Category: News
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Blossomify Recognised by UnLtd for Community Impact
We are thrilled to share some exciting news Blossomify has been awarded by UnLtd, the foundation for social entrepreneurs, in recognition of our impact and vision for the community! This award is a powerful acknowledgment of the work we do to empower and support young people and families in Cambourne and neighbouring areas. Through our…
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Blossomify Receives National Lottery Funding for Level Up Youth Club
We are delighted to announce that Blossomify has been awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to launch our exciting new project—Level Up Youth Club! This initiative is designed especially for young people aged 8–16 in Cambourne and neighbouring areas, creating a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment where they can connect, learn, and grow.…
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A Special Visit to Blossomify!
Ruth Musimbago (third right) – project coordinator, and Sarah Freeman (third left) – community connector, pose for a picture with the super volunteers during a courtesy visit to Blossomify CIC at the Bowls Pavillion. At Blossomify, we love opening our doors to guests who share our passion for empowering young people—and today was extra special!…
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Community Engagement: Feedback on Literacy, Life Skills, and Board Game Sessions
Following our recent community survey and taster session, we received overwhelmingly positive feedback from young people and their parents regarding the free literacy lessons, life skills workshops, and board game sessions. Key Highlights: Overall, the response indicates a high demand for these activities, with the community seeing them as valuable in supporting young people’s educational…
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A Heartfelt Thank You to South Cambridgeshire!
We extend our sincere thanks to the South Cambridgeshire team for their generous support through the Chest Grants Fund. This vital funding enables Blossomify to provide free English and Maths tuition to young people in Cambourne, Cambridgeshire. Cambourne is a vibrant and diverse community, with many new families facing challenges in integration due to language…
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Meeting With Cambourne Councillor About The Future Of STEM
Ruth Kugumikiriza (L), the Executive Director of Blossomify CIC, poses for a picture with Dr Shrobona Bhattacharya (R), District Councillor for Cambourne before discussing the future of STEM in Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, and how to support more young people to become more passionate about STEM subjects. The future of STEM education in the UK, particularly in Cambridgeshire,…
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We Need You!
Thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers who have supported Blossomify through our first few months of operating! We have been having training sessions with our volunteers over the last weeks to ensure all our beneficiaries get the support they need. We are still recruiting volunteers for the After School Bell project and are…
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After School Bells
Blossomify has received funding from Cambridgeshire County Council to support its ambition in promoting inclusiveness among disadvantaged young people in Cambourne and neighbouring areas. The After School Bells project will be offering free English and Maths tuition sessions to up to eight young people every three months starting 24th August 2024 for a period of…
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Grant received from Cambourne Crier
We are thrilled to have received a a financial grant for the purchase of teaching equipment from the Cambourne Crier. We want to appreciate the Cambourne Crier team for this generous support. This support will enable us to further help disadvantaged children in boosting their communication skills.