Charity

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

The early years community in Ely came together last week for an annual fundraising event for two children's charities.

The early years community in Ely came together last week for an annual fundraising event for two children's charities.

Charity Fundraiser

‘Heartfelt thanks’ as Ely soft play hosts annual fundraiser

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

Newsquest and NSPCC launch fundraising Christmas campaign

Childminder and Take That superfan Sue Smith has kicked off her annual fundraisers for children's charities.

Childminder and Take That superfan Sue Smith has kicked off her annual fundraisers for children's charities.

Charity Fundraiser

Take That superfan kicks off fundraisers for children's charities

Ely Foodbank issued the appeal after the Trussell Trust published its 'Hunger in the UK' report.

Ely Foodbank issued the appeal after the Trussell Trust published its 'Hunger in the UK' report.

Ely foodbank calls for community support amid surge in 'hardship'

The Arthur Rank Hospice (ARH) will open the retail store in Ely on October 8

The Arthur Rank Hospice (ARH) will open the retail store in Ely on October 8

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Arthur Rank Hospice to open new charity shop in Ely

Greater Anglia staff at Ely railway station are fundraising for a guide dog to be named after a former colleague who died recently.

Greater Anglia staff at Ely railway station are fundraising for a guide dog to be named after a former colleague who died recently.

Railway station staff fundraise to name guide dog puppy in train driver’s memory

Dunk a firefighter/scout leader

Dunk a firefighter/scout leader

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Sutton Scout Group and fire station fun day in aid of activity camp and charity

Kira Partner and Kieran Power are hosting the Finley Family Fun Day on September 8 in memory of their son Finley George.

Kira Partner and Kieran Power are hosting the Finley Family Fun Day on September 8 in memory of their son Finley George.

Don't miss the Finley George Fund Fun Day and Dog Show this weekend

Kerry Giles-Brown, from Littleport, will brave the shave in aid of Caring Together.

Kerry Giles-Brown, from Littleport, will brave the shave in aid of Caring Together.

Littleport carer to brave head shave for charity before starting chemo

Simon and Emma Percival will trek 100km over four days across the Sahara Desert.

Simon and Emma Percival will trek 100km over four days across the Sahara Desert.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Brother and sister duo to trek Sahara Desert for 'life-saving' hospice

The pupils took on the Dorset Jurassic Coast walk this month.

The pupils took on the Dorset Jurassic Coast walk this month.

Ely College students take part in Dorset Jurassic Coast walk for charity

An East Cambridgeshire family has raised £100,000 in less than 10 months

An East Cambridgeshire family has raised £100,000 in less than 10 months

Cancer charity in memory of Cambs boy raises £100,000 in 10 months

Cllr Stephen Thompson and Cllr Andrew Wilding set off from the Three Kings Pub in Haddenham on July 1.

Cllr Stephen Thompson and Cllr Andrew Wilding set off from the Three Kings Pub in Haddenham on July 1.

Haddenham parish councillors embark on 96-mile 'pilgrimage' to Buckinghamshire

Adam and Elliot Brennand scaled the tallest mountain in England in memory of their friend Janet Rogers on June 22

Adam and Elliot Brennand scaled the tallest mountain in England in memory of their friend Janet Rogers on June 22

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Ely schoolboys reach summit of Scafell Pike in climb dedicated to friend

Adam and Elliot Brennand from the Lantern Community Primary School will scale the tallest mountain in England

Adam and Elliot Brennand from the Lantern Community Primary School will scale the tallest mountain in England

Cancer research UK

Ely schoolboys to climb Scafell Pike for Cancer Research in memory of friend

The two hour 'Zumbathon' raised £3,200 for Oasis Ely Cancer Hub.

The two hour 'Zumbathon' raised £3,200 for Oasis Ely Cancer Hub.

'Zumbathon' fundraiser hosted for Oasis Ely Cancer Hub

Twenty-two young people joined the hunt for the fictional children's character on May 18,.

Twenty-two young people joined the hunt for the fictional children's character on May 18,.

Ely Scouts evade the Gruffalo in Thetford Forest hike

Staff from Silver Oak Coffee have launched a fundraiser to to help pay for work to lower the kerb in Newnham Street Car Park.

