 25 years. We provide a range of HIV and Sexual Health support and information 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 18 of 172 CB1 2LJ Contact: through our key areas of work: HIV Support Service; Training Sharron Spindler 01223 508805 sharron.spindler@dhiverse.org.uk www.dhiverse.org.uk Disability Huntingdonshire Pendrill Court Papworth Everard Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 8UY Contact: Activities: Provide an information and advice service for disabled people and carers in Huntingdonshire. A special welfare benefits service also operates Olly Cooper ollycooper@dish.org.uk http://www.dish.org.uk/ 01480 830833 Earith Day Centre Meadowcroft, Meadow Activities: Lane Provide day care at the Day Centre for the frail, elderly lonely people Earith from Somersham, Colne, Bluntisham and Earith. Lunch, tea and coffee mornings. Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 3QE Mary Broughton 01487 841451 Contact: mary.m.broughton@btinternet.com EARTH Lark Field High Barns Ely CB7 4SB Contact: Activities: EARTH enables people of a range of ages with varying abilities to work alongside each other in real horticultural situations. Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays. Please leave a message if we are unable to answer your call. 07900 627796 vickyahc48@tiscali.co.uk East West Detox Activities: Contact: East West Detox provides support for people recovering from addiction as well as educating people about addiction, relapse prevention and meditation with children Sarah Sowinska Sowinska 07824441291 eastwestdetoxcharity@gmail.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 19 of 172 Emmaus (Cambridge) Green End Landbeach Cambridge CB25 9FD Contact: Activities: Emmaus offers support to formerly homeless and marginalised people. We provide a home and work for up to 28 people through the activities of our second hand warehouse which provides good quality low cost furniture and household goods Sue Nelms 01223 863657 info@emmauscambridge.org www.emmauscambridge.org Enterprise Pathways 27 East Street St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 1JU Contact: Activities: Supports other people and organisations, in community mentoring programmes and creating new social enterprises. For example, at the coaching cafe they listen to anyone who needs someone to talk to. Christine Stocker-Gibson christine.stogib@hotmail.com http://www.communitycoachingcafe.org.uk/ 01480 406998 Estover Playing Field Association 37 Estover Road March Cambs PE15 8SF Contact: Activities: Estover Playing Field is a 19 acre site which is open to members of the public to use for recreation activities. Football clubs use the field for their matches and training. Sue Clenshaw susan.clenshaw@btinternet.com 01354 653540 FACET Marwick Centre 21 Marwick Road March Cambs PE15 8PH Contact: Activities: FACET is a major provider of health and social care drawing in adults with learning and other disabilities from across the whole of Fenland and beyond. We also provide vocational and accredited training in Independent Living Skills and Skills for Work, offering a wide range of daily programmes and activities including Community Support, Horticulture. Woodwork, Catering / Fun Cooking, Art and Craft, Drama, Music and Movement, Basic Skills, Employability Skills, IT etc. We offer a very supportive environment, with qualified staff and can provide 1:1 support if required. Linda Ingram lindaing@waitrose.com facet.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01354 655080 Page 20 of 172 Fair Shares Café Emmanuel United Reformed Church Trumpington Street Cambridge CB2 1RR Contact: Activities: The café is a partnership between Emmanuel URC and Cambridgeshire Mencap. It seeks to feed visitors in body, mind and spirit, offering training and friendship in an open Christian atmosphere. Jan Nicholls emmanuelurc@btinternet.com www.emmanuel-urc.org.uk 01223 351174 Fenland Lace Makers 49 Wheatfields St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 3YD Contact: Activities: To advance the knowledge of lace making through meeting, events and classes operating within the Huntingdonshire area. Gillian Johnson gejohnson@connectfree.co.uk http://www.fenlandlacemakers.org.uk/ 01480 468784 Fibro Friends c/o the Secretary 29 Daglas Way March Cambs PE15 8SO Contact: Activities: Fibro Friends meets once a month to give support and understanding to all its members. All members suffer with Fibromyalgia. Jo Polley jopolley@fsmail.net 01354 651592 Fibromites 26 Home Farm Road Activities: Houghton A Group that supports people suffering with Fibroryalgia. The Group meets twice monthly and has speakers, activities. Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 2BN Marion Monk 01480 469612 Contact: marian.monk@virgin.net http://www.fibromites-huntingdonshireuk.co.uk/ FLACK Cambridge City Life House Sturton Street Cambridge Activities: FLACK's purpose is to enable people with experience of homelessness to develop confidence, motivation, skills, self-efficacy and experience to break the cycle of homelessness. FLACK Magazine (written and 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 21 of 172 CB1 2QF Contact: produced by members of the city's homeless community Kirsten Lavers 01223 366532 info@flackcambridge.org.uk Fledglings Wendens Court Station Approach Wendens Ambo Saffron Walden CB11 4LB Contact: Activities: Fledglings is a national charity which aims to assist parents and carers of disabled children, or those with additional needs of any kind, by identifying, sourcing and supplying practical, affordable products to address every day issues. Ruth Lingard enquiries@fledglings.org.uk www.fledglings.org.uk 0845 458 1124 (Helpline) Friends of Holt Island Nature Reserve 6 Audley Close St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 6UJ Contact: Activities: 7 acre reserve. Friends receive up-to-date news and regular copies of "The Islander" . Robin Waters robin.waters@rswgeomatics.com http://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/holtisland 01480 386 644 Friends of Midsummer Common 63 Maids Causeway Cambridge CB5 8DE Contact: Activities: We exist to elicit support and make representations to the appropriate authorities to encourage the good management of Midsummer Common. We aim to encourage the use and enjoyment of the Common and discourage the spoilation or inappropriate use. We have established a Community Orchard near the Newmarket Road entrance of Midsummer Common and volunteers to help with upkeep are always welcome. Mrs S Stobbs shs1001@cam.ac.uk 01223 363340 Friends of Mill Road Cemetery c/o 2 Willis Road Cambridge CB1 2AP Contact: Activities: The Friends liaise with the Trustees of Mill Road Cemetery and the City Council to protect and enhance the cemetery for the benefit of the public. They organise events and Open Days and have wildlife and history sub-committees as well as a thriving Facebook page. Caroline Wilson 07720-445646 carowilson12@gmail.com www.millroadcemetery.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 22 of 172 Friends of the Department of Medicine for the Elderly 15 The Rookery Balsham Cambridge CB21 4EU Contact: Activities: To raise funds to supplement the service provided for the health, welfare and comfort of the patients and to provide, or assist in the provision of amenities for the patients and staff in the department. Paul Anderson paulja15@hotmail.com 01223 893032 Friends of the Rosie Maternity Hospital 145 Gwydir Street Cambridge CB1 2LJ Contact: Activities: The Friends of the Rosie have been in existence for the past 34 years, the first ten at Mill Road Maternity Hospital. We are a registered charity. Our aim is to raise money to buy comforts and equipment that the NHS cannot provide for mothers and babies Mary Sanders 01223 356615 marysan@waitrose.com Fulbourn Action for Youth c/o Fulbourn Parish Office Activities: Fulbourn Centre, Home Fulbourn Action for Youth provides youth facilities for young people in End Fulbourn and neighbouring villages. These consist mainly of youth club and youth projects for 9 - 17 year olds. Fulbourn Cambridge CB21 5BS Alex Andrews 01223 506033 Contact: alex.andrews@ntlworld.com Fulbourn Day Care for the Elderly 3 Stansfield Gardens Activities: Fulbourn Supporting day care for the elderly in Fulbourn and surrounding villages. Cambs CB21 5HX John Rickett 07910 879858 Contact: john.rickett@ntlworld.com Girlguiding Cambridgeshire East County Office, 3 Quy Court Colliers Lane Stow-Cum-Quy Cambridge Activities: Activities include outdoor pursuits, camping, residential holidays, arts and crafts, international themes, community action, personal growth, fun. Guiding is the largest organisation for girls and young women in 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 23 of 172 CB25 9AU Contact: the country and enables its members to develop Alison Baker 01223 813917 office@cambseastguides.org.uk www.cambseastguides.org.uk Girls Venture Corps Air Cadets Wisbech Unit 39 West Parade Wisbech Cambs PE13 1QB Contact: Activities: We meet weekly and help to keep girls safe, healthy and active, as well as enjoying and achieving. We abide by the aims of Every Child Matters and to provide citizenship training through a structured and flexible programme including training, leadership, Barbara Oliver 07876-593973 unitofficer@gvcacwisbech.org.uk www.gvcacwisbech.org.uk Grafham Wildlife Conservation Group Malt Acre, Church Road Activities: Grafham Provides support with the help of volunteers, to local privately owned woodlands through conservation, habitats for wildlife and flora. Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 0BB Sam Malt 01480 810844 -Day Contact: http://www.grafhamconservationgroup.btik.com Group Therapy Centre St Columba Foundation Ltd 3 Downing Place Cambridge CB2 3EL Contact: Activities: The Centre provides clinical assessments, and a wide range of daytime and evening psychotherapy and CBT groups. Group Therapy can be effective for a wide range of psychological and emotional disorders such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, is Paul Delderfield 01223 357221 p.delderfield@grouptherapycambridge.org.uk www.grouptherapycambridge.org.uk Haddenham (Cambs) Day Centre 6 Bell Gardens Haddenham Nr Ely CB6 3TZ Contact: Activities: Day Centre once a week. Tuesday 9.30am-3.30pm - includes morning coffee/tea - lunch and tea. Activities, occupational therapy, exercises, bingo Arnold Fox hilarn44@btopenworld.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01353 741227 Page 24 of 172 Harston Badminton Club c/o 18 Lawrence Lea Harston Cambs CB22 7QR Contact: Activities: The club runs junior section for after school primary children on Friday from 4.30 - 5.30pm, then plays Monday evenings 7:30-9:30pm for adults and older juniors. A social club for players of all abilities anyone welcome. Hilary Roadley 01223 871244 hilary.roadley@virgin.net Headway Cambridgeshire Headway House, Brookfields Mill Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3DF Contact: Activities: Headway Cambridgeshire provides specialist day services at Cambridge, Peterborough, March and Huntingdon to brain injured adults in Cambridgeshire. We also provide advice, guidance, support and signposting to adults with brain injury and their families Ann Weitzel headwaycambs@btconnect.com http://www.headway-cambs.org.uk/ 01223 576550 Heron Self Help Scheme Bury Farm Litlington Nr Royston Herts SG8 0RT Contact: Activities: This organisation runs a social car scheme to help people who cannot get to doctors, dentist, opticians or other social needs because of age and or infirmity. The scheme operates in the villages of Bassingbourn, Litlington, Steeple Morden, Guilden Morden Hilary Sharp 01763 852272 Histon and Impington Community Minibus 8 Dwyer Joyce Close Histon Cambridge CB24 9JZ Contact: Activities: The fifteen seater minibus is used to provide transport for elderly and housebound people to local day centres and clubs. Regular weekly shopping services are also run. The minibus is also available for use by other local community and youth groups. Neil Davies 01223 232514 neilsdavies@yahoo.co.uk Hospice at Home Volunteers Huntingdon 30 Hilton Street Over Cambridge Activities: Volunteer support to clients suffering from terminal and life limiting illness being cared for in their own homes 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 25 of 172 Cambridgeshire CB4 5PU Contact: Beatrice McEaney 01954 230205 bmceneaney@btinternet.com http://www.hospice-at-home.co.uk/volunteers.htm Huntingdon & District Multiple Sclerosis Society 2 The Crescent St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 6TA Contact: Activities: To support and relieve people affected by Multiple Sclerosis. To promote research into MS. Douglas Dewar douglas-dewar@sky.com 01480 351169 Huntingdon Community Radio c/o 19 Croftfield Road Activities: Godmanchester Operate a community radio and drop-in centre. Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 2ED Nicola Rule 01480 457115 Contact: nruleproperty@btconnect.com http://www.hcrfm.co.uk/ Huntingdon, Peterborough & Cambridge MS Therapy Centre Bradbury House, Mayfield Activities: Road A small self funded charity founded in 1985, by a small group of MS Hartford sufferers to provide self help and High Dosage Oxygen Therapy (HDOT). We offer HDOT, alternative therapies, exercise and support to Huntingdon anyone in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Essex, Lincolnshire & Norfolk Cambridgeshire suffering from Multiple Sclerosis or any other neurological conditions. PE29 1UL Zena Betts 01480 458688 Contact: admin@mstc.fsworld.co.uk http://www.mstc.fsworld.co.uk Huntingdonshire Society for the Blind 8 St Mary's Street Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 3PE Contact: Activities: For those with visual impairment. Provides an outreach service for home visits and monthly support groups. Has a resource centre. Helen Bosworth huntsblind@btconnect.com http://www.huntsblind.co.uk/ 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01480 453438 Page 26 of 172 Hunts Breathe for Life 44 Horseshoes Way Brampton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 4TN Contact: Activities: Information and support to lung sufferers and their carers/families. Meetings with speakers and a few activities arranged. Elizabeth Waldock egwaldock@btinternet.com http://www.huntsbreatheforlife.co.uk/ 01480 860289 Hunts Parent Carer Forum c/o The Maple Centre Activities: 6 Oak Drive Provide a network of parents and carers of children with disabilities or special educational needs (aged 0-19 years). Be a representative and Huntingdon work with health, social services, education. Cambridgeshire PE29 7HN Margaret Lambton 01480 420618 Contact: huntspcf@ntlworld.com Hunts Shopmobility Princes Street Car Park Activities: Malthouse Close Provides electrically powered scooters and manual wheelchairs to those who have limited mobility around Huntingdon. Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 3AN Debbie Drew 01480 432793 Contact: shopmobility@huntsforum.org.uk Illuminate 5 Acrefield Drive Cambridge CB4 1JW Contact: Activities: We provide training, workshops and one to one coaching to raise confidence and build self esteem, enabling participants to identify opportunities and make positive life choices. Our Confidence for Change programme focuses on raising awareness around body language, communication skills, limiting beliefs, harnessing motivation and looking forward with goal setting. All our courses are challenging yet uplifting within a warm and relaxed atmosphere. We work with people who are 18 years and over, unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week. Sam Greenley sam@illuminatecharity.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01223 520124 Page 27 of 172 Inner Space The Meditation Centre, Activities: 6 Kings Parade Inner Space offers: Raga Yoga Meditation;, Courses in Positive Thinking; Stress Management; Public Talks and Day Retreats. All our Cambridge activities are offered free of charge as service to the community. CB2 1SJ Sheila Eiloart 01223 464616 Contact: info@cambridge.inner-space.org www.cambridge.inner-space.org Jimmy's Cambridge Zion Baptist Church 1 East Road Cambridge CB1 1BD Contact: Activities: Jimmy's Night Shelter is a Cambridge-based charity that provides emergency accommodation for those who would otherwise be homeless. Henry Brown henry@jimmyscambridge.org.uk www.jimmyscambridge.org.uk 01223 328898 K9 Project 40 Twenty Pence Road Wilburton Ely CB6 3RN Contact: Activities: The K9 Project provides education and training opportunities for young people through working alongside dogs. This innovative approach has proved to be particularly successful with young people who are unable to achieve their full potential in more formal educational settings. Chris Kent 01353 740843/07990 504994 chris_kent@btinternet.com Kings Hedges Family Support Project (The) c/o Meadows Children and Family Wing 1 St Catherines Road Cambridge CB4 3XJ Contact: Activities: Family Support Drop-ins held: Mondays at The Field's Children's Centre; Wednesdays at The North City Children's Centre 10am 12.30pm families with children 0-3yrs, 1pm - 3pm families with prewalking babies. Thursdays at Brown's Field Youth & Community Centre 10am - 2pm for families with children 0-4 years. Lynn Tumber 01223 508144 07932216965 07951955371 lynn@mcfw.freeserve.co.uk Kings Ripton Court Kings Ripton Road Huntingdon Activities: Support and guidance to single homeless. May include issues involving 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 28 of 172 Cambridgeshire PE28 2NZ Contact: mental health, challenging behaviour and drug use. Alison Metcalfe Alison.Metcalfe@salvationarmy.org.uk 01480 423800 Kinship Carers of Cambridgeshire 19 Keates Road Cherry Hinton Cambridge CB1 9ER Contact: Activities: This group aims to provide support and information to kinship carers and their children. Annabel Roberts annabelroberts@btinternet.com 01223 411923 Libra Theatre Company 14 Ditchfield Reach Cambs CB25 OJA Contact: Activities: Libra Theatre Company provides opportunities for adults with learning difficulties to get involved in drama and music by attending workshops with professional practitioners. Grahame Radford admin@libratheatre.org.uk www.libratheatre.org.uk 01638 742814 Life After Debt 6 Camping Close Haddenham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3US Contact: Activities: Free independent debt advice assistance with form filling and phone calls assistance with budgeting Sandy Jackson jacksonsandy@hotmail.com http://www.life-after-debt.webs.com/ 01284 726772 Lifecraft The Bath House Gwydir Street Cambridge CB1 2LW Contact: Activities: Lifecraft, a registered charity, is a self-help organisation for people who experience or have experienced mental distress. We run a relaxed informal social club for members at the Bath House, Monday - Friday 4pm - 7pm (not Wednesdays), with free tea Andrew Deller 01223 566957 (office) info@lifecraft.org.uk www.lifecraft.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 29 of 172 Litlington Evergreens Club Darwin Farm Litlington Nr Royston, Herts SG8 0GN Contact: Activities: Litlington Evergreens Club meets fortnightly in the village a hall on a Tuesday afternoon at 2.30pm. There are no restrictions on age but the club attracts retired people. There is a programme of speakers, outings and activities which a committee arrange Pamela Sharp davidsharp852@btinternet.com 01763 852425 Living Sport, the Cambs & Peterborough Sports Partnership Unit 5, Fen Road Pidley Huntingdon PE28 3DF Contact: Activities: The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough County Sports Partnership aims to raise the profile of sport and increase community participation in sport. Claire Thorby claire.thorby@livingsport.co.uk 01487 841559 Luminus Ferry Project Octavia View 10a - 14 South Brink Wisbech Cambs PE13 1JQ Contact: Activities: The Ferry Project is a charity providing both emergency and longer term help to homeless people in Fenland, Cambridgeshire. The Ferry Project aims to help the homeless with love and support towards independence. This is achieved by offering both short and longer stays Keith Smith 01945 429300 keith.smilth@luminus.org.uk www.ferryproject.org.uk Lupus UK (Cambridgeshire Group) 93 Brewery Road Pampisford Cambridge CB22 3EW Contact: Activities: The local group of Lupus UK is involved in the following: - providing support to Lupus patients and their families, arranging meetings for local members, maintaining a library of Lupus information, producing a local newsletter and holding awareness events Shelagh Cheesman 01223 833013 mail@cambridgeshirelupus.org.uk Make Do and Mend 74 Ditton Walk Cambridge CB5 8QE Contact: Activities: Make, Do and Mend has been set up to provide creative, strengthbased skills workshops, peer support and information on mental health services in Cambridge for people who suffer from mental distress. Alice Webb 01223 521634 makedoandmendmail@gmail.com www.makedoandmendinfo.co.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 30 of 172 March & District Handicapped Swimmer Club Charisma 182 Wisbech Road March Cambs PE15 8EZ Contact: Activities: To help give relief of pain by using a swimming pool. Benefits people who suffer disabilities through injury or illness. The group meets every Tuesday 2.30pm - 4.00pm at the George Campbell Pool, March. Helpers are needed to dress, shower and help people Edna Osgathorp 01354 656160 March & District Table Tennis League 17 St Johns Road March Cambs PE15 8RJ Contact: Activities: March & District Table Tennis League run a table tennis club, Tuesday club at Neale-Wade Community Centre, district league competitions and social activity promoting county table tennis. Derek H Stacey marchttl@aol.com 01354-652325 Melbourn Mobile Warden Scheme 10 Ash Grove Melbourn Royston SG8 6BJ Contact: Activities: Melbourn Mobile Warden Scheme currently only operates within the parish of Melbourn but hope to expand further north. Our clients are mobility impaired and/or socially isolated people who are mostly, but not necessarily, elderly. Our wardens visit them Jose Hales 01763 261270 jose@josehales.me.uk Mepal Friendship Club Hunters Lodge Wilton Gardens Mepal CB6 2BP Contact: Activities: Christina Holden, Chair 01354 694615 Pat Tasker Secretary 01353 775063 Cristina Holden mr.fuller@btinternet.com Milton Good Companions 42 Old School Lane Milton Cambridge CB24 6BS Contact: Activities: We provide a hot lunch followed by speakers, entertainment, quizzes, games etc. We have interaction with local primary school children. We organise an annual summer outing and have a stall at the village Summer Fayre. Margaret Nunn 01223 860829 margaretnunn@btinternet.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 31 of 172 MIND in Cambridgeshire The Limes 24 New Street St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 7AN Contact: Activities: Support and activities for those suffering from mental health. Sarah Hughes sarah.hughes@huntsmind.org.uk http://www.huntsmind.org.uk/ 01480 470480 Multiple Sclerosis Society (Cambridge & District Branch) 6 Pershore Road Hardwick Cambridge CB23 7XQ Contact: Activities: The Cambridge & District Branch of the MS Society organises social meetings, welfare support for those with MS and their families and fund-raising events to support the work of the Society. Christine Phillips Christine-Phillips@freeola.com 01954 210684 Mums About Food Mitchells Farm, Millfield Lane Wilburton Ely CB6 3SD Contact: Activities: We run innovative and informative healthy eating workshops for all ages and abilities, our youngest participant so far has been 8 months old!. We are very learner led and believe that by working this way everyone who attends one of our sessions will get more out of it as they are choosing what they learn about. Emma Furness 07956 433112 emma.furness@gmail.com Natural High The Maple Centre 6 Oak Drive Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 7HN Contact: Activities: A Charity for disadvantaged young people, aged 5 -25, from across Cambridgeshire, giving them the opportunity to take part in creative arts, sports and active recreation. Viv Peters viv.peters@gmail.com http://www.naturalhigh.org.uk/ 01480 420620 Nihongo Club 43 High Street Oakington Cambs Activities: The Nihongo Club provides Japanese language lessons and Japanese cultural events every Saturday morning for Japanese speaking children 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 32 of 172 CB24 3AG Contact: in Cambridge and its vicinities. It organises other activities e.g.. a summer camp and Christmas concert for the children. Takiko Suzuki 01223 235022 nihongoclubcambridge@yahoo.co.jp Oasis Social Group for over 55s c/o 11 Fenland Village Activities: Osborne Road The group meets at the Oasis Centre in St Michael's Avenue Wisbech every Thursday from 2-4pm. This is an informal group. Cards, board Wisbech games and crafts are available or members can just sit with a cup of Cambs tea and chat. All over 55s are welcome. PE13 3JR Jeannette Nightingale 01945 584335 Contact: jeannettenightingale@hotmail.co.uk Oblique Arts 14 Cockburn Street Cambridge CB1 3NB Contact: Activities: Oblique Arts is an artist led non profit making organisation. We enable communities to work with us and provide spectacular and innovative multi media urban installations. Rob Birch mail@obliquearts.co.uk www.obliquearts.co.uk Older People's Advocacy Alliance 10 Brookfield Way Bury Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE26 1LH Contact: Activities: Very small organisation working with advocacy providers who advocate for older people. Marie McWilliams marie.mcwilliams@yahoo.co.uk http://www.opaal.org.uk/ 01487 814696 Over Day Centre 1 Drings Close Over Cambs CB24 5NZ Contact: Activities: Over Day Centre provides day care for the frail or elderly of Over and the surrounding villages. The Centre aims to promote and maintain the quality of life for elderly people through social contact, recreation and information activities and providing a r Kathy Lamoon 01954 231807 care@overdaycentre.co.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 33 of 172 PaCDDA (Peterborough and Cambridgeshire District Dyslexia Association) 20 Chishill Road Heydon Herts SG8 8PW Contact: Activities: We are a local dyslexia charity affiliated to the British Dyslexia Association. We aim to offer support to children, adults and families affected by dyslexia in and around Peterborough and Cambridgeshire through after-school workshops for children. Fay Dutton 01763 838806 fhaffenden@duttonfamily.co.uk www.pacdda.org.uk Papworth Trust Bernard Sunley Centre Activities: Papworth Everard We provide a range of high quality services for people with disabilities and those who are disadvantaged across the East of England. Cambridge CB23 3RG Amanda Morgan 01480 357204 Contact: Amanda.Morgan@papworth.org.uk Peterborough and Fenland Mind Floor 2 Haywood House Bretton Centre Peterborough PE3 8DX Contact: Activities: Peterborough and Fenland Mind is an independent local charity affiliated to national Mind. We have been committed to providing mental health services in the Peterborough and Fenland area for over 25 years. Our job is to promote good mental health Nicola Brennan nicola.brennan@pfmind.org.uk 01733 530650 Pinpoint c/o Young Lives, 1st Floor Activities: 11 Bridge Street Parent-led community organisation providing access to parent-toparent support and a lot is done with children of additional needs or a St Ives disability. Cambridgeshire PE27 5EH Lynn Powell Contact: lynn@pinpoint-cambs.org.uk Pos+Ability Activities: Contact: Pos+Ability provides chair based exercises, mobility and dexterity exercises, mental stimulation and speech support to stroke survivors and those living with other long term neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and muscular disorders Linda Neate 07565 598193 pos+ability3@gmail.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 34 of 172 Positive People Care 9A St Martin's Road Chatteris Cambs PE15 9AD Contact: Activities: Our aim is to help and support people who are trying to get over mental health problems or other illness and to support carers We help by taking them shopping, out on,regular day trips and on arranged holidays twice a year ,thus helping them to get out into the community and move on with their lives and back to work where appropriate. Patrick Bennett patrick.bennett1@btinternet.com 07583154061 Prospects Trust Snakehall Farm 50 Swaffham Road, Reach Cambridge CB25 0HZ Contact: Activities: This local trust, based at Snakehall Farm in Reach, near Burwell, provides a range of work experience, training and supported work for people with learning disabilities, on a non-residential basis. Rhian Elis theprospectstrust@tiscali.co.uk www.prospectstrust.org.uk 01638 741551 Ramsey & District Day Centre Roselea, Upwood Road Bury Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE26 2PA Contact: Activities: The Ramsey & District Day Centre meets every Tuesday and Friday at 10am in Rainbow Resource Centre. If you are over 65, come along, meet your friends, or make new ones and be served lunch by our loyal band of volunteer helpers - all for £7.50 per visit. We can arrange free transport from Ramsey and the surrounding villages. New members are always welcome. Mary Fielding Ramsey & District Stroke Support Group 6 Brands Close Ramsey Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE26 1RZ Contact: Activities: This is a social group that offers peer support for stroke survivors and carers. Third Wednesday of the month 2:00pm-4:00pm Ronald Needham mail@roneedham.co.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01487 815274 Page 35 of 172 Ramsey Neighbourhoods Trust Neighbourhood Office, Ramsey Library 25 Great Whyte Ramsey Huntingdon PE26 1HG Activities: Volunteers supporting people of Ramsey Parish. Activities include 'Party on the Field', support the Ramsey Lottery Million project, Green spaces. 01487 814897 Contact: rammeitrust@gmail.com www.ramsey-shapeyourplace.org/ramsey-neighbourhoods-trust Realife Trust Orwell House Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0PP Contact: Activities: Realife Trust is a development agency specialising in social enterprise, community development and support services run by and for disabled people and family carers. Tony Phillips tony@realife.org.uk www.realife.org.uk 07764 922385 Red Hen Project (The) Red Hen House Northfield Avenue Cambridge CB4 2LG Contact: Activities: The project works with children and families from 5 local schools in the north of the city. Our Home School worker works with the children in school and with the parents on issues such as: low self esteem, parenting, mental and physical illness and bereavement Christine O'Reilly 01223 319991 christineoreilly@tiscali.co.uk www.red-hen.org Red2Green Harvey's Barn Park End Swaffham Bulbeck Cambridge CB25 0NA Contact: Activities: Red 2 Green works to increase opportunities in education, training, work and leisure for people with a wide range of disabilities in South Cambridgeshire. Deborah Clough deborah.clough@red2green.org www.red2green.org 01223 811662 Relate Cambridge 3 Brooklands Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 2BB Activities: Counselling is provided for couples or individuals who are experiencing relationship difficulties. Psychosexual Therapy and Family counselling services also provided. Counsellors work in Cambridge, Cambourne, 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 36 of 172 Contact: Ely, Eaton Socon, Huntingdon, Milton and St Ives Claire Nunes 01223 357424 manager@relatecambridge.org.uk www.relatecambridge.org.uk REMAP (Rehabilitation Engineering Movement Advisory Panel) 4 Woodvale Lodge Midsummer Meadows Cambridge CB4 1HL Contact: Activities: REMAP exists to design and make, or adapt, equipment for disabled people of all ages, where no suitable alternative is available. Volunteer engineers & craftsmen work with occupational therapists and other health professionals to meet the client's specific needs. Pippa Cousins pippacousins@yahoo.co.uk 01223 570860 Richmond Fellowship Island Hall Cottage, 17 Activities: Post Street We are a specialist provider of mental health services, offering training Godmanchester and support. Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 2BA Sarah Bye 01480 456257 Contact: sarah.bye@richmondfellowship.org.uk http://www.richmondfellowship.org.uk/ Riding for the Disabled Association The Old Grange Ickleton Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1TA Contact: Activities: We offer the opportunity of horse riding to any disabled person who might benefit in their general health and well being. Freephone number: 0845 450 7069. Phillipa Hamilton phillyhamilton@mail.com www.rda-east.fsnet.co.uk-index.html 01763 838249 Romany Theatre Company Llandaff Chambers 2 Regent Street Cambridge CB2 1AX Contact: Activities: The Romany Theatre celebrates Romany culture through Drama, Theatre and Radio. It seeks to help non-Romany people to understand the Romany way of life by running short accredited courses. Daniel Allum info@romanytheatrecompany.