We've awarded major grant to domestic abuse survivors’ charity 

We've awarded a three-year grant of £50,000 per annum to The Angels Foundation to help make a long-last difference in the community. 

The multi-year award is the first of its kind made by us as we continue to mark our 175th anniversary by building on our pledge to donate more money than ever before to help good causes and support people in the community. 

The grant provides The Angels with a platform to expand its services over the next three years to deliver long-lasting support for survivors of domestic abuse in Cambridgeshire. 

It is the latest chapter in our partnership with The Angels. In 2023, The Angels were awarded a one-off grant by the Cambridge Building Society Community Fund before they became one our community partners in 2024.  

Peter Burrows, Chief Executive of The Cambridge, said:  

“We continually look for new ways to make the difference and so – to celebrate our 175th anniversary – we have made our first multi-year grant that we hope will be transformational for The Angels and the vital help they provide to survivors of domestic abuse. 

“I am delighted to continue our partnership with The Angels and to see their continued impact in our community grow with our support. We know how hard it is for charities to find financial support and that’s why we have pledged to donate more money than ever before to good causes to mark our 175th anniversary.” 

The donor directed award will enable The Angels to find a new premises, extend its services and grow its staff and pool of volunteers to reach more people in need.   

Caroline Deeprose, Founder and CEO of The Angels Foundation UK, said: 

“We are thrilled to begin a new partnership with The Cambridge Building Society. Their generous award will help us grow, build capacity and support more survivors of domestic abuse throughout Cambridgeshire to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

“By meeting both practical and emotional needs, we provide a vital lifeline at a critical point, ensuring no one has to choose between safety and basic essentials. With shared values and a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable people, this partnership will strengthen our trauma-informed support and counselling services."

“Together, we’re helping survivors regain independence, build resilience, and break the cycle of abuse for future generations.”  

We kicked off our 175 year anniversary celebrations in January by committing to donate £175,000 annually from our profits to good causes and by expanding our innovative Rent To Home scheme to help first-time buyers on to the housing ladder. 

It Takes a City was announced as one of our three community partners for the year alongside Jimmy’s Cambridge and Emmaus Cambridge, with all three charities receiving a donation and volunteer support from our team members throughout 2025. 

Also, we revealed earlier this month we had awarded £32,820 to five charities – Cambridge Women’s Aid, Cambridge and District Citizens Advice (CDCA), The Sick Children’s Trust, Making Space and Wintercomfort – through our Community Fund.  

The Community Fund accepts applications twice yearly from community organisations that support housing access, tackle homelessness and provide care for vulnerable people – with applications for the current round of funding closing on May 2. 

To find out more information about how The Cambridge is Making The Difference in its 175 anniversary or to make an application click here.