Exchange Hub
Submit your needs and offers…
You can share your time, skills, expertise, volunteering, resources, and financial support—either what you can offer or what you need—on a longer-term basis, helping to make collaboration more effective. Take a look at what’s already listed, or complete the form to submit your needs and offers.If you have a shorter-term request, we recommend using the LinkedIn group to highlight your immediate need. If anything needs updating or removal, please contact us via the contact area.
Needs
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Architectural Design Help
Looking for an architect who could do some initial design work to start to develop what a permanent charity hub might look like in Cambridgeshire. This would be based on space we have already and would simply be a way of developing some concepts and possible floor plans.
Point of contact
Mark Freeman -
Do you know young people who need alternative education
Whether you personally know or work with a young person who is NEET or struggling in mainstream education and would benefit from hands-on vocational training, we can help. We work with 14–25-year-olds who are completing construction qualifications and who may be school refusers or facing challenges due to additional needs. We are looking to support young people who have been referred to us, increase public awareness of our work, and build long-term relationships with organisations where a referral system can be mutually beneficial.
Point of contact
Divya Georgedivya.george@newmeaningfoundation.org
February 2026
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Can you share this with your staff?
We are seeking host individuals/couples/families for our Supported Lodgings programme for young people - maybe your big-hearted staff have a spare room and could help?
Please would you mind sharing this PDF flyer below in your staff comms?
Point of contact
Juliet Allanjuliet.allan@concreterose.co.uk
January 2026
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Support Young People in Their Next Best Step!
Form the Future CIC invites you to its 30-minute Opening Doors webinar to find out more about how you can make a real difference to young people’s futures, whilst strengthening and diversifying talent pipelines across our region.
Discover: Ambassador volunteering, work experience opportunities and corporate partnerships
Whether you’re new to youth engagement or looking to deepen your organisation’s involvement, this session will offer practical next steps and real examples of how you can get involved.
Reviewed Jan 2026
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Future Home for Skatepark
Help us to find a long term sustainable home for our community indoor skatepark (from 2027).
Point of contact
Paul ElbroReviewed Jan 2026
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Sponsor a Brick Club and Support Cambridgeshire Children to Thrive
If you’re a Cambridgeshire business with a strong commitment to inclusion, sponsoring a Play Included Brick Club in a local school is a powerful way to make a difference. We plan to deliver Brick Clubs for free in 100 local schools across Cambridgeshire. Brick Clubs are inclusive spaces where all young people can thrive—whether they are neurodivergent, facing mental health challenges, or in need of additional support for any reason. We are seeking corporate sponsors to help bring Brick Clubs to more children.
Point of contact:
Gina Gomez
gina@playincluded.comReviewed Jan 2026
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HR Advice
We are looking for a business who could work with us to provide some HR support and advice.
Point of contact
Elisabeth SilverReviewed Jan 2026
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Storage Space
Cultivating Change requires accessible and secure storage for their event resources, either a large cupboard or an unused office, easily accessible and ideally pro-bono. Within Cambridge or a 5 mile radius of the city centre.
Point of contact
Sally Nyesally.nye@cultivatingchange.co.uk
Reviewed Jan 2026
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Decorations to Redecorate our Counselling Service Room
We have a counselling room for our mental health service that could be more warm and inviting. We're looking for:
- Plants (fake plants ideally due to low natural light), a rug, decorations
You would be part of helping us make this the most inviting, welcoming space for people experiencing homelessness.
Point of contact
Kayleigh Wingatekayleigh@cambridgecyrenians.org.uk
Reviewed Jan 2026
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Office Chairs Needed
Cambridge Acorn Project is a charity in Histon, Cambridge. We’re looking for essential office equipment to improve our team’s workspace - especially comfortable office chairs. If you can donate or offer items at low cost, please get in touch. Thank you!
Point of contact
Kate Weirkate.weir@cambridgeacornproject.org.uk
Reviewed Jan 2026
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Could you be our next Trustee?
Cambridge Cyrenians is looking for new trustees to help guide our mission of supporting people experiencing homelessness in Cambridge. We’d especially love to hear from people with experience in legal, fundraising, or housing management, but if you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you too.
Point of contact
James Martinjames@cambridgecyrenians.org.uk
Find out more on our website, or contact us directly for more info!
