Meet Cambridge the official conference and events bureau for the city, is continuing to strengthen its social impact through the With Purpose Network, a platform that connects local businesses and charities to encourage meaningful collaboration and community benefit.
Founded in 2024 by Rachel Hales, the With Purpose Network aims to build bridges between Cambridge’s thriving corporate sector and the charities working to support the city. “We’re excited to support Meet Cambridge to help event organisers and venues to leave a meaningful contribution to the city,” said Hales.
As a member of the network, Meet Cambridge's longer-term vision is to encourage and give event organisers a means to make a positive difference in Cambridge, ensuring businesses visiting the city leave a lasting impact on the local community. This builds on its existing Meet Up and Make a Difference initiative, providing more opportunities for venues and organisers to integrate social value into their events.
In the short term, Meet Cambridge is able to connect local charities, with the portfolio of venues, this allows its member venues the opportunity to also support the local community.
Head of Meet Cambridge, Andrew Bell said: “Our involvement with the With Purpose Network allows us to give event organisers and member venues options on how to support local charities and organisations. It’s about ensuring that every opportunity in Cambridge can leave a meaningful and tangible benefit for the city.”
Demonstrating the strength of the local business networking scene, Meet Cambridge and Ibis Cambridge Central Station first connected through the With Purpose Network. Ibis has since joined the Meet Cambridge portfolio offering a high-capacity, budget-friendly hotel designed to meet the needs of corporate visitors, with 231 bedrooms and a dedicated meeting room, conveniently located beside the city’s main rail hub.
Hales commented: “It’s great to see two of our members - Meet Cambridge and Ibis - not only committing to social impact but also finding ways to collaborate with each other."
For your next business event, get in touch with the Meet Cambridge team at www.meet-cambridge.com or to find out more about With Purpose Network, head to www.getsynergised.com/with-purpose-about