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…and help protect the beauty of Cambridge and its environment.

…and help protect the beauty of Cambridge and its environment.

Cambridge, Past, Present & Future (CambridgePPF) is the only independent, local charity workingprotecting the beauty of Cambridge and its environment. Whether historic buildings, green spaces, nature, housing or infrastructure – we are passionate about all of it. Protecting, enhancing and celebrating all that’s good about this special city, and its surrounding areas.

Why Support Us?

Cambridge, Past, Present & Future (CambridgePPF) is the only independent, local charity working to protect the beauty of Cambridge and its environment. 

Whether historic buildings, green spaces, nature, housing or infrastructure – we are passionate about all of it. Protecting, enhancing and celebrating all that’s good about this special city, and its surrounding areas.

CambridgePPF receives no statutory funding from central government or local councils. Every aspect of our work—preserving Cambridge’s landscapes, protecting its heritage, and enriching local communities—is made possible by the generosity of people like you.

Your donation helps us:

Keep nature and heritage open to all – ensuring our heritage buildings and green spaces remain freely accessible, safe, and enjoyable for visitors while providing healthy sanctuaries for wildlife.

Protect Cambridge’s heritage – Preserving some of the city and surrounding area’s rarest historic buildings, making them safe, accessible, and inspiring places to explore and marvel at our extraordinary human history.

Champion responsible development – Representing local interest in planning decisions to ensure that new developments throughout Greater Cambridge are sustainable and environmentally responsible.

Inspire the next generation – Supporting our rich cultural and educational programmes, including welcoming over 2,000 local schoolchildren each year to learn about nature, conservation, and Iron Age history.

Every donation—large or small—makes a tangible difference. Together, we can safeguard Cambridge’s natural and historic treasures for generations to come. Donate today and be part of this vital work.

Patrons Club and Philanthropic Giving

Major gifts play a pivotal role in what we do at CambridgePPF. As an independent charity, we rely on the generosity of individuals who believe in our mission to protect the heritage, green spaces, and nature of Cambridge. Your gift can make a real and lasting difference.

By becoming a Patron supporter, you join a community dedicated to safeguarding the future of Cambridge.

We welcome individuals, families and businesses to join our community of Patron supporters.

Together, we can protect Cambridge for generations to come.

Our Current Appeals & Campaigns

Help make exciting projects happen

Urgent Hinxton Watermill Appeal

Save the Leper Chapel

Wandlebury 70th
Birthday

Cambourne - Coton- Cambridge Busway

South East Cambridge Busway

Corporate Support

Partner with Us – Make a Lasting Impact on Cambridge’s Future
Cambridge, Past, Present & Future is pleased to work alongside companies that share our commitment to sustainability, heritage and community. As well as supporting our charitable work, by becoming a Corporate Partner your business can:

  • Host an annual programme of exclusive group volunteering days
    Tailored conservation projects run by our expert team—great for well-being, team-building and CSR.

  • Gain recognition across our print and digital channels
    Your logo featured on event materials, impact reports and online.

  • Sponsor high-profile projects and community events
    Align your brand with projects to help nature, heritage and community.

  • Enjoy reduced rates on private hire
    Hold off-site meetings, receptions or client events in our beautiful Stables and paddock.

  • Bring conservation expertise into your team
    From guided habitat walks to wildlife-identification talks, deepen your team’s connection to nature.

For more details of the corporate volunteering opportunities, please click here

We also offer a range of sponsorship opportunities for companies looking to support our events and activities. For more information about any of these options please contact development@cambridgeppf.org

Our Corporate Partners Include:

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Giving in Memory

If you have treasured memories of a loved one or a special moment to commemorate at one of the places we care for, then making an in-memory gift to Cambridge Past, Present & Future is a great way to make a difference to local nature and heritage.

From planting or sponsoring a tree to a memorial sky gazing seat and our very popular butterfly plaques that adorn our pollinator garden, see below for more information on memorial giving at Cambridge Past, Present & Future, or contact our team here.

Sky Gazing Seats

Each of these three new sculptural seats…

Butterfly Plaques

You can get involved with our new pollinator garden…

Sponsor a Tree

Have you got a favourite tree at Wandlebury Country Park…

Leave a Legacy

Remember Cambridge Past, Present & Future in your will

We rely heavily on the kind donations of supporters to make a difference to Cambridge and its surroundings. One way you can help support our work is to leave a legacy donation in your Will or to make a donation in memory of someone you love.

If you or a loved one have had a lifetime’s pleasure from places such as Wandlebury Country Park and Coton Country Reserve or our heritage sites, then a legacy gift is a great way of helping future generations to enjoy it too.

Members and supporters of Cambridge Past, Present & Future have provided legacies large and small to enable us to:-

  • care for places such as Wandlebury,
  • create Coton Countryside Reserve 
  • provide learning and outreach
  • look after the historic buildings in our care. 

Leaving a legacy to charity in your will is often a lot simpler than people think.

There are a number of ways you can leave a legacy to us, it can be:

  • a specified amount of money
  • a percentage of your estate
  • specific items.

It may also take the form of 

  • a donation in memory of a loved one
  • a gift instead of floral tributes at a funeral.

Because we are a charity your gift in a will is exempt from Inheritance Tax and you could reduce the amount of inheritance tax due on your estate by leaving us a legacy.

If you are thinking of leaving a legacy it would be best to speak to your solicitor. You can find a solicitor at www.lawsociety.org.uk. If you do decide to give a legacy it is helpful to include our charity number – 204121

For further information please download our legacy leaflet. When you are ready we’d be pleased to talk to you about leaving a legacy and all information will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please contact Milly Iturra on 01223 243830 x 204 or email: development@cambridgeppf.org