CHIEF EXECUTIVE

In April Huntingdonshire Business Fair returned to Burgess Hall and was once again a fantastic event. We were grateful to our Mayor Dr Nik Johnson for speaking at a pre-event breakfast and then officially opening the event.

You can see a full recap of the event, along with a selection of photographs, on the centre page spread.

It was a pleasure to support Maggie’s Cambridge over the last year and the work they do to support individuals and their families diagnosed with cancer. They were fully engaged with the Chamber during their time as Charity of the Year and this was reflected in the support from our Chamber members at key events where we raised funds to support the charity. We look forward to continuing the great relationship we have built with Hayley and the Maggie’s team.

I was delighted to meet with Lisa Punt, Maggie’s Cambridge Centre Head, recently for a cheque presentation.

Lisa Punt, Maggie’s Cambridge Centre Head, said: “We are so grateful for the support of the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce and are delighted with the amount raised. A huge thank you to the members and everyone involved in the events organised, your kindness and generosity means so much to us and the people we support.”

Our 2023/24 Charity of the Year is confirmed as Cambridge Children’s Hospital. This will be the first specialist children’s hospital in the East of England that will care for children’s physical and mental health. We look forward to working with them over the next year as the project develops.

Finally, I would like to thank everyone that has sent me good wishes since I announced my resignation from the Chamber and I wish you all continued success.

VIC ANNELLS Chief Executive

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