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I am absolutely over the moon to share some incredible news… 
Diamond Hampers CIC – Community Support Organisation has officially made the FINALS of the National Business Awards in London! 
To be recognised on a national stage again is something that is true reflection of the passion, dedication and heart that our entire team puts into supporting our community every single day.
We are finalists in the following categories:
Positive Impact Community Business of the Year Business Woman of the Year Plus, as an added bonus, we’ve also been entered into the Sustainability category!After what has been an incredibly difficult time recently, coming home to this news was exactly what was needed. It reminded me why we keep going, why we never give up, and why every challenge is worth facing.
I honestly couldn’t be prouder of our organisation or the amazing team behind it. Every volunteer, every staff member, every supporter and every person who has believed in us has played a part in this achievement.
No matter what happens at the awards, making the national finals is already an incredible honour. Thank you to everyone who has stood beside us throughout this journey. 
Now… London, here we come! 
Nothing goes to waste hereโฆ and thatโs something weโre incredibly proud of. Did you know that not all surplus food can legally be redistributed for human consumption?
Rather than letting it end up in landfill, we make sure it has a purpose.
Every single day, food that cannot be safely redistributed to people helps feed these farm animals. From sheep and lambs to pigs and piglets, ducks and chickens โ every one of them benefits from food that would otherwise go to waste.
These beautiful animals play an important role in sustainability. They remind us that reducing waste isnโt just about protecting the environment; itโs about making the most of every resource and ensuring nothing is wasted if it can still do good.
Itโs one more way Diamond Hampers CIC works to protect both people and the planet.
Less waste. Happier animals. A healthier environment. Every donation and every rescued item making a difference.Seeing these happy faces makes every effort worthwhile. 
Today I had the privilege of attending training on Co-production โ exploring the importance of working with people, rather than for them, and recognising the incredible value of lived experience in shaping better services.
I’m also really excited to share that I’ll be working alongside the SUN Network to deliver co-production training, helping organisations, professionals and communities understand how genuine collaboration can transform the way we design and deliver support.
Co-production isn’t about ticking a box or asking for opinions after decisions have already been made. It’s about sharing power, valuing every voice equally, and recognising that lived experience is just as important as professional expertise.
This is something I’m incredibly passionate about, and I can’t wait to work with more organisations to help embed meaningful co-production into everyday practice. Together, we can create services that are more inclusive, compassionate and truly