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01223 303939 Page 37 of 172 Rosmini Centre 69a Queen's Road Wisbech Cambs PE13 2PH Contact: Activities: The Rosmini Centre is a Community Centre providing a range of services that aim to meet the needs of the local community. Migrant workers make up a large percentage of the Wisbech community and the centre provides services for them including an IAG drop-IN Anita Grodkiewicz 01945 474422 anita@rosmini-wisbech.org Rowan Humberstone 40 Humberstone Road Cambridge CB4 1JG Contact: Activities: Rowan Humberstone provides work experience and training to NVQ level for people with a learning disability. We run four arts based workshops doing wood carving, ceramics and painting. Des Trollip 01223 566027 des@rowanhumberstone.co.uk www.rowanhumberstone.co.uk SexYOUality Office A, Dales Brewery Gwydir Street Cambridge CB1 2LJ Contact: Activities: SexYOUality exists to promote the health, well-being and inclusion of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) young people across Cambridgeshire. We raise awareness of the impact of prejudice and discrimination on young people’s lives and challenge and educate Lara Jaffey 01223 369508 lara@syacambs.org www.2byouth.co.uk Sport & Recreation for Community Cohesion 67 Mill Road Cambridge CB1 2AW Contact: Activities: This group is committed to creating opportunities for sport and physical activities in the area, which takes into account culture and religious boundaries. Its long term vision is that Cambridge will be an area of community cohesion Nasser Ameen nasser.n.ameen@gmail.com St Georges (Chesterton) Over 60's Club 43 Chesterfield Road Cambridge CB4 1LN Contact: Activities: The Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday afternoons of the month to offer various speakers, entertainment, also outings during the year. A Christmas party is also offered. Mrs A Baker 01223 423367 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 38 of 172 St George's Lunch Club St George's Church Hall Activities: Chesterfield Road This is a Lunch Club for older people who are residents of East Chesterton. We offer a two course lunch and a raffle. Cambridge CB4 1LN Tish Berkley 01223 423374 Contact: berkley1@waitrose.com St Ives & District Mencap Society 104 Ramsey Road St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 3XW Contact: Activities: We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. J Berman berman975@btinternet.com 01480 462958 St John’s Almshouse Charities 5 Manor Drive Fenstanton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 9QZ Activities: Alms houses for the elderly in Huntingdon. 01480 467327 Contact: St John's Companions Group 23 Worts Causeway Cambridge CB1 8RJ Contact: Activities: This group aims to bring older people together to form friendships, to give a sense of belonging to a community and provide an enjoyable afternoon. Companions Tea parties are held every other month with guest speakers. These also opens the church environ June Huntsman 01223 501712 junehuntsman@ntlworld.com St Martin's Centre St Martin's Church Suez Road Cambridge CB1 3QD Activities: The Centre provides a day facility for frail and more active older people, providing support, companionship, activities, and a mid-day meal. It also enables carers to have some time off. The facility is 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 39 of 172 Contact: wheelchair accessible and a minibus is used to transport people. Andrew Drury 01223 508080 centre@st-martins-cambridge.org.uk www.st-martins-cambridge.org.uk/centre St. Ives Acorn Cancer Support Group 14 Sadlers way Hemingford Grey Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 9EW Contact: Activities: Our aim is to alleviate the physical and emotional distress of cancer patients and their carers. We have meetings in St Ives, Ramsey and Huntingdon Janet Pyle janet.pyle@ntlworld.com http://www.acornsupportgroup.org.uk/ 01480 374862 Stapleford Chestnut Club c/o 2 St Andrews Close Stapleford Cambridge CB22 5DX Contact: Activities: We are an over 60s club with 46 members from Stapleford and Great Shelford. We meet twice a month, mainly to socialise and listen to a speaker or local musical group. At least twice a year we arrange an outing to a local town or garden centre for shopping Jessie Salter 01223 843414 scc@gandjs39.plus.com Stars Children's Bereavement Support Services c/o CPDC Foster Road Trumpington Cambridge CB2 9NL Contact: Activities: STARS Children's Bereavement Support Service (registered charity number 1122625) provides a comprehensive bereavement support service to children and young people in Cambridgeshire (up to the age of 19), and information, advice and guidance to their families Trisha Taylor 01223 863511 info@talktostars.org.uk www.talkostars.org.uk STEnG - Social Training Enterprise Group Darwin Nurseries 5 Quy Water Newmarket Road Cambridge CB1 9AT Contact: Activities: STEnG is a membership organisation for Cambridgeshire social training enterprises. It currently has 10 members. The office is based at Darwin Nurseries. All members provide a variety of work, learning and leisure activities, primarily for adults Gill Riley gillriley@hotmail.co.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 07511 508864 Page 40 of 172 Swallowtails c/o 28 Chapel Lane Wicken Ely CB7 5XZ Activities: over 50s club Contact: c.price@ucl.ac.uk The Farmland Museum Denny Abbey Ely Road Waterbeach CB24 9PQ Contact: Activities: Our Mission is also to provide visitors to Denny, and those participating in the Museum’s outreach work, with a sense of change, while evoking an equally strong sense of stability and continuity with the past, which helps in the development of an individual’s sense of self worth, place and community. 01223 860988 info@farmlandmuseum.org.uk www.dennyfarmlandmuseum.org.uk The Phoenix Trust (Milton) Ltd Unit 8 Activities: Milton Trading Estate The Phoenix Trust is a social enterprise providing work experience and training for those excluded from mainstream education, with learning Cambridge Road disabilities and mental health issues. This work takes the form of Milton production of concrete products, mainly paving CB24 6AZ Beth McCabe 01223 420669 Contact: beth@phoenixtrust.org The You Can Hub The Plough & Fleece Activities: Community Pub The You Can Hub supports the development of new ideas and projects High Street by connecting people, skills and organisations. We are run by the community, for the community, supporting people to overcome Horningsea barriers. The You Can Hub is involved in: community development Cambs CB25 9JG Lou Shackleton Contact: lou@theyoucanhub.org.uk Tom's Trust Orchard House 3 Rhee Meadows Barrington Cambridge CB22 7GA Contact: Activities: Tom's Trust was set up in memory of Tom Whiteley who died from a brain tumour only 7 months after diagnosis. The Trust's aim is to provide a clinical psychologist to help support children and families in a similar situation. Julie Robinson jules@tomstrust.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01223 872070 Page 41 of 172 Trumpington Boxing Club c/o 104 Paget Road Trumpington Cambridge CB2 9JH Contact: Activities: We offer different ranges of Boxing sessions for different age groups and abilities to the local community and surrounding areas at a low cost to attract members of the community to participate in the sport of Boxing. Gary Davidson 07713008820 trumpingtonboxingclub@hotmail.co.uk Trumpington Elderly Action Group c/o 85 Bishop's Road Trumpington Cambridge CB2 9NQ Contact: Activities: This group aims to create a forum where members can express their views and mention any worries or problems relating to the village. It also provides a congenial meeting place where members can meet their friends and organises interesting and enlightening events Shirley Brown 01223 841559 stephen.j.brown1@btinternet.com Visually Impaired Craft Club 8 Fendon Road Cambridge CB1 7RT Contact: Activities: The VIP Club organises craft activities - knitting, patchwork rug making and basket work - with blind and visually impaired people. Pat Heap patheap1@googlemail.com 01223 248509 Warboys & District Day Care Centre Warboys Resource Centre, Activities: Popes Lane Warboys and District Day Care Centre is a charitable organisation Warboys which provides social activity and a change of scene for the frail or elderly. The Centre has a Manager, supported by a group of wonderful Huntingdon Volunteers Cambridgeshire PE28 2RN Liza Webster Contact: Wintercomfort for the Homeless Overstream House Victoria Avenue Activities: Wintercomfort supports those who are homeless or at risk of losing their homes by offering them basic amenities, opportunities for 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 42 of 172 Cambridge CB4 1EG Contact: educational development and recreation, and a range of services designed to help them achieve greater autonomy. Lyn Watson lynwatson@wintercomfort.org.uk www.wintercomfort.org.uk 01223 518140 Wisbech PHAB Club Mayben Place 39 Murrow Bank Murrow Wisbech PE13 4HB Contact: Activities: Wisbech PHAB Club exists to enable disabled members to meet socially and interact with other people from the community. The club organises social events such as bus trips, sports, sponsored events, pub nights, parties etc. The club meets every two weeks Carol Alderton carol.alderton@btinternet.com www.wisbechphabclub.org.uk 01945 700063 Wisbech Tennis Club 17 Seventh Avenue Wisbech PE13 2BN Contact: Activities: The club's players are of mixed abilities and ages which leads to enjoyable club nights. Various teams play in the Hunts & Peterborough League as well as the West Norfolk League. At present we are restricted to summer play as there only grass courts Margaret Mee 01945 585502 17megmee@gmail.com WRVS Addenbrookes Hospital Activities: Box 214 We deliver practical support through the power of volunteering so older people get more out of life. We provide support in hospital, at home, in Hills Road social centres and in an emergency. Cambridge CB2 2QQ Nikki Soyza 01223 244749 Contact: nikki.soyza@wrvs.org.uk Yellow Rose Spiritual Centre Activities: Contact: We meet monthly for spiritual events, excluding January and December, at Arbury Community Centre CB4 2LD. Lynn Marie Owen 01223 359074 lynnmarieowen@gmail.com www.yellowrosespiritualcentre.co.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 43 of 172 Older People groups Able to be Independent 5 Cornwell Court Cambridge CB4 2GN Contact: Activities: We are a group for people with any disability, carers and volunteers to provide information and support. We run social activities as well. Tracey Kirk tracey-kirk@sky.com 01223 426290 Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) March Group c/o 6 Atlantic Close March Cambs PE15 8PZ Contact: Activities: We aim to: raise awareness of elder abuse locally; support victims to recover from the trauma of their abuse using a trained volunteer buddy; providing peer support at monthly group meetings; visiting care/nursing homes and hospital to provide a point of c Dee Potter 0798 3918095 potterddd@aol.co.uk Age UK Cambridgeshire County Office 2 Victoria Street Chatteris Cambs PE16 6AP Contact: Activities: AgeUK in Cambridgeshire supports the overall well being of older individuals by providing, through paid staff and volunteers, a range of early intervention services across the county which support older individuals to increase their resilience to cope, and remain independent, enjoying good health and leading confident and fulfilling lives within their communities. In addition, we work with local and national decision makers and planners giving Cambridgeshire older residents the opportunity to contribute and have their voices heard. Lynne Byrne lynne.byrne@ageukcambridgeshire.org.uk ageukcambridgeshire.org.uk 01354 696650 Alzheimer's Society Room 73, The Newton Activities: Centre The Alzheimer's Society is the leading care and research charity for Nursery Road people with all forms of dementia, their families and carers. We offer information and advice across Huntingdonshire over the phone and Huntingdon through our drop-in services. Cambridgeshire PE29 3RJ Davina Hogben 01480 415235 Contact: huntingdon@alzheimers.org.uk http://alzheimers.org.uk/ 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 44 of 172 Alzheimer's Society - Cambridge & Ely Office Unit 2, Sunrise Business Activities: Park The Alzheimer's Society is the leading care and research charity for Ida Darwin Site, people with all forms of dementia, their families and carers. We offer information and advice across Cambridge, Ely and Fenland over the Ely Road phone and through our drop-in services Waterbeach Cambridge CB25 9QZ Tina Kierman 01223 863854 Contact: tina.kierman@alzheimers.org.uk www.alzheimers.org Alzheimer's Society - Fenland & Marshland Branch Parkside Day Hospital Activities: North Cambs Hospital Provides help, support and advice to people with dementia, their families and carers throughout the Fenland and Marshland area, and Wisbech aims to increase awareness of dementia throughout the community. Cambs Support groups meet in Wisbech, March and Whittlesey on a PE13 3AB Tina Kierman 01945 580460 Contact: tina.kierman@alzheimers.org.uk www.alzheimers.org.uk/fenland&marshland Arbury Community Association Arbury Community Centre Campkin Road Cambridge CB4 2LD Contact: Activities: Various voluntary groups use the community centre on a weekly and monthly basis. Activities include: carpet bowls, bingo, drop-in's, Tuesday Club, Crèche, ladies club, junior disco, family socials, dances, adult discos. The Centre has two halls available Cathie Martindale 01223 712038 admin@arburycommunitycentre.org.uk www.arburycommunitycentre.org.uk Bar Hill Church Knit & Natter Group 20 The Fairway Bar Hill Cambridge CB3 8SR Contact: Activities: We organise weekly meetings for elderly village residents. Our activities include knitting blankets for charity organisations, filling shoe boxes at Christmas, occasional outings, coffee mornings and lunches and a weekly coffee morning. We run a 'Holiday Sue Kenchington 01954 780260 kenchington@supanet.com Bermuda Community Room Gibbons House off Histon Road Cambridge Activities: The Bermuda Community Room was built to improve facilities for the Bermuda Community and the Room opened on September 23rd 2006. The room can accommodate up to 35 people and is available for hire 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 45 of 172 CB4 3LL Contact: from 8am to 10pm 7 days a week. There is disabled access K M Harris 01223 721282 kaymic@fsmail.net Brampton Befrienders 7 Budge Close Brampton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 4PL Contact: Activities: A Pastoral Care Group set up to give help and friendship to the people of Brampton. There is a Drop-in Centre on every Friday morning. Patricia Sledge rksledge@supanet.com 01480 437789 Breathe Easy Fenland c/o 9 Olivers Way March Cambs PE15 9PU Contact: Activities: We are part of the British Lung Foundation's support group network meeting monthly - no membership fee - for everyone affected by lung disease in the Fens and local areas not covered by another Breathe Easy Group. We have no income but are self-sufficient Sylvia Mansfield 01354 651821 smansfield1234@btinternet.com Burwell Day Centre Ash Grove Parsonage Lane Burwell CB5 0EN Contact: Activities: Day Centre (purpose built in 1989) providing hot meals five days a week and is available for hire Elly Catling burwelldaycentre@btconnect.com 01638 743363 CAM SIGHT 167 Green End Road Cambridge CB4 1RW Contact: Activities: Cam Sight is one of Cambridge's leading and oldest established local charities. For 90 years it has been helping people with sight problems living in Cambridge and the surrounding villages to lead a full, independent and dignified life. Anne Streather 01223 420033 anne@camsight.org.uk www.camsight.org.uk Cambridge and District Citizens' Advice Bureau 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 46 of 172 66 Devonshire Road Cambridge CB1 2BL Contact: Activities: Cambridge CAB provides: - free confidential information and advice on many topic areas including, help with benefits, employment problems, debt and housing problems, including negotiation with creditors, bailiffs. The Bureau is open: Monday to Friday Rachel Talbot 01223 222660 - admin cabadmin@cambridgecab.org.uk www.cambridgecab.org.uk Cambridge CAMTAD 8a Romsey Terrace Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1HT Contact: Activities: CAMTAD is a charity for people with hearing loss. Our mission is to reduce the impact of hearing loss on daily lives. We offer free advice on your concerns about hearing loss. Call the office between the hours of 9.00am and 12.30pm or e-mail admin@camtadcambs.org.uk Frances Dewhurst 01223 416141 francesd@camtadcambs.org.uk http://www.camtadcambs.org.uk/Contact_Us.html Cambridge Chinese Welfare Association 6 Station Road Histon Cambridge CB24 9LQ Contact: Activities: We run a weekly drop-in centre on Wednesdays at 82 Akeman Street providing support and welfare to all local Chinese people. We provide information and consultations on social welfare, benefits, health etc. George Tse tsehonki@hotmail.com 07765 247916 Cambridge City Foodbank 14 Alpha Terrace Trumpington Cambridge CB2 9HT Contact: Activities: Cambridge City Foodbank provides a minimum of 3 days emergency food to local people in crisis. We depend on donations of food and money to help people in Cambridge. Evvy Edwards evvyedward@aol.com www.cambridgecity.foodbank.org.uk 07826856372 Cambridge Cruse Bereavement Care Llandaff Chambers 2 Regent Street Cambridge CB2 1AX Contact: Activities: Cambridge Cruse provides free bereavement support to adults and children throughout Cambridgeshire, Uttlesford and Haverhill. Helen Pope cambridge@cruse.org.uk http://www.cruse.org.uk/Cambridge 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01223 302662 (Admin) Page 47 of 172 Cambridge Dial-a-Ride Unit B, Rene Court Coldhams Road Cambridge CB13EW Contact: Activities: Cambridge Dial a Ride is a charitable organisation which provides transport for groups and individuals who otherwise have difficulty accessing public transport. It offers this service around the entire City of Cambridge, from most neighbouring villages. Johan Williams 01223 506335 camdar05@hotmail.co.uk www.colc.co.uk/cambridge/Dialaride Cambridge Pensioners' Fellowship Cherry Trees Day Centre St Mathews Street Cambridge CB1 2LT Contact: Activities: Our aim is to offer a pensioners a meeting on Wednesdays giving those in isolation more joy in their lives; to be involved with projects to benefit the community, giving them a sense of achievement and to take part in friendship, fellowship and fun. Sheila Wall 01223 562498 sheila.wall@ntlworld.com Cambridgeshire Alliance for Independent Living Lower Pendrill Court Ermine Street North Papworth Everard Cambridgeshire CB25 3UY Contact: Activities: We are an organisation run by people with disabilities for people with disabilities, their families and their carers. We believe that every person with a disability or long term health condition should be treated with respect and have equal rights and opportunities; they should be able to control and manage the support needed to live independent lives as full and valued members of the community. We want to raise awareness and improve every one’s understanding about the crucial role carers play in supporting other people. Every carer should have access to support, information and advice so that they can manage the impact of caring upon their own lives. Judith Margolis info@cambridgeshirealliance.org.uk www.cambridgeshirealliance.org.uk 0300 111 2301 Cambridgeshire Deaf Association 8 Romsey Terrace Cambridge CB1 3NH Contact: Activities: Cambridgeshire Deaf Association acts as a focal point for the area's deaf community. It organises monthly drop-ins, a lunchtime club and a befriending scheme. It runs British Sign Language classes and offers information and advice by appointment. Jamie Billam 01223 246237 office@cambsdeaf.org www.cambsdeaf.org 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 48 of 172 Cambridgeshire MENCAP Edmund House 9 Church Lane Fulbourn Cambridge CB21 5EP Contact: Activities: Cambridgeshire MENCAP Community Services Team provides support for people with learning disabilities and their families in the community. We have a variety of schemes, many volunteer based, to promote the integration of people with learning disabilities a Rachel Wooller info@cambridgeshiremencap.co.uk www.cambridgeshiremencap.co.uk 01223 883130 CAMTAD(Campaign for Tackling Acquired Deafness) 8a Romsey Terrace Mill Road Cambridge CB1 3NH Contact: Activities: CAMTAD volunteers work in Hearing Help Sessions maintaining hearing aids and giving advice to people with a hearing impairment. Volunteers provide home visits. We also offer a range of talks and training on hearing loss. Frances Dewhurst 01223 416141 francesd@camtadcambs.org.uk www.camtadcambs.org.uk Care Network 5 Broadway House 149-151 St Neots Road Hardwick Cambs CB23 7QJ Contact: Care Network supports the independence and wellbeing of older and vulnerable people. The organisation supports local community groups that offer practical help and social contact; provides information about activities and services and sends home visitors to give short term practical help and emotional support. Ruth McCallum admin@care-network.org.uk CARESCO Centre, Green End Road Sawtry Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 5UX Contact: Activities: 01954 211919 Activities: . CARESCO is a small charity based in Sawtry which provides services for the local community. These activities include day care for the elderly, housebound and socially isolated through a lunch club and two day centres (one based in Alconbury), a community print shop, the Sawtry car scheme, a coffee shop and a Christmas Day lunch. CARESCO also edits and publishes the Sawtry Eye magazine and has recently opened its own charity shop in the village. Liz Coates office@caresco.org.uk http://www.caresco.org.uk/ 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01487 832105 Page 49 of 172 CATalyst (Community Action Together) Longmeadow House Cambridge Road Melbourn SG8 6EY Contact: Activities: CATalyst is a new community initiative in the Melbourn area which encourages people to volunteer locally to support people who are lonely, isolated and less mobile. CATalyst works in partnership with existing community groups and with statutory agencies. Sharon Camilletti 07725 847303 j.s.camilletti@cantab.net COPE (Cambridgeshire Older People's Enterprise) The Golding Room Activities: St Luke's Church Centre A group run by and for people aged 50 and over in Cambridge. A lobby group to cover the needs of the over 50s. COPE holds forums and Victoria Road sends out monthly newsletters. Cambridge CB4 3EP Rhona Boorman 01223 364303 Contact: cambridgecope@hotmail.co.uk www.cambridgecope50.org Cottenham Mobile Warden Scheme 34 Telegraph Street Cottenham Cambridge CB24 8QU Contact: Activities: Cottenham Mobile Warden Scheme helps to support elderly and vulnerable people by contacting them regularly by telephone and by helping with practical tasks such as shopping and other household errands. The wardens also try to keep these elderly people in Madeleine Bird 01954 251182 frankbird2@talktalk.net Crossroads Care Cambridgeshire 4 The Meadow Meadow Lane St Ives Cambs PE27 4LG Contact: Activities: Crossroads Care Cambridgeshire is a local charity which provides much needed time off for carers. Trained staff provide practical and emotional support in the home or a group to enable carers to have a break. We provide support to people of all ages. Helen Brown care@crossroadscarecambridgeshire.org.uk www.crossroadscarecambridgeshire.org.uk 0845 241 0954 CRUSE - Bereavement Care 85 Longsands Road St Neots Huntingdon Cambridgeshire Activities: Offers personal and confidential help for people suffering from bereavement through counselling, information and social support groups. 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 50 of 172 PE19 1TW Contact: John Green j_jm_green@btopenworld.com http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/ 01480 474807 Dennis Wilson Court Social Club c/o 48 Dennis Wilson Court Cambridge CB2 8ES Contact: Activities: The Club organises activities and special outings for its members. Summer seaside outing, Fish & chip evening, Christmas lunch, special birthday teas. Tea parties, annual charity tea party visits, out to lunch, garden centres. Jean Stevens 01223 502653 jeanspet@msn.com Earith Day Centre Meadowcroft, Meadow Activities: Lane Provide day care at the Day Centre for the frail, elderly lonely people Earith from Somersham, Colne, Bluntisham and Earith. Lunch, tea and coffee mornings. Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 3QE Mary Broughton 01487 841451 Contact: mary.m.broughton@btinternet.com Fulbourn Day Care for the Elderly 3 Stansfield Gardens Activities: Fulbourn Supporting day care for the elderly in Fulbourn and surrounding villages. Cambs CB21 5HX John Rickett 07910 879858 Contact: john.rickett@ntlworld.com Haddenham (Cambs) Day Centre 6 Bell Gardens Haddenham Nr Ely CB6 3TZ Contact: Activities: Day Centre once a week. Tuesday 9.30am-3.30pm - includes morning coffee/tea - lunch and tea. Activities, occupational therapy, exercises, bingo Arnold Fox hilarn44@btopenworld.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01353 741227 Page 51 of 172 Headway Cambridgeshire Headway House, Brookfields Mill Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3DF Contact: Activities: Headway Cambridgeshire provides specialist day services at Cambridge, Peterborough, March and Huntingdon to brain injured adults in Cambridgeshire. We also provide advice, guidance, support and signposting to adults with brain injury and their families Ann Weitzel headwaycambs@btconnect.com http://www.headway-cambs.org.uk/ 01223 576550 Heron Self Help Scheme Bury Farm Litlington Nr Royston Herts SG8 0RT Contact: Activities: This organisation runs a social car scheme to help people who cannot get to doctors, dentist, opticians or other social needs because of age and or infirmity. The scheme operates in the villages of Bassingbourn, Litlington, Steeple Morden, Guilden Morden Hilary Sharp 01763 852272 Histon and Impington Community Minibus 8 Dwyer Joyce Close Histon Cambridge CB24 9JZ Contact: Activities: The fifteen seater minibus is used to provide transport for elderly and housebound people to local day centres and clubs. Regular weekly shopping services are also run. The minibus is also available for use by other local community and youth groups. Neil Davies 01223 232514 neilsdavies@yahoo.co.uk Hospice at Home Volunteers Huntingdon 30 Hilton Street Over Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 5PU Contact: Activities: Volunteer support to clients suffering from terminal and life limiting illness being cared for in their own homes Beatrice McEaney 01954 230205 bmceneaney@btinternet.com http://www.hospice-at-home.co.uk/volunteers.htm Huntingdonshire Society for the Blind 8 St Mary's Street Huntingdon Cambridgeshire Activities: For those with visual impairment. Provides an outreach service for home visits and monthly support groups. Has a resource centre. 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 52 of 172 PE29 3PE Contact: Helen Bosworth huntsblind@btconnect.com http://www.huntsblind.co.uk/ 01480 453438 Hunts Breathe for Life 44 Horseshoes Way Brampton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 4TN Contact: Activities: Information and support to lung sufferers and their carers/families. Meetings with speakers and a few activities arranged. Elizabeth Waldock egwaldock@btinternet.com http://www.huntsbreatheforlife.co.uk/ 01480 860289 Hunts Shopmobility Princes Street Car Park Activities: Malthouse Close Provides electrically powered scooters and manual wheelchairs to those who have limited mobility around Huntingdon. Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 3AN Debbie Drew 01480 432793 Contact: shopmobility@huntsforum.org.uk Lichfield & Neville Residents Action group 152 Lichfield Road Cambridge CB1 3TR Contact: Activities: To represent the tenants, leaseholders and residents of Lichfield and Neville Roads. To help maintain the standards of the estate and promote the welfare and well-being of all its residents. Terry Sweeney 01223 474535 t.sweeney4@ntlworld.com Litlington Evergreens Club Darwin Farm Litlington Nr Royston, Herts SG8 0GN Contact: Activities: Litlington Evergreens Club meets fortnightly in the village a hall on a Tuesday afternoon at 2.30pm. There are no restrictions on age but the club attracts retired people. There is a programme of speakers, outings and activities which a committee arrange Pamela Sharp davidsharp852@btinternet.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01763 852425 Page 53 of 172 March & District Handicapped Swimmer Club Charisma 182 Wisbech Road March Cambs PE15 8EZ Contact: Activities: To help give relief of pain by using a swimming pool. Benefits people who suffer disabilities through injury or illness. The group meets every Tuesday 2.30pm - 4.00pm at the George Campbell Pool, March. Helpers are needed to dress, shower and help people Edna Osgathorp 01354 656160 Melbourn Mobile Warden Scheme 10 Ash Grove Melbourn Royston SG8 6BJ Contact: Activities: Melbourn Mobile Warden Scheme currently only operates within the parish of Melbourn but hope to expand further north. Our clients are mobility impaired and/or socially isolated people who are mostly, but not necessarily, elderly. Our wardens visit them Jose Hales 01763 261270 jose@josehales.me.uk Mepal Friendship Club Hunters Lodge Wilton Gardens Mepal CB6 2BP Contact: Activities: Christina Holden, Chair 01354 694615 Pat Tasker Secretary 01353 775063 Cristina Holden mr.fuller@btinternet.com Oasis Social Group for over 55s c/o 11 Fenland Village Activities: Osborne Road The group meets at the Oasis Centre in St Michael's Avenue Wisbech every Thursday from 2-4pm. This is an informal group. Cards, board Wisbech games and crafts are available or members can just sit with a cup of Cambs tea and chat. All over 55s are welcome. PE13 3JR Jeannette Nightingale 01945 584335 Contact: jeannettenightingale@hotmail.co.uk Older People's Advocacy Alliance 10 Brookfield Way Bury Huntingdon Cambridgeshire Activities: Very small organisation working with advocacy providers who advocate for older people. 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 54 of 172 PE26 1LH Contact: Marie McWilliams marie.mcwilliams@yahoo.co.uk http://www.opaal.org.uk/ 01487 814696 Over Day Centre 1 Drings Close Over Cambs CB24 5NZ Contact: Activities: Over Day Centre provides day care for the frail or elderly of Over and the surrounding villages. The Centre aims to promote and maintain the quality of life for elderly people through social contact, recreation and information activities and providing a r Kathy Lamoon 01954 231807 care@overdaycentre.co.uk Pos+Ability Activities: Contact: Pos+Ability provides chair based exercises, mobility and dexterity exercises, mental stimulation and speech support to stroke survivors and those living with other long term neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and muscular disorders Linda Neate 07565 598193 pos+ability3@gmail.com Positive People Care 9A St Martin's Road Chatteris Cambs PE15 9AD Contact: Activities: Our aim is to help and support people who are trying to get over mental health problems or other illness and to support carers. We help by taking them shopping,out on regular day trips and on arranged holidays twice a year, thus helping them to get out into the community and move on with their lives and back to work where appropriate. Patrick Bennett patrick.bennett1@btinternet.com 07583154061 Prospects Trust Snakehall Farm 50 Swaffham Road, Reach Cambridge CB25 0HZ Contact: Activities: This local trust, based at Snakehall Farm in Reach, near Burwell, provides a range of work experience, training and supported work for people with learning disabilities, on a non-residential basis. Rhian Elis 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01638 741551 Page 55 of 172 theprospectstrust@tiscali.co.uk www.prospectstrust.org.uk Ramsey & District Day Centre Roselea, Upwood Road Bury Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE26 2PA Contact: Activities: The Ramsey & District Day Centre meets every Tuesday and Friday at 10am in Rainbow Resource Centre. If you are over 65, come along, meet your friends, or make new ones and be served lunch by our loyal band of volunteer helpers - all for £7.50 per visit. We can arrange free transport from Ramsey and the surrounding villages. New members are always welcome. Mary Fielding Ramsey & District Stroke Support Group 6 Brands Close Ramsey Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE26 1RZ Contact: Activities: This is a social group that offers peer support for stroke survivors and carers. Third Wednesday of the month 2:00pm-4:00pm Ronald Needham mail@roneedham.co.uk 01487 815274 REMAP (Rehabilitation Engineering Movement Advisory Panel) 4 Woodvale Lodge Midsummer Meadows Cambridge CB4 1HL Contact: Activities: REMAP exists to design and make, or adapt, equipment for disabled people of all ages, where no suitable alternative is available. Volunteer engineers & craftsmen work with occupational therapists and other health professionals to meet the client's specific needs. Pippa Cousins pippacousins@yahoo.co.uk 01223 570860 St Georges (Chesterton) Over 60's Club 43 Chesterfield Road Cambridge CB4 1LN Contact: Activities: The Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday afternoons of the month to offer various speakers, entertainment, also outings during the year. A Christmas party is also offered. Mrs A Baker 01223 423367 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 56 of 172 St George's Lunch Club St George's Church Hall Activities: Chesterfield Road This is a Lunch Club for older people who are residents of East Chesterton. We offer a two course lunch and a raffle. Cambridge CB4 1LN Tish Berkley 01223 423374 Contact: berkley1@waitrose.com St John’s Almshouse Charities 5 Manor Drive Fenstanton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 9QZ Activities: Alms houses for the elderly in Huntingdon. 