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Cambridge Past, Present & Future
Formerly the Cambridge Preservation Society
| A local charity working to keep Cambridge and its surroundings special by influencing planning developments, delivering environmental education and managing the green spaces and historic buildings in its care — for the benefit of all. |
About Us
Cambridge Past, Present & Future is a charity whose aim is to champion the protection and enjoyment of green open spaces and the sustainable development of the city and its surroundings. We want to see Cambridge continue to prosper and grow both economically and socially. Join us today.Founded in 1928 by a group of local business people, town councillors, aldermen, academics and city officials, the then Cambridge Preservation Society's objective was to work with local authorities to keep a vigilant eye on development - an ethos that still holds true today.
What we do
We help local people influence developments so as to keep Cambridge and the surrounding villages a great place in which to live, work, study and visit. We run a programme of environmental education and learning at our countryside properties for local schools We organise events and activities for the enjoyment of the public. |
We manage Wandlebury Country Park in the Gog Magog Hills on the southern edge of the city and the new Coton Countryside Reserve with its magnificent views of the historic city from the west.
We look after the oldest complete building in Cambridge, the Leper Chapel along Newmarket Road, as well as Bourn Windmill and Hinxton Watermill. |
Find out about the highlights of our year:- read our Annual Review 2011-12 and Annual Review 2010-11. - view the Board of Trustees Annual Report and full audited accounts. |
For main achievements in the past -
please click here.
How to get involved
Become a memberWith more members we stand a better chance of being heard. So if you are not already a member, why not join us now? If you are already a member, ask your friends, family, neighbours and work colleagues to join us so together we can influence the decisions that are shaping the future of Cambridge and its surroundings. |
VolunteeringThere are many opportunities to get involved, such as
For more details see here. Please get in touch if you are interested in any areas of our work. |
Donations and legacies
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We need to raise funds every year so your donations make a real difference to our work. Donations can be for general support or to a particular area of our work or an appeal. Just let us know your wishes.
We especially appreciate donations given in memory of a loved one. A donation to Cambridge Past, Present & Future is a wonderful tribute to someone who has enjoyed the beauty of natural places or historic buildings. |
Remembering Cambridge Past, Present & Future in your will is one of the most effective ways to ensure that the countryside and historic buildings we own and manage are here for future generations. All legacies and bequests are spent locally, supporting our work and the properties in our care. To discuss your wishes concerning donations, legacies or In Memoriam Gifts, please contact Mary Nealon on 01223 243830 or contact us. We are always happy to talk to you. |
Our first corporate supporterCambridge Water has become our first Corporate Supporter. "Becoming a corporate supporter of CambridgePPF was a natural choice. The charity’s environmental work and involvement in local planning issues has many synergies with our own values and interests. " Stephen Kay - Managing Director of Cambridge Water Company commented. Read more here. |
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Carter Jonas have become CambridgePPF’s latest corporate member“With Cambridge roots going back over a hundred years ....... " Read more here. |
Cambridge Past, Present & Futurewww.cambridgeppf.org |
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