Reviewed Jan 2026
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Advice in Finance, HR & IT
Camcycle is launching an ambitious new strategy in 2026: "More cycling for a better future." We’re seeking support to grow our capacity - through advice or small projects - in any operational area, including finance, HR, IT, governance, or organisational development.
Point of contact
Anna Williamsanna.williams@camcycle.org.uk
Reviewed Jan 2026
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Engage with a Homelessness Charter
It Takes a City is welcoming the business community to sign up to and join our Homelessness Charter to help end homelessness in Cambridge city. If your business is interested in supporting this important cause, please get in touch.
Point of contact
Elisabeth Silverinfo@cambridgehomelessnesscharter.org.uk
Reviewed Jan 2026
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Team Away Day Hosting Needed
The Angels Foundation has never had the whole team together in one room. We’d love to bring everyone together for a day/afternoon/evening to connect and spend quality time as a team.
We’re reaching out to see if any local venue, business or organisation could support us with:
• A space to host
• Tea/coffee/lunch/dinner if possible
• A relaxed environment for our teamPlease get in touch — we’d be incredibly grateful 🤍
Point of contact
Caroline Deeprose
Offerings
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Team Coaching
As part of my accredited diploma in Emergent Team Coaching, I’m deepening my practice and looking to work with a small number of teams who are open to learning together. I’m offering team coaching at a reduced rate for organisations or leadership teams who would value space to reflect, strengthen how they work together, and improve collective impact. In return, I’m asking for honest feedback.
Point of contact
Nic KidstonReviewed April 2026
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Free LEGO Serious Play Workshops in Exchange for Feedback
We have recently trained in how to use LEGO Serious Play with Strategic Play Global and would love to try out our new skills as certified facilitators! LEGO serious play is a methodology to support businesses to build teamwork in a fun, engaging and equalising way. We'd love to offer a half or full day team-building/ team identity workshop to one or two local businesses, in exchange for honest feedback. Find out more about Serious Play in the link below.
Point of contact
Gina GomezReviewed Jan 2026
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Bespoke Training and Consultation Opportunities
- Workplace Strategies for Success (Enabling neurodiverse employees to succeed, building inclusive workplaces and recruitment for all).
- Championing Neurodiversity (Strategies for Corporates, inclusive hiring and successful starts).
- Problem Solving Consultations for HR and Management, support for difficult conversations.
- Workplace Assessments.Point of contact
Anna Butler-Finbow
anna.butler-finbow@red2green.org
Reviewed Jan 2026
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Expertise in Health & Safety
S2 Partnership can offer advice for nonprofits in relation to health & safety and have a community fund administered by the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation (CCF), which nonprofits with qualifying criteria can apply for too.
Point of contact
Andy SmithAndy.smith@s2partnership.co.uk
Visit our Website
Reviewed Jan 2026
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Donation Station
A Donation Station is a drop-off point where people can bring their quality pre-loved items to donate for re-sale in our Cancer Research UK shops and superstores. We can supply you with a Donation Station bin and other materials to set-up in any secure workplace or community location, within a 20-mile radius of one of our shops or superstores.
Point of contact
Gill BurgessVisit our website
Reviewed Jan 2026
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Encompass - Championing Neurodiversity and Learning Disabilities Advocacy and Training Opportunities
Become an Advocate, show your dedication to championing neurodiversity and learning disabilities.
- You can support neurodiverse individuals into employment.
- Receive a quality assurance stamp for your website, email signatures and buildings.
- Receive Neurodiversity Awareness Month resources, support and collaboration.
- Receive resource packs with up-to-date neurodiversity infographics.
- Receive access to our Partnerships Newsletter, Partnerships Website Page and Corporate Volunteering opportunities.
Point of contactAnna Butler-Finbow
anna.butler-finbow@red2green.org
Reviewed Jan 2026
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Employee Counselling Service (ECS)
Cogwheel Counselling is a local charity offering affordable counselling. Cogwheel currently offers one to one counselling to adults, children and young people. In addition, Organisations can register for our Employee Counselling Service to fund 6 or 10 in person/online sessions with a qualified counsellor for their employees. Registration is free and simple for organisations.
Point of contact
Isabelle Dollisheadofservices@cogwheel.org.uk
Reviewed Jan 2026
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Volunteer Ambassador Opportunities
Our schools outreach programme is designed to create meaningful interactions with volunteer Ambassadors from a diverse range of sectors and backgrounds. Ambassadors share their lived experience, answer questions and give real insight into what their working world is like.
