Cambridge Acorn Project

Cambridge Acorn Project We offer therapeutic work to children and families, schools and communities, across Cambridgeshire who have experienced trauma or emotional distress.

The Cambridge Acorn Project aims to provide services and support to individuals and groups suffering from trauma or stresses which either do not meet the threshold for statutory involvement, or where there are no services currently available to offer support. In particular we aim to support children and their parents to cope with traumatic, stressful or emotionally difficult situations in order to

improve well-being and future prospects. Our work uses an empathy based approach in which understanding and mutual respect are crucial in working together with those in need. We take a holistic view to encompass issues of social justice, such as poverty and deprivation. We are currently able to provide one to one therapeutic support and also offer consultancy and training on all aspects of empathic responses to stress and trauma.

We’ve got some lovely volunteer opportunities coming up over the summer at Cambridge Acorn Project and we would love to ...
09/04/2026

We’ve got some lovely volunteer opportunities coming up over the summer at Cambridge Acorn Project and we would love to welcome some new faces! 🌞

If you fancy spending a bit more time outdoors, meeting good people, and doing something that genuinely helps families in our community, we would love to have you involved. Our volunteers make such a difference - sometimes just by showing up with a smile and a few hours to spare.

Click here to find out more: https://www.cambridgeacornproject.org.uk/volunteer

26/03/2026

Small actions → big impact ✨Join us at community events across Cambridge this summer and help us raise the funds that keep our work going. It’s flexible, fun and a lovely way to give back. 💚 Want to get involved? Find out more: cambridgeacornproject.org.uk/volunteer

24/03/2026
Thinking of running the Cambridge Half next year? 🏃 If you watched the race this year and thought, “I’d love to do that...
19/03/2026

Thinking of running the Cambridge Half next year? 🏃 If you watched the race this year and thought, “I’d love to do that next year…” - we’d love to hear from you! Sign up now to secure your spot for 2027 : https://forms.office.com/e/xc4dj8L0r1

Some things only grow with steady care — and that’s true for the children and families we support every day. If you have...
17/03/2026

Some things only grow with steady care — and that’s true for the children and families we support every day.

If you have ever wondered how to help a small grassroots charity in a simple, meaningful way, a monthly donation genuinely keeps our lights on and our work going.

🌱 Join our Acorn Friends community and help us be there for local families who need steady, patient support. 💛 https://www.cambridgeacornproject.org.uk/become-an-acorn-friend

A huge thank you to Rotary Club of Cambridge South 🎉 Their Christmas Car Park Fundraiser raised £1,500 for our core cost...
12/03/2026

A huge thank you to Rotary Club of Cambridge South 🎉 Their Christmas Car Park Fundraiser raised £1,500 for our core costs, vital in continuing our support for local families.

This was all made possible thanks to the Christmas parking at Downing College, Cambridge and University of Cambridge , the amazing volunteers, and everyone who used the car parks! We are so grateful. 🙏

And thank you for hosting such a lovely awards dinner at Madingley Hall & Gardens 💛

We’re so grateful to the amazing team at who raised over £1,300 running this year's 🏃Their enthusiasm, kindness and wi...
11/03/2026

We’re so grateful to the amazing team at who raised over £1,300 running this year's 🏃

Their enthusiasm, kindness and willingness to take on a challenge has meant so much to us over the past year. Partnerships like this genuinely keep our charity going - helping us cover the core costs that allow us to support children and families across Cambridgeshire. Thank you so much, Saffery. You are just wonderful 💛✨

10/03/2026

Hi,

📢Please note that Talk it Through Thursday session on 12th March at the Family Centre in Cherry Hinton, has been cancelled❗️

We'll be back next week as usual 🗓 ✅️

We’re so proud - and so grateful - to our incredible runners who completed theTTP Cambridge Half Marathon yesterday. 👏💛 ...
09/03/2026

We’re so proud - and so grateful - to our incredible runners who completed theTTP Cambridge Half Marathon yesterday. 👏💛 Together, they have already raised over £6,000, with donations still coming in. This support helps us continue to be there for local children and families who need us - and we simply couldn’t do what we do without our committed fundraising community. 🌱

If you would like to support our brilliant runners, you can still donate here: https://www.givengain.com/campaign/cambridge-acorn-project-3498

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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Cambridge Acorn Project aims to provide services and support to individuals and groups suffering from trauma and/or emotional distress. In particular we aim to support children and their parents or carers to cope with traumatic, stressful or emotionally difficult situations in order to improve well-being and future prospects. Our work uses an empathy based approach in which understanding, trust and mutual respect are crucial in working together with those in need. We take a holistic view to encompass issues of social justice, such as poverty and deprivation. We offer 1:1 work, joint/family work, ‘structural’ (environmental) work and advocacy and we are currently piloting a number of projects, including a project which uses the video game Tetris to help reduce emotional distress. In 2019, we are hoping to pilot an innovative approach to community work entitled ‘Empathetic Communities’ and we are waiting on the outcome of a Stage 2 funding application with the Big Lottery Fund for this piece of work.