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Volunteer stories

National Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1-7 June every year.

The theme for this year’s Volunteers’ Week in 2023 is ‘Celebrate and Inspire’.

As you read these stories, we hope that you will be able to join with us in celebrating her contribution; and be inspired.

Finding purpose as a charity shop volunteer

Finding purpose as a charity shop volunteer

Carrie (not her real name) is one of our brilliant team of Charity Shop volunteers, She wanted to share her story. Read more

Published: 26th May, 2023

Author: Neil Thompson

Charlie's story: An Aspire volunteer

Charlie's story: An Aspire volunteer

Romsey Mill's Aspire teams runs 13 weekly youth clubs for autistic young people; and relies on volunteers to help run the groups. Read more

Published: 26th May, 2023

Author: Neil Thompson

Sam's story:

Sam's story: "What a star!"

Sam is one of Romsey Mill's Young Leaders, who now volunteers with our Youth Development Team, to help support the next generation of young people. He wanted to share his story. Read more

Published: 26th May, 2023

Author: Neil Thompson

Gwen's story: Giving and receiving

Gwen's story: Giving and receiving

Gwen has volunteered with Romsey Mill in a number of different capacities. She wanted to share her story. Read more

Published: 26th May, 2023

Author: Neil Thompson

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  • Hampton championed

    Hampton championed

    Romsey Mill has received a Civic Award for its youth work in Hampton, Peterborough,

  • Pre-school - learning through play

    Pre-school - learning through play

    Both of Romsey Mill's Pre-school settings have been graded as "Good" by OFSTED this year.

  • Finding purpose as a charity shop volunteer

    Finding purpose as a charity shop volunteer

    Carrie (not her real name) is one of our brilliant team of Charity Shop volunteers, She wanted to share her story.

  • Charlie's story: An Aspire volunteer

    Charlie's story: An Aspire volunteer

    Romsey Mill's Aspire teams runs 13 weekly youth clubs for autistic young people; and relies on volunteers to help run the groups.

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  • Aspire

    Aspire

    Aspire delivers youth clubs and support, in and around Cambridge, for autistic children and young people, in mainstream education (Year 5 and above).

  • Our story

    Our story

    Story of Romsey Mill

  • Youth development

    Youth development

  • Pre-school

    Pre-school

    Our Early Years programme includes two pre-school locations for 2 - 4 year olds.

  • Young parents

    Young parents

    The Young Parents Programme is a leading provider offering support and friendship for teenage and young people in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire. The support includes home visits, individual support, antenatal classes tailored for young parents, peer support and child development, education and further training.

  • Community facilities

    Community facilities

    Romsey Mill has various community rooms and facilities available for hire at Romsey Mill Centre (the charity's own building) and at Ross Street Community Centre.

  • Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge 2023

    Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge 2023

    Our tremendous team of 18 trekkers has completed their walk the three peaks of the Yorkshire Dales and helped to raise £10,000 in sponsorship to help fund the vital work of Romsey Mill. The 25-mile trek, involved climbing Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough ion Saturday 20th May 2023

  • Cara Coffee

    Cara Coffee

    Cara Coffee is a social enterprise run through a partnership with Great Shelford Free Church to support the work of Romsey Mill. The coffee shop on 29 High Street, Great Shelford, is run by amazing volunteers, and is a community hub serving delicious ethically sourced coffee, drinks and food.

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  • Bridge The Gap Charity Walk 2023

    Bridge The Gap Charity Walk 2023

    Bridge The Gap is an annual charity walk around the beautiful Colleges of the University of Cambridge, in partnership with Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. This family-friendly walk provides access to some of the hidden treasures and sights of Cambridge, whilst raising funds for two well-loved local charities.

Romsey Mill
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Hemingford Road
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