Meet Cambridge celebrates partnership with Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Meet Cambridge, the meetings and convention bureau for Cambridge and the surrounding area, is proud to be working with the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, helping it to attract events which bring in valuable income to fund patient care.

Founded and funded by the Cambridge Colleges 25 years ago, Meet Cambridge currently has a portfolio of more than 50 venues, offering organisers a broad spectrum of meeting and conference facilities for all types and size of events.

Since 2017, it has been providing complimentary support to the Charity as a member venue, enabling it to enjoy the many marketing benefits on offer to promote its excellent facilities. This includes access to business opportunities for new events, networking, training courses, presence on the website and on social media, representation at national and international trade shows, participation in events, including Opendoors to showcase facilities and ongoing advice and assistance.

Meet Cambridge has also helped the Charity to achieve AIM accreditation with the Meeting Industry Association, an independent endorsement of high quality facilities and service which gives event organisers added reassurance. Its Education and Conference Centre is a modern and accessible meeting space equipped with AV and suitable for 10 to 80 people. Located on the outskirts of Cambridge, adjacent to the Babraham park and ride, the facilities can be configured for theatre, cabaret or boardroom style, with catering provided by the in-house Bistro.

The Centre can be used for one or two day training courses, seminars, lectures, board meetings, away-days, team meetings or breakfast networking events.

Judith Sloane, Head of Meet Cambridge, said: “It has been a privilege to work closely with Arthur Rank Hospice Charity over the last six years and assist it to attract external events that bring muchneeded revenue. This means it can continue to deliver services free of charge to patients and their families in Cambridgeshire.”

Louise Higgins, Business Development Manager, added: “We are extremely grateful for the support from Meet Cambridge which has enabled us to engage with the business community and raise the profile of our Education and Conference Centre. Being a Meet Cambridge member ensures we are equipped with industry knowledge and trends as well as enabling us to network and collaborate with member venues in Cambridgeshire.”

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity supports people in Cambridgeshire, living with an advanced serious illness or other life-limiting condition and those who need end-of-life care. Services are provided free of charge to patients and their families, helping them to make every moment count.

It costs over £11.5 million to run the services each year. Whilst the NHS contributes approximately £7.1 million, over £4.4 million needs to be raised through donations, fundraising, the retail operation, hospitality and venue hire.

Calling all runners!

Did the recent London marathon inspire you to take part, but the thought of not being successful in the ballot puts you off from entering? Papworth Trust is keen to hear from anyone who would like to apply for one of their charity places for 2024. You are asked to raise £1,250 to support the work of the Trust In Cambridgeshire, and will receive a personalised running vest and the full support of the fundraising team. If a full marathon isn’t your thing, but you would to try for a half marathon place, what better place to start than the Cambridge half marathon on 3 March 2024? The Trust has spaces available free of charge in return for a personalised running vest and £150 sponsorship, with full support from the fundraising team.If either opportunities are of interest please email jo.revitt@papworthtrust.org.uk for further information

Bridge the Gap is back! Registration now open for unique charity walk around seven University of Cambridge Colleges

Cambridge’s iconic Bridge the Gap charity walk returns in person on the morning of Sunday 10 September 2023.

The specially designed three-mile route through the grounds of seven of the University of Cambridge’s Colleges, raises funds for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and Romsey Mill.

Registration opened on 24 May with an early bird offer. Last year more than 1,500 people took part in the first in person Bridge the Gap since the pandemic, raising more than £30,000 and this year even more walkers are expected.

The event would not be possible without the support and sponsorship of Cambridge businesses and community organisations. It is the 13th year the walk has been sponsored by The Cambridge Building Society and the media partners are Cambridge 105 and the Cambridge Independent.

The two charity partners, Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and Romsey Mill, offer essential support and care to people throughout Cambridgeshire.

As well as having the chance to walk around the beautiful gardens and courtyards of seven Cambridge Colleges and see many hidden gems, there’ll be musical entertainment, food and fun at Parker’s Piece after the walk.

For further information and to register please visit https://www. arhc.org.uk/fundraising/events-challenges/bridge-the-gap/