Point of contact
Dawn Easby ThwaitsReviewed Jan 2026
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Skateboard Coaching
Would your staff like to try something new? We are offering ‘After Work Club’ coaching.
Point of contact
Paul ElbroReviewed Jan 2026
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Talk Cancer Health Awareness
Our Talk Cancer session informs your team about how people can reduce risks of cancer and how to spot it early. We can run these sessions over Teams, or in person. A session takes around 40 minutes.
Point of contact
Gill BurgessReviewed Jan 2026
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Gardening Workshops
Awareness building workshops through Cultivating Change about the benefits of gardening & growing for your teams and employees, great for team building and mental health.
Point of contact
Sally Nyesally.nye@cultivatingchange.co.uk
Reviewed Jan 2026
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Active Travel, Cycle Parking and Planning Consultancy
Camcycle can design your cycle parking, cycling and walking routes or the overall plan for a new development to ensure it encourages walking and cycling.
Point of contact
Anna Williamsanna.williams@camcycle.org.uk
Reviewed Jan 2026
Trustees Needed
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Cambridgeshire Deaf Association (CDA)
As a trustee, you’ll help shape the future of a charity supporting Deaf people and those with hearing loss, reducing isolation and improving lives across our community. Experience in areas such as finance, governance, health & social care, fundraising, HR or project management would be valuable, helping guide our strategy and support sustainable growth. You don’t need to be Deaf or a BSL user — just committed, collaborative and motivated to make a difference. In return, you’ll gain valuable experience and join a supportive team working towards inclusion and empowerment.
Point of contact
Katie Rustill -
Camcycle
Camcycle is launching an ambitious new strategy in 2026: "More cycling for a better future."
We’re seeking support to grow our capacity and would love to welcome new trustees to join our board. Please get in touch.
Point of contact
Anna WilliamsReviewed Jan 2026
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Cambridgeshire Acre
Cambridgeshire ACRE is seeking committed and capable individuals to join its Board of Trustees. As a trustee, you will provide strategic direction, governance, and financial oversight, while ensuring that our well-established rural charity continues to respond to the needs of the people and communities we serve. We are particularly keen to hear from people with experience in finance, digital systems and cyber security, environmental management, or rural housing. Trustees are required to attend five board meetings a year, contribute to one of our committees, and participate in our annual away day.
Point of contact
Hayley NealJanuary 2026cription goes here
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Cambridge Cyrenians
Cambridge Cyrenians is looking for new trustees to help guide our mission of supporting people experiencing homelessness in Cambridge. We’d especially love to hear from people with experience in legal, fundraising, or housing management, but if you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you too.
Point of contact
James Martinjames@cambridgecyrenians.org.uk
Find out more on our website, or contact us directly for more info!
Reviewed Jan 2026
Team Volunteering Days for Businesses
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Volunteer with Give Your Best
Elevate your workplace giving with an on-site clothing donation drive: a unique team-building experience where employees strengthen relationships, boost their sense of purpose, and connect with a meaningful cause. Receive a Bestie Bin (clothes collection box) two weeks before the event to kickstart donations. On the day, employee, volunteers and GYB staff team up to process and ship items, witnessing their impact firsthand. Learn more about our mission, plus the opportunity to generate positive press from the event to boost your business’s visibility while showcasing your commitment to social good.
Point of contact
Sol EscobarReviewed Jan 2026
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Volunteering to Plant Trees with Creating Natures Corridors
We are looking for volunteers to help us plant trees and hedging across four sites in Cambridgeshire. You will need to be hands-on planting trees, it's a great day out and opportunity to plant the difference for future generations. We will have 20 days of planting between November and the end of March. Please sign up via the website.
Point of contact
Vhari Russell
vhari@thefoodmarketingexperts.co.uk
07769683020
Reviewed Jan 2026
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Volunteering with Red2Green
We welcome corporate teams to join us for volunteer days supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism. Held at our Swaffham Bulbeck and Bottisham sites, these days offer hands-on involvement in a range of activities such as gardening, arts and crafts, and employability workshops. Volunteer days run on weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Alternatively, there may be an event on a week or weekend day where we would welcome a team of volunteers. We can typically host up to 20 people, but we’re flexible and happy to tailor the experience to suit your team.
