Support Fenland
About
Our aim is to create a stronger, better supported, voluntary and community sector with greater confidence and enhanced connections that are better able to achieve more positive outcomes for their communities.
- Regular Voluntary Group Networks in four market towns
- Partnership networking events
- Work alongside colleagues in the business and public sectors, promoting collaboration
- Promoting volunteering through Volunteer Pop-ins, Volunteer Cambs and volunteer fairs
- Love it, Hate it, Shape it – empowering local communities to make change that they want
- Provision of one-to-one support for local groups
- Training in person, online and on-demand
Support Fenland builds on a pilot project that began in 2021, assessing the support needs of Fenland voluntary and community groups. We are grateful to the National Lottery Community Fund for supporting this ongoing work.
Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.
Recent updates
Chatteris Volunteer Fair brings local organisations and residents together once again
Posted on 09/06/26
Love It, Hate It, Shape It – Doddington: What We’ve Learned
Posted on 13/05/26
The LIHISI project began with a simple but powerful idea: local people are the experts in their own communities. Through the summer and autumn of 2025, we invited...
Volunteer to make a difference: Supporting cancer awareness in Fenland
Posted on 09/04/26
Volunteering can be one of the most powerful ways to support others through life’s most challenging moments. Across Fenland, residents are stepping forward to make a...
Support Fenland brings community together at Whittlesey Volunteer Fair
Posted on 19/03/26
Residents from across Whittlesey and the surrounding area came together on Saturday 14 March for the Whittlesey Volunteer Fair, organised by Support Fenland,...
Business Breakfast with Mark Thurston: supporting skills and workforce development in Fenland
Posted on 03/03/26
Last year’s Fenland networking breakfasts brought together businesses, education providers and community organisations to explore how stronger partnerships could...
From March to Whittlesey: Celebrating Volunteering and What’s Next in Fenland
Posted on 10/02/26
Volunteering in Fenland is thriving, and the March Volunteer Fair, held on Saturday 24 January 2026 at St Peter’s Church, was a powerful reminder of just how much...
Fenland Volunteer Fairs: Highlights from Wisbech and What’s Coming in 2026
Posted on 25/11/25
Last month, we held the Wisbech Volunteer Fair and what a wonderful day it turned out to be! The community came together in a spirit of giving, connection, and...
Support Fenland Turns One: A Celebration of Community and Collaboration
Posted on 01/10/25
On Wednesday, 24 September, we welcomed Fenland’s incredible voluntary organisations, funders, and partners to The Braza Club in March for our Support Fenland...
A New Online Community for Fenland Carers
Posted on 20/08/25
At Support Cambridgeshire, we know unpaid carers play a vital role in our communities. Many face long hours, little recognition and, too often, a sense of isolation....
Fenland Networking Breakfast: Long-Term Commitment to Sustainable Change
Posted on 01/04/25
A panel of experts, including Rebecca Stimson from MJS Construction, Matt Dobbing, Associate Principal at Thomas Clarkson Academy, Simon Jackson, Economic Growth Manager...
Fenland Networking Breakfast: Building a Brighter Future for Fenlands
Posted on 01/04/25
Last month, over 70 people, including business leaders, educators, local authorities, and community organisations, gathered at the March Golf Club for the inaugural...
Support Fenland, Development Officer update
Posted on 15/11/24
Since joining the Support Fenland team just over three months ago it’s been a very busy time, with the project continuing to gather momentum. As a resident of Fenland...
Support Fenland Project Launches at Queen Mary Centre in Wisbech
Posted on 02/10/24
Over forty individuals from voluntary organisations across the Fenland district attended the official launch of the Support Fenland project recently. The event, which...