01480 467327 Contact: St John's Companions Group 23 Worts Causeway Cambridge CB1 8RJ Contact: Activities: This group aims to bring older people together to form friendships, to give a sense of belonging to a community and provide an enjoyable afternoon. Companions Tea parties are held every other month with guest speakers. These also opens the church environ June Huntsman 01223 501712 junehuntsman@ntlworld.com St Martin's Centre St Martin's Church Suez Road Cambridge CB1 3QD Contact: Activities: The Centre provides a day facility for frail and more active older people, providing support, companionship, activities, and a mid-day meal. It also enables carers to have some time off. The facility is wheelchair accessible and a minibus is used to transport people. Andrew Drury 01223 508080 centre@st-martins-cambridge.org.uk www.st-martins-cambridge.org.uk/centre St. Ives Acorn Cancer Support Group 14 Sadlers way Hemingford Grey Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 9EW Activities: Our aim is to alleviate the physical and emotional distress of cancer patients and their carers. We have meetings in St Ives, Ramsey and Huntingdon 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 57 of 172 Contact: Janet Pyle janet.pyle@ntlworld.com http://www.acornsupportgroup.org.uk/ 01480 374862 Stapleford Chestnut Club c/o 2 St Andrews Close Stapleford Cambridge CB22 5DX Contact: Activities: We are an over 60s club with 46 members from Stapleford and Great Shelford. We meet twice a month, mainly to socialise and listen to a speaker or local musical group. At least twice a year we arrange an outing to a local town or garden centre for shopping Jessie Salter 01223 843414 scc@gandjs39.plus.com Swallowtails c/o 28 Chapel Lane Wicken Ely CB7 5XZ Activities: over 50s club Contact: c.price@ucl.ac.uk Trumpington Elderly Action Group c/o 85 Bishop's Road Trumpington Cambridge CB2 9NQ Contact: Activities: This group aims to create a forum where members can express their views and mention any worries or problems relating to the village. It also provides a congenial meeting place where members can meet their friends and organises interesting and enlightening events Shirley Brown 01223 841559 stephen.j.brown1@btinternet.com University of the Third Age 1st Floor 27-28 Bridge Street Cambridge CB2 1UJ Contact: Activities: U3AC is an independent self-financing organisation that provides educational and social activities to those no longer in full time employment. Carol Spong office@u3ac.org.uk www.u3ac.org.uk 01223 321587 Warboys & District Day Care Centre Warboys Resource Centre, Popes Lane Activities: Warboys and District Day Care Centre is a charitable organisation 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 58 of 172 Warboys Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 2RN Contact: which provides social activity and a change of scene for the frail or elderly. The Centre has a Manager, supported by a group of wonderful Volunteers Liza Webster WRVS Addenbrookes Hospital Activities: Box 214 We deliver practical support through the power of volunteering so older people get more out of life. We provide support in hospital, at home, in Hills Road social centres and in an emergency. Cambridge CB2 2QQ Nikki Soyza 01223 244749 Contact: nikki.soyza@wrvs.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 59 of 172 Children and Young People’s groups 1st Sawston Girls Brigade Sawston Free Church Activities: High Street This is a Christian based organisation for girls aged between 6 and 19 years. We take part in craft, games, annual camp, bible work and Sawston sports. Cambs CB22 3BG Sue Nunn 01223 561956 Contact: susan.nunn1@ntlworld.com www.1stsawstonbrigades.org.uk 20 Twenty Productions CIC The Hub 27 Broad Street Whittlesey PE7 1HA Contact: Activities: This organisation provides arts activities and events for children a dn young people including theatre, dance, music film and visual arts. Katherine Nightingale katherine@20twentyproductions.co.uk www.20twentyproductions.co.uk 07869 135922 Act 4 Kidz Paradise Centre Newnham Street Ely Cambs CB7 4PQ Contact: Activities: Act 4 Kidz is a voluntary group set up three years ago. We are an enthusiastic group providing weekend activities for young people with additional needs aged 3 - 19 years. We aim to work with families to enable them to get out and enjoy days out together Niki Pitt niki.pitt@tiscali.co.uk www.Act4Kidz.com 07880 557795 Action for Sick Children (formerly NAWCH) 21 Barrow Road Cambridge CB2 8AP Contact: Activities: Action for Sick Children campaigns for quality health services for children and young people. We provide information and support to children, young people and their parents and carers using the health services. We support and inform professionals Carole Myer 01223 352565 carole.myer@waitrose.com www.actionforsickchildren.org Arbury Community Association Arbury Community Centre Campkin Road Activities: Various voluntary groups use the community centre on a weekly and monthly basis. Activities include: carpet bowls, bingo, drop-in's, 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 60 of 172 Cambridge CB4 2LD Contact: Tuesday Club, Crèche, ladies club, junior disco, family socials, dances, adult discos. The Centre has two halls available Cathie Martindale admin@arburycommunitycentre.org.uk www.arburycommunitycentre.org.uk 01223 712038 Balik Arts c/o Cambridge Ethnic Community Forum The Courtyard, 21b Sturton Street Cambridge CB1 2SN Contact: Activities: Balik Arts provides arts and education activities for children and young people and supports emerging artists. Yesim Guzelpinar Tel: 020 81803079 / 07989 401 504 info@balikarts.org.uk Barton Group Riding for the Disabled 13 The Paddock Harston Cambs CB22 7PR Contact: Activities: The Barton Group Riding for the Disabled supervises riding lessons for children with special needs (from special schools.) Jo Cowland jocowland@hotmail.com 01223 871061 Benwick Village Hall Committee 20 Chapel Gardens Benwick March Cambs PE15 0XH Contact: Activities: We run a village hall for the benefit of all local residents with fun days and evenings. We are also the primary school gym hall and cater for all the local groups such as the scouts and the Fantasy Club. Patricia Tickner patricia.tickner@yahoo.co.uk 01354-677279 Blue Smile 67 Grange Road Cambridge CB3 9AA Contact: Activities: Blue Smile improves the emotional wellbeing, mental health and resilience of disadvantaged children and young people in Cambridgeshire schools through arts based counselling and mentoring. Amanda Langford 01223 322252 projectdirector@bluesmileproject.org 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 61 of 172 Boishakhi Cultural Association c/o 80 Cam Causeway Activities: Cambridge The aim of the association is to promote Bangladeshi culture and organise social and cultural activities and trips for adults and children. CB4 1TN Mamunur Rashid 01223 420854 Contact: mamun66a@yahoo.com Boys' Brigade (The) 23 Queensway Sawston CB22 3DJ Contact: Activities: Christian voluntary youth organisation for young people aged six to eighteen years old. Offers a varied, progressive programme run on a system of badge schemes. Mike Turner 01223 700299 mikeandlyn106@hotmail.co.uk http://cambs.boys.brigade.org.uk Bumps Babies and Beyond Trumpington Pavilion Activities: Paget Road We are an all inclusive support and playgroup meeting once a week at Trumpington Pavilion. Cambridge CB2 9JF Kim Phelps 07825 911887 Contact: bbbtrumpington@gmail.com Cambridge and District Citizens' Advice Bureau 66 Devonshire Road Cambridge CB1 2BL Contact: Activities: Cambridge CAB provides: - free confidential information and advice on many topic areas including, help with benefits, employment problems, debt and housing problems, including negotiation with creditors, bailiffs. The Bureau is open: Monday to Friday Rachel Talbot 01223 222660 - admin cabadmin@cambridgecab.org.uk www.cambridgecab.org.uk Cambridge CAMTAD 8a Romsey Terrace Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1HT Contact: Activities: CAMTAD is a charity for people with hearing loss. Our mission is to reduce the impact of hearing loss on daily lives. We offer free advice on your concerns about hearing loss. Call the office between the hours of 9.00am and 12.30pm or e-mail admin@camtadcambs.org.uk Frances Dewhurst 01223 416141 francesd@camtadcambs.org.uk http://www.camtadcambs.org.uk/Contact_Us.html 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 62 of 172 Cambridge Chinese Welfare Association 6 Station Road Histon Cambridge CB24 9LQ Contact: Activities: We run a weekly drop-in centre on Wednesdays at 82 Akeman Street providing support and welfare to all local Chinese people. We provide information and consultations on social welfare, benefits, health etc. George Tse tsehonki@hotmail.com 07765 247916 Cambridge City Foodbank 14 Alpha Terrace Trumpington Cambridge CB2 9HT Contact: Activities: Cambridge City Foodbank provides a minimum of 3 days emergency food to local people in crisis. We depend on donations of food and money to help people in Cambridge. Evvy Edwards evvyedward@aol.com www.cambridgecity.foodbank.org.uk 07826856372 Cambridge Cruse Bereavement Care Llandaff Chambers 2 Regent Street Cambridge CB2 1AX Contact: Activities: Cambridge Cruse provides free bereavement support to adults and children throughout Cambridgeshire, Uttlesford and Haverhill. Helen Pope cambridge@cruse.org.uk http://www.cruse.org.uk/Cambridge 01223 302662 (Admin) Cambridge Disabled Kids Swimming Club 133 Gilbert Road Cambridge CB4 3PA Contact: Activities: We provide swimming sessions for children with disabilities as appropriate to their age and disability. This is for children in and around Cambridge. Sally Abbott 01223 315024 sally@cdksc.co.uk www.cdksc.co.uk Cambridge Family Mediation Service Essex House 71 Regent Street Cambridge CB2 1AB Contact: Activities: Cambridge Family Mediation Service provides a range of services in the context of separation and divorce including mediation, child counselling, family work and parenting programmes Sarah Fairbairn families@cambridgefms.co.uk www.cambridgefms.co.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01223 576308 Page 63 of 172 Cambridge Joint Play schemes Vergers Cottage 1 Gog Magog Way Stapleford Cambridge CB22 5BQ Activities: Providing Saturday morning activity and cinema clubs for children aged six to nineteen years with moderate to severe learning disabilities, some of whom also have physical difficulties and challenging behaviours. 01223 846227 Contact: Carol Brown camjointplay@btconnect.com Cambridge Korean School St Augustine Church 95 Richmond Road Cambridge CB4 3PS Contact: Activities: Cambridge Korean School provides education and instruction in the Korean language and aims to promote the knowledge and appreciation of Korean culture and heritage to the wider Korean and host communities. Jeong-Ae Ahn 07534 533096 jeongae.ahn@ntlworld.com Cambridge Quranic Awareness Group 79 Perne Road Cambridge CB1 3SB Contact: Activities: CQAG aims to unite the many different ethnic groups and through our shared interest in Islam to provide activities for children and families, teaching manners, respect for the environment and the community in which we live. Zohra Malik cqcweb@hotmail.co.uk Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre Box R 12 Mill Road Cambridge CB1 2AD Contact: Activities: Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre provides support services to women and girls who are survivors of rape and sexual violence. Norah Al- Ani crccdevofficer@gmail.com www.cambridgerapecrisis.org.uk 01223 313551(office) Cambridge Women's Resources Centre The Wharf Hooper Street Cambridge Activities: Cambridge Women's Resources Centre provides the resources, opportunities and space for women to change their lives for the better. 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 64 of 172 CB1 2NZ Contact: With a proven track record, CWRC offers accredited training, jobsearch activities, emotional and practical support, network Nicky Wrigley 01223 321148 nicky@cwrc.org.uk www.cwrc.org.uk Cambridge Woodcraft Folk 94 Hartington Grove Cambridge CB1 7UB Contact: Activities: Cambridge Woodcraft Folk provide youth groups for children aged between 6 - 9, 10 - 13, 13 - 16years and 17 years and over. They organise weekly meetings, residential trips and camps. The aim is to develop self confidence, social awareness and empowerment Alice Reid 01223 510301 cambridgemembership@woodcraft.org.uk Cambridgeshire MENCAP Edmund House 9 Church Lane Fulbourn Cambridge CB21 5EP Contact: Activities: Cambridgeshire MENCAP Community Services Team provides support for people with learning disabilities and their families in the community. We have a variety of schemes, many volunteer based, to promote the integration of people with learning disabilities a Rachel Wooller info@cambridgeshiremencap.co.uk www.cambridgeshiremencap.co.uk 01223 883130 Cambs & Peterborough Pre-school Learning Alliance 1st Floor, Century House Activities: Market Street Part of a national Charity, they support pre-schools, day nurseries and toddler groups offering advice, guidance and training to staff, mgmt. Swavesey and parents. Cambridgeshire CB24 4QG Sue Tyte 01954 231751 Contact: sue.tyte@pre-school.org.uk https://www.pre-school.org.uk/contact-us Centre 33 33 Clarendon Street Cambridge CB1 1JX Contact: Activities: We are a well respected registered charity and private limited company operating from Cambridge and working with young people aged 8 to 25 in Cambridgeshire. Services include: counselling; information, advice and support on many topics including housing Juliette Snell 01223 316488 director@centre33.org.uk www.centre33.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 65 of 172 Chesterton Parents Group c/o Chesterton Children's Centre Shirley Primary School Nuttfield Road Cambridge CB4 1TF Activities: We put on activities for children under 5 years old in the Chesterton area. We run a very popular weekly music group, a monthly clothing swap, some Saturday activities for families who work in the week, occasional holiday activities. 01223 729081 Contact: chestertonchildrenscentre@cambridgeshire.gov.uk Child Brain Injury Trust Eastern Region c/o Taylor Vinters Solicitors, Merlin Place Milton Road Cambridge CB4 0DP Contact: Activities: This organisation provides support for families of children with an acquired brain injury. Angela Beric angela.beric@taylorvinters.com www.cbit-cambsbedsherts.org.uk 01223 394986/225255 Chinese Families Together 9 Moyne Close Cambridge CB4 2TA Contact: Activities: Chinese Families Together aims to create chances for Chinese families to get together and organises celebrations for Chinese and English festivals. Hong Bian 01223 704462 hong_bian@hotmail.com Choices Counselling Alex Wood Hall Norfolk Street Cambridge CB1 2LD Contact: Activities: Choices is a confidential counselling and support service for those whose lives have been affected by child sexual abuse. The service is provided by trained volunteer counsellors. Choices offers a comprehensive training programme to professionals Natalia Katkova-Milner 01223 358149 choicescounselling@hotmail.co.uk www.choicescounselling.co.uk Church of United Nations (The) 17 Ellison Close Cambridge CB4 3XW Activities: Our aim is to reach out to people on the fringe of society (including those with alcohol or drug dependence) to integrate and rehabilitate them into the community. We work with young people and adults 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 66 of 172 Contact: regardless of race, gender and class status. Fiona Lynch 01223 691072 united-nations@hotmail.co.uk Cogwheel Trust (The) 47 - 51 Norfolk Street Cambridge CB1 2LD Contact: Activities: The Cogwheel Trust is a Cambridge based counselling service for people experiencing marital, family, parental and relationship problems. The services we provide include: - marital, couple and family therapy -individual counselling, including work with children. Diane Slack 01223 464385 admin@cogwheel.org.uk www.cogwheel.org.uk Connections Bus Project PO Box 344 Histon Cambridge CB24 9WZ Contact: Activities: The charity provides youth work services through mobile youth clubs on buses and support for building based youth clubs. Alan Webb admin@connectionsbusproject.org.uk www.connectionsbusproject.org.uk 01223 232978 Coram-Adopt Anglia 9 Petersfield Cambridge CB1 1BB Contact: Activities: Adopt Anglia recruits and prepares adoptive parents for children looked after by local authorities who need permanent new families. The project also provides counselling to adopted adults, birth families and adoptive families and facilitates reunions. Jane Forgacs 01223 357397 anglia@coram-aap.org.uk www.coram.org.uk Crossroads Care Cambridgeshire 4 The Meadow Meadow Lane St Ives Cambs PE27 4LG Contact: Activities: Crossroads Care Cambridgeshire is a local charity which provides much needed time off for carers. Trained staff provide practical and emotional support in the home or a group to enable carers to have a break. We provide support to people of all ages. Helen Brown care@crossroadscarecambridgeshire.org.uk www.crossroadscarecambridgeshire.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 0845 241 0954 Page 67 of 172 CRUSE - Bereavement Care 85 Longsands Road St Neots Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE19 1TW Contact: Activities: Offers personal and confidential help for people suffering from bereavement through counselling, information and social support groups. John Green j_jm_green@btopenworld.com http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/ 01480 474807 DHIVERSE Office B Dales Brewery Gwydir Street Cambridge CB1 2LJ Contact: Activities: DHIVERSE is the HIV and Sexual Health Charity for Cambridgeshire and we have worked with the community for over 25 years. We provide a range of HIV and Sexual Health support and information through our key areas of work: HIV Support Service; Training Sharron Spindler 01223 508805 sharron.spindler@dhiverse.org.uk www.dhiverse.org.uk Doddington Under Fives Doddington Methodist Activities: Church Hall Doddington Under Fives Playgroup runs twice a week throughout the New Street year for families in Doddington and the surrounding area. We have a wide range of equipment and toys ranging from arts and crafts, soft Doddington play, dressing up, reading, role play etc. Cambs PE15 0LJ Andrea Ison 07833 2968346 Contact: ajison1974@btinternet.com FACET Marwick Centre 21 Marwick Road March Cambs PE15 8PH Contact: Activities: FACET is a major provider of health and social care drawing in adults with learning and other disabilities from across the whole of Fenland and beyond. We also provide vocational and accredited training in Independent Living Skills and Skills for Work, offering a wide range of daily programmes and activities including Community Support, Horticulture. Woodwork, Catering / Fun Cooking, Art and Craft, Drama, Music and Movement, Basic Skills, Employability Skills, IT etc. We offer a very supportive environment, with qualified staff and can provide 1:1 support if required. Linda Ingram lindaing@waitrose.com facet.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01354 655080 Page 68 of 172 Fledglings Wendens Court Station Approach Wendens Ambo Saffron Walden CB11 4LB Contact: Activities: Fledglings is a national charity which aims to assist parents and carers of disabled children, or those with additional needs of any kind, by identifying, sourcing and supplying practical, affordable products to address every day issues. Ruth Lingard enquiries@fledglings.org.uk www.fledglings.org.uk 0845 458 1124 (Helpline) Forward Gamlingay! c/o Maypole House, Church Street Gamlingay Sandy SG19 3JJ Contact: Activities: Forward Gamlingay! is an initiative representing local clubs, groups and enterprises that benefit all ages. The vision of Forward Gamlingay! Is to expand and develop Sport, Youth education and Leisure facilities for the community. Bridget Smith bridget@glockling.com 01767 650510 Friends of the Rosie Maternity Hospital 145 Gwydir Street Cambridge CB1 2LJ Contact: Activities: The Friends of the Rosie have been in existence for the past 34 years, the first ten at Mill Road Maternity Hospital. We are a registered charity. Our aim is to raise money to buy comforts and equipment that the NHS cannot provide for mothers and babies Mary Sanders 01223 356615 marysan@waitrose.com Friends of Whitworth House c/o 9 The Chase Ely Cambs CB6 3DR Contact: Activities: We give on-going practical, social and educational support for the residents of Whitworth House, which provides supported housing for 13 vulnerable young women (aged 16-25) under the management of Orwell Housing Association. Sue Holgate 01353 668438 sueholgate@hotamil.co.uk www.friendsofwhitworthhouse.com/ Fulbourn Action for Youth c/o Fulbourn Parish Office Fulbourn Centre, Home End Fulbourn Activities: Fulbourn Action for Youth provides youth facilities for young people in Fulbourn and neighbouring villages. These consist mainly of youth club and youth projects for 9 - 17 year olds. 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 69 of 172 Cambridge CB21 5BS Contact: Alex Andrews alex.andrews@ntlworld.com 01223 506033 German Saturday School Activities: Contact: The German Saturday School provides tuition in the German language and cultural activities to children with a German language background. Anke Friedrich chair@schule-cambridge.org.uk www.schule-cambridge.org.uk Girlguiding Cambridgeshire East County Office, 3 Quy Court Activities: Colliers Lane Activities include outdoor pursuits, camping, residential holidays, arts and crafts, international themes, community action, personal growth, Stow-Cum-Quy fun. Guiding is the largest organisation for girls and young women in Cambridge the country and enables its members to develop CB25 9AU Alison Baker 01223 813917 Contact: office@cambseastguides.org.uk www.cambseastguides.org.uk Girls Venture Corps Air Cadets Wisbech Unit 39 West Parade Wisbech Cambs PE13 1QB Contact: Activities: We meet weekly and help to keep girls safe, healthy and active, as well as enjoying and achieving. We abide by the aims of Every Child Matters and to provide citizenship training through a structured and flexible programme including training, leadership, Barbara Oliver 07876-593973 unitofficer@gvcacwisbech.org.uk www.gvcacwisbech.org.uk Harston Badminton Club c/o 18 Lawrence Lea Harston Cambs CB22 7QR Contact: Activities: The club runs junior section for after school primary children on Friday from 4.30 - 5.30pm, then plays Monday evenings 7:30-9:30pm for adults and older juniors. A social club for players of all abilities anyone welcome. Hilary Roadley 01223 871244 hilary.roadley@virgin.net 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 70 of 172 Headway Cambridgeshire Headway House, Brookfields Mill Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3DF Contact: Activities: Headway Cambridgeshire provides specialist day services at Cambridge, Peterborough, March and Huntingdon to brain injured adults in Cambridgeshire. We also provide advice, guidance, support and signposting to adults with brain injury and their families Ann Weitzel headwaycambs@btconnect.com http://www.headway-cambs.org.uk/ 01223 576550 Histon and Impington Community Minibus 8 Dwyer Joyce Close Histon Cambridge CB24 9JZ Contact: Activities: The fifteen seater minibus is used to provide transport for elderly and housebound people to local day centres and clubs. Regular weekly shopping services are also run. The minibus is also available for use by other local community and youth groups. Neil Davies 01223 232514 neilsdavies@yahoo.co.uk Home-Start West Activities: Cambridgeshire and North Fenland 32 St Mary’s Street Eynesbury St Neots Cambs PE19 2TA Family support Charity for families with children aged 5 and under. Weekly Home visits. Contact: Julie Nicholson office@homestartwcnf.org www.home-start.org.uk 01480 700242 Home-Start Cambridge & District The Fields Children's Centre Galfrid Road Cambridge CB5 8ND Activities: Home-Start Cambridge & District provides support, friendship and practical advice to parents who may be struggling to cope for a variety of reasons and who have at least one child under 5years. 01223 210202 Contact: office@homestartcambridge.co.uk www.homestartcambridge.co.uk Hungarian School Cambridge 53 The Westering Activities: 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 71 of 172 Cambridge CB5 8SE Contact: The Hungarian School in Cambridge was established by a group of parents who are passionate about passing the Hungarian language and culture to their children. Our activities focus on learning about the Hungarian culture and improving the children's language skills. Andrea Astbury 07940 716414 magyariskolacambridge@gmail.com Hunts Parent Carer Forum c/o The Maple Centre Activities: 6 Oak Drive Provide a network of parents and carers of children with disabilities or special educational needs (aged 0-19 years). Be a representative and Huntingdon work with health, social services, education. Cambridgeshire PE29 7HN Margaret Lambton 01480 420618 Contact: huntspcf@ntlworld.com Kings Hedges Family Support Project (The) c/o Meadows Children and Family Wing 1 St Catherines Road Cambridge CB4 3XJ Contact: Activities: Family Support Drop-ins held: Mondays at The Field's Children's Centre; Wednesdays at The North City Children's Centre 10am 12.30pm families with children 0-3yrs, 1pm - 3pm families with prewalking babies. Thursdays at Brown's Field Youth & Community Centre 10am - 2pm for families with children 0 4 years.. Lynn Tumber 01223 508144 07932216965 07951955371 lynn@mcfw.freeserve.co.uk Linton Granta Playgroup and Toddlers Linton Village College Activities: Linton Playgroup for toddlers. Cambridge CB21 4JB Natasha Anderson Contact: info@lintongrantaplaygroup.org.uk www.lintongrantaplaygroup.co.uk 07806 744864 Little Shelford Pantomime Group Fieldfare, 24 Haverhill Road Stapleford Activities: The staging of an annual village pantomime in Little Shelford Memorial Hall with a cast of children aged between 9-16 years of age. Direction, choreography, music, administration all undertaken by volunteers. Sets 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 72 of 172 Cambridge CB22 5BX Contact: painted by children under direction Sarah Coppendale coppendales@btinternet.com 01223 842498 Littlehey Prison Visitor Centre Perry Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 0SR Contact: Activities: We are a welcoming organisation that supports the families of prisoners, especially when they are visiting their relatives in prison. We take bookings for visits via telephone from Tuesday through to Sunday from 9am to 5pm 01480 335650 littleheyvisits@btconnect.com Maple Grove Community Group Maple Grove March Cambridgeshire PE15 8JT Contact: Activities: A large centre for pre-school and preschool and afterschool activities for primary aged children. Tina Bidwell mgcg@tesco.net www.maplegrovecommunitygroup.co.uk 01354 660543 March & District Handicapped Swimmer Club Charisma 182 Wisbech Road March Cambs PE15 8EZ Contact: Activities: To help give relief of pain by using a swimming pool. Benefits people who suffer disabilities through injury or illness. The group meets every Tuesday 2.30pm - 4.00pm at the George Campbell Pool, March. Helpers are needed to dress, shower and help people Edna Osgathorp 01354 656160 Meadows Children and Family Wing 1 St Catherine's Road Cambridge CB4 3XJ Contact: Activities: Activities in the Children & Family Wing at the Meadows Community Centre include: Family Support Drop Ins Tues 09.30 - 12.30 and Fri 9.30 - 12noon, for families with pre-school age children and babies; After School Clubs 3.45 - 5.30pm for 5 - 8s and 8 - 1 Michele Wright 01223 508144 info@mcfw.co.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 73 of 172 Merry Go Round Toy Library Ross Street Community Activities: Centre We run a toy library twice a month with a wide range of indoor and Ross Street outdoor toys for pre-school children which are available for low cost hire between 70p and £2 per 2 - 3 week session. We promote a 'Stay Cambridge and Play' philosophy to allow parents, carers and guardians CB1 3UZ Janette Evely 01223 696766 Contact: janette_evely@hotmail.com Milton Good Companions 42 Old School Lane Milton Cambridge CB24 6BS Contact: Activities: We provide a hot lunch followed by speakers, entertainment, quizzes, games etc. We have interaction with local primary school children. We organise an annual summer outing and have a stall at the village Summer Fayre. Margaret Nunn 01223 860829 margaretnunn@btinternet.com Moor Play The Christian Centre Activities: Nene Road The fun place for parents/carers and their under fives to play and learn together Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 7LB Claire Down 01480 376732 Contact: suzukidutch@aol.com Mums About Food Mitchells Farm, Millfield Lane Wilburton Ely CB6 3SD Contact: Activities: We run innovative and informative healthy eating workshops for all ages and abilities, our youngest participant so far has been 8 months old!. We are very learner led and believe that by working this way everyone who attends one of our sessions will get more out of it as they are choosing what they learn about. Emma Furness 07956 433112 emma.furness@gmail.com NACRO Orchard House Orchard Lane Huntingdon Activities: To help people to access employability and build skills and gain qualifications in Literacy, Numeracy, Employability skills. There are 4 programmes 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 74 of 172 Cambridgeshire PE29 3QT Contact: Jane Storey jane.storey@nacro.org.uk http://www.nacro.org.uk/services/cambridgeshire 01480 377045 Natural High The Maple Centre 6 Oak Drive Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 7HN Contact: Activities: A Charity for disadvantaged young people, aged 5 -25, from across Cambridgeshire, giving them the opportunity to take part in creative arts, sports and active recreation. Viv Peters viv.peters@gmail.com http://www.naturalhigh.org.uk/ 01480 420620 Nihongo Club 43 High Street Oakington Cambs CB24 3AG Contact: Activities: The Nihongo Club provides Japanese language lessons and Japanese cultural events every Saturday morning for Japanese speaking children in Cambridge and its vicinities. It organises other activities e.g.. a summer camp and Christmas concert for the children. Takiko Suzuki 01223 235022 nihongoclubcambridge@yahoo.co.jp Ormiston Children & Families Trust 333 Felixstowe Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9BU Contact: Activities: We are a children's charity covering East Anglia. We offer support to children and families affected by imprisonment, we work with families from gypsy and traveller communities, run children's centres and offer a range of support to families. Chris Lee incomegenerationormiston.org www.ormiston.org PaCDDA (Peterborough and Cambridgeshire District Dyslexia Association) 20 Chishill Road Heydon Herts SG8 8PW Contact: Activities: We are a local dyslexia charity affiliated to the British Dyslexia Association. We aim to offer support to children, adults and families affected by dyslexia in and around Peterborough and Cambridgeshire through after-school workshops for children. Fay Dutton 01763 838806 fhaffenden@duttonfamily.co.uk www.pacdda.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 75 of 172 Peacehaven International Playgroup Cambourne Cricket Pavilion 1 Woodfield Lane Lower Cambourne CB23 6FD Contact: Activities: Peacehaven International Playgroup organises a playgroup and ladies coffee morning weekly on Wednesdays from 10am to noon except during school holidays. Arts and crafts and refreshments are provided. The entry fee is £1 per family per session. Laura Bangs peavehavenip@aol.com 01954 710510 Peterborough and District Family Mediation Service 61 Broadway Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 1SY Contact: Activities: Provides mediation to couples who are separating, divorcing or in conflict to assist them to reach their own mutually agreed decisions on all issues including children, finance and property. Margaret Lewis info@peterboroughfamilymediation.co.uk http://www.peterboroughfamilymediation.co.uk/ 01733 347353 Pinpoint c/o Young Lives, 1st Floor Activities: 11 Bridge Street Parent-led community organisation providing access to parent-toparent support and a lot is done with children of additional needs or a St Ives disability. Cambridgeshire PE27 5EH Lynn Powell Contact: lynn@pinpoint-cambs.org.uk Playlanders Playgroup and Pre-school c/o 80 Ramsden Square, Cambridge CB4 2BL Contact: Activities: We provide pre-school education and play for - . children aged between two and five Children with special needs are welcome. Parents involvement in the running of the playgroup is welcomed. The Playgroup is at St George's Church Hall, Chesterfield Road. Susan Lister 01223-420954 playlanders@btinternet.com Ramsey Pre-School Playgroup 14b Station Road Ramsey Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE26 1JB Contact: Activities: Ramsey Pre-School playgroup is a registered charity managed by a committee of parents and community volunteers. Sessions are staffed by highly qualified and experienced supervisors. Julia Payne http://www.ramsey.preschool.playgroup.btck.co.uk/ 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 76 of 172 Realife Trust Orwell House Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0PP Contact: Activities: Realife Trust is a development agency specialising in social enterprise, community development and support services run by and for disabled people and family carers. Tony Phillips tony@realife.org.uk www.realife.org.uk 07764 922385 Red Hen Project (The) Red Hen House Northfield Avenue Cambridge CB4 2LG Contact: Activities: The project works with children and families from 5 local schools in the north of the city. Our Home School worker works with the children in school and with the parents on issues such as: low self esteem, parenting, mental and physical illness and bereavement Christine O'Reilly 01223 319991 christineoreilly@tiscali.co.uk www.red-hen.org REMAP (Rehabilitation Engineering Movement Advisory Panel) 4 Woodvale Lodge Midsummer Meadows Cambridge CB4 1HL Contact: Activities: REMAP exists to design and make, or adapt, equipment for disabled people of all ages, where no suitable alternative is available. Volunteer engineers & craftsmen work with occupational therapists and other health professionals to meet the client's specific needs. Pippa Cousins pippacousins@yahoo.co.uk 01223 570860 Romsey Mill Trust Hemingford Road Cambridge CB1 3BZ Contact: Activities: Romsey Mill is a Christian charity committed to overcoming disadvantage, challenging injustice and promoting social inclusion with young people, children and families. We work with around 2,600 people annually including: young mothers and fathers; Angie Debenham 01223 213162 admin@romseymill.org www.romseymill.org Rosmini Centre 69a Queen's Road Wisbech Cambs Activities: The Rosmini Centre is a Community Centre providing a range of services that aim to meet the needs of the local community. Migrant 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 77 of 172 PE13 2PH Contact: workers make up a large percentage of the Wisbech community and the centre provides services for them including an IAG drop-IN Anita Grodkiewicz 01945 474422 anita@rosmini-wisbech.org SexYOUality Office A, Dales Brewery Gwydir Street Cambridge CB1 2LJ Contact: Activities: SexYOUality exists to promote the health, well-being and inclusion of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) young people across Cambridgeshire. We raise awareness of the impact of prejudice and discrimination on young people’s lives and challenge and educate Lara Jaffey 01223 369508 lara@syacambs.org www.2byouth.co.uk Shelford and Stapleford Youth Initiative 23 London Road Cambridge CB22 5DB Contact: Activities: Shelford and Stapleford Youth Initiative provides youth clubs and groups and aims to involve young people in community events. Adam Thoday adam.thoday@ssyi.co.uk 07530 467664 St John's Little Learners Sallowbush Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 7LA Contact: Activities: We are a 26 place day nursery open for the 38 term time weeks of the year from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. We don't have fixed sessions so all parents can choose the hours of childcare to suit their lifestyles. Julie Grinsted 01480 412773 sjleaners@btconnect.com http://www.stjohnslittlelearners.btck.co.uk/ St Philips Church Centre 185 Mill Road Cambridge CB1 3AN Contact: Activities: This community centre attached to St Philips church hires out rooms to charities, organisations and businesses. The centre also run a number of groups for different users and sectors of the community, including children and young people, young families, Steve How 01223 414775 steve.how@stphilipschurch.