Camsight, Little Miracles Ely and Eddies among charities and groups who are sharing £12,000 of Cambridge Building Society funding

Ben Jolley

Published: 11:00 AM September 9, 2018

Updated: 11:35 AM November 1, 2020

Cash for the Community presentation evening - Credit: Archant

Cambridgeshire charities including Camsight, Little Miracles Ely and Eddies are among 15 groups getting a share of £12,000 worth of funding.

Cash for the Community presentation evening - Credit: Archant

The money was awarded from Cambridge Building Society to finalists in the company’s cash for the community initiative.

The largest donation went towards Cambridgeshire Stroke Group, which received over £1,500.

The small charity is run entirely by volunteers for all stroke survivors in Cambridgeshire, to help provide a support group for all those, of any age, who have had a stroke or similar injury.

Cash for the Community presentation evening - Credit: Archant

The third largest slice of funding was donated to Camsight, which brings visually impaired children and families together and supports older people with sight loss to remain a valued part of their communities, ensuring they have the information, support and technology they need to remain independent.

Each of the 15 finalists received the following amounts:

Cambridge Stroke Group - £1,584