Staff from Silver Oak Coffee have launched a fundraiser to to help pay for work to lower the kerb in Newnham Street Car Park.

Coffee roastery raising money to improve wheelchair access in Newnham Street car park

Reverend Dr Clifford Owen, 81, pictured in front of Ely Cathedral.

Reverend Dr Clifford Owen, 81, pictured in front of Ely Cathedral.

Reverend, 81, completes 400-mile cycle across the UK in aid of Ely Cathedral

The Rotary Club of Ely at EACH in Milton.

The Rotary Club of Ely at EACH in Milton.

East Anglia's Children's Hospices

Rotary Club of Ely make 'tremendous' visit to East Anglia's Children's Hospice

Earlier this month, the pair took part in a playground assault course with 30 obstacles in Waterbeach.

Earlier this month, the pair took part in a playground assault course with 30 obstacles in Waterbeach.

Cancer research UK

Race for Life event brings Ely mum and son 'closer together'

Alice has raised more than £600 for Asthma + Lung UK.

Alice has raised more than £600 for Asthma + Lung UK.

London Marathon was the 'best experience of my life' says King's Ely chef

Phil Scurrah, of Burwell, with his medal after completing the London Marathon.

Phil Scurrah, of Burwell, with his medal after completing the London Marathon.

London Marathon

Heart surgery doesn't stop fundraising London Marathon runner from Cambs

Emma Brown, 21, completed the skydive on April 19 in a bid to raise at least £650 for Mind.

Emma Brown, 21, completed the skydive on April 19 in a bid to raise at least £650 for Mind.

Witchford woman takes on skydive challenge for mental health awareness

Ely Cathedral, Cambridge Guildhall and the Queens' College Mathematical Bridge will display the charity's colour.

Ely Cathedral, Cambridge Guildhall and the Queens' College Mathematical Bridge will display the charity's colour.

Ely landmarks to light up green as reminder that Samaritans are available

Last year, the NSPCC Ely Branch raised over £16,000 for the charity

Last year, the NSPCC Ely Branch raised over £16,000 for the charity

City of Ely Council

Mayor and mayoress of Ely hold fundraising gala for NSPCC branch

Brian with members of the Jones Safe House charity.

Brian with members of the Jones Safe House charity.

Charity Fundraiser

Ely Dojo member completes The Cape Town Cycle Tour for South African charity

Sharon Heaps swamped by donations .

Sharon Heaps swamped by donations .

Cancer research UK

Slimming World success as groups raise £5,000 for Cancer Research

Kingfishers Bridge nature reserve has transformed more than 250 acres of land to provide safe haven for endangered species since 1995.

Kingfishers Bridge nature reserve has transformed more than 250 acres of land to provide safe haven for endangered species since 1995.

Ely woman who ran three marathons in three days raises £1,000 for nature reserve

Littleport won the women’s double rink Emily Huckle cup last season

Littleport won the women’s double rink Emily Huckle cup last season

East Anglian Air Ambulance

Littleport puts the fun into fundraising

Ely Hero Awards presented their chosen charity for 2023, The Prospects Trust, with a cheque for £500.

Ely Hero Awards presented their chosen charity for 2023, The Prospects Trust, with a cheque for £500.

Ely Hero Awards

Ely Hero Awards donate £500 to The Prospects Trust charity

From left to right: Parent, Daisy Winchester, Lisa Radcliffe, and teachers Catherine Mulholland and Tracey Rice

From left to right: Parent, Daisy Winchester, Lisa Radcliffe, and teachers Catherine Mulholland and Tracey Rice

Teachers who braved shave in memory of former headteacher’s son raise £2,000

The recent Saturday Fun Skate at Littleport Leisure

The recent Saturday Fun Skate at Littleport Leisure

Lots of charity fundraising success in Littleport over the Easter break

Catch up with the news from the last seven days.

Catch up with the news from the last seven days.

The Week in Pictures

The Week in Pictures: Stories you may have missed this week

East Anglia’s finest chamber orchestra has raised thousands of pounds for charities in recent years.

East Anglia’s finest chamber orchestra has raised thousands of pounds for charities in recent years.