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 78 of 172 Stars Children's Bereavement Support Services c/o CPDC Foster Road Trumpington Cambridge CB2 9NL Contact: Activities: STARS Children's Bereavement Support Service (registered charity number 1122625) provides a comprehensive bereavement support service to children and young people in Cambridgeshire (up to the age of 19), and information, advice and guidance to their families Trisha Taylor 01223 863511 info@talktostars.org.uk www.talkostars.org.uk Student Community Action 10 Pembroke Street Cambridge CB2 3QY Contact: Activities: SCA is the major link between University students and the voluntary sector in the Cambridge area. SCA recruits, places and supports student volunteers providing practical, educational and social support to vulnerable adults and children in Cambridge. Caroline Ward 01223 350365 mail@cambridgesca.org.uk www.cambridgesca.org.uk Tom's Trust Orchard House 3 Rhee Meadows Barrington Cambridge CB22 7GA Contact: Activities: Tom's Trust was set up in memory of Tom Whiteley who died from a brain tumour only 7 months after diagnosis. The Trust's aim is to provide a clinical psychologist to help support children and families in a similar situation. Julie Robinson jules@tomstrust.org.uk 01223 872070 Tydd St Giles Youth Club Moor Oak Church Lane Tydd St Giles Cambs PE13 5LF Contact: Activities: We provide a youth club for children aged between 8 and 13 years based in Tydd St Giles Community Centre, open Wednesday evenings from 0630 - 8.00pm in term time. Jayne Sinnott jaynesinnott@btinternet.com 01945 871312 Under Fives Roundabout Warwick Road Cambridge CB4 3HN Activities: We are a community preschool taking children from 2 years 9 months until they start school. We focus on offering as many children as we can their 15 hours free preschool education from the government. We also have a toddler group for younger children (1- 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 79 of 172 Contact: Judie Wilcox enquiries@underfivesroundabout.org.uk www.underfivesroundabout.org.uk 01223 309066 WAY Project 43 High Street Landbeach Cambridge CB25 9FR Contact: Activities: The WAY Project aims to help and educate young people through leisure time activities through the employment of youth workers. Julie Wentworth waterbeachway@gmail.com www.waterbeachway.org.uk 01223 861668 Willingham Youth Trust 57 Church Street Willingham Cambridge CB24 5HS Contact: Activities: The organisation aims to provide recreational and leisure activities to help and support young people and to develop their skills and capabilities. David Jones david.jones147@ntlworld.com 01954 260647 Wimbo Kidz 44B Doddington Road Activities: Wimblington Wimbo Kidz is an open youth club with a Christian ethos, aimed at 11 14 year olds with youth leaders attending from the age of 15. The club March has an equal number of boys and girls and aims to provide life skills Cambridgeshire and structured activity to young people PE15 ORB Amanda Carlin 01354 740306 Contact: info@amandacarlin.co.uk YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Hayward House Rightwell Bretton Peterborough PE3 8DX Contact: Activities: We work with many who have suffered homelessness or come from tough or disadvantaged backgrounds, but also plenty who are just young people looking for some fun activities. Our work ranges from housing, youth work and counselling to health and fitness and Inez Smith inez.smith@theymca.org.uk www.theymca.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01223 273801 Page 80 of 172 Young Lives 11 Bridge Street St Ives Cambs PE27 5EH Contact: Activities: Young Lives aims to enhance the networking, engagement and development of voluntary and community organisations working with children and young people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Paul Brodie admin@young-lives.org.uk www.young-lives.org.uk 01480 494333 Young People Guyhirn 7 March Road Rings End Guyhirn Contact: Activities: This group aims to encourage and support the development of activities for young people in Guyhirn and the surrounding area Christian Justice cjustice3000@gmail.com 01945 450028 Young People March The Centre City Road March Cambs PE15 9LS Contact: Activities: Our goal is to provide a safe and cared for environment in which all young people of the area can access positive experiences to enrich and smooth their successful transition from child to adulthood. We work hard to offer opportunities and guidance that Sarah Brown admin@ypm.org.uk www.ypm.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01354 650645 Page 81 of 172 Safer Communities groups Able to be Independent 5 Cornwell Court Cambridge CB4 2GN Contact: Activities: We are a group for people with any disability, carers and volunteers to provide information and support. We run social activities as well. Tracey Kirk tracey-kirk@sky.com 01223 426290 Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) March Group c/o 6 Atlantic Close March Cambs PE15 8PZ Contact: Activities: We aim to: raise awareness of elder abuse locally; support victims to recover from the trauma of their abuse using a trained volunteer buddy; providing peer support at monthly group meetings; visiting care/nursing homes and hospital to provide a point of c Dee Potter 0798 3918095 potterddd@aol.co.uk Age UK Cambridgeshire County Office 2 Victoria Street Chatteris Cambs PE16 6AP Contact: Activities: AgeUk in Cambridgeshire supports the overall well being of older individuals by providing, through paid staff and volunteers, a range of early intervention services across the county which support older individuals to increase their resilience to cope, and remain independent, enjoying good health and leading confident and fulfilling lives within their communities. In addition, we work with local and national decision makers and planners giving Cambridgeshire older residents the opportunity to contribute and have their voices heard. Lynne Byrne lynne.byrne@ageukcambridgeshire.org.uk ageukcambridgeshire.org.uk 01354 696650 Beacon Money Advice Centre Bluntisham Baptist Church High Street Bluntisham PE28 3LD Contact: Activities: Based in Bluntisham, Beacon MAC has a team of trained debt advisors who are available to work with anyone who has a problem with debt. Malcolm Lee malcolmlee@btinternet.com http://bluntishambaptist.org/mac/index.asp 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 07500 479160 Page 82 of 172 Beds & Cambs. Rural Support Group Wood Farm, Kimbolton Activities: Road A free listening and advice sign-posting service for those stressed or Hail Weston who have problems and are living in rural areas. St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 5LA David Morgan 01480 477123 Contact: david@morgan15.plus.com C3 (Cambridge Community Church) 14 Alpha Terrace Trumpington Cambridge CB2 9HT Contact: Activities: Cambridge Community Church, C3, is passionate about projects that help the local community. Our 600 members are involved in initiatives such as Cambridge City Foodbank, Shine - self-esteem course for women, anti-sex trafficking campaigns and debt counsel Rebecca Bell 01223 844415 office@cthree.org www.cthree.org Cambridge & District Community Mediation Service Llandaff Chambers 2 Regent Street Cambridge CB2 1AX Contact: Activities: CMS is a mediation service for the communities of Cambridge and the surrounding districts, offering assistance to neighbours and others who are in dispute. Chris Trevorrow cdcms@btconnect.com www.cdcms.org.uk 01223 302514 Cambridge and District Citizens' Advice Bureau 66 Devonshire Road Cambridge CB1 2BL Contact: Activities: Cambridge CAB provides: - free confidential information and advice on many topic areas including, help with benefits, employment problems, debt and housing problems, including negotiation with creditors, bailiffs. The Bureau is open: Monday to Friday Rachel Talbot 01223 222660 - admin cabadmin@cambridgecab.org.uk www.cambridgecab.org.uk Cambridge CAMTAD 8a Romsey Terrace Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1HT Contact: Activities: CAMTAD is a charity for people with hearing loss. Our mission is to reduce the impact of hearing loss on daily lives. We offer free advice on your concerns about hearing loss. Call the office between the hours of 9.00am and 12.30pm or e-mail admin@camtadcambs.org.uk Frances Dewhurst 01223 416141 francesd@camtadcambs.org.uk http://www.camtadcambs.org.uk/Contact_Us.html 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 83 of 172 Cambridge Carbon Footprint Ltd Cambridge Carbon Footprint Citylife House Sturton Street CB1 2QF Contact: Activities: Cambridge Carbon Footprint run events, films, workshops, demonstrations and talks to inspire and enable Cambridge residents to live more sustainably. They also offer trained surveyors and thermal cameras to help cut fuel bills and create cosy homes. Alana Sinclair alana@cambridgecarbonfootprint.org www.cambridgecarbonfootprint.org 01223 301842 Cambridge Central Aid Society 66 Devonshire Road Activities: Cambridge The Cambridge Central Aid Society gives financial help to people in need in Cambridge and its environs. CB1 2BL Simon Watkins 01223 526157 Contact: sra.watkins@ntlworld.com Cambridge City Credit Union 82 Akeman Street Cambridge CB4 3HG Contact: Activities: Cambridge City Credit Union is open to anyone who lives or works in Cambridge. It is a cooperative - owned and run by its members - that provides convenient ways of saving and fair, responsible loans. David Warren 01223 314664 info@cambridgecreditunion.org.uk Cambridge City Foodbank 14 Alpha Terrace Trumpington Cambridge CB2 9HT Contact: Activities: Cambridge City Foodbank provides a minimum of 3 days emergency food to local people in crisis. We depend on donations of food and money to help people in Cambridge. Evvy Edwards evvyedward@aol.com www.cambridgecity.foodbank.org.uk 07826856372 Cambridge Cycling Campaign Llandaff Chambers 2 Regent Street Cambridge CB2 1AX Contact: Activities: The Campaign works for better, safer and more cycling in and around Cambridge. Martin Lucas-Smith contact@camcycle.org.uk www.camcycle.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01223 690718 Page 84 of 172 Cambridge Cyrenians Ltd. 4 Short Street Cambridge CB1 1LB Contact: Activities: Cambridge Cyrenians provides supported accommodation for single homeless men and women in Cambridge Brian Holman office@cambridgecyrenians.org.uk www.cambridgecyrenians.org.uk 01223 712501 Cambridge Dial-a-Ride Unit B, Rene Court Coldhams Road Cambridge CB13EW Contact: Activities: Cambridge Dial a Ride is a charitable organisation which provides transport for groups and individuals who otherwise have difficulty accessing public transport. It offers this service around the entire City of Cambridge, from most neighbouring villages. Johan Williams 01223 506335 camdar05@hotmail.co.uk www.colc.co.uk/cambridge/Dialaride Cambridge Ethnic Community Forum The Courtyard 21B Sturton Street Cambridge CB1 2SN Contact: Activities: The Forum promotes racial harmony and equal opportunity by: raising concerns and issues relevant to the ethnic communities in Cambridge; providing support to victims of racial harassment and discrimination; challenging racism; offering use of the Forum's Eddie Stadnik 01223 655241 cecfenquiries@cecf.co.uk www.cecf.co.uk Cambridge Family Mediation Service Essex House 71 Regent Street Cambridge CB2 1AB Contact: Activities: Cambridge Family Mediation Service provides a range of services in the context of separation and divorce including mediation, child counselling, family work and parenting programmes Sarah Fairbairn families@cambridgefms.co.uk www.cambridgefms.co.uk 01223 576308 Cambridge Lotus Flower School 101a Gwydir Street Cambridge CB1 2LC Contact: Activities: Every Saturday this group protests about Human Rights in China in front of St Mary's Church and do Falun Gong exercises there. They also organise free exhibitions in the Guildhall and Central Library to introduce Chinese Culture to Cambridge people. Miatra Miraftabi 01223 356099 miatraa@yahoo.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 85 of 172 Cambridge Money Advice Centre c/o Barnwell Baptist Church Howard Road Cambridge CB5 8QS Contact: Activities: The Cambridge Money Advice Centre provides free debt advice. The organisation's services include: compiling financial statements; liaising with clients and creditors in order to agree repayment plans; helping people to learn to budget and providing financial advice Ann Kember office.mac.cambridge@gmail.com www.mac-cambridge.org.uk 01223 727455 Cambridge Past, Present & Future (Cambridge PPF) Wandlebury Ring, Gog Magog Hills Babraham Cambridge CB22 3AE Contact: Activities: Cambridge Past, Present and Future owns and manages green spaces for public access and cares for historic buildings and opens them to the public. The organisation also campaigns on planning and development issues and provides environmental information. Robin Barratt enquiries@cambridgeppf.org www.cambridgeppf.org 01223 243830 Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre Box R 12 Mill Road Cambridge CB1 2AD Contact: Activities: Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre provides support services to women and girls who are survivors of rape and sexual violence. Norah Al- Ani crccdevofficer@gmail.com www.cambridgerapecrisis.org.uk 01223 313551(office) Cambridge Rethink Carers Group PO Box 50 March Cambs PE15 8XE Contact: Activities: We operate a helpline for carers of people with severe mental illness and organise a mutual support group which meets usually on the last but one Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. We have discussions, speakers and social activities and give individual support David Jordan 01354 655786 d.jordan994@btinternet.com Cambridge Re-Use Unit H, The Paddocks 347 Cherry Hinton Road Cambridge CB1 8DH Contact: Activities: Cambridge Re-Use passes unwanted household items on to local people who receive benefits or live on a low income, at as low a price as is practicable. We collect furniture, household items and electrical goods. Clients may refer themselves or may be referred Paul Ewans 01223 576535 admin@cambridgereuse.org.uk www.cambridgereuse.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 86 of 172 Cambridge Street Pastors c/o Romsey Mill Centre Hemingford Road Cambridge CB1 3BZ Contact: Activities: Street Pastors are specially trained and equipped volunteers, all members of local churches, who patrol the streets of Cambridge City centre in groups of 4 between 10pm and 4am on Friday and Saturday nights. Their role is to care for, listen to or help. Gillian Overitt 07588 560090 cambridge@streetpastors.org.uk Cambridge Women's Aid PO Box 302 Cambridge CB1 1EA Contact: Activities: Cambridge Women's Aid offers information, advice and on-going practical and emotional support to women experiencing domestic violence, in strictest confidence. CWA also offers emergency accommodation to women fleeing domestic violence in its refuges. Mayura 01223 350764 (Admin) admin@cambridgewa.org.uk Cambridge Women's Resources Centre The Wharf Hooper Street Cambridge CB1 2NZ Contact: Activities: Cambridge Women's Resources Centre provides the resources, opportunities and space for women to change their lives for the better. With a proven track record, CWRC offers accredited training, jobsearch activities, emotional and practical support, network Nicky Wrigley 01223 321148 nicky@cwrc.org.uk www.cwrc.org.uk Cambridgeshire Alliance for Independent Living Lower Pendrill Court Ermine Street North Papworth Everard Cambridgeshire CB25 3UY Contact: Activities: We are an organisation run by people with disabilities for people with disabilities, their families and their carers. We believe that every person with a disability or long term health condition should be treated with respect and have equal rights and opportunities; they should be able to control and manage the support needed to live independent lives as full and valued members of the community. We want to raise awareness and improve every one’s understanding about the crucial role carers play in supporting other people. Every carer should have access to support, information and advice so that they can manage the impact of caring upon their own lives. For more information about our current activities see our website www.cambridgeshirealliance.org.uk Judith Margolis 0300 111 2301 info@cambridgeshirealliance.org.uk www.cambridgeshirealliance.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 87 of 172 Cambridgeshire Campaign for Better Transport 6 Hertford Street Cambridge CB4 3AG Contact: Activities: We campaign for better and more sustainable transport by liaising with public transport operators, local authorities and government organisations such as the Highways Agency. We also produce 3-4 newsletters per year in which we inform our members about t Simon Norton 01223-569623 (Home) simon@dpmms.cam.ac.uk www.cambsbettertransport.org.uk CARESCO CARESCO Centre, Green End Road Sawtry Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 5UX Contact: Activities: CARESCO is a small charity based in Sawtry which provides services for the local community. These activities include day care for the elderly, housebound and socially isolated through a lunch club and two day centres (one based in Alconbury), a community print shop, the Sawtry car scheme, a coffee shop and a Christmas Day lunch. CARESCO also edits and publishes the Sawtry Eye magazine and has recently opened its own charity shop in the village. Liz Coates office@caresco.org.uk http://www.caresco.org.uk/ 01487 832105 Centre 33 33 Clarendon Street Cambridge CB1 1JX Contact: Activities: We are a well respected registered charity and private limited company operating from Cambridge and working with young people aged 8 to 25 in Cambridgeshire. Services include: counselling; information, advice and support on many topics including housing Juliette Snell 01223 316488 director@centre33.org.uk www.centre33.org.uk Choices Counselling Alex Wood Hall Norfolk Street Cambridge CB1 2LD Contact: Activities: Choices is a confidential counselling and support service for those whose lives have been affected by child sexual abuse. The service is provided by trained volunteer counsellors. Choices offers a comprehensive training programme to professionals Natalia Katkova-Milner 01223 358149 choicescounselling@hotmail.co.uk www.choicescounselling.co.uk Cogwheel Trust (The) 47 - 51 Norfolk Street Cambridge CB1 2LD Activities: The Cogwheel Trust is a Cambridge based counselling service for people experiencing marital, family, parental and relationship problems. The services we provide include: - marital, couple and 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 88 of 172 Contact: family therapy -individual counselling, including work with children. Diane Slack 01223 464385 admin@cogwheel.org.uk www.cogwheel.org.uk Connections Bus Project PO Box 344 Histon Cambridge CB24 9WZ Contact: Activities: The charity provides youth work services through mobile youth clubs on buses and support for building based youth clubs. Alan Webb admin@connectionsbusproject.org.uk www.connectionsbusproject.org.uk 01223 232978 CycleStreets Ltd 80b York Street Cambridge CB1 2PY Contact: Activities: CycleStreets is a not-for-profit social enterprise which aims to get more people cycling and improve conditions for existing cyclists. We run the Uk-wide cycle journey planner, CycleStreets.net, which helps encourage people to start cycling by providing Martin Lucas-Smith 01223 701901 info@cyclestreets.net http://www.cyclestreets.net/ EARTH Lark Field High Barns Ely CB7 4SB Contact: Activities: EARTH enables people of a range of ages with varying abilities to work alongside each other in real horticultural situations. Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays. Please leave a message if we are unable to answer your call. 07900 627796 vickyahc48@tiscali.co.uk East West Detox Activities: Contact: East West Detox provides support for people recovering from addiction as well as educating people about addiction, relapse prevention and meditation with children Sarah Sowinska Sowinska 07824441291 eastwestdetoxcharity@gmail.com Emmaus (Cambridge) Green End Landbeach Cambridge Activities: Emmaus offers support to formerly homeless and marginalised people. We provide a home and work for up to 28 people through the activities 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 89 of 172 CB25 9FD Contact: of our second hand warehouse which provides good quality low cost furniture and household goods Sue Nelms 01223 863657 info@emmauscambridge.org www.emmauscambridge.org FLACK Cambridge City Life House Sturton Street Cambridge CB1 2QF Contact: Activities: FLACK's purpose is to enable people with experience of homelessness to develop confidence, motivation, skills, self-efficacy and experience to break the cycle of homelessness. FLACK Magazine (written and produced by members of the city's homeless community Kirsten Lavers 01223 366532 info@flackcambridge.org.uk Friends of Whitworth House c/o 9 The Chase Ely Cambs CB6 3DR Contact: Activities: We give on-going practical, social and educational support for the residents of Whitworth House, which provides supported housing for 13 vulnerable young women (aged 16-25) under the management of Orwell Housing Association. Sue Holgate 01353 668438 sueholgate@hotamil.co.uk www.friendsofwhitworthhouse.com/ Hammer and Tong Productions Ltd 67 Chalmers Road Cambridge CB1 3SZ Contact: Activities: Work in film music drama therapy workshops projects from short film music video to feature film; our format can be tailored to all age groups and disability. Disadvantaged children excluded from mainstream education, youth offenders, ex offenders, schools, and community groups as a partnership organisation. We offer a mobile service learning behind the scenes filming and editing as well as preforming on camera. . Eddie Shevlin 01223 210349 info@hammerandtong.org.uk www.hammerandtong.org.uk Headway Cambridgeshire Headway House, Brookfields Mill Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3DF Contact: Activities: Headway Cambridgeshire provides specialist day services at Cambridge, Peterborough, March and Huntingdon to brain injured adults in Cambridgeshire. We also provide advice, guidance, support and signposting to adults with brain injury and their families Ann Weitzel headwaycambs@btconnect.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01223 576550 Page 90 of 172 http://www.headway-cambs.org.uk/ Heron Self Help Scheme Bury Farm Litlington Nr Royston Herts SG8 0RT Contact: Activities: This organisation runs a social car scheme to help people who cannot get to doctors, dentist, opticians or other social needs because of age and or infirmity. The scheme operates in the villages of Bassingbourn, Litlington, Steeple Morden, Guilden Morden Hilary Sharp 01763 852272 Histon and Impington Community Minibus 8 Dwyer Joyce Close Histon Cambridge CB24 9JZ Contact: Activities: The fifteen seater minibus is used to provide transport for elderly and housebound people to local day centres and clubs. Regular weekly shopping services are also run. The minibus is also available for use by other local community and youth groups. Neil Davies 01223 232514 neilsdavies@yahoo.co.uk Hospice at Home Volunteers Huntingdon 30 Hilton Street Over Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 5PU Contact: Activities: Volunteer support to clients suffering from terminal and life limiting illness being cared for in their own homes Beatrice McEaney 01954 230205 bmceneaney@btinternet.com http://www.hospice-at-home.co.uk/volunteers.htm Huntingdonshire Society for the Blind 8 St Mary's Street Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 3PE Contact: Activities: For those with visual impairment. Provides an outreach service for home visits and monthly support groups. Has a resource centre. Helen Bosworth huntsblind@btconnect.com http://www.huntsblind.co.uk/ 01480 453438 Hunts Breathe for Life 44 Horseshoes Way Brampton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 4TN Contact: Activities: Information and support to lung sufferers and their carers/families. Meetings with speakers and a few activities arranged. Elizabeth Waldock 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01480 860289 Page 91 of 172 egwaldock@btinternet.com http://www.huntsbreatheforlife.co.uk/ Indian Cultural Society 23 Greystoke Road Cambridge CB1 8DT Contact: Activities: The Indian Cultural Society uses cultural activities effectively to promote community cohesion. Mr Dutta ddutta11@hotmail.com www.indianculturalsociety.co.uk 01223 249094 Jimmy's Cambridge Zion Baptist Church 1 East Road Cambridge CB1 1BD Contact: Activities: Jimmy's Night Shelter is a Cambridge-based charity that provides emergency accommodation for those who would otherwise be homeless. Henry Brown henry@jimmyscambridge.org.uk www.jimmyscambridge.org.uk 01223 328898 K9 Project 40 Twenty Pence Road Wilburton Ely CB6 3RN Contact: Activities: The K9 Project provides education and training opportunities for young people through working alongside dogs. This innovative approach has proved to be particularly successful with young people who are unable to achieve their full potential in more formal educational settings. Chris Kent 01353 740843/07990 504994 chris_kent@btinternet.com Kings Ripton Court Kings Ripton Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 2NZ Contact: Activities: Support and guidance to single homeless. May include issues involving mental health, challenging behaviour and drug use. Alison Metcalfe Alison.Metcalfe@salvationarmy.org.uk 01480 423800 Life After Debt 6 Camping Close Haddenham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3US Contact: Activities: Free independent debt advice assistance with form filling and phone calls assistance with budgeting Sandy Jackson jacksonsandy@hotmail.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01284 726772 Page 92 of 172 http://www.life-after-debt.webs.com/ Littlehey Prison Visitor Centre Perry Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 0SR Contact: Activities: We are a welcoming organisation that supports the families of prisoners, especially when they are visiting their relatives in prison. We take bookings for visits via telephone from Tuesday through to Sunday from 9am to 5pm 01480 335650 littleheyvisits@btconnect.com Luminus Ferry Project Octavia View 10a - 14 South Brink Wisbech Cambs PE13 1JQ Contact: Activities: The Ferry Project is a charity providing both emergency and longer term help to homeless people in Fenland, Cambridgeshire. The Ferry Project aims to help the homeless with love and support towards independence. This is achieved by offering both short and longer stays Keith Smith 01945 429300 keith.smilth@luminus.org.uk www.ferryproject.org.uk Ormiston Children & Families Trust 333 Felixstowe Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9BU Contact: Activities: We are a children's charity covering East Anglia. We offer support to children and families affected by imprisonment, we work with families from gypsy and traveller communities, run children's centres and offer a range of support to families. Chris Lee incomegenerationormiston.org www.ormiston.org Peterborough and District Family Mediation Service 61 Broadway Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 1SY Contact: Activities: Provides mediation to couples who are separating, divorcing or in conflict to assist them to reach their own mutually agreed decisions on all issues including children, finance and property. Margaret Lewis info@peterboroughfamilymediation.co.uk http://www.peterboroughfamilymediation.co.uk/ 01733 347353 REMAP (Rehabilitation Engineering Movement Advisory Panel) 4 Woodvale Lodge Midsummer Meadows Cambridge CB4 1HL Activities: REMAP exists to design and make, or adapt, equipment for disabled people of all ages, where no suitable alternative is available. Volunteer engineers & craftsmen work with occupational therapists and other health professionals to meet the client's specific needs. 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 93 of 172 Contact: Pippa Cousins pippacousins@yahoo.co.uk 01223 570860 Rosmini Centre 69a Queen's Road Wisbech Cambs PE13 2PH Contact: Activities: The Rosmini Centre is a Community Centre providing a range of services that aim to meet the needs of the local community. Migrant workers make up a large percentage of the Wisbech community and the centre provides services for them including an IAG drop-IN Anita Grodkiewicz 01945 474422 anita@rosmini-wisbech.org Sport & Recreation for Community Cohesion 67 Mill Road Cambridge CB1 2AW Contact: Activities: This group is committed to creating opportunities for sport and physical activities in the area, which takes into account culture and religious boundaries. Its long term vision is that Cambridge will be an area of community cohesion Nasser Ameen nasser.n.ameen@gmail.com Victim Support The Maple Centre 6 Oak Drive Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 7HN Contact: Activities: Victim Support is an independent charity that helps people cope with the effects of crime. If you are a victim of crime, Victim Support can give you, your family and friends information and support. Their Witness Service can help before, during and after the trial, if you are going to court. Sandra Weldon 01480 420612 Antoinette.leslie@victimsupport.org.uk http://www.victimsupport.org/ Wintercomfort for the Homeless Overstream House Victoria Avenue Cambridge CB4 1EG Contact: Activities: Wintercomfort supports those who are homeless or at risk of losing their homes by offering them basic amenities, opportunities for educational development and recreation, and a range of services designed to help them achieve greater autonomy. Lyn Watson 01223 518140 lynwatson@wintercomfort.org.uk www.wintercomfort.org.uk White Hill Close Neighbourhood Watch 8 Whitehill Close Cambridge CB5 8NE Activities: We are re a local Neighbourhood Watch group and we help everyone who has a problem. The crime rate in our area has fallen to near 2008 levels and we have been successful in dealing with a range of local 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 94 of 172 Contact: problems. Gary Rogers gary@whitehillclose.co.uk www.whitehillclose.co.uk 07535 356882 Community Action groups 1st Sawston Girls Brigade Sawston Free Church Activities: High Street This is a Christian based organisation for girls aged between 6 and 19 years. We take part in craft, games, annual camp, bible work and Sawston sports. Cambs CB22 3BG Sue Nunn 01223 561956 Contact: susan.nunn1@ntlworld.com www.1stsawstonbrigades.org.uk 20 Twenty Productions CIC The Hub 27 Broad Street Whittlesey PE7 1HA Contact: Activities: This organisation provides arts activities and events for children a dn young people including theatre, dance, music film and visual arts. Katherine Nightingale katherine@20twentyproductions.co.uk www.20twentyproductions.co.uk 07869 135922 Able to be Independent 5 Cornwell Court Cambridge CB4 2GN Contact: Activities: We are a group for people with any disability, carers and volunteers to provide information and support. We run social activities as well. Tracey Kirk tracey-kirk@sky.com 01223 426290 Act 4 Kidz Paradise Centre Newnham Street Ely Cambs CB7 4PQ Contact: Activities: Act 4 Kidz is a voluntary group set up three years ago. We are an enthusiastic group providing weekend activities for young people with additional needs aged 3 - 19 years. We aim to work with families to enable them to get out and enjoy days out together Niki Pitt niki.pitt@tiscali.co.uk www.Act4Kidz.