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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.

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 🗓 ✅️

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

08/03/2026

It's race day ! 🎉 Good luck to all of our amazing runners taking on the Cambridge Half Marathon today - we are so incredibly grateful for every single one of you 💛 Look out for us on the sidelines, we'll be cheering you on every step of the way!!

05/03/2026

Meet two more of our fantastic charity runners, Grace and Alfie 💛 They’re taking on the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon this Sunday in support of our work with local children and families. We are so grateful to them both - it really means a lot when people choose to run for us. We’ll be out on the route cheering you on! 🎉🏃‍♀️👏🏻🥇

04/03/2026

New volunteer opportunity! ✨ We are looking for Peer Support Volunteers to join us. You’ll receive fully funded NHS online training, starting 25th March, plus ongoing supervision and support from our team. Once trained, you have the chance to volunteer at one of our weekly drop‑in hubs in Cambridge, Histon, Soham, Northstowe or Huntingdon. This role is for you if you are empathetic, reliable, open‑minded — and willing to learn.

No previous experience needed. We especially welcome volunteers with lived experience of mental health, trauma or inequality. Deadline to apply: 9 March 2026.

👉 For full detail and to apply please visit our website - cambridgeacornproject.org.uk/peer-peer

01/03/2026

Meet Jess and Emily! 👋

These two wonderful humans from store in Cambridge city centre have been supporting us in so many ways over the past year - and now they are running the Cambridge Half Marathon for us too! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ We are so grateful for their endless enthusiasm and energy. If you'd like to sponsor them, you can click below 💛https://www.givengain.com/campaign/cambridge-acorn-project-3498

27/02/2026

Meet Matilda! 👋 She's one of our wonderful runners lacing up for the Cambridge Half Marathon in just 9 days! What makes her extra special is that she's part of our team here at Cambridge Acorn Project, working as a Social Prescriber. She sees every day the difference we make for local children and families, and that's exactly why she's running 🏃‍♀️

Go Matilda, go! 🎉 If you'd like to sponsor her and support our work, click here to donate: https://www.givengain.com/project/matilda-raising-funds-for-cambridge-acorn-project-118505 https://www.givengain.com/project/matilda-raising-funds-for-cambridge-acorn-project-118505

26/02/2026

Have you spotted us in your local Tesco yet? 🔵 We're so excited to be taking part in the blue token scheme across most Cambridge stores until mid-March - and we need your help! 🙏

Next time you're doing your Tesco shop, please do pop a blue token in for us - the winning charity receives £1,500 which will go directly towards supporting local children and families who have experienced trauma, abuse and poverty.

Check the post below to see if your local store is taking part 👇
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25/02/2026

A huge thank you to for sharing our article, written by our Fundraising Manager, Kate Weir. 💛

Children's mental health needs are rising, waiting lists are growing, and we know families in our community are feeling it. That's why we continue to work to find new ways to show up for the children who need us most.

'Fundraising and Social Justice in a Time of Crisis' is a really honest look at how we are approaching that challenge - if you've got a spare 5 minutes, we would love for you to have a read and let us know what you think!

🔗 Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3ZhBj6f

24/02/2026

Our wonderful CEO and founder Matt Edge delivered a seminar last week on Trauma-Informed Practice! Read more about the day below 👇

Thank you for sharing How Are You Cambridge and for organising the day Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System

20/02/2026

We were delighted to welcome Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner to our Frazzled Fridays hub last week!

Watch our therapist and hub coordinator Becky tell That's TV Cambridgeshire all about what we get up to at our Cambridge hub 💛 Thank you so much to Daniel for taking the time to visit and show his support.

17/02/2026

WHAT A DAY! 🎉 The Snowdrop Walk raised over £3,300 - our biggest fundraising day ever!

Around 700 people braved the rain (and enjoyed the sunshine!) to see the snowdrops, eat homemade cake, wander the woods and say hello to George the Clydesdale 🐴
These funds will make a real difference for children, young people and families in need across Cambridgeshire.

A HUGE thank you to Katherine Mann at Histon Manor, and to all the volunteers who made the day so special. We are so grateful. 💛

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

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+447507740047

Website

http://cambridgeacornproject.org.uk/

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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.