Medlock Sinfonia concert raises more than £1,000 for Ely Foodbank

Some of the clothes at the last Spring Swish Ely event at FRESH. and founders Sara Ford and Alice Loombe

Some of the clothes at the last Spring Swish Ely event at FRESH. and founders Sara Ford and Alice Loombe

Spring Swish fundraiser returns to FRESH. next month - and entry is free

Cambridgeshire-based businesses have donated over 1,300 Easter eggs to good causes.

Cambridgeshire-based businesses have donated over 1,300 Easter eggs to good causes.

Businesses donate over 1,300 Easter eggs to good causes

Adam Green is tackling the 26-mile challenge to raise £2,000 for The Children's Liver Disease Foundation.

Adam Green is tackling the 26-mile challenge to raise £2,000 for The Children's Liver Disease Foundation.

London Marathon 2024

Burwell man running London Marathon for children’s liver charity

Kelly has already raised more than £750 for the nature reserve.

Kelly has already raised more than £750 for the nature reserve.

Ely woman running three marathons in three days for nature reserve

Ely runner Dan Regan will take on the Zig Zag running challenge in Huntingdon on April 14 to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Ely runner Dan Regan will take on the Zig Zag running challenge in Huntingdon on April 14 to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Fundraising run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

Catherine Mulholland and Tracey Rice from The Shade Primary School in Soham will brave the shave on March 27.

Catherine Mulholland and Tracey Rice from The Shade Primary School in Soham will brave the shave on March 27.

Teachers to brave the shave in memory of former headteacher’s son

Ken Shipp, who owns The Tackle Shop in Ely, will have his chest waxed for the Teenage Cancer Trust charity on March 22.

Ken Shipp, who owns The Tackle Shop in Ely, will have his chest waxed for the Teenage Cancer Trust charity on March 22.

Chest wax fundraiser for Ely business owner

Lauren Bowers-Broadly and her family

Lauren Bowers-Broadly and her family

Charity gala for NHS worker who has incurable cancer is a huge success

Pupils and staff in nursery through to year 13 got behind Comic Relief on March 18.

Pupils and staff in nursery through to year 13 got behind Comic Relief on March 18.

King's Ely students celebrate Red Nose Day in style

Chris Holmes, coach, with Thomas Carford and his dad David

Chris Holmes, coach, with Thomas Carford and his dad David

Cancer research UK

24-hour 800-mile bikeathon raises £3,000 for charities close to rugby team's heart

The Sinfonia hopes to raise at least £2000 for the foodbank.

The Sinfonia hopes to raise at least £2000 for the foodbank.

Classical music

Medlock Sinfonia to host concert in aid of Ely Foodbank

Homelessness charity Emmaus Cambridge has been burgled for the second time in less than six months.

Homelessness charity Emmaus Cambridge has been burgled for the second time in less than six months.

Thieves burgle Landbeach homelessness charity again

Fifteen more Dumpsters of Phnom Penh have benefitted from vital funds raised by Ely-based education consultant Peter Harris.

Fifteen more Dumpsters of Phnom Penh have benefitted from vital funds raised by Ely-based education consultant Peter Harris.

Charity Fundraiser

Ely man raises funds for fifteen Dumpsters of Phnom Penh

Philip Scurrah holding his medal after getting his personal best at the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon.

Philip Scurrah holding his medal after getting his personal best at the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon.

British Heart Foundation

Personal best for runner treated for a heart condition last year

Some of the staff team at the new B&M in Ely

Some of the staff team at the new B&M in Ely

Ely Foodbank volunteers officially open city's new B&M store

Just George was set up last September by Lisa and David Radcliffe, the parents of Isleham boy George, as they entered his end-of-life care.

Just George was set up last September by Lisa and David Radcliffe, the parents of Isleham boy George, as they entered his end-of-life care.

Cancer charity in memory of Cambs boy raises £70,000 in five months

The Mayor of Ely's charity gala will be in aid of the Ely and District Fundraising Branch of the NSPCC.

The Mayor of Ely's charity gala will be in aid of the Ely and District Fundraising Branch of the NSPCC.

City of Ely Council

‘M&S Sparkle’ on offer for Mayor’s charity gala