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 07880 557795 Page 95 of 172 Action for Sick Children (formerly NAWCH) 21 Barrow Road Cambridge CB2 8AP Contact: Activities: Action for Sick Children campaigns for quality health services for children and young people. We provide information and support to children, young people and their parents and carers using the health services. We support and inform professionals Carole Myer 01223 352565 carole.myer@waitrose.com www.actionforsickchildren.org Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) March Group c/o 6 Atlantic Close March Cambs PE15 8PZ Contact: Activities: We aim to: raise awareness of elder abuse locally; support victims to recover from the trauma of their abuse using a trained volunteer buddy; providing peer support at monthly group meetings; visiting care/nursing homes and hospital to provide a point of c Dee Potter 0798 3918095 potterddd@aol.co.uk Africa Unplugged 1 Skeggles Close Stukeley Meadows Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 6SN Contact: Activities: Supporting grass roots community projects in Africa Michael Ashton chairman@africaunplugged.org.uk http://www.africaunplugged.org.uk/ 01480 455908 Age UK Cambridgeshire County Office 2 Victoria Street Chatteris Cambs PE16 6AP Contact: Activities: AgeUk in Cambridgeshire supports the overall well being of older individuals by providing, through paid staff and volunteers, a range of early intervention services across the county which support older individuals to increase their resilience to cope, and remain independent, enjoying good health and leading confident and fulfilling lives within their communities. In addition, we work with local and national decision makers and planners giving Cambridgeshire older residents the opportunity to contribute and have their voices heard. Lynne Byrne lynne.byrne@ageukcambridgeshire.org.uk ageukcambridgeshire.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01354 696650 Page 96 of 172 Aldreth Community Association (Mike Wells) High Street Aldreth Haddenham CB6 3PQ Contact: Activities: This organisation runs the Aldreth Village Centre. It also helps the community buy putting on events and looks after the village along side the parish council Mike Wells mikewells2@aol.com Alzheimer's Society Room 73, The Newton Activities: Centre The Alzheimer's Society is the leading care and research charity for Nursery Road people with all forms of dementia, their families and carers. We offer information and advice across Huntingdonshire over the phone and Huntingdon through our drop-in services. Cambridgeshire PE29 3RJ Davina Hogben 01480 415235 Contact: huntingdon@alzheimers.org.uk http://alzheimers.org.uk/ Alzheimer's Society - Cambridge & Ely Office Unit 2, Sunrise Business Activities: Park The Alzheimer's Society is the leading care and research charity for Ida Darwin Site, people with all forms of dementia, their families and carers. We offer information and advice across Cambridge, Ely and Fenland over the Ely Road phone and through our drop-in services Waterbeach Cambridge CB25 9QZ Tina Kierman 01223 863854 Contact: tina.kierman@alzheimers.org.uk www.alzheimers.org Alzheimer's Society - Fenland & Marshland Branch Parkside Day Hospital Activities: North Cambs Hospital Provides help, support and advice to people with dementia, their families and carers throughout the Fenland and Marshland area, and Wisbech aims to increase awareness of dementia throughout the community. Cambs Support groups meet in Wisbech, March and Whittlesey on a PE13 3AB Tina Kierman 01945 580460 Contact: tina.kierman@alzheimers.org.uk www.alzheimers.org.uk/fenland&marshland 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 97 of 172 Andy's Ark 6 Viking Way Bar Hill Cambridge CB23 8EL Contact: Activities: Andy's Ark is a charity that works in the interests of people who have disabilities or are disadvantaged and have found challenges in gaining training or employment. We offer work placement based training in the motor industry. Emma Kent 01954 782666 enquiries@andys-ark.org.uk Arbury Community Association Arbury Community Centre Campkin Road Cambridge CB4 2LD Contact: Activities: Various voluntary groups use the community centre on a weekly and monthly basis. Activities include: carpet bowls, bingo, drop-in's, Tuesday Club, Crèche, ladies club, junior disco, family socials, dances, adult discos. The Centre has two halls available Cathie Martindale 01223 712038 admin@arburycommunitycentre.org.uk www.arburycommunitycentre.org.uk Balik Arts c/o Cambridge Ethnic Community Forum The Courtyard, 21b Sturton Street Cambridge CB1 2SN Contact: Activities: Balik Arts provides arts and education activities for children and young people and supports emerging artists. Yesim Guzelpinar 020 81803079 / 07989 401 504 info@balikarts.org.uk Balolon 59 Maryland Avenue Activities: Hartford Eduardo makes statues and other art forms which he sells to support communities in Africa. Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 1PX Armandd Pereira 01480 412159 Contact: Armando.Pereira18@yahoo.com Bangladesh Welfare & Cultural Association Cambridge 64 Cherry Hinton Road Cambridge Activities: This is a voluntary organisation that seeks to promote Bangladeshi 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 98 of 172 CB1 7AA Contact: cultural events such as the celebration of Bangladesh Independence Day. Working in partnership with Cambridge City council the group helps to organise events such as the Cambridge Mela Shamim Ahmed 0778 9846672 shamim7862011@hotmail.com Bar Hill Church Knit & Natter Group 20 The Fairway Bar Hill Cambridge CB3 8SR Contact: Activities: We organise weekly meetings for elderly village residents. Our activities include knitting blankets for charity organisations, filling shoe boxes at Christmas, occasional outings, coffee mornings and lunches and a weekly coffee morning. We run a 'Holiday Sue Kenchington 01954 780260 kenchington@supanet.com Barton Group Riding for the Disabled 13 The Paddock Harston Cambs CB22 7PR Contact: Activities: The Barton Group Riding for the Disabled supervises riding lessons for children with special needs (from special schools.) Jo Cowland jocowland@hotmail.com 01223 871061 Beacon Money Advice Centre Bluntisham Baptist Church High Street Bluntisham PE28 3LD Contact: Activities: Based in Bluntisham, Beacon MAC has a team of trained debt advisors who are available to work with anyone who has a problem with debt. Malcolm Lee malcolmlee@btinternet.com http://bluntishambaptist.org/mac/index.asp 07500 479160 Beds & Cambs. Rural Support Group Wood Farm, Kimbolton Activities: Road A free listening and advice sign-posting service for those stressed or Hail Weston who have problems and are living in rural areas. St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 5LA David Morgan 01480 477123 Contact: david@morgan15.plus.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 99 of 172 Benwick Village Hall Committee 20 Chapel Gardens Benwick March Cambs PE15 0XH Contact: Activities: We run a village hall for the benefit of all local residents with fun days and evenings. We are also the primary school gym hall and cater for all the local groups such as the scouts and the Fantasy Club. Patricia Tickner patricia.tickner@yahoo.co.uk 01354-677279 Berern Arts The Berern Comberton Road Toft CB3 7RY Contact: Activities: We work together with people who are disadvantaged to make short films. We teach people to write scripts, to see how filmscripts need to be visual, to use a camera and to edit films. We then show the completed films to groups such as institutions Tinch Minter 01223 263950 tinch.minter@btinternet.com www.berernarts.co.uk Bermuda Community Room Gibbons House off Histon Road Cambridge CB4 3LL Contact: Activities: The Bermuda Community Room was built to improve facilities for the Bermuda Community and the Room opened on September 23rd 2006. The room can accommodate up to 35 people and is available for hire from 8am to 10pm 7 days a week. There is disabled access K M Harris 01223 721282 kaymic@fsmail.net BID Huntingdon 23 Chequers Court Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 3LZ Contact: Activities: BID Huntingdon Works to ensure that the town is a clean and pleasant environment for all. It's aim it to increase footfall in the town centre. Katy Sismore katy@huntingdontp.co.uk http://www.huntingdontownpartnership.co.uk/ 01480 450250 Big Walkies Ltd 25 California Road St Ives Cambs PE27 6SJ Contact: Activities: Big Walkies Community group (BWCG) was formed in February 2011 with the aim of making a positive contribution to society. As dog owners we realise the need to try and engage our community in positive activities and the need has never been greater than Becca Bryant 07970547650 bigwalkies@live.co.uk www.bigwalkies.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 100 of 172 Blue Smile 67 Grange Road Cambridge CB3 9AA Contact: Activities: Blue Smile improves the emotional wellbeing, mental health and resilience of disadvantaged children and young people in Cambridgeshire schools through arts based counselling and mentoring. Amanda Langford 01223 322252 projectdirector@bluesmileproject.org Blue Vision Twirling Team 21 Owl Way Hartford Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 1YZ Contact: Activities: Majorette and Baton twirling training and other training. Jo Bathurst Jo.bathurst@ntlworld.com http://www.freewebs.com/bluevisiontwirlingteam/ 01480 436516 Boishakhi Cultural Association c/o 80 Cam Causeway Activities: Cambridge The aim of the association is to promote Bangladeshi culture and organise social and cultural activities and trips for adults and children. CB4 1TN Mamunur Rashid 01223 420854 Contact: mamun66a@yahoo.com Boys' Brigade (The) 23 Queensway Sawston CB22 3DJ Contact: Activities: Christian voluntary youth organisation for young people aged six to eighteen years old. Offers a varied, progressive programme run on a system of badge schemes. Mike Turner 01223 700299 mikeandlyn106@hotmail.co.uk http://cambs.boys.brigade.org.uk Bramley Line Heritage Railway Trust Walderson Depot Long Drove Friday Bridge Wisbech PE14 0NP Contact: Activities: The Bramley Line Heritage Railway Trust was set up to establish a heritage railway line along the March/Wisbech branch line. It is restoring the old sidings at Waldersea where it stores and renovates rolling stock. The Trust collects photographs and other David Bunting david.bunting@btinternet.com www.bramleyline.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 07591 769180 Page 101 of 172 Brampton Befrienders 7 Budge Close Brampton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 4PL Contact: Activities: A Pastoral Care Group set up to give help and friendship to the people of Brampton. There is a Drop-in Centre on every Friday morning. Patricia Sledge rksledge@supanet.com 01480 437789 Branching Out Littleport 27 Grange Lane Littleport CB6 1HW Activities: We are a local charity based in East Cambridgeshire. We support adults with learning disabilities in a variety of fun work experience and social activities. Our high quality staff team help people, with encouragement to overcome difficulties and achieve in everyday life. The people we support are involved to become part of the Branching Out team helping the community with hands on experience. 01353 863 221 Contact: BRAZA Short Mat Bowls Club c/o 9 Berryfield March Cambs PE15 8PN Contact: Activities: The club organises and plays short mat bowls George Jupp george.jupp@talktalk.net 01354 657981 Breathe Easy Fenland c/o 9 Olivers Way March Cambs PE15 9PU Contact: Activities: We are part of the British Lung Foundation's support group network meeting monthly - no membership fee - for everyone affected by lung disease in the Fens and local areas not covered by another Breathe Easy Group. We have no income but are self-sufficient Sylvia Mansfield 01354 651821 smansfield1234@btinternet.com Bumps Babies and Beyond Trumpington Pavilion Paget Road Cambridge Activities: We are an all inclusive support and playgroup meeting once a week at Trumpington Pavilion. 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 102 of 172 CB2 9JF Contact: Kim Phelps bbbtrumpington@gmail.com 07825 911887 Burwell Community Forum Activities: Contact: A voluntary community group set up to help and support other groups and organisations in the area. Organisers of the bi-annual Burwell at Large Exhibition which provides a showcase for all local groups to demonstrate their activities and for residents to find out what is going on in Burwell and surrounding villages 01638 743688 sue@evans2187.freeserve.co.uk Burwell Community Print Centre Ltd The Causeway Burwell Cambs CB25 0DU Contact: Activities: Burwell Community Print is a social training enterprise working alongside people with learning disabilities. Our aim is to promote independence and increase self-esteem in a stimulating work environment, while providing quality community printing Sue Anderson 01638 613102 sue.anderson@burwellprint.co.uk Burwell Day Centre Ash Grove Parsonage Lane Burwell CB5 0EN Contact: Activities: Day Centre (purpose built in 1989) providing hot meals five days a week and is available for hire Elly Catling burwelldaycentre@btconnect.com 01638 743363 C.A.T.S. (Community Amateur Theatre Society) Wimbling ton Parish Hall Addison Road Wimblington PE15 0QT Contact: Activities: We are based in Wimblington parish hall with tremendous support from the local Parish Council. We are always looking for new members to either act or help backstage or front of house. Our main line of productions are comedy based. Our aim is to provide Andrew Towning 01354 659565 atowning@sky.com www.catssociety.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 103 of 172 C3 (Cambridge Community Church) 14 Alpha Terrace Trumpington Cambridge CB2 9HT Contact: Activities: Cambridge Community Church, C3, is passionate about projects that help the local community. Our 600 members are involved in initiatives such as Cambridge City Foodbank, Shine - self-esteem course for women, anti-sex trafficking campaigns and debt counsel Rebecca Bell 01223 844415 office@cthree.org www.cthree.org CAM SIGHT 167 Green End Road Cambridge CB4 1RW Contact: Activities: Cam Sight is one of Cambridge's leading and oldest established local charities. For 90 years it has been helping people with sight problems living in Cambridge and the surrounding villages to lead a full, independent and dignified life. Anne Streather 01223 420033 anne@camsight.org.uk www.camsight.org.uk Cambourne Crescent 78 Jeavons Lane Cambourne CB23 6AG Contact: Activities: Cambourne Crescent is an open and active community based charity which aims to not only promote the interests of Muslims in Cambourne and the surrounding villages but to also build good relations with the wider community through dialogue, open days etc. Masoud Minhas 01954 710084 or 07734396253 minhasm@hotmail.com http://www.cambournecrescent.org/ Cambridge & Coleridge Athletic Club University Sports Ground Wilberforce Road Cambridge CB3 0EQ Contact: Activities: Athletics, road running and cross-country running in Cambridge and South Cambs for anyone who is keen to join in. Standards range from slow and enthusiastic to international. We have groups for absolute beginners who begin by just walking quickly. Neil Costello 01223 524428 info@cambridgeandcoleridge.org.uk www.cambridgeandcoleridge.org.uk Cambridge & District Community Mediation Service Llandaff Chambers 2 Regent Street Activities: CMS is a mediation service for the communities of Cambridge and the 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 104 of 172 Cambridge CB2 1AX Contact: surrounding districts, offering assistance to neighbours and others who are in dispute. Chris Trevorrow cdcms@btconnect.com www.cdcms.org.uk 01223 302514 Cambridge & District Volunteer Centre Llandaff Chambers 2 Regent Street Cambridge CB2 1AX Contact: Activities: Provides information and advice to people wanting to volunteer with voluntary and not-for-profit organisations throughout Cambridge and South Cambs. We have a database of over 250 member organisations and their volunteering opportunities. Sarah Colwell 01223 356549 info@cam-volunteer.org.uk www.cam-volunteer.org.uk Cambridge African Network 36 Crowland Way Cambridge CB4 2NA Contact: Activities: The Cambridge African Network organises social meetings and other events such as a choir, African Drumming and Dancing, a summer beach outing, Christmas event and Capacity Building Training. George Akelinza 07988 899881 info@cambridgeafricannetwork.co.uk www.camnett.org Cambridge and District Citizens' Advice Bureau 66 Devonshire Road Cambridge CB1 2BL Contact: Activities: Cambridge CAB provides: - free confidential information and advice on many topic areas including, help with benefits, employment problems, debt and housing problems, including negotiation with creditors, bailiffs. The Bureau is open: Monday to Friday Rachel Talbot 01223 222660 - admin cabadmin@cambridgecab.org.uk www.cambridgecab.org.uk Cambridge CAMTAD 8a Romsey Terrace Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1HT Contact: Activities: CAMTAD is a charity for people with hearing loss. Our mission is to reduce the impact of hearing loss on daily lives. We offer free advice on your concerns about hearing loss. Call the office between the hours of 9.00am and 12.30pm or e-mail admin@camtadcambs.org.uk Frances Dewhurst 01223 416141 francesd@camtadcambs.org.uk http://www.camtadcambs.org.uk/Contact_Us.html 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 105 of 172 Cambridge Carbon Footprint Ltd Future Business Activities: Milton Road (Cambridge We are concerned with climate change. Our aim is to help people City Ground) work together creatively to make real reductions in their CO2 emissions. We run 'Carbon Conversations' groups both nationally and Cambridge locally, and with the help of volunteers, run workshops and CB5 8HE Alana Sinclair 01223 301842 Contact: alana@cambridgecarbonfootprint.org www.cambridgecarbonfootprint.org Cambridge Caribbean Association c/o Age Concern St Matthews Street Cambridge Contact: Activities: We are a self help support and social group working on behalf of elderly Caribbean people in Cambridgeshire. Ruby Croot ruby.croot@tesco.net www.caribbeanassociation.com 01767 650533 Cambridge Central Aid Society 66 Devonshire Road Activities: Cambridge The Cambridge Central Aid Society gives financial help to people in need in Cambridge and its environs. CB1 2BL Simon Watkins 01223 526157 Contact: sra.watkins@ntlworld.com Cambridge Chinese Welfare Association 6 Station Road Histon Cambridge CB24 9LQ Contact: Activities: We run a weekly drop-in centre on Wednesdays at 82 Akeman Street providing support and welfare to all local Chinese people. We provide information and consultations on social welfare, benefits, health etc. George Tse tsehonki@hotmail.com 07765 247916 Cambridge City Credit Union 82 Akeman Street Cambridge CB4 3HG Contact: Activities: Cambridge City Credit Union is open to anyone who lives or works in Cambridge. It is a cooperative - owned and run by its members - that provides convenient ways of saving and fair, responsible loans. Arn Dekker 01223 861772 info@cambridgecreditunion.org.uk www.cambridgepeacetrail.weebly.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 106 of 172 Cambridge City Foodbank 14 Alpha Terrace Trumpington Cambridge CB2 9HT Contact: Activities: Cambridge City Foodbank provides a minimum of 3 days emergency food to local people in crisis. We depend on donations of food and money to help people in Cambridge. Evvy Edwards evvyedward@aol.com www.cambridgecity.foodbank.org.uk 07826856372 Cambridge Community Circus City Life House Sturton Street Cambridge CB1 2QF Contact: Activities: We teach and promote circus acts in Cambridge. We run classes and practice sessions throughout the week, check our website for more information. Ben French camcircus@gmail.com www.chaos.org.uk/ccc/ 07527 806550 Cambridge Cruse Bereavement Care Llandaff Chambers 2 Regent Street Cambridge CB2 1AX Contact: Activities: Cambridge Cruse provides free bereavement support to adults and children throughout Cambridgeshire, Uttlesford and Haverhill. Helen Pope cambridge@cruse.org.uk http://www.cruse.org.uk/Cambridge 01223 (Admin) Cambridge Cycling Campaign Llandaff Chambers 2 Regent Street Cambridge CB2 1AX Contact: Activities: The Campaign works for better, safer and more cycling in and around Cambridge. Martin Lucas-Smith contact@camcycle.org.uk www.camcycle.org.uk 01223 690718 Cambridge Cyrenians Ltd. 4 Short Street Cambridge CB1 1LB Contact: Activities: Cambridge Cyrenians provides supported accommodation for single homeless men and women in Cambridge Brian Holman office@cambridgecyrenians.org.uk www.cambridgecyrenians.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01223 712501 Page 107 of 172 Cambridge Dial-a-Ride Unit B, Rene Court Coldhams Road Cambridge CB13EW Contact: Activities: Cambridge Dial a Ride is a charitable organisation which provides transport for groups and individuals who otherwise have difficulty accessing public transport. It offers this service around the entire City of Cambridge, from most neighbouring villages. Johan Williams 01223 506335 camdar05@hotmail.co.uk www.colc.co.uk/cambridge/Dialaride Cambridge Disabled Kids Swimming Club 133 Gilbert Road Cambridge CB4 3PA Contact: Activities: We provide swimming sessions for children with disabilities as appropriate to their age and disability. This is for children in and around Cambridge. Sally Abbott 01223 315024 sally@cdksc.co.uk www.cdksc.co.uk Cambridge Ethnic Community Forum The Courtyard 21B Sturton Street Cambridge CB1 2SN Contact: Activities: The Forum promotes racial harmony and equal opportunity by: raising concerns and issues relevant to the ethnic communities in Cambridge; providing support to victims of racial harassment and discrimination; challenging racism; offering use of the Forum's Eddie Stadnik 01223 655241 cecfenquiries@cecf.co.uk www.cecf.co.uk Cambridge Family Mediation Service Essex House 71 Regent Street Cambridge CB2 1AB Contact: Activities: Cambridge Family Mediation Service provides a range of services in the context of separation and divorce including mediation, child counselling, family work and parenting programmes Sarah Fairbairn families@cambridgefms.co.uk www.cambridgefms.co.uk 01223 576308 Cambridge GET Group 2 Church Lane, Linton, Cambs CB21 4JX Contact: Activities: Cambridge GET Group is an infrastructure support group devoted to adult guidance, employment and training, hence GET. It offers support to member organisations by providing training, information sharing and dissemination, strategic representation. Tim Cracknell 01223 891460 timc@getgroup.org.uk www.getgroup.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 108 of 172 Cambridge Hindu Samaj 9 Fishers Lane Cambridge CB1 9HL Contact: Activities: Based in Cambridge we have one real goal - to create a positive and fun experience of happiness, friendship, harmony and understanding through our Indian culture, heritage and values., Working alongside other agencies we aim to encourage volunteering. Shaji Velayudhan 01223 242966 shajivel@aol.com Cambridge Joint Play schemes Vergers Cottage 1 Gog Magog Way Stapleford Cambridge CB22 5BQ Activities: Providing Saturday morning activity and cinema clubs for children aged six to nineteen years with moderate to severe learning disabilities, some of whom also have physical difficulties and challenging behaviours 01223 846227 Contact: Carol Brown camjointplay@btconnect.com Cambridge Kerala Cultural Association 138 Wulfstan Way Cambridge CB1 8QJ Contact: Activities: Cambridge Kerala Cultural Association is a non political, cultural and educational organisation of the local residents of Cambridge, representing the tradition and rich heritage of Kerala, a state in South India. Jojo jojocherian2003@yahoo.co.uk Cambridge Korean School St Augustine Church 95 Richmond Road Cambridge CB4 3PS Contact: Activities: Cambridge Korean School provides education and instruction in the Korean language and aims to promote the knowledge and appreciation of Korean culture and heritage to the wider Korean and host communities. Jeong-Ae Ahn 07534 533096 jeongae.ahn@ntlworld.com Cambridge Lotus Flower School 101a Gwydir Street Cambridge CB1 2LC Contact: Activities: Every Saturday this group protests about Human Rights in China in front of St Mary's Church and do Falun Gong exercises there. They also organise free exhibitions in the Guildhall and Central Library to introduce Chinese Culture to Cambridge people. Miatra Miraftabi 01223 356099 miatraa@yahoo.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 109 of 172 Cambridge Malayalee Association 142 Wulfstan Way Cambridge CB1 8QJ Contact: Activities: The Cambridge Malayalee Association provides cultural activities for the Malayalee Community. Robin Antony robin.antony@ymail.com 07737392957 Cambridge ME Support Group 62 Green End Comberton Cambridge CB23 7DY Contact: Activities: A support group for people who have ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), their families and friends. We mail quarterly newsletters and organise bi-monthly meetings at the Hill Top Carers Centre, in Primrose Street, with a mixture of socials and guest speak Marie Hartley marieh@gmx.com www.cam-me.org.uk Cambridge Money Advice Centre c/o Barnwell Baptist Church Howard Road Cambridge CB5 8QS Contact: Activities: The Cambridge Money Advice Centre provides free debt advice. The organisation's services include: compiling financial statements; liaising with clients and creditors in order to agree repayment plans; helping people to learn to budget and providing financial advice Ann Kember office.mac.cambridge@gmail.com www.mac-cambridge.org.uk 01223 727455 Cambridge Museum of Technology Old Pumping Station Cheddars Lane Cambridge CB5 8LD Contact: Activities: We provide a museum service focussed on local industrial heritage. The service includes collecting, preserving and researching objects associated with local industries and making these available to the public through exhibitions. We also provide volunteer opportunities Pam Halls 01223 368850 info@museumoftechnology.com www.museumoftechnology.com Cambridge Online Hester Adrian Centre Hawthorn Way Cambridge CB4 1AX Contact: Activities: Volunteer based educational charity, making computers and other technology accessible, inclusive and fun for all – especially for older people and people living with a disability or disadvantage. Individually tailored, one to one, free tuition Andrew Entecott 01223 300407 andrew@cambridgeonline.org.uk www.cambridgeonline.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 110 of 172 Cambridge Past, Present & Future (CambridgePPF) Wandlebury Ring, Gog Magog Hills Babraham Cambridge CB22 3AE Contact: Activities: Cambridge Past, Present and Future owns and manages green spaces for public access and cares for historic buildings and opens them to the public. The organisation also campaigns on planning and development issues and provides environmental information. Robin Barratt enquiries@cambridgeppf.org www.cambridgeppf.org 01223 243830 Cambridge Pensioners' Fellowship Cherry Trees Day Centre St Mathews Street Cambridge CB1 2LT Contact: Activities: Our aim is to offer a pensioners a meeting on Wednesdays giving those in isolation more joy in their lives; to be involved with projects to benefit the community, giving them a sense of achievement and to take part in friendship, fellowship and fun. Sheila Wall 01223 562498 sheila.wall@ntlworld.com Cambridge Quranic Awareness Group 79 Perne Road Cambridge CB1 3SB Contact: Activities: CQAG aims to unite the many different ethnic groups and through our shared interest in Islam to provide activities for children and families, teaching manners, respect for the environment and the community in which we live. Zohra Malik cqcweb@hotmail.co.uk Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre Box R 12 Mill Road Cambridge CB1 2AD Contact: Activities: Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre provides support services to women and girls who are survivors of rape and sexual violence. Norah Al- Ani crccdevofficer@gmail.com www.cambridgerapecrisis.org.uk 01223 313551(office) Cambridge Rethink Carers Group PO Box 50 March Cambs PE15 8XE Activities: We operate a helpline for carers of people with severe mental illness and organise a mutual support group which meets usually on the last but one Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. We have discussions, speakers and social activities and give individual support 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 111 of 172 Contact: David Jordan d.jordan994@btinternet.com 01354 655786 Cambridge Re-Use Unit H, The Paddocks 347 Cherry Hinton Road Cambridge CB1 8DH Contact: Activities: Cambridge Re-Use passes unwanted household items on to local people who receive benefits or live on a low income, at as low a price as is practicable. We collect furniture, household items and electrical goods. Clients may refer themselves or may be referred Paul Ewans 01223 576535 admin@cambridgereuse.org.uk www.cambridgereuse.org.uk Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society 15 Cobb Place Godmanchester Huntingdon Cambs PE29 2XD Contact: Activities: The Society organises cultural events such as lectures, film and poetry nights, music concerts, theatre trips and art exhibitions. It also arranges social events such as parties devoted to certain festivals, walks and barbecues. Marina Burrell marinaswan@ntlworld.com www.camruss.com 0777 6441624 Cambridge Sikh Society 3 Rutherford Road Cambridge CB2 8HH Contact: Activities: Promote Sikh culture and religion. Hold regular congregations. Organise educational activities for the Sikh community. L S Sagoo lssagoo@msn.com 01223 840074 Cambridge St Raphael Club Hester Adrian Centre Hawthorn Way Cambridge CB4 1AX Contact: Activities: Our aim is to provide a better quality of life for the physically disabled. We meet from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm at the Hester Adrian Centre every Wednesday. Activities include handicrafts, art classes, social activities and outings. We are a self-help, mutual support group. Pauline Chipperfield 01763 262811 pac23@hotmail.co.uk www.cambridgestraph.co.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 112 of 172 Cambridge Storytellers 4 Stretten Avenue Cambridge CB4 3EP Contact: Activities: Cambridge Storytellers organise storytelling events in the community. The group aims to encourage local tellers, to raise awareness of storytelling and to bring visiting storytellers to Cambridge. Marion Leeper 01223 510756 marion_leeper@ntlworld.com www.cambridgestorytellers.com Cambridge Street Pastors c/o Romsey Mill Centre Hemingford Road Cambridge CB1 3BZ Contact: Activities: Street Pastors are specially trained and equipped volunteers, all members of local churches, who patrol the streets of Cambridge City centre in groups of 4 between 10pm and 4am on Friday and Saturday nights. Their role is to care for, listen to or help. Gillian Overitt 07588 560090 cambridge@streetpastors.org.uk Cambridge Szeged Society (The) 163 Queen Ediths Way Cambridge CB1 8NJ Contact: Activities: This organisation promotes and fosters friendships between the peoples of Szeged and Cambridge. Also promotes education and business links. Malcolm Milner 01223 412862 malcolm.milner@talktalk.net Cambridge Talking News Kingsway Clinic Carlton Way Cambridge CB4 2ES Contact: Activities: Cambridge Talking News provides a free weekly audio cassette of news and items of interest from the Cambridge area to blind and visually impaired clients. Ann Nicol Cambridgetalkingnews@googlemail.com 01223 361836 Cambridge Women's Aid PO Box 302 Cambridge CB1 1EA Contact: Activities: Cambridge Women's Aid offers information, advice and on-going practical and emotional support to women experiencing domestic violence, in strictest confidence. CWA also offers emergency accommodation to women fleeing domestic violence in its refuges. Mayura 01223 350764 (Admin) admin@cambridgewa.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 113 of 172 Cambridge Women's Resources Centre The Wharf Hooper Street Cambridge CB1 2NZ Contact: Activities: Cambridge Women's Resources Centre provides the resources, opportunities and space for women to change their lives for the better. With a proven track record, CWRC offers accredited training, jobsearch activities, emotional and practical support, network Nicky Wrigley 01223 321148 nicky@cwrc.org.uk www.cwrc.org.uk Cambridge Woodcraft Folk 94 Hartington Grove Cambridge CB1 7UB Contact: Activities: Cambridge Woodcraft Folk provide youth groups for children aged between 6 - 9, 10 - 13, 13 - 16years and 17 years and over. They organise weekly meetings, residential trips and camps. The aim is to develop self confidence, social awareness and empowerment Alice Reid 01223 510301 cambridgemembership@woodcraft.org.uk Cambridgeshire ACRE 32 Main Street Littleport, Ely Cambs CB6 1PJ Contact: Activities: Cambridgeshire ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) is concerned with the social and economic welfare of rural communities throughout the county and the environment in which people live. Kirsten Bennett enquiries@cambsacre.org.uk www.cambsacre.org.uk 01353 860850 Cambridgeshire Alliance for Independent Living Lower Pendrill Court Ermine Street North Papworth Everard Cambridgeshires CB25 3UY Contact: Activities: We are an organisation run by people with disabilities for people with disabilities, their families and their carers. We believe that every person with a disability or long term health condition should be treated with respect and have equal rights and opportunities; they should be able to control and manage the support needed to live independent lives as full and valued members of the community. We want to raise awareness and improve every one’s understanding about the crucial role carers play in supporting other people. Every carer should have access to support, information and advice so that they can manage the impact of caring upon their own lives. For more information about our current activities see our website www.cambridgeshirealliance.org.uk Judith Margolis info@cambridgeshirealliance.org.uk www.cambridgeshirealliance.