Giving back. Right here in Cambridge.
Give It Back is a local charitable trust with a simple purpose: to make a positive difference in the community we’re proud to be part of.
We help people who need a hand, support organisations doing good in our community, and encourage the generosity that makes Cambridge such a special place to call home.
Helping people. Supporting good work. Encouraging generosity.
5
Local trustees
$80,000+
Approved since July 2020
40+
Grants to local causes
100%
Goes to Cambridge causes and locals
Our story
It started with a genuine desire to give back.
Give It Back was founded by local business owners who believe business has a part to play in supporting the community around it.
Cambridge is where we live, work, raise families, build businesses and form connections. Our founders wanted to turn their appreciation for this community into something practical.
So they created Give It Back.
A way to help people, support good work and encourage others to find their own way to give back.
A little generosity can go a long way.
Our storyWhat we do
Helping where we can.
There is no single way to make a difference. Sometimes it’s helping someone through a difficult time. Sometimes it’s getting behind a local organisation doing wonderful work. And sometimes it’s simply recognising someone who quietly contributes so much to our community.
The people and groups we back
Youth development
We back local programmes that give Cambridge young people confidence, connection and practical opportunities.
Community wellbeing
We support trusted Cambridge groups doing practical work that helps our community stay strong.
Disability & inclusion
We help create places and programmes where more local people can belong, participate and thrive.
Unsung heroes
We recognise the volunteers and everyday locals who quietly give their time to make Cambridge better.
Support from organisations such as the Give It Back Trust makes a genuine difference to community clubs like ours. It helps us provide opportunities that may otherwise be difficult to access, and allows our students to participate in experiences that extend well beyond karate itself.
Cambridge Kyokushin Karate ClubFrom their thank-you letter, 2026
Who we are
Local people, giving back to the place we’re proud to call home.
Our trustees have deep roots in Cambridge and bring experience from local business, community leadership and volunteering. They share one aim: to acknowledge good people and strengthen the community around them.
Meet the trustees