Could you give some time regularly to make a real difference to the Whitworth House garden?

The staff at the House are keen to encourage local volunteers to help transform and maintain our promising outdoor area. 

Volunteers would work on the garden and help support the young women living there who are keen to get involved with growing things too.  

It's common knowledge how powerful green spaces are for us all. Just imagine what a joy an attractive outdoor space would be for these young women as a place to socialise; a place to breathe and be restored; a place to grow fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables through the year; a place to connect with nature and to get involved with local biodiversity. 

Currently, the patio is a blank space, recently cleared by helpful volunteer who has now left Cambridge. There is some basic garden furniture and our Friends' Trust has supplied some tools and start-up materials. But there is scope for so much more, and as always with a garden, the need to keep on top of things! We would be delighted if you think this could be you.

To express an interest, or ask for more information, please write to us at [email protected] . We look forward to hearing from you!

Do you know of local businesses who might be interested in sponsoring a year of gardening, or partnering with us in other ways? A gift of planters, hanging baskets or compost, perhaps?

Help make a garden that will have real impact on young vulnerable women of our city.

Give the gift of a love of all things green!

​All volunteers are interviewed by Orwell staff who run the hostel and undergo  safeguarding checks.

Wouldn't this be lovely...

Please contact the Church Office (not the Whitworth Trust) for more information: [email protected]
Tickets  are bought through paypal here:  
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It promises to be a great afternoon in aid of two excellent local charities. Spread the word!

Little St Mary's Church is on Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1QJ. 
We hope to be joined by representatives from Orwell, who run the house, intersecting charities,  and many people keen to support.
Please feel free to come along whether you are a long-term champion of the House or are interested in finding out more. We will be delighted to see you.
​An RSVP to [email protected] will help us prepare refreshments! Thank you. 

In the last few weeks we are so pleased to have been able to give residents the funds for two new laptops and two new bikes, all thanks to the generous donations of our amazing supporters.

Such essentials are beyond the reach of new residents  and without them they can't connect to the education and training they want to access. With them, new possibilities are there for the taking. It's simple but so effective.

Your support has made a real impact and we are very grateful! Thank you.

After a long period of deep uncertainty the Trust is overjoyed that Orwell's recent bid has been successful and the County Council have awarded them with the contract to maintain Whitworth House as a hostel for young women.

The Trust is delighted for the residents and is confident that Orwell's vision for the House keeps alive what the Trust has always prioritised: housing for young, vulnerable women in a female only setting with excellent support.

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who campaigned to keep Whitworth House open, from residents' petitions to our then Chair Ruth Jackson on local TV, from Councillors to cake bakers, so many individuals, churches and groups leant their support. Orwell's belief in the House's unique value and vital work in our area has carried us to this much brighter future. Thank you!

The Trust continues to offer support to residents as they build their futures.
We are always happy to hear from those who would like to support us. 

Whitworth House - THE WHITWORTH TRUST (friendsofwhitworthhouse.org)

We are always pleased to receive donations. Every gift makes a difference - so thank you.

The Whitworth Trust - Donate now (cafonline.org)

The Whitworth Trust is currently recruiting for a new Chair and Secretary to join our volunteer committee. Could this be you or someone you know?
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For more information, please e-mail [email protected].