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 114 of 172 Cambridgeshire Campaign for Better Transport 6 Hertford Street Cambridge CB4 3AG Contact: Activities: We campaign for better and more sustainable transport by liaising with public transport operators, local authorities and government organisations such as the Highways Agency. We also produce 3-4 newsletters per year in which we inform our members about t Simon Norton 01223-569623 (Home) simon@dpmms.cam.ac.uk www.cambsbettertransport.org.uk Cambridgeshire Community Foundation The Quorum Barnwell Road Cambridge CB5 8RE Contact: Activities: CCF works with local people, families and businesses who wish to support local voluntary and community groups undertaking charitable projects. Through the donors we work with we offer grants under five core grant programmes which have identified themes a Jane Darlington 01223 410535 info@cambscf.org.uk www.cambscf.org.uk Cambridgeshire Deaf Association 8 Romsey Terrace Cambridge CB1 3NH Contact: Activities: Cambridgeshire Deaf Association acts as a focal point for the area's deaf community. It organises monthly drop-ins, a lunchtime club and a befriending scheme. It runs British Sign Language classes and offers information and advice by appointment. Jamie Billam 01223 246237 office@cambsdeaf.org www.cambsdeaf.org Cambridgeshire MENCAP Edmund House 9 Church Lane Fulbourn Cambridge CB21 5EP Contact: Activities: Cambridgeshire MENCAP Community Services Team provides support for people with learning disabilities and their families in the community. We have a variety of schemes, many volunteer based, to promote the integration of people with learning disabilities a Rachel Wooller info@cambridgeshiremencap.co.uk www.cambridgeshiremencap.co.uk 01223 883130 Cambridgeshire Prostate Cancer Support Association 27 Almond Grove Bar Hill Cambridge CB23 8DU Activities: We provide helpline support to prostate cancer patients and their friends/families. We also hold regular monthly meetings where guest speakers attend to discuss developments in the treatment and 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 115 of 172 Contact: diagnosis of prostate cancer. We raise funds through donations. Tim O'Malley 07711 939519 admin@cambridgepsa.org.uk www.cambspsa.org.uk Cambs & Peterborough Pre-school Learning Alliance 1st Floor, Century House Activities: Market Street Part of a national Charity, they support pre-schools, day nurseries and toddler groups offering advice, guidance and training to staff, mgmt. Swavesey and parents. Cambridgeshire CB24 4QG Sue Tyte 01954 231751 Contact: sue.tyte@pre-school.org.uk https://www.pre-school.org.uk/contact-us CamLETS PO Box 483 Cambridge CB5 8WX Contact: Activities: Camlets is an organisation which trades goods and services using a local currency. This is a virtual currency and is called a cam. Camlets aims to build a sense of community and we have regular social meetings. Jane Howarth 01223 575109 membership@cam.letslink.org www.cam.letslink.org CamSmile (Cambridge Smile) c/o 14 Lindisfarne Priory Bedford Beds MK41 0RE Contact: Activities: This group aims to fundraise to support the work of the Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Addenbrookes Hospital - Per Hall - overseas in Ethopia and other developing countries. The group seeks to: fundraise for medical equipment to improve cleft surgery Mary Newbold 01234 308101 nm.newbold@ntlworld.com CAMTAD(Campaign for Tackling Acquired Deafness) 8a Romsey Terrace Mill Road Cambridge CB1 3NH Contact: Activities: CAMTAD volunteers work in Hearing Help Sessions maintaining hearing aids and giving advice to people with a hearing impairment. Volunteers provide home visits. We also offer a range of talks and training on hearing loss. Frances Dewhurst 01223 416141 francesd@camtadcambs.org.uk www.camtadcambs.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 116 of 172 CAMTRUST 22 Cambridge Road Impington Cambridge CB24 9NU Contact: Activities: CAMTRUST main aims: To provide further education and teach those with learning difficulties and physical disabilities to achieve their City & Guilds qualifications. Enabling them to gain their rightful place in the workplace. Commercial design and printing services. Len Ingle 01223 236786 len@camtrust.co.uk www.camtrust.co.uk Care Network 5 Broadway House Activities: 149-151 St Neots Road Care Network supports independence for isolated, older and vulnerable residents. It helps local volunteers to start up and run 'good Hardwick neighbour schemes' like community wardens, lunch clubs, visiting and Cambs community transport schemes. CB23 7QJ Ruth McCallum 01954 211919 Contact: admin@care-network.org.uk CARESCO Centre, Green End Road Sawtry Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 5UX Contact: Activities: CARESCO is a small charity based in Sawtry which provides services for the local community. These activities include day care for the elderly, housebound and socially isolated through a lunch club and two day centres (one based in Alconbury), a community print shop, the Sawtry car scheme, a coffee shop and a Christmas Day lunch. CARESCO also edits and publishes the Sawtry Eye magazine and has recently opened its own charity shop in the village. Liz Coates office@caresco.org.uk http://www.caresco.org.uk/ 01487 832105 CATalyst (Community Action Together) Longmeadow House Cambridge Road Melbourn SG8 6EY Contact: Activities: CATalyst is a new community initiative in the Melbourn area which encourages people to volunteer locally to support people who are lonely, isolated and less mobile. CATalyst works in partnership with existing community groups and with statutory agencies. Sharon Camilletti 07725 847303 j.s.camilletti@cantab.net Centre 33 33 Clarendon Street Cambridge Activities: We are a well respected registered charity and private limited company operating from Cambridge and working with young people aged 8 to 25 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 117 of 172 CB1 1JX Contact: in Cambridgeshire. Services include: counselling; information, advice and support on many topics including housing Juliette Snell 01223 316488 director@centre33.org.uk www.centre33.org.uk Chamber Musicians of Cambridge 33 Church Lane Fulbourn Cambs CB21 5EP Contact: Activities: Our charitable object is to advance, for the public benefit, the knowledge and understanding of the art of chamber music, mainly, through the provision of concerts. Our main activity is providing very high quality classical chamber concerts to the public Cheryl Bennet 01223 880092 secretary@chambermusicians.org.uk www.chambermusicians.org.uk Changing Spaces 149 Sturton Street Cambridge CB1 2QH Contact: Activities: Changing Spaces is run by volunteers and has been set up to put contemporary art into empty show windows and pop up galleries in vacant shop units. Anji Main 0771 7724257 anji@changing-spaces.org Chatteris Centre Association King Edward Community Centre King Edwards Road Chatteris PE16 6NG Activities: Educational charity providing accommodation for voluntary organisations. (Charity No. 295123). Publisher of 'Centrepoint' community newsletter, delivered door to door in Chatteris 01354 692658 Contact: joandeller@talktalk.net Chatteris Christmas Lights Barrots Farm Forty Foot Bank Chatteris Cambs PE16 6UH Contact: Activities: We are a group of enthusiastic volunteers who install a festive display of lights and decorations over the Christmas and New Year period for the benefit of the inhabitants of Chatteris and the surrounding area. Chris Savill chris.sue.savill@btconnect.com www.chatterischristmaslights.co.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 07528 596281 Page 118 of 172 Chatteris Community Centre Association King Edward Community Activities: Centre To promote use of the King Edward Centre for local people, for any King Edwards Road educational, recreational or social activities. Chatteris Cambs PE16 6NG Ann Grainger 01354 692658 Contact: info@kingedwardcentre.org.uk Chatteris Job Search Project King Edward Community Activities: Centre Our aim is to work with people from the community to access Railway Lane employment through assisting them with CVs, cover letters, internet searching, confidence and general job searching advice. We also Chatteris encourage other agencies to work with us in support of the location. PE16 6NG Andy Marshall 07504 870138 Contact: jobsearchchatteris@gmail.com Cherry Hinton Local History Society 20 Chartfield Road Cherry Hinton Cambridge CB1 9JY Contact: Activities: We are a friendly and approachable group interested in all aspects of local history and its affiliated disciplines countrywide. Visitors and members alike are welcome to come to our monthly meetings which are usually held on the last Monday, Jan-Nov Mo Child 01223 210724 mo@peterchild.co.uk Chesterton Parents Group c/o Chesterton Children's Centre Shirley Primary School Nuttfield Road Cambridge CB4 1TF Activities: We put on activities for children under 5 years old in the Chesterton area. We run a very popular weekly music group, a monthly clothing swap, some Saturday activities for families who work in the week, occasional holiday activities. 01223 729081 Contact: chestertonchildrenscentre@cambridgeshire.gov.uk Child Brain Injury Trust Eastern Region c/o Taylor Vinters Solicitors, Activities: This organisation provides support for families of children with an 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 119 of 172 Merlin Place Milton Road Cambridge CB4 0DP Contact: acquired brain injury. Angela Beric angela.beric@taylorvinters.com www.cbit-cambsbedsherts.org.uk 01223 394986/225255 Chinese Families Together 9 Moyne Close Cambridge CB4 2TA Contact: Activities: Chinese Families Together aims to create chances for Chinese families to get together and organises celebrations for Chinese and English festivals. Hong Bian 01223 704462 hong_bian@hotmail.com Choices Counselling Alex Wood Hall Norfolk Street Cambridge CB1 2LD Contact: Activities: Choices is a confidential counselling and support service for those whose lives have been affected by child sexual abuse. The service is provided by trained volunteer counsellors. Choices offers a comprehensive training programme to professionals Natalia Katkova-Milner 01223 358149 choicescounselling@hotmail.co.uk www.choicescounselling.co.uk Church of United Nations (The) 17 Ellison Close Cambridge CB4 3XW Contact: Activities: Our aim is to reach out to people on the fringe of society (including those with alcohol or drug dependence) to integrate and rehabilitate them into the community. We work with young people and adults regardless of race, gender and class status. Fiona Lynch 01223 691072 united-nations@hotmail.co.uk Churches Together in March c/o Orchard Lodge c/o Orchard Lodge March Scargells Lane March PE25 9LR Contact: Activities: Churches Together in March is a group of 10 churches who believe that the message of Christianity can be brought to the community much better by meeting and working together rather than remaining apart. Ministers and lay representatives from each of the m Reg Kemp regkemp@talktalk.net 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01354 657341 Page 120 of 172 Cities 4 Christ 2 The Grove Chesterton Cambridge CB4 1TJ Contact: Activities: Cities 4 Christ is a community initiative which assists and co-ordinates projects in the City. Projects vary according to the needs in the community. Cities 4 Christ is involved in the food bank project, homeless shelter and Ditton Disciples. Pauline Scott 07904599353 cities4christ.org@live.com CLASP Community Link for Arts and Sports 8 Chancellors Walk Cambridge CB4 3JG Contact: Activities: Our aim is to enable all members of the community in Cambridge and the surrounding areas to have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of Sports and Arts. We will break down the barriers that exist for disabled and disadvantaged people. We will Bob Matthews 01223 314409 matthewsbobm@aol.com Cogwheel Trust (The) 47 - 51 Norfolk Street Cambridge CB1 2LD Contact: Activities: The Cogwheel Trust is a Cambridge based counselling service for people experiencing marital, family, parental and relationship problems. The services we provide include: - marital, couple and family therapy -individual counselling, including work with children. Diane Slack 01223 464385 admin@cogwheel.org.uk www.cogwheel.org.uk Connections Bus Project PO Box 344 Histon Cambridge CB24 9WZ Contact: Activities: The charity provides youth work services through mobile youth clubs on buses and support for building based youth clubs. Alan Webb admin@connectionsbusproject.org.uk www.connectionsbusproject.org.uk 01223 232978 COPE (Cambridgeshire Older People's Enterprise) The Golding Room Activities: A group run by and for people aged 50 and over in Cambridge. A lobby 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 121 of 172 St Luke's Church Centre group to cover the needs of the over 50s. COPE holds forums and sends out monthly newsletters. Victoria Road Cambridge CB4 3EP Rhona Boorman 01223 364303 Contact: cambridgecope@hotmail.co.uk www.cambridgecope50.org Coram-Adopt Anglia 9 Petersfield Cambridge CB1 1BB Contact: Activities: Adopt Anglia recruits and prepares adoptive parents for children looked after by local authorities who need permanent new families. The project also provides counselling to adopted adults, birth families and adoptive families and facilitates reunions. Jane Forgacs 01223 357397 anglia@coram-aap.org.uk www.coram.org.uk Coton Village Hall 56 High Street Coton Cambridge CB23 7PL Contact: Activities: Coton Village Hall provides village hall facilities for the community of Coton. Mel Mason melmason333@btinternet.com 01954 210280 Cottenham Mobile Warden Scheme 34 Telegraph Street Cottenham Cambridge CB24 8QU Contact: Activities: Cottenham Mobile Warden Scheme helps to support elderly and vulnerable people by contacting them regularly by telephone and by helping with practical tasks such as shopping and other household errands. The wardens also try to keep these elderly people in Madeleine Bird 01954 251182 frankbird2@talktalk.net CP Learning Trust L21-L22 South Fens Business Centre Fenton Way Chatteris Cambridgeshire PE16 6TT Contact: Activities: A Charity working across the County and beyond to raise skill levels of adults through non-threatening learning opportunities. Mick McMurray mmcmurray@cptrust.net http://www.cpltrust.net 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01354 691000 Page 122 of 172 Crossroads Care Cambridgeshire 4 The Meadow Meadow Lane St Ives Cambs PE27 4LG Contact: Activities: Crossroads Care Cambridgeshire is a local charity which provides much needed time off for carers. Trained staff provide practical and emotional support in the home or a group to enable carers to have a break. We provide support to people of all ages. Helen Brown care@crossroadscarecambridgeshire.org.uk www.crossroadscarecambridgeshire.org.uk 0845 241 0954 CRUSE - Bereavement Care 85 Longsands Road St Neots Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE19 1TW Contact: Activities: Offers personal and confidential help for people suffering from bereavement through counselling, information and social support groups. John Green j_jm_green@btopenworld.com http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/ 01480 474807 Cultural Arts United 25 Cavendish Avenue Cambridge CB1 3BH Contact: Activities: Cultural Arts United aims to develop and promote authentic cultural arts and to involve individuals and communities using a range of art forms. The organisation seeks to create opportunity through capacity building, participation, training and research, Della Spencer 07840 152520 culturalartsunited@hotmail.com CycleStreets Ltd 80b York Street Cambridge CB1 2PY Contact: Activities: CycleStreets is a not-for-profit social enterprise which aims to get more people cycling and improve conditions for existing cyclists. We run the Uk-wide cycle journey planner, CycleStreets.net, which helps encourage people to start cycling by providing Martin Lucas-Smith 01223 701901 info@cyclestreets.net http://www.cyclestreets.net/ Cystic Fibrosis Trust (Cambridgeshire Branch) 58 Shelford Road Fulbourn Cambridge Activities: The Cambridgeshire Branch of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to provide a support and information service and provide a link between families involved with cystic fibrosis. Fund-raising activities are also 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 123 of 172 CB21 5HJ Contact: organised and speakers can be provided. Deborah Sparkes 01223 880224 deborah.sparkes@virgin.net Dennis Wilson Court Social Club c/o 48 Dennis Wilson Court Cambridge CB2 8ES Contact: Activities: The Club organises activities and special outings for its members. Summer seaside outing, Fish & chip evening, Christmas lunch, special birthday teas. Tea parties, annual charity tea party visits, out to lunch, garden centres. Jean Stevens 01223 502653 jeanspet@msn.com DHIVERSE Office B Dales Brewery Gwydir Street Cambridge CB1 2LJ Contact: Activities: DHIVERSE is the HIV and Sexual Health Charity for Cambridgeshire and we have worked with the community for over 25 years. We provide a range of HIV and Sexual Health support and information through our key areas of work: HIV Support Service; Training Sharron Spindler 01223 508805 sharron.spindler@dhiverse.org.uk www.dhiverse.org.uk Disability Huntingdonshire Pendrill Court Papworth Everard Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 8UY Contact: Activities: Provide an information and advice service for disabled people and carers in Huntingdonshire. A special welfare benefits service also operates Olly Cooper ollycooper@dish.org.uk http://www.dish.org.uk/ 01480 830833 DIY Communities 5 The Quay St Ives Huntingdonshire PE27 5AR Contact: Activities: We provide accessible services and work with partners to support community groups through: specific and general training for individuals and groups; specific and general funding information; community development and engagement through events, projects an Susannah Collins 07858 456946 susannah@diycommunities.co.uk www.diycommunities.co.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 124 of 172 Doddington Under Fives Doddington Methodist Activities: Church Hall Doddington Under Fives Playgroup runs twice a week throughout the New Street year for families in Doddington and the surrounding area. We have a wide range of equipment and toys ranging from arts and crafts, soft Doddington play, dressing up, reading, role play etc. Cambs PE15 0LJ Andrea Ison 07833 2968346 Contact: ajison1974@btinternet.com Earith Day Centre Meadowcroft, Meadow Activities: Lane Provide day care at the Day Centre for the frail, elderly lonely people Earith from Somersham, Colne, Bluntisham and Earith. Lunch, tea and coffee mornings. Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 3QE Mary Broughton 01487 841451 Contact: mary.m.broughton@btinternet.com EARTH Lark Field High Barns Ely CB7 4SB Contact: Activities: EARTH enables people of a range of ages with varying abilities to work alongside each other in real horticultural situations. Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays. Please leave a message if we are unable to answer your call. 07900 627796 vickyahc48@tiscali.co.uk East West Detox Activities: Contact: East West Detox provides support for people recovering from addiction as well as educating people about addiction, relapse prevention and meditation with children Sarah Sowinska Sowinska 07824441291 eastwestdetoxcharity@gmail.com Eastrea Village Hall Trust 6 Mayfield Road Eastrea Cambs PE7 2AY Contact: Activities: The Village Hall Trust has been established to construct and manage the Eastrea Centre. Brian Ford mail@eastrea.net 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01733 350888 Page 125 of 172 e-Luminate Festivals CIC Richmond House Activities: 16 - 20 Regent Street e-Luminate Festivals creates events and exciting visual displays showcasing IT and technology to raise awareness of the sustainability Cambridge challenges we will face in the coming years. CB2 1DB Alessandra Caggiano 07500 666832 Contact: director@e-luminatefestivals.co.uk Ely language cafe Lighthouse Centre 11-13 Lynn Road Ely CB7 4EG Contact: Activities: Social club for speakers of other languages to meet with native English speakers to practise English and make friends. Michael Bland mickeve@ntlworld.com 01353 612150 Emmaus (Cambridge) Green End Landbeach Cambridge CB25 9FD Contact: Activities: Emmaus offers support to formerly homeless and marginalised people. We provide a home and work for up to 28 people through the activities of our second hand warehouse which provides good quality low cost furniture and household goods Sue Nelms 01223 863657 info@emmauscambridge.org www.emmauscambridge.org Enterprise Pathways 27 East Street St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 1JU Contact: Activities: Supports other people and organisations, in community mentoring programmes and creating new social enterprises. For example, at the coaching cafe they listen to anyone who needs someone to talk to. Christine Stocker-Gibson christine.stogib@hotmail.com http://www.communitycoachingcafe.org.uk/ 01480 406998 Estover Playing Field Association 37 Estover Road March Cambs PE15 8SF Contact: Activities: Estover Playing Field is a 19 acre site which is open to members of the public to use for recreation activities. Football clubs use the field for their matches and training. Sue Clenshaw susan.clenshaw@btinternet.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01354 653540 Page 126 of 172 Eynesbury Village Association 12 Glenariff Close Eynesbury St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 2QW Contact: Activities: A Community Voice producing Newsletter and entertainment for Eynesbury residents and campaigning for community facilities and improvements. Georgina Corely eva.voice@hotmail.co.uk http://www.eynesburyvillageassociation.org.uk/ 01480 404184 FACET Marwick Centre 21 Marwick Road March Cambs PE15 8PH Contact: Activities: FACET is a major provider of health and social care drawing in adults with learning and other disabilities from across the whole of Fenland and beyond. We also provide vocational and accredited training in Independent Living Skills and Skills for Work, offering a wide range of daily programmes and activities including Community Support, Horticulture. Woodwork, Catering / Fun Cooking, Art and Craft, Drama, Music and Movement, Basic Skills, Employability Skills, IT etc. We offer a very supportive environment, with qualified staff and can provide 1:1 support if required. Linda Ingram lindaing@waitrose.com facet.org.uk 01354 655080 Fair Shares Café Emmanuel United Reformed Church Trumpington Street Cambridge CB2 1RR Contact: Activities: The café is a partnership between Emmanuel URC and Cambridgeshire Mencap. It seeks to feed visitors in body, mind and spirit, offering training and friendship in an open Christian atmosphere. Jan Nicholls emmanuelurc@btinternet.com www.emmanuel-urc.org.uk 01223 351174 Fenland Arts Association Town Hall Market Place March Cambs PE16 6EL Contact: Activities: Working with the local community to enable people of all ages living in the District of Fenland, Cambridgeshire, to enjoy greater access to the arts. Activities include: Marketing the arts; Co-ordinating online arts events listings in the district Katherine Nightingale katherine@fenlandarts.org.uk www.fenlandarts.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 07869 135922 Page 127 of 172 Fenland Lace Makers 49 Wheatfields St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 3YD Contact: Activities: To advance the knowledge of lace making through meeting, events and classes operating within the Huntingdonshire area. Gillian Johnson gejohnson@connectfree.co.uk http://www.fenlandlacemakers.org.uk/ 01480 468784 Fenland Visual Arts Collective 64 West Street Chatteris Cambs PE16 6HP Contact: Activities: We are a not-for-profit organisation set up to support and promote the visual arts. Our aims are: To improve the quantity and quality of opportunities for visual artists. Heather Kinnear fistleacre@aol.com 01354-692467 Fenstanton Village Hall Trust 11 Hilton Road Fenstanton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 9LJ Contact: Activities: Engage the residents of Fenstanton in fund-raising activities to help pay for fees incurred in researching a new site in the village to build a Village Hall. Jane Blunt jane.blunt@mypostoffice.co.uk http://www.fenstanton-village.co.uk/ 01480 461751 Fibro Friends c/o the Secretary 29 Daglas Way March Cambs PE15 8SO Contact: Activities: Fibro Friends meets once a month to give support and understanding to all its members. All members suffer with Fibromyalgia. Jo Polley jopolley@fsmail.net 01354 651592 Fibromites 26 Home Farm Road Houghton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire Activities: A Group that supports people suffering with Fibroryalgia. The Group meets twice monthly and has speakers, activities. 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 128 of 172 PE28 2BN Contact: Marion Monk marian.monk@virgin.net http://www.fibromites-huntingdonshireuk.co.uk/ 01480 469612 Fitzwilliam Museum Trumpington Street Cambridge CB2 1RB Contact: Activities: Museum open Tuesday to Saturday 10 - 5, Sundays 12 - 5. Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays. Holds the art collection of the University of Cambridge. There are 500,000 objects displayed in over 30 galleries. Linda Brooklyn 01223 332900 lmb26@cam.ac.uk www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk FLACK Cambridge City Life House Sturton Street Cambridge CB1 2QF Contact: Activities: FLACK's purpose is to enable people with experience of homelessness to develop confidence, motivation, skills, self-efficacy and experience to break the cycle of homelessness. FLACK Magazine (written and produced by members of the city's homeless community Kirsten Lavers 01223 366532 info@flackcambridge.org.uk Fledglings Wendens Court Station Approach Wendens Ambo Saffron Walden CB11 4LB Contact: Activities: Fledglings is a national charity which aims to assist parents and carers of disabled children, or those with additional needs of any kind, by identifying, sourcing and supplying practical, affordable products to address every day issues. Ruth Lingard enquiries@fledglings.org.uk www.fledglings.org.uk 0845 458 1124 (Helpline) Forward Gamlingay! c/o Maypole House, Church Street Gamlingay Sandy SG19 3JJ Contact: Activities: Forward Gamlingay! is an initiative representing local clubs, groups and enterprises that benefit all ages. The vision of Forward Gamlingay! Is to expand and develop Sport, Youth education and Leisure facilities for the community. Bridget Smith bridget@glockling.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01767 650510 Page 129 of 172 Freedom Club Timebank c/o Sure Start Cambridge Activities: The Fields Children's Community Timebank arranging various exchanges amongst the Centre people of Cambridge. Such activities include: child care, DIY, painting, gardening Reiki, computer help/ dog walking, lifting, shopping, Galfrid Road companionship, form filling, learning a language etc. Cambridge CB5 8ND David Boffey 07757103149 Contact: david@fctb.org.uk www.fctb.org.uk Friends of Cherry Hinton Hall 204 Queen Edith's Way Cambridge CB1 8NL Contact: Activities: The Friends of Cherry Hinton Hall is concerned about the usage, environment, welfare and future of the Cherry Hinton Hall grounds for the benefit of those who use it. Sandra Day 01223 247639 sandra.day1@ntlworld.com www.cherryhintonhall.com Friends of Holt Island Nature Reserve 6 Audley Close St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 6UJ Contact: Activities: 7 acre reserve. Friends receive up-to-date news and regular copies of "The Islander" . Robin Waters robin.waters@rswgeomatics.com http://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/holtisland 01480 386 644 Friends of March Railway Station c/o 75 Wimblington Road Activities: March The aims of this group are to carry out environmental enhancements within the March Railway station area which will positively affect the Cambridgeshire March community through the use of facilities for community purposes. PE15 9QW Gary Christy 01354 653045 Contact: gary.christy@fomrs.org.uk Friends of Midsummer Common 63 Maids Causeway Cambridge CB5 8DE Activities: We exist to elicit support and make representations to the appropriate authorities to encourage the good management of Midsummer Common. We aim to encourage the use and enjoyment of the Common and discourage the spoilation or inappropriate use. We have established a Community Orchard near the Newmarket Road entrance of Midsummer Common and volunteers to help with upkeep are always 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 130 of 172 welcome. Contact: Mrs S Stobbs shs1001@cam.ac.uk 01223 363340 Friends of Mill Road Cemetery c/o 2 Willis Road Cambridge CB1 2AP Contact: Activities: The Friends liaise with the Trustees of Mill Road Cemetery and the City Council to protect and enhance the cemetery for the benefit of the public. They organise events and Open Days and have wildlife and history sub-committees as well as a thriving Facebook page. Caroline Wilson 07720-445646 carowilson12@gmail.com www.millroadcemetery.org.uk Friends of Milton Road Library c/o 6 Gurney Way Cambridge CB4 2ED Contact: Activities: The Friends of Milton Road Library work to support and develop the Library both as a library and as a community resource. Richard Robertson fmr.library@gmail.com 01223 503633 Friends of the Department of Medicine for the Elderly 15 The Rookery Balsham Cambridge CB21 4EU Contact: Activities: To raise funds to supplement the service provided for the health, welfare and comfort of the patients and to provide, or assist in the provision of amenities for the patients and staff in the department. Paul Anderson paulja15@hotmail.com 01223 893032 Friends of the Institute Wisbech 23 Marsh Walk Wisbech Cambs PE13 2DR Contact: Activities: The Friends of the Institute Wisbech were formed in November 2009 to save the Institute in Hill Street and put it to good use for the whole community. They organise lectures and events at the Institute and trips to places of interest. John Smith 07776 322129 johnsmith485@btinternet.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 131 of 172 Friends of the Rosie Maternity Hospital 145 Gwydir Street Cambridge CB1 2LJ Contact: Activities: The Friends of the Rosie have been in existence for the past 34 years, the first ten at Mill Road Maternity Hospital. We are a registered charity. Our aim is to raise money to buy comforts and equipment that the NHS cannot provide for mothers and babies Mary Sanders 01223 356615 marysan@waitrose.com Friends of Whitworth House c/o 9 The Chase Ely Cambs CB6 3DR Contact: Activities: We give on-going practical, social and educational support for the residents of Whitworth House, which provides supported housing for 13 vulnerable young women (aged 16-25) under the management of Orwell Housing Association. Sue Holgate 01353 668438 sueholgate@hotamil.co.uk www.friendsofwhitworthhouse.com/ Fulbourn Action for Youth c/o Fulbourn Parish Office Activities: Fulbourn Centre, Home Fulbourn Action for Youth provides youth facilities for young people in End Fulbourn and neighbouring villages. These consist mainly of youth club and youth projects for 9 - 17 year olds. Fulbourn Cambridge CB21 5BS Alex Andrews 01223 506033 Contact: alex.andrews@ntlworld.com Fulbourn Day Care for the Elderly 3 Stansfield Gardens Activities: Fulbourn Supporting day care for the elderly in Fulbourn and surrounding villages. Cambs CB21 5HX John Rickett 07910 879858 Contact: john.rickett@ntlworld.com Fulbourn Village History Society 28 The Haven Fulbourn Cambridge Activities: We are an active group who aim to preserve and present aspects of Fulbourn village's social and historical development. Volunteers undertake research to this end. From time to time the society stages 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 132 of 172 CB1 5BG Contact: displays and exhibitions open to the general public. Glynis Arber 01223 570887 g.arber@ntlworld.com Future Business Ltd The Future Business Activities: Citylife House Our main activities include providing business support and premises for social enterprises. Sturton Street Cambridge CB1 2QF Contact: Martin Clark 0845 456 2432 hello@futurebusiness.co.uk www.futurebusiness.co.uk Gamlingay Community Centre Gamlingay Eco Hub Stocks Lane Gamlingay Beds SG19 3JR Contact: Activities: Gamlingay Community Centre run the award winning Gamlingay Eco Hub for the benefit of the local community The Eco Hub is the greenist community building in the county and hosts a huge number of statutory, third sector and community organisations. Adrea Hutchinson manager@eco-hub.info www.eco-hub.info 01767 651226 German Saturday School Activities: Contact: The German Saturday School provides tuition in the German language and cultural activities to children with a German language background. Anke Friedrich chair@schule-cambridge.org.uk www.schule-cambridge.org.uk Girlguiding Cambridgeshire East County Office, 3 Quy Court Activities: Colliers Lane Activities include outdoor pursuits, camping, residential holidays, arts and crafts, international themes, community action, personal growth, Stow-Cum-Quy fun. Guiding is the largest organisation for girls and young women in Cambridge the country and enables its members to develop CB25 9AU Alison Baker 01223 813917 Contact: office@cambseastguides.org.uk www.cambseastguides.org.uk Girls Venture Corps Air Cadets Wisbech Unit 39 West Parade Activities: We meet weekly and help to keep girls safe, healthy and active, as well 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 133 of 172 Wisbech Cambs PE13 1QB Contact: as enjoying and achieving. We abide by the aims of Every Child Matters and to provide citizenship training through a structured and flexible programme including training, leadership, Barbara Oliver unitofficer@gvcacwisbech.org.uk www.gvcacwisbech.org.uk 07876-593973 Grafham Wildlife Conservation Group Malt Acre, Church Road Activities: Grafham Provides support with the help of volunteers, to local privately owned woodlands through conservation, habitats for wildlife and flora. Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 0BB Sam Malt 01480 810844 -Day Contact: http://www.grafhamconservationgroup.btik.com Group Therapy Centre St Columba Foundation Ltd 3 Downing Place Cambridge CB2 3EL Contact: Activities: The Centre provides clinical assessments, and a wide range of daytime and evening psychotherapy and CBT groups. Group Therapy can be effective for a wide range of psychological and emotional disorders such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, is Paul Delderfield 01223 357221 p.delderfield@grouptherapycambridge.org.uk www.grouptherapycambridge.org.uk Haddenham (Cambs) Day Centre 6 Bell Gardens Haddenham Nr Ely CB6 3TZ Contact: Activities: Day Centre once a week. Tuesday 9.30am-3.30pm - includes morning coffee/tea - lunch and tea. Activities, occupational therapy, exercises, bingo Arnold Fox hilarn44@btopenworld.com 01353 741227 Hail Weston Parish Council 32 High Street Southoe Cambridgeshire PE19 5YE Contact: Activities: Represents the interests of Hail Weston local residents in issues such as Footpaths, Street Lighting, Planning etc. Sheila Penton http://www.hailweston.org.uk/ 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 134 of 172 Hammer and Tong Productions Ltd 67 Chalmers Road Cambridge CB1 3SZ Contact: Activities: Work in film music drama therapy workshops projects from short film music video to feature film; our format can be tailored to all age groups and disability. Disadvantaged children excluded from mainstream education, youth offenders, ex offenders, schools, and community groups as a partnership organisation. We offer a mobile service learning behind the scenes filming and editing as well as performing on camera. Eddie Shevlin info@hammerandtong.org.uk www.hammerandtong.org.uk 01223 210349 Harston Badminton Club c/o 18 Lawrence Lea Harston Cambs CB22 7QR Contact: Activities: The club runs junior section for after school primary children on Friday from 4.30 - 5.30pm, then plays Monday evenings 7:30-9:30pm for adults and older juniors. A social club for players of all abilities anyone welcome. Hilary Roadley 01223 871244 hilary.roadley@virgin.net Hartford Conservation Group 3 Old Houghton Road Activities: Hartford The local civic society for Hartford. Concerned with high standards of architecture, educating the public in history, preservation. Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 1YB Angela Owen-Smith 01480 458678 Contact: hartfordconservationgroup@live.com Hawks and Campkin Residents Association 90 Hawkins Road Cambridge CB4 2RD Contact: Activities: The Association aims to help the residents in this area to improve the quality of housing and the local environment. Kay Harris kaymic@fsmail.net 01223 728212 Headway Cambridgeshire Headway House, Brookfields Mill Road Activities: Headway Cambridgeshire provides specialist day services at Cambridge, Peterborough, March and Huntingdon to brain injured 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 135 of 172 Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3DF Contact: adults in Cambridgeshire. We also provide advice, guidance, support and signposting to adults with brain injury and their families Ann Weitzel headwaycambs@btconnect.com http://www.headway-cambs.org.uk/ 01223 576550 Heron Self Help Scheme Bury Farm Litlington Nr Royston Herts SG8 0RT Contact: Activities: This organisation runs a social car scheme to help people who cannot get to doctors, dentist, opticians or other social needs because of age and or infirmity. The scheme operates in the villages of Bassingbourn, Litlington, Steeple Morden, Guilden Morden Hilary Sharp 01763 852272 Hildersham Village Hall Charitable Trust 5 Meadowlands Hildersham Cambridge CB21 6DE Contact: Activities: We are a small village hall charitable trust in a village of less than 200 residents. We have a delightful village hall that we offer to rent to anyone in Cambridgeshire at very competitive rates. Andrew Westwood-Bate a.westwoodbate@gmail.com www.hildersham.org.uk/hall.htm 01223 892430 Histon and Impington Community Minibus 8 Dwyer Joyce Close Histon Cambridge CB24 9JZ Contact: The fifteen seater minibus is used to provide transport for elderly and housebound people to local day centres and clubs. Regular weekly shopping services are also run. The minibus is also available for use by other local community and youth groups. Neil Davies 01223 232514 neilsdavies@yahoo.co.uk Home-Start West Cambridgeshire and North Fenland 32 St Mary’s Street Eynesbury St Neots Cambs PE19 2TA Contact: Activities: Activities: Family support Charity for families with children aged 5 and under. Weekly Home visits. Julie Nicholson office@homestartwcnf.org 01480 700242 www.home-start.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 136 of 172 Home-Start Cambridge & District The Fields Children's Centre Galfrid Road Cambridge CB5 8ND Activities: Home-Start Cambridge & District provides support, friendship and practical advice to parents who may be struggling to cope for a variety of reasons and who have at least one child under 5years. 01223 210202 Contact: office@homestartcambridge.co.uk www.homestartcambridge.co.uk Hope Into Action 12 Azelea Close Peterborough PE3 9QU Contact: Activities: Hope into Action works in partnership with local churches to provide housing and support for vulnerable people. Ed Walker admin@hopeintoaction.org.uk Hospice at Home Volunteers Huntingdon 30 Hilton Street Over Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 5PU Contact: Activities: Volunteer support to clients suffering from terminal and life limiting illness being cared for in their own homes Beatrice McEaney 01954 230205 bmceneaney@btinternet.com http://www.hospice-at-home.co.uk/volunteers.htm Hullabaloo 14 Ruston Close Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 1AE Contact: Activities: Fundraising from the annual 10k charity race for Charities and Hullabaloo. An Outreach Group - volunteers provide entertainment to local clubs. Mike Humphrey info@hullabaloo-hunts.org hullabaloo-hunts.org.uk 01480 436444 Humanitarian Centre (The) c/o Fenner's Gresham Road Cambridge CB1 2ES Contact: Activities: The Humanitarian Centre is a Cambridge based international relief and development network. It brings together a range of individuals and agencies working to reduce global poverty. The Centre exists to share best practice, facilitate partnerships. Anne Radl 01223 760885 info@humanitariancentre.org www.humanitariancentre.org 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 137 of 172 Hungarian School Cambridge 53 The Westering Cambridge CB5 8SE Contact: Activities: The Hungarian School in Cambridge was established by a group of parents who are passionate about passing the Hungarian language and culture to their children. Our activities focus on learning about the Hungarian culture and improving the children's language skills. Andrea Astbury 07940 716414 magyariskolacambridge@gmail.com Huntingdon & District Multiple Sclerosis Society 2 The Crescent St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 6TA Contact: Activities: To support and relieve people affected by Multiple Sclerosis. To promote research into MS. Douglas Dewar douglas-dewar@sky.com 01480 351169 Huntingdon Commemoration Hall Charity 1 Trinity Place Hartford Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 3QA Contact: Activities: Provides a large Hall with associated facilities for hire at commercial and community rates. Karen Cameron karen.cameron@huntingdontown.gov.uk http://www.commhall.org.uk/ 01480 388680 Huntingdon Community Radio c/o 19 Croftfield Road Activities: Godmanchester Operate a community radio and drop-in centre. Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 2ED Nicola Rule 01480 457115 Contact: nruleproperty@btconnect.com http://www.hcrfm.co.uk/ Huntingdon, Peterborough & Cambridge MS Therapy Centre Bradbury House, Mayfield Road Hartford Huntingdon Activities: A small self funded charity founded in 1985, by a small group of MS sufferers to provide self help and High Dosage Oxygen Therapy (HDOT). We offer HDOT, alternative therapies, exercise and support to 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 138 of 172 Cambridgeshire PE29 1UL Contact: anyone in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Essex, Lincolnshire & Norfolk suffering from Multiple Sclerosis or any other neurological conditions. Zena Betts admin@mstc.fsworld.co.uk http://www.mstc.fsworld.co.uk 01480 458688 Huntingdonshire Society for the Blind 8 St Mary's Street Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 3PE Contact: Activities: For those with visual impairment. Provides an outreach service for home visits and monthly support groups. Has a resource centre. Helen Bosworth huntsblind@btconnect.com http://www.huntsblind.co.uk/ 01480 453438 Huntingdonshire Volunteer Centre Methodist Church High Street Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 3PE Contact: Activities: Provides advice to help volunteers secure voluntary work. Looks for needs in the Community that need volunteers. Penny Shaw huntsvolunteercentre@googlemail.com http://www.huntsvc.org.uk/ 01480 382440 Hunts Breathe for Life 44 Horseshoes Way Brampton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 4TN Contact: Activities: Information and support to lung sufferers and their carers/families. Meetings with speakers and a few activities arranged. Elizabeth Waldock egwaldock@btinternet.com http://www.huntsbreatheforlife.co.uk/ 01480 860289 Hunts Parent Carer Forum c/o The Maple Centre Activities: 6 Oak Drive Provide a network of parents and carers of children with disabilities or special educational needs (aged 0-19 years). Be a representative and Huntingdon work with health, social services, education. Cambridgeshire PE29 7HN Margaret Lambton 01480 420618 Contact: huntspcf@ntlworld.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 139 of 172 Hunts Shopmobility Princes Street Car Park Activities: Malthouse Close Provides electrically powered scooters and manual wheelchairs to those who have limited mobility around Huntingdon. Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 3AN Debbie Drew 01480 432793 Contact: shopmobility@huntsforum.org.uk Illuminate 5 Acrefield Drive Cambridge CB4 1JW Contact: Activities: We provide training, workshops and one to one coaching to raise confidence and build self esteem, enabling participants to identify opportunities and make positive life choices. Our Confidence for Change programme focuses on raising awareness around body language, communication skills, limiting beliefs, harnessing motivation and looking forward with goal setting. All our courses are challenging yet uplifting within a warm and relaxed atmosphere. We work with people who are 18 years and over, unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week. Sam Greenley sam@illuminatecharity.org.uk 01223 520124 Indian Cultural Society 23 Greystoke Road Cambridge CB1 8DT Contact: Activities: The Indian Cultural Society uses cultural activities effectively to promote community cohesion. Mr Dutta ddutta11@hotmail.com www.indianculturalsociety.co.uk 01223 249094 Inner Space The Meditation Centre, Activities: 6 Kings Parade Inner Space offers: Raga Yoga Meditation;, Courses in Positive Thinking; Stress Management; Public Talks and Day Retreats. All our Cambridge activities are offered free of charge as service to the community. CB2 1SJ Sheila Eiloart 01223 464616 Contact: info@cambridge.inner-space.org www.cambridge.inner-space.org 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 140 of 172 Ivy Leaf Tenants & Residents Association 7 Morton Avenue March Cambs PE15 9EE Contact: Activities: This Association provides support to local tenants and residents. Jean Key 01354-652933 Jimmy's Cambridge Zion Baptist Church 1 East Road Cambridge CB1 1BD Contact: Activities: Jimmy's Night Shelter is a Cambridge-based charity that provides emergency accommodation for those who would otherwise be homeless. Henry Brown henry@jimmyscambridge.org.uk www.jimmyscambridge.org.uk 01223 328898 John Huntingdon's Charity John Huntingdon House Activities: Tannery Road The charity serves the people of Sawston primarily and gives advice, emotional and financial support where needed. The Charity provides Sawston 18 houses in Sawston for those with acute housing need. Other Cambs activities include providing grants for childcare, school CB22 3UW Jill Hayden 01223 830599 Contact: office@johnhuntingdon.org.uk www.johnhuntingdon.org.uk K9 Project 40 Twenty Pence Road Wilburton Ely CB6 3RN Contact: Activities: The K9 Project provides education and training opportunities for young people through working alongside dogs. This innovative approach has proved to be particularly successful with young people who are unable to achieve their full potential in more formal educational settings. Chris Kent 01353 740843/07990 504994 chris_kent@btinternet.com King Street Housing Society Ltd. 89 King Street Cambridge CB1 1LD Contact: Activities: The King Street Housing Society provides affordable housing and management services. Craig Glasper craig@kingstreeths.org.uk www.kingshs.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01223 312294 Page 141 of 172 Kings Hedges Family Support Project (The) c/o Meadows Children and Family Wing 1 St Catherines Road Cambridge CB4 3XJ Contact: Activities: Family Support Drop-ins held: Mondays at The Field's Children's Centre; Wednesdays at The North City Children's Centre 10am 12.30pm families with children 0-3yrs, 1pm - 3pm families with prewalking babies. Thursdays at Brown's Field Youth & Community Centre 10am - 2pm for families with children 0 4 years. Lynn Tumber 01223 508144 07932216965 07951955371 lynn@mcfw.freeserve.co.uk Kings Hedges Mohila Shomity 53 Hawkins Road Cambridge CB4 2RB Contact: Activities: This is a Women's Group for residents of Kings Hedges and North Arbury. We meet to socialise and learn new skills. Luthfa Khatun 07733 395375 Kings Hedges Neighbourhood Partnership 37 Lawrence Way Cambridge CB4 2PR Contact: Activities: The Kings Hedges Partnership is an umbrella organisation bringing together all community groups and agencies operating in Kings Hedges. Our aims are to improve facilities, encourage self help and involvement, increase community spirit and act as a campaigner Marie Cassidy 01223 508197 marie.khnp@virgin.net www.kingshedgesneighbourhoodpartnership.com Kings Ripton Court Kings Ripton Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 2NZ Contact: Activities: Support and guidance to single homeless. May include issues involving mental health, challenging behaviour and drug use. Alison Metcalfe Alison.Metcalfe@salvationarmy.org.uk 01480 423800 Kinship Carers of Cambridgeshire 19 Keates Road Cherry Hinton Cambridge Activities: This group aims to provide support and information to kinship carers and their children. 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 142 of 172 CB1 9ER Contact: Annabel Roberts annabelroberts@btinternet.com 01223 411923 La Dante in Cambridge The Lodge Hawthorn Way Cambridge CB4 1BT Contact: Activities: The Italian Cultural Association will enthuse and inspire people to learn the Italian language and culture. It is an international, non-profit organisation (part of Dante Alighieri Society) and aims to promote the Italian culture abroad via language courses Giulia Portuese-Williams 01223 315191 info@ladante-in-cambridge.org Libra Theatre Company 14 Ditchfield Reach Cambs CB25 OJA Contact: Activities: Libra Theatre Company provides opportunities for adults with learning difficulties to get involved in drama and music by attending workshops with professional practitioners. Grahame Radford admin@libratheatre.org.uk www.libratheatre.org.uk 01638 742814 Lichfield & Neville Residents Action group 152 Lichfield Road Cambridge CB1 3TR Contact: Activities: To represent the tenants, leaseholders and residents of Lichfield and Neville Roads. To help maintain the standards of the estate and promote the welfare and well-being of all its residents. Terry Sweeney 01223 474535 t.sweeney4@ntlworld.com Life After Debt 6 Camping Close Haddenham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3US Contact: Activities: Free independent debt advice assistance with form filling and phone calls assistance with budgeting Sandy Jackson jacksonsandy@hotmail.com http://www.life-after-debt.webs.com/ 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01284 726772 Page 143 of 172 Lifecraft The Bath House Gwydir Street Cambridge CB1 2LW Contact: Activities: Lifecraft, a registered charity, is a self-help organisation for people who experience or have experienced mental distress. We run a relaxed informal social club for members at the Bath House, Monday - Friday 4pm - 7pm (not Wednesdays), with free tea Andrew Deller 01223 566957 (office) info@lifecraft.org.uk www.lifecraft.org.uk Linton Granta Playgroup and Toddlers Linton Village College Activities: Linton Playgroup for toddlers. Cambridge CB21 4JB Natasha Anderson Contact: info@lintongrantaplaygroup.org.uk www.lintongrantaplaygroup.co.uk 07806 744864 Litlington Evergreens Club Darwin Farm Litlington Nr Royston, Herts SG8 0GN Contact: Activities: Litlington Evergreens Club meets fortnightly in the village a hall on a Tuesday afternoon at 2.30pm. There are no restrictions on age but the club attracts retired people. There is a programme of speakers, outings and activities which a committee arrange Pamela Sharp davidsharp852@btinternet.com 01763 852425 Little Shelford Pantomime Group Fieldfare, 24 Haverhill Activities: Road The staging of an annual village pantomime in Little Shelford Memorial Stapleford Hall with a cast of children aged between 9-16 years of age. Direction, choreography, music, administration all undertaken by volunteers. Sets Cambridge painted by children under direction CB22 5BX Sarah Coppendale 01223 842498 Contact: coppendales@btinternet.com Littlehey Prison Visitor Centre Perry Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 0SR Contact: Activities: We are a welcoming organisation that supports the families of prisoners, especially when they are visiting their relatives in prison. We take bookings for visits via telephone from Tuesday through to Sunday from 9am to 5pm 01480 335650 littleheyvisits@btconnect.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 144 of 172 Living Sport, the Cambs & Peterborough Sports Partnership Unit 5, Fen Road Pidley Huntingdon PE28 3DF Contact: Activities: The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough County Sports Partnership aims to raise the profile of sport and increase community participation in sport. Claire Thorby claire.thorby@livingsport.co.uk 01487 841559 Luminus Ferry Project Octavia View 10a - 14 South Brink Wisbech Cambs PE13 1JQ Contact: Activities: The Ferry Project is a charity providing both emergency and longer term help to homeless people in Fenland, Cambridgeshire. The Ferry Project aims to help the homeless with love and support towards independence. This is achieved by offering both short and longer stays Keith Smith 01945 429300 keith.smilth@luminus.org.uk www.ferryproject.org.uk Lupus UK (Cambridgeshire Group) 93 Brewery Road Pampisford Cambridge CB22 3EW Contact: Activities: The local group of Lupus UK is involved in the following: - providing support to Lupus patients and their families, arranging meetings for local members, maintaining a library of Lupus information, producing a local newsletter and holding awareness events Shelagh Cheesman 01223 833013 mail@cambridgeshirelupus.org.uk Make Do and Mend 74 Ditton Walk Cambridge CB5 8QE Contact: Activities: Make, Do and Mend has been set up to provide creative, strengthbased skills workshops, peer support and information on mental health services in Cambridge for people who suffer from mental distress. Alice Webb 01223 521634 makedoandmendmail@gmail.com www.makedoandmendinfo.co.uk Maple Grove Community Group Maple Grove March Cambridgeshire PE15 8JT Contact: Activities: A large centre for pre-school and preschool and afterschool activities for primary aged children. Tina Bidwell mgcg@tesco.net www.maplegrovecommunitygroup.co.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01354 660543 Page 145 of 172 March & District Handicapped Swimmer Club Charisma 182 Wisbech Road March Cambs PE15 8EZ Contact: Activities: To help give relief of pain by using a swimming pool. Benefits people who suffer disabilities through injury or illness. The group meets every Tuesday 2.30pm - 4.00pm at the George Campbell Pool, March. Helpers are needed to dress, shower and help people Edna Osgathorp 01354 656160 March & District Museum High Street March Cambs PE15 9JJ Contact: Activities: The March Museum was established in 1972 and since 1977 has been located in the former South District Infants School in the High Street. This was built in 1851 and is a Grade 11 listed building. Set up as a local folk museum there are a number of displays Amanda Carlin 01354 655300 info@marchmuseum.co.uk www.marchmuseum.co.uk March & District Table Tennis League 17 St Johns Road March Cambs PE15 8RJ Contact: Activities: March & District Table Tennis League run a table tennis club, Tuesday club at Neale-Wade Community Centre, district league competitions and social activity promoting county table tennis. Derek H Stacey marchttl@aol.com 01354-652325 March Area Regeneration and Development Trust Town Hall Market Place March PE15 9JF Contact: Activities: To develop the sustainable regeneration of March and the hinterland socially, environmentally and economically by initiating various projects and working with other groups and authorities. Marietta Keenoy mariettakeenoy@talktalk.net March Street Pride Group c/o 5 Darthill Road March PE15 8HP Contact: Activities: We undertake small environmental improvement projects in the March area on a regular basis. Projects include litter picks, clearing undergrowth and removal of graffiti. We also maintain many of the floral displays involved in the Anglia in Bloom scheme. Frances Murray 01354 653885 frances-murray@outlook.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 146 of 172 Meadows Children and Family Wing 1 St Catherine's Road Cambridge CB4 3XJ Contact: Activities: Activities in the Children & Family Wing at the Meadows Community Centre include: Family Support Drop Ins Tues 09.30 - 12.30 and Fri 9.30 - 12noon, for families with pre-school age children and babies; After School Clubs 3.45 - 5.30pm for 5 - 8s and 8 - 1 Michele Wright 01223 508144 info@mcfw.co.uk Melbourn Mobile Warden Scheme 10 Ash Grove Melbourn Royston SG8 6BJ Contact: Activities: Melbourn Mobile Warden Scheme currently only operates within the parish of Melbourn but hope to expand further north. Our clients are mobility impaired and/or socially isolated people who are mostly, but not necessarily, elderly. Our wardens visit them Jose Hales 01763 261270 jose@josehales.me.uk Menelik Education Ltd The Humanitarian Centre Activities: Gresham Road The organisation provides community support in terms of advice and advocacy on issues such as immigration, housing and mediation Cambridge particularly to minority ethnic groups. CB1 2ES Sally Nott 01223 769300 Contact: sally.nott@menelikpartnership.org Mepal Friendship Club Hunters Lodge Wilton Gardens Mepal CB6 2BP Contact: Activities: Christina Holden, Chair 01354 694615 Pat Tasker Secretary 01353 775063 Cristina Holden mr.fuller@btinternet.com Merry Go Round Toy Library Ross Street Community Activities: Centre We run a toy library twice a month with a wide range of indoor and Ross Street outdoor toys for pre-school children which are available for low cost hire between 70p and £2 per 2 - 3 week session. We promote a 'Stay Cambridge and Play' philosophy to allow parents, carers and guardians CB1 3UZ Janette Evely 01223 696766 Contact: janette_evely@hotmail.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 147 of 172 Michaelhouse Centre (The) St Michael's Church Trinity Street Cambridge CB2 1SU Contact: Activities: Michaelhouse is a converted medieval church in Cambridge. In the Chancel services are held several days each week; together with the Hervey de Stanton chapel, it offers a peaceful space and with its acoustics, is an excellent setting for concerts. Sue Binns 01223 309167 manager@michaelhouse.org.uk www.michaelhouse.org.uk Mill Road Winter Fair Association c/o Al Amin 100-102a Mill Road Cambridge CB1 2BD Contact: Activities: The Association organises and promotes an annual Winter Fair in Mill Road Cambridge to celebrate its rich diversity, to encourage participation from all local residents, businesses and community groups, to enable charities to raise money and to foster friendship Caroline Wilson secretary@millroadwinterfair.org Milton Good Companions 42 Old School Lane Milton Cambridge CB24 6BS Contact: Activities: We provide a hot lunch followed by speakers, entertainment, quizzes, games etc. We have interaction with local primary school children. We organise an annual summer outing and have a stall at the village Summer Fayre. Margaret Nunn 01223 860829 margaretnunn@btinternet.com MIND in Cambridgeshire The Limes 24 New Street St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 7AN Contact: Activities: Support and activities for those suffering from mental health. Sarah Hughes sarah.hughes@huntsmind.org.uk http://www.huntsmind.org.uk/ 01480 470480 Moor Community Cafe The Maple Centre 6 Oak Drive Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 7HN Contact: Activities: Serves breakfast and lunch. Provides tea and coffees for local meetings. Holds activities in the community cafe. Julie Farrow 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01480 420622 Page 148 of 172 Moor Play The Christian Centre Activities: Nene Road The fun place for parents/carers and their under fives to play and learn together Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 7LB Claire Down 01480 376732 Contact: suzukidutch@aol.com Multiple Sclerosis Society (Cambridge & District Branch) 6 Pershore Road Hardwick Cambridge CB23 7XQ Contact: Activities: The Cambridge & District Branch of the MS Society organises social meetings, welfare support for those with MS and their families and fund-raising events to support the work of the Society. Christine Phillips Christine-Phillips@freeola.com 01954 210684 Mums About Food Mitchells Farm, Millfield Lane Wilburton Ely CB6 3SD Contact: Activities: We run innovative and informative healthy eating workshops for all ages and abilities, our youngest participant so far has been 8 months old!. We are very learner led and believe that by working this way everyone who attends one of our sessions will get more out of it as they are choosing what they learn about. Emma Furness 07956 433112 emma.furness@gmail.com Museum of Cambridge 2-3 Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ Contact: Activities: The Cambridge & County Folk Museum is a Social History Museum with outreach and education provision. We rely heavily on volunteers and offer many opportunities for individuals wishing to be involved in various Museum led projects on a voluntary basis. Hilary Ketchum 01223 355159 volunteers@folkmuseum.org.uk www.folkmuseum.org.uk Muslim Council of Cambridgeshire 185 The Sycamores Milton Cambridge Activities: The Cambridge Muslim council is an umbrella organisation of all Muslim organisations in Cambridgeshire. So far 35 Muslim organisations have joined us and there are many more in the pipeline. 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 149 of 172 CB24 6ZH Contact: A complete list is given on our website. Mirza Baig info@muslimcouncil.com www.cambridgemuslimcouncil.com 087 12234 0014 NACRO Orchard House Orchard Lane Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 3QT Contact: Activities: To help people to access employability and build skills and gain qualifications in Literacy, Numeracy, Employability skills. There are 4 programmes Jane Storey jane.storey@nacro.org.uk http://www.nacro.org.uk/services/cambridgeshire 01480 377045 Natural High The Maple Centre 6 Oak Drive Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 7HN Contact: Activities: A Charity for disadvantaged young people, aged 5 -25, from across Cambridgeshire, giving them the opportunity to take part in creative arts, sports and active recreation. Viv Peters viv.peters@gmail.com http://www.naturalhigh.org.uk/ 01480 420620 Nihongo Club 43 High Street Oakington Cambs CB24 3AG Contact: Activities: The Nihongo Club provides Japanese language lessons and Japanese cultural events every Saturday morning for Japanese speaking children in Cambridge and its vicinities. It organises other activities e.g.. a summer camp and Christmas concert for the children. Takiko Suzuki 01223 235022 nihongoclubcambridge@yahoo.co.jp Oakington Methodist Church Coles Lane Oakington Cambridge CB24 3BA Contact: Activities: Oakington Methodist Chapel is in the heart of the village with occasional services and run mainly as a community centre for many local activities. Liz Davis liz@aprylhouse.vispa.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01223 232745 Page 150 of 172 Oasis Social Group for over 55s c/o 11 Fenland Village Activities: Osborne Road The group meets at the Oasis Centre in St Michael's Avenue Wisbech every Thursday from 2-4pm. This is an informal group. Cards, board Wisbech games and crafts are available or members can just sit with a cup of Cambs tea and chat. All over 55s are welcome. PE13 3JR Jeannette Nightingale 01945 584335 Contact: jeannettenightingale@hotmail.co.uk Oblique Arts 14 Cockburn Street Cambridge CB1 3NB Contact: Activities: Oblique Arts is an artist led non profit making organisation. We enable communities to work with us and provide spectacular and innovative multi media urban installations. Rob Birch mail@obliquearts.co.uk www.obliquearts.co.uk OCAG -Oxmoor Community Action Group 4 St Mary's Green Warboys Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 2RS Contact: Activities: OCAG is led by residents working to improve the environment, lift morale, and provide opportunities for individuals and groups to develop and expand. OCAG's own projects are Moor in Bloom, the free Firework Display, and a community allotment in Sallowbush Road. Our monthly meetings are held on the first Friday of each month at 10am in the Medway Centre. Jill Watkin Tavener 01487 823082 jill.tavener@btinternetnet.com http://ocag-now.webs.com/ Offord Village Hall 3 Manor Court, New Road Activities: Offord Cluny Bi monthly meetings of trustees including a few representing specific village organisations. St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 5RP Malcolm Reece 01480 812238 Contact: j-kirby4@btinternet.com http://www.offordscambs.co.uk/villagehall.html Older People's Advocacy Alliance 10 Brookfield Way Bury Huntingdon Activities: Very small organisation working with advocacy providers who advocate for older people. 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 151 of 172 Cambridgeshire PE26 1LH Contact: Marie McWilliams marie.mcwilliams@yahoo.co.uk http://www.opaal.org.uk/ 01487 814696 Ormiston Children & Families Trust 333 Felixstowe Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9BU Contact: Activities: We are a children's charity covering East Anglia. We offer support to children and families affected by imprisonment, we work with families from gypsy and traveller communities, run children's centres and offer a range of support to families. Chris Lee incomegenerationormiston.org www.ormiston.org Over Day Centre 1 Drings Close Over Cambs CB24 5NZ Contact: Activities: Over Day Centre provides day care for the frail or elderly of Over and the surrounding villages. The Centre aims to promote and maintain the quality of life for elderly people through social contact, recreation and information activities and providing a r Kathy Lamoon 01954 231807 care@overdaycentre.co.uk Oxford Road Residents' Association c/o 38 Oxford Road Cambridge CB4 3PW Contact: Activities: ORRA represents Oxford Road residents, comments upon significant developments in this part of Cambridge such as NIAB and the N-W University site, helps organise social events in the community and works in close collaboration with other local residents' ass Angus Mackinnon 01223 355286 afsmackinnon@btinternet.com PaCDDA (Peterborough and Cambridgeshire District Dyslexia Association) 20 Chishill Road Heydon Herts SG8 8PW Contact: Activities: We are a local dyslexia charity affiliated to the British Dyslexia Association. We aim to offer support to children, adults and families affected by dyslexia in and around Peterborough and Cambridgeshire through after-school workshops for children. Fay Dutton 01763 838806 fhaffenden@duttonfamily.co.uk www.pacdda.