Point of contact
Anna Butler-Finbowanna.butler-finbow@red2green.org
Reviewed Jan 2026
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Volunteering with Abbey People
We have volunteering opportunities for companies that we have an ongoing relationship with (charity of year, long term partners etc). Get in touch and we can discuss what you are looking for and how together we create a great team experience.
Point of contact
Nicky Shepardnicky.shepard@abbeypeople.org.uk
Reviewed Jan 2026
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Volunteering with Cancer Research UK
Lend a hand in one of our shops (Regent Street and Burleigh Street in Cambridge) or superstores (Wisbech, Cambs), to marshalling or giving out medals at one of our events (Cambridge Race for Life, Shine Cambridge), or even working alongside our campaigns team to support our work to influence Government policy.
Point of contact
Gill BurgessVisit our website
Reviewed Jan 2026
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Volunteering with Cultivating Change
We can offer your team meaningful staff volunteering opportunities through our partnerships with Cultivating Change projects in the local community. These initiatives not only support impactful local causes but also provide your team with valuable opportunities for team building, skill development, and deeper community engagement.
Point of contact
Sally Nyesally.nye@cultivatingchange.co.uk
Reviewed Jan 2026
Funds to Apply for from our Members
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PEM Charitable Trust
Up to £2000
Deadlines 31 August and then 30 November.
The trust offers grants of up to £2000 for local Cambridgeshire charities.
July 2025
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S2 Partnership Community Fund
Up to £5,000
Application deadlines:
1 NovemberThe S2 Partnership Community Fund fund offers grants of up to £5,000 for community projects within a 10-mile radius of Elsworth.
June 2025
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The Cambridge Building Society Community Fund
Up to £10,000
Application deadlines:
1 May, 1 NovemberThe fund offers grants from £2,500 up to £10,000 to support organisations that are undertaking charitable work with a connection to homes or housing.
June 2025
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Cambscuisine Community Fund
No maximum grant value, but the average grant size is £4,000
Application deadlines:
1 February, 1 AugustGrants of £4,000, on average, are offered with the aim of helping people who are socially disadvantaged and to build healthier, inclusive, sustainable communities.
June 2025
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Tees Better Future Fund
Up to £5,000
Application deadlines:
1 May, 1 NovemberThis fund offers grants of up to £5,000 for projects that have a focus on learning and education and/or health and wellbeing, including supporting mental health for young people, children and families.
May 2025
Do you have pro bono room space to offer?
We are very thankful to our business members and the wider business community for generously offering pro bono room space above to our non-profit members. Each space is offered on a case-by-case basis and must be arranged directly with the lead contact. Availability is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the hosting business. If you have space to offer please fill in the form below.
Rooms Available
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Tees Law
Rooms available for pro-bono use for local charities and social enterprises in the Cambridgeshire area.
Castle Park, CB3 0AY
To discuss this, please contact:
Sarah Coates, Partner - sarah.coates@teeslaw.com -
Mobas
Rooms available for pro-bono use for local charities and social enterprises in the Cambridgeshire area.
95 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1AW
To discuss this, please contact:
Robin Bryant, Founder and Joint Managing Director - Robin.Bryant@mobas.com -
Charles Stanley
Rooms available for pro-bono use for local charities and social enterprises in the Cambridgeshire area.
1st Floor, 3 Station Sq, Cambridge CB1 2GB
To discuss this, please contact:
Glenn Baker, Director -Glenn.Baker@charles-stanley.co.uk -
PWC
Rooms available for pro-bono use for local charities and social enterprises in the Cambridgeshire area.
St Johns Innovation Park, The Maurice Wilkes Building, Cowley Rd, Cambridge CB4 0DS
To discuss this, please contact:
Sue Rowley, Cambridge Community & Charity Affairs - susan.rowley@pwc.com -
PEM
Rooms available for pro-bono use for local charities and social enterprises in the Cambridgeshire area.
Winship House, Winship Road, Milton, CB246AP or Station Road, Cambridge, CB12LA
To discuss this contact: Amy Hayden - Ahayden@pem.co.uk
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Meet Cambridge
We can help you extend your search for venue finding in Cambrige in either a pro bono or commerical basis.
To dicuss please contact:
enquiries@meet-cambridge.com
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Ibis Cambridge
Rooms available for pro-bono use for local charities and social enterprises in the Cambridgeshire area.
2 Station Square, Cambridge, CB12GA
To discuss this, please contact:
Claudia Susanu - Claudia.SUSANU@accor.com