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 152 of 172 Papworth Trust Bernard Sunley Centre Activities: Papworth Everard We provide a range of high quality services for people with disabilities and those who are disadvantaged across the East of England. Cambridge CB23 3RG Amanda Morgan 01480 357204 Contact: Amanda.Morgan@papworth.org.uk Parson Drove Street Pride Group Beau Rivage Fen Road Parson Drove Wisbech PE13 4JP Contact: Activities: We are a voluntary not-for-profit organisation which aims to carry out environmental enhancements in the parish of Parson's Drove and to assist with other projects to benefit the community. John Cook johncook962@btinternet.com 01945 701324 Peacehaven International Playgroup Cambourne Cricket Pavilion 1 Woodfield Lane Lower Cambourne CB23 6FD Contact: Activities: Peacehaven International Playgroup organises a playgroup and ladies coffee morning weekly on Wednesdays from 10am to noon except during school holidays. Arts and crafts and refreshments are provided. The entry fee is £1 per family per session. Laura Bangs peavehavenip@aol.com 01954 710510 Peterborough and District Family Mediation Service 61 Broadway Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 1SY Contact: Activities: Provides mediation to couples who are separating, divorcing or in conflict to assist them to reach their own mutually agreed decisions on all issues including children, finance and property. Margaret Lewis info@peterboroughfamilymediation.co.uk http://www.peterboroughfamilymediation.co.uk/ 01733 347353 Peterborough and Fenland Mind Floor 2 Haywood House Bretton Centre Peterborough PE3 8DX Contact: Activities: Peterborough and Fenland Mind is an independent local charity affiliated to national Mind. We have been committed to providing mental health services in the Peterborough and Fenland area for over 25 years. Our job is to promote good mental health Nicola Brennan nicola.brennan@pfmind.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01733 530650 Page 153 of 172 Pinpoint c/o Young Lives, 1st Floor Activities: 11 Bridge Street Parent-led community organisation providing access to parent-toparent support and a lot is done with children of additional needs or a St Ives disability. Cambridgeshire PE27 5EH Lynn Powell Contact: lynn@pinpoint-cambs.org.uk Playlanders Playgroup and Pre-school c/o 80 Ramsden Square, Cambridge CB4 2BL Contact: Activities: We provide pre-school education and play for children aged two-and-ahalf to five. Children with special needs are welcome. Parents involvement in the running of the playgroup is welcomed. The Playgroup is at St George's Church Hall, Chesterfield Road. Susan Lister 01223-420954 susan.l.lister@btinternet.com Pos+Ability Activities: Contact: Pos+Ability provides chair based exercises, mobility and dexterity exercises, mental stimulation and speech support to stroke survivors and those living with other long term neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and muscular disorders Linda Neate 07565 598193 pos+ability3@gmail.com Positive People Care 9A St Martin's Road Chatteris Cambs PE15 9AD Contact: Activities: Our aim is to help and support people who are trying to get over mental health problems or other illness and to support carers. We help by taking them shopping,out on regular day trips and on arranged holidays twice a year ,thus helping them to get out into the community and move on with their lives and back to work where appropriate. Patrick Bennett patrick.bennett1@btinternet.com 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 07583154061 Page 154 of 172 Prospects Trust Snakehall Farm 50 Swaffham Road, Reach Cambridge CB25 0HZ Contact: Activities: This local trust, based at Snakehall Farm in Reach, near Burwell, provides a range of work experience, training and supported work for people with learning disabilities, on a non-residential basis. Rhian Elis theprospectstrust@tiscali.co.uk www.prospectstrust.org.uk 01638 741551 Punjabi Cultural Society Cambridge 61 St Andrews Road Cambridge CB4 1DH Contact: Activities: The Society runs a MEL-MILAP (Get Together ) group for older people which meets in Arbury Community Centre. The Society also celebrates festivals such as Diwali and other events of national importance and visits people in the community who are alone and Lal Kale 01223 462230 punjabicsc@gmail.com Ramsey & District Day Centre Roselea, Upwood Road Bury Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE26 2PA Contact: Activities: The Ramsey & District Day Centre meets every Tuesday and Friday at 10am in Rainbow Resource Centre. If you are over 65, come along, meet your friends, or make new ones and be served lunch by our loyal band of volunteer helpers - all for £7.50 per visit. We can arrange free transport from Ramsey and the surrounding villages. New members are always welcome. Mary Fielding Ramsey & District Stroke Support Group 6 Brands Close Ramsey Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE26 1RZ Contact: Activities: This is a social group that offers peer support for stroke survivors and carers. Third Wednesday of the month 2:00pm-4:00pm Ronald Needham mail@roneedham.co.uk 01487 815274 Ramsey 1940s Weekend P.O. Box 83 Huntingdon Cambridgeshire Activities: Two days of something for everyone including living history displays, vintage military and civilian vehicles, Home Front displays and trade stands with uniforms, clothing and memorabilia. A great family day out. 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 155 of 172 PE26 9BE Contact: Mark Bacon ramsey1940sweekend@live.co.uk http://ramsey1940sweekend.info/ Ramsey Neighbourhoods Trust Neighbourhood Office, Ramsey Library 25 Great Whyte Ramsey Huntingdon PE26 1HG Activities: Volunteers supporting people of Ramsey Parish. Activities include 'Party on the Field', support the Ramsey Lottery Million project, Green spaces. 01487 814897 Contact: rammeitrust@gmail.com www.ramsey-shapeyourplace.org/ramsey-neighbourhoods-trust Ramsey Pre-School Playgroup 14b Station Road Ramsey Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE26 1JB Contact: Activities: Ramsey Pre-School playgroup is a registered charity managed by a committee of parents and community volunteers. Sessions are staffed by highly qualified and experienced supervisors. Julia Payne http://www.ramsey.preschool.playgroup.btck.co.uk/ Realife Trust Orwell House Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0PP Contact: Activities: Realife Trust is a development agency specialising in social enterprise, community development and support services run by and for disabled people and family carers. Tony Phillips tony@realife.org.uk www.realife.org.uk 07764 922385 Red Hen Project (The) Red Hen House Northfield Avenue Cambridge CB4 2LG Contact: Activities: The project works with children and families from 5 local schools in the north of the city. Our Home School worker works with the children in school and with the parents on issues such as: low self esteem, parenting, mental and physical illness and bereavement Christine O'Reilly 01223 319991 christineoreilly@tiscali.co.uk www.red-hen.org Red2Green Harvey's Barn Park End Activities: Red 2 Green works to increase opportunities in education, training, work and leisure for people with a wide range of disabilities in South 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 156 of 172 Swaffham Bulbeck Cambridge CB25 0NA Contact: Cambridgeshire. Deborah Clough deborah.clough@red2green.org www.red2green.org 01223 811662 Relate Cambridge 3 Brooklands Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 2BB Contact: Activities: Counselling is provided for couples or individuals who are experiencing relationship difficulties. Psychosexual Therapy and Family counselling services also provided. Counsellors work in Cambridge, Cambourne, Ely, Eaton Socon, Huntingdon, Milton and St Ives Claire Nunes 01223 357424 manager@relatecambridge.org.uk www.relatecambridge.org.uk REMAP (Rehabilitation Engineering Movement Advisory Panel) 4 Woodvale Lodge Midsummer Meadows Cambridge CB4 1HL Contact: Activities: REMAP exists to design and make, or adapt, equipment for disabled people of all ages, where no suitable alternative is available. Volunteer engineers & craftsmen work with occupational therapists and other health professionals to meet the client's specific needs. Pippa Cousins pippacousins@yahoo.co.uk 01223 570860 Richmond Fellowship Island Hall Cottage, 17 Activities: Post Street We are a specialist provider of mental health services, offering training Godmanchester and support. Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 2BA Sarah Bye 01480 456257 Contact: sarah.bye@richmondfellowship.org.uk http://www.richmondfellowship.org.uk/ Riding for the Disabled Association The Old Grange Ickleton Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1TA Contact: Activities: We offer the opportunity of horse riding to any disabled person who might benefit in their general health and well being. Freephone number: 0845 450 7069. Phillipa Hamilton phillyhamilton@mail.com www.rda-east.fsnet.co.uk-index.html 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01763 838249 Page 157 of 172 Romany Theatre Company Llandaff Chambers 2 Regent Street Cambridge CB2 1AX Contact: Activities: The Romany Theatre celebrates Romany culture through Drama, Theatre and Radio. It seeks to help non-Romany people to understand the Romany way of life by running short accredited courses. Daniel Allum info@romanytheatrecompany.com 01223 303939 Romsey Action c/o 4 David Street Romsey Cambridge CB1 3LY Contact: Activities: Romsey Action is a non party political association for people who live or work in the ward. We share information about events and campaign to make Romsey even nicer. What we can achieve depends on the participation of our members. Membership is £1 per year Eryl Griffiths 01223 573269 eryl_griffiths@yahoo.co.uk www.romseyaction.org Romsey Mill Trust Hemingford Road Cambridge CB1 3BZ Contact: Activities: Romsey Mill is a Christian charity committed to overcoming disadvantage, challenging injustice and promoting social inclusion with young people, children and families. We work with around 2,600 people annually including: young mothers and fathers; Angie Debenham 01223 213162 admin@romseymill.org www.romseymill.org Rosmini Centre 69a Queen's Road Wisbech Cambs PE13 2PH Contact: Activities: The Rosmini Centre is a Community Centre providing a range of services that aim to meet the needs of the local community. Migrant workers make up a large percentage of the Wisbech community and the centre provides services for them including an IAG drop-IN Anita Grodkiewicz 01945 474422 anita@rosmini-wisbech.org Rowan Humberstone 40 Humberstone Road Cambridge CB4 1JG Contact: Activities: Rowan Humberstone provides work experience and training to NVQ level for people with a learning disability. We run four arts based workshops doing wood carving, ceramics and painting. Des Trollip 01223 566027 des@rowanhumberstone.co.uk www.rowanhumberstone.co.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 158 of 172 Royal Society of Saint George (Huntingdon Branch) 16 Glebe Road Brampton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 4PH Contact: Activities: Membership of our Society is open to all people who share our love of England and Englishness. D.H. Bristow OBE DL 01480 383166 derekhenry@bristow47.freeserve.co.uk www.royalsocietyofstgeorge.com/huntingdon.htm Saints Alive (Trust of St Francis and St Seraphim) 12 Grange Road Cambridge CB3 9DU Contact: Activities: Our purpose is to promote patterns of life, thought and prayer which reflect holiness and wholeness in relation to ourselves, each other and the whole of creation of which we are part. Our activities include worship, research, education and publishing. Jeanne Knights info@saintsalive.org.uk Sawston Village History Society 8 Brookfield Road Sawston Cambridge CB22 3EH Contact: Activities: The aim of the Society is to encourage local people to take an interest in all aspects of local history, especially of Sawston and its surroundings. We try to include several topics of local interest in our annual programmes. Bruce Milner 01223 570596 brucemilner@ntlworld.com www.sawstonhistory.org.uk Sawtry History Society 36 Westfield Road Sawtry Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 5TX Contact: Activities: The Society meets on the third Thursday of each month, except August and December, at the W I Hall 6 Gidding Road Sawtry PE28 5TF at 7.30pm, refreshments are available. Alan Bottell greenbottle396@btinternet.com http://www.sawtryhistorysociety.btck.co.uk/ 01487 832996 SexYOUality Office A, Dales Brewery Gwydir Street Cambridge CB1 2LJ Activities: SexYOUality exists to promote the health, well-being and inclusion of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) young people across Cambridgeshire. We raise awareness of the impact of prejudice and discrimination on young people’s lives and challenge and educate 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 159 of 172 Contact: Lara Jaffey lara@syacambs.org www.2byouth.co.uk 01223 369508 Shelford and Stapleford Youth Initiative 23 London Road Cambridge CB22 5DB Contact: Activities: Shelford and Stapleford Youth Initiative provides youth clubs and groups and aims to involve young people in community events. Adam Thoday adam.thoday@ssyi.co.uk 07530 467664 Sport & Recreation for Community Cohesion 67 Mill Road Cambridge CB1 2AW Contact: Activities: This group is committed to creating opportunities for sport and physical activities in the area, which takes into account culture and religious boundaries. Its long term vision is that Cambridge will be an area of community cohesion Nasser Ameen nasser.n.ameen@gmail.com St Andrew's Hall St Andrews Road Chesterton Cambridge CB4 1DH Contact: Activities: St Andrew's Hall is a newly built community centre offering a large main hall and three meeting rooms available for hire by community groups, businesses and private individuals. Kitchen, piano and parking available too, with easy access to town and the river. Eleanor Whalley 01223 306150 info@standrews-hall.co.uk www.standrews-hall.co.uk St Georges (Chesterton) Over 60's Club 43 Chesterfield Road Cambridge CB4 1LN Contact: Activities: The Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday afternoons of the month to offer various speakers, entertainment, also outings during the year. A Christmas party is also offered. Mrs A Baker 01223 423367 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 160 of 172 St George's Lunch Club St George's Church Hall Activities: Chesterfield Road This is a Lunch Club for older people who are residents of East Chesterton. We offer a two course lunch and a raffle. Cambridge CB4 1LN Tish Berkley 01223 423374 Contact: berkley1@waitrose.com St Ives & District Mencap Society 104 Ramsey Road St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 3XW Contact: Activities: We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. J Berman berman975@btinternet.com 01480 462958 St John’s Almshouse Charities 5 Manor Drive Fenstanton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 9QZ Activities: Alms houses for the elderly in Huntingdon. 01480 467327 Contact: St John's Companions Group 23 Worts Causeway Cambridge CB1 8RJ Contact: Activities: This group aims to bring older people together to form friendships, to give a sense of belonging to a community and provide an enjoyable afternoon. Companions Tea parties are held every other month with guest speakers. These also opens the church environ June Huntsman 01223 501712 junehuntsman@ntlworld.com St John's Little Learners Sallowbush Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 7LA Contact: Activities: We are a 26 place day nursery open for the 38 term time weeks of the year from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. We don't have fixed sessions so all parents can choose the hours of childcare to suit their lifestyles. Julie Grinsted 01480 412773 sjleaners@btconnect.com http://www.stjohnslittlelearners.btck.co.uk/ 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 161 of 172 St Martin's Centre St Martin's Church Suez Road Cambridge CB1 3QD Contact: Activities: The Centre provides a day facility for frail and more active older people, providing support, companionship, activities, and a mid-day meal. It also enables carers to have some time off. The facility is wheelchair accessible and a minibus is used to transport people. Andrew Drury 01223 508080 centre@st-martins-cambridge.org.uk www.st-martins-cambridge.org.uk/centre St Philips Church Centre 185 Mill Road Cambridge CB1 3AN Contact: Activities: This community centre attached to St Philips church hires out rooms to charities, organisations and businesses. The centre also run a number of groups for different users and sectors of the community, including children and young people, young families, Steve How 01223 414775 steve.how@stphilipschurch.org.uk St. Barnabas Learning Centre St Barnabas Church Medway Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 1SF Contact: Activities: Free computer centre with free crèche for the Oxmoor community. 12 PCs (Broadband); Learn Direct courses; Job search; Open access (cyber cafe); IT suite. Main hall and two small meeting rooms for hire Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm. Creche open Tues 12.30pm-2.30pm, Fri 9.30am-11.30am. Julie Swallow 01480 437 048 julie@stbarnabaslearning.co.uk St. Ives Acorn Cancer Support Group 14 Sadlers way Hemingford Grey Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 9EW Contact: Activities: Our aim is to alleviate the physical and emotional distress of cancer patients and their carers. We have meetings in St Ives, Ramsey and Huntingdon Janet Pyle janet.pyle@ntlworld.com http://www.acornsupportgroup.org.uk/ 01480 374862 Stapleford Chestnut Club c/o 2 St Andrews Close Stapleford Cambridge CB22 5DX Activities: We are an over 60s club with 46 members from Stapleford and Great Shelford. We meet twice a month, mainly to socialise and listen to a speaker or local musical group. At least twice a year we arrange an 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 162 of 172 Contact: outing to a local town or garden centre for shopping Jessie Salter 01223 843414 scc@gandjs39.plus.com Stars Children's Bereavement Support Services c/o CPDC Foster Road Trumpington Cambridge CB2 9NL Contact: Activities: STARS Children's Bereavement Support Service (registered charity number 1122625) provides a comprehensive bereavement support service to children and young people in Cambridgeshire (up to the age of 19), and information, advice and guidance to their families Trisha Taylor 01223 863511 info@talktostars.org.uk www.talkostars.org.uk Steeple Morden Village Hall Committee 91 Hay Street Steeple Morden Near Royston SG8 0PD Contact: Activities: The Village Hall Committee is responsible for the management of the Village Hall as a facility for the benefit of the community and its residents. Mike Smith mds@mds.eclipse.co.uk 01763 852134 STEnG - Social Training Enterprise Group Darwin Nurseries 5 Quy Water Newmarket Road Cambridge CB1 9AT Contact: Activities: STEnG is a membership organisation for Cambridgeshire social training enterprises. It currently has 10 members. The office is based at Darwin Nurseries. All members provide a variety of work, learning and leisure activities, primarily for adults Gill Riley gillriley@hotmail.co.uk 07511 508864 Student Community Action 10 Pembroke Street Cambridge CB2 3QY Contact: Activities: SCA is the major link between University students and the voluntary sector in the Cambridge area. SCA recruits, places and supports student volunteers providing practical, educational and social support to vulnerable adults and children in Cambridge. Caroline Ward 01223 350365 mail@cambridgesca.org.uk www.cambridgesca.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 163 of 172 Swallowtails c/o 28 Chapel Lane Wicken Ely CB7 5XZ Activities: over 50s club Contact: c.price@ucl.ac.uk Talking in Tune 32 Harvey Goodwin Avenue Cambridge CB4 3EU Contact: Activities: We organise participative and inclusive singing events and projects in Cambridge and beyond for people of all ages and abilities. Current projects include: Street Voices - a music group for homeless people; and The Lifecraft Singers - a singing group for people with mental health issues. Rowena Whitehead 01223 573288 talkingintune@ntlworld.com www.talkingintune.co.uk The Farmland Museum Denny Abbey Ely Road Waterbeach CB24 9PQ Contact: Activities: Our Mission is also to provide visitors to Denny, and those participating in the Museum’s outreach work, with a sense of change, while evoking an equally strong sense of stability and continuity with the past, which helps in the development of an individual’s sense of self worth, place and community. 01223 860988 info@farmlandmuseum.org.uk www.dennyfarmlandmuseum.org.uk The Phoenix Trust (Milton) Ltd Unit 8 Activities: Milton Trading Estate The Phoenix Trust is a social enterprise providing work experience and training for those excluded from mainstream education, with learning Cambridge Road disabilities and mental health issues. This work takes the form of Milton production of concrete products, mainly paving CB24 6AZ Beth McCabe 01223 420669 Contact: beth@phoenixtrust.org The Town Team Council Chamber House 1 North Brink Wisbech Activities: The Town Team is a group set up to help develop and improve Wisbech. 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 164 of 172 Cambs PE13 1JP Contact: Sara sara@justsuccess.co.uk 07977 450602 The You Can Hub The Plough & Fleece Activities: Community Pub The You Can Hub supports the development of new ideas and projects High Street by connecting people, skills and organisations. We are run by the community, for the community, supporting people to overcome Horningsea barriers. The You Can Hub is involved in: community development Cambs CB25 9JG Lou Shackleton Contact: lou@theyoucanhub.org.uk Thriplow Village Shop Association Ltd 2 Middle Street Thriplow Royston SG8 7RD Contact: Activities: The purpose of the Association is to run the village shop with 1 fulltime, 3 part time staff and around 20 volunteers to meet the needs of the village and passing customers. The Association is an Industrial and Provident, not-for-profit organisation.. Kevin Shackleton 01763 208727 ck.clarke@virgin.net Tom's Trust Orchard House 3 Rhee Meadows Barrington Cambridge CB22 7GA Contact: Activities: Tom's Trust was set up in memory of Tom Whiteley who died from a brain tumour only 7 months after diagnosis. The Trust's aim is to provide a clinical psychologist to help support children and families in a similar situation. Julie Robinson jules@tomstrust.org.uk 01223 872070 Trumpington Boxing Club c/o 104 Paget Road Trumpington Cambridge CB2 9JH Contact: Activities: We offer different ranges of Boxing sessions for different age groups and abilities to the local community and surrounding areas at a low cost to attract members of the community to participate in the sport of Boxing. Gary Davidson 07713008820 trumpingtonboxingclub@hotmail.co.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 165 of 172 Trumpington Elderly Action Group c/o 85 Bishop's Road Trumpington Cambridge CB2 9NQ Contact: Activities: This group aims to create a forum where members can express their views and mention any worries or problems relating to the village. It also provides a congenial meeting place where members can meet their friends and organises interesting and enlightening events Shirley Brown 01223 841559 stephen.j.brown1@btinternet.com Trumpington Residents' Association Trumpington Pavilion, Paget Road, Trumpington, Cambridge CB2 9JF Contact: Activities: Trumpington Residents Association aims to improve the quality of life in Trumpington and to engender a sense of community through the provision of community activities. Andrew Roberts andrewroberts53@hotmail.com 01223 841181 Tydd St Giles Youth Club Moor Oak Church Lane Tydd St Giles Cambs PE13 5LF Contact: Activities: We provide a youth club for children aged between 8 and 13 years based in Tydd St Giles Community Centre, open Wednesday evenings from 0630 - 8.00pm in term time. Jayne Sinnott jaynesinnott@btinternet.com 01945 871312 Under Fives Roundabout Warwick Road Cambridge CB4 3HN Contact: Activities: We are a community preschool taking children from 2 years 9 months until they start school. We focus on offering as many children as we can their 15 hours free preschool education from the government. We also have a toddler group for younger children (1Judie Wilcox 01223 309066 enquiries@underfivesroundabout.org.uk www.underfivesroundabout.org.uk University of the Third Age 1st Floor 27-28 Bridge Street Cambridge CB2 1UJ Contact: Activities: U3AC is an independent self-financing organisation that provides educational and social activities to those no longer in full time employment. Carol Spong office@u3ac.org.uk www.u3ac.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01223 321587 Page 166 of 172 Victim Support The Maple Centre 6 Oak Drive Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 7HN Contact: Activities: Victim Support is an independent charity that helps people cope with the effects of crime. If you are a victim of crime, Victim Support can give you, your family and friends information and support. Their Witness Service can help before, during and after the trial, if you are going to court. Sandra Weldon 01480 420612 Antoinette.leslie@victimsupport.org.uk http://www.victimsupport.org/ Visually Impaired Craft Club 8 Fendon Road Cambridge CB1 7RT Contact: Activities: The VIP Club organises craft activities - knitting, patchwork rug making and basket work - with blind and visually impaired people. Pat Heap patheap1@googlemail.com 01223 248509 Volunteer Centre Royston & District Royston Hospital London Road Royston Herts SG8 9EN Contact: Activities: The Volunteer Centre is involved in: promoting volunteering to all sectors of the community; supporting good practice, working with groups to develop new volunteering opportunities and matching volunteers to groups that need them. Denise Graham 01763 243020 info@roystonvolunteer.org.uk www.roystonvolunteer.org.uk Warboys & District Day Care Centre Warboys Resource Centre, Activities: Popes Lane Warboys and District Day Care Centre is a charitable organisation Warboys which provides social activity and a change of scene for the frail or elderly. The Centre has a Manager, supported by a group of wonderful Huntingdon Volunteers Cambridgeshire PE28 2RN Liza Webster Contact: WAY Project 43 High Street Landbeach Cambridge CB25 9FR Contact: Activities: The WAY Project aims to help and educate young people through leisure time activities through the employment of youth workers. Julie Wentworth waterbeachway@gmail.com www.waterbeachway.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01223 861668 Page 167 of 172 White Hill Close Neighbourhood Watch 8 Whitehill Close Cambridge CB5 8NE Contact: Activities: We are re a local Neighbourhood Watch group and we help everyone who has a problem. The crime rate in our area has fallen to near 2008 levels and we have been successful in dealing with a range of local problems. Gary Rogers 07535 356882 gary@whitehillclose.co.uk www.whitehillclose.co.uk Whittlesea Society 3 Vintners Close West Parade Peterborough PE3 6BT Contact: Activities: To promote interest in the history, character, architecture, wildlife and conservation of Whittlesea and the surrounding villages. David Hancock 01733 753894 Whittlesea Street Pride 13 Ashline Grove Ramsey Road Whittlesey PE7 1DW Contact: Activities: Whittlesey Street Pride is an environmental impact community group which carries out a number of projects to enhance and improve the locality. This includes regular litter picking and various projects to improve Wisbech and the immediate area. Roy Gerstner 01733 208590 roy.gerstner@ntlworld.com Whittlesey & District Lions c/o Letter B Public House Activities: Church Street Our club is made up of members from all walks of life and all ages with the common aim of raising money for community projects and having Whittlesey fun whilst doing it. We support both individuals, groups and medical Peterborough services that operate within our district. PE7 1HX Lynn Palmer 01733 351405 Contact: whittlesey.lions@virgin.net WI - Isle of Ely Federation WI Office Room 4 March Youth & Comm. Centre March PE15 8LE Activities: The WI plays a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities. Contact: 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01354 652284 Page 168 of 172 isleofelywioffice@btconnect.com Willingham Youth Trust 57 Church Street Willingham Cambridge CB24 5HS Contact: Activities: The organisation aims to provide recreational and leisure activities to help and support young people and to develop their skills and capabilities. David Jones david.jones147@ntlworld.com 01954 260647 Wimbo Kidz 44B Doddington Road Activities: Wimblington Wimbo Kidz is an open youth club with a Christian ethos, aimed at 11 14 year olds with youth leaders attending from the age of 15. The club March has an equal number of boys and girls and aims to provide life skills Cambridgeshire and structured activity to young people PE15 ORB Amanda Carlin 01354 740306 Contact: info@amandacarlin.co.uk Wintercomfort for the Homeless Overstream House Victoria Avenue Cambridge CB4 1EG Contact: Activities: Wintercomfort supports those who are homeless or at risk of losing their homes by offering them basic amenities, opportunities for educational development and recreation, and a range of services designed to help them achieve greater autonomy. Lyn Watson 01223 518140 lynwatson@wintercomfort.org.uk www.wintercomfort.org.uk Wisbech & District Camera Club Elgoods Fenland Stadium Activities: Lynn Road The aim of the club is to enhance the enjoyment of photography by further developing skills, appreciation and understanding of this art for Wisbech all its members, regardless of experience. Cambs PE14 7AL John Wilcox 07958 306643 Contact: john.wilcox18@yahoo.co.uk Wisbech Charities c/o The Office King John House Activities: Management on voluntary basis of "King John House" King's Walk, 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 169 of 172 King's Walk Wisbech Cambs PE13 1HU Contact: Wisbech. Roger Almond 01945 861312 Wisbech Interfaith Forum El Molino 83 North Brink Wisbech Cambs PE13 1LN Contact: Activities: We seek to promote good relations between the Christian and non christian faiths and between them both and the wider Wisbech community Sean Finlay seanfinlay@aol.co.uk 01945-584737 Wisbech PHAB Club Mayben Place 39 Murrow Bank Murrow Wisbech PE13 4HB Contact: Activities: Wisbech PHAB Club exists to enable disabled members to meet socially and interact with other people from the community. The club organises social events such as bus trips, sports, sponsored events, pub nights, parties etc. The club meets every two weeks Carol Alderton carol.alderton@btinternet.com www.wisbechphabclub.org.uk 01945 700063 Wisbech Tennis Club 17 Seventh Avenue Wisbech PE13 2BN Contact: Activities: The club's players are of mixed abilities and ages which leads to enjoyable club nights. Various teams play in the Hunts & Peterborough League as well as the West Norfolk League. At present we are restricted to summer play as there only grass courts Margaret Mee 01945 585502 17megmee@gmail.com Wisbech Town Council 1 North Brink Wisbech PE13 1JR Contact: Activities: Wisbech Town Council is the local council for Wisbech. It works with Fenland District Council and Cambridgeshire County Council as well as with many local voluntary and other organisations towards the social well-being of the people of Wisbsech. Erbie Murat 01945 461333 wisbechtc@aol.com www.wisbechtowncouncil.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 Page 170 of 172 Women 4 Integration 185 The Sycamores Milton Cambridge CB24 6ZH Contact: Activities: This is a new Pakistani Women's group which will look to involve other white and BME groups as well as the involvement of younger women. Samia Baig samiatbaig@hotmail.com 07956 192119 WRVS Addenbrookes Hospital Activities: Box 214 We deliver practical support through the power of volunteering so older people get more out of life. We provide support in hospital, at home, in Hills Road social centres and in an emergency. Cambridge CB2 2QQ Nikki Soyza 01223 244749 Contact: nikki.soyza@wrvs.org.uk Yellow Rose Spiritual Centre Activities: Contact: We meet monthly for spiritual events, excluding January and December, at Arbury Community Centre CB4 2LD. Lynn Marie Owen 01223 359074 lynnmarieowen@gmail.com www.yellowrosespiritualcentre.co.uk YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Hayward House Rightwell Bretton Peterborough PE3 8DX Contact: Activities: We work with many who have suffered homelessness or come from tough or disadvantaged backgrounds, but also plenty who are just young people looking for some fun activities. Our work ranges from housing, youth work and counselling to health and fitness and Inez Smith inez.smith@theymca.org.uk www.theymca.org.uk 01223 273801 Young Lives 11 Bridge Street St Ives Cambs PE27 5EH Contact: Activities: Young Lives aims to enhance the networking, engagement and development of voluntary and community organisations working with children and young people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Paul Brodie admin@young-lives.org.uk www.young-lives.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01480 494333 Page 171 of 172 Young People Guyhirn 7 March Road Rings End Guyhirn Contact: Activities: This group aims to encourage and support the development of activities for young people in Guyhirn and the surrounding area Christian Justice cjustice3000@gmail.com 01945 450028 Young People March The Centre City Road March Cambs PE15 9LS Contact: Activities: Our goal is to provide a safe and cared for environment in which all young people of the area can access positive experiences to enrich and smooth their successful transition from child to adulthood. We work hard to offer opportunities and guidance that Sarah Brown admin@ypm.org.uk www.ypm.org.uk 2013 Cambridgeshire VCS Directory- updated November 2013 01354 650645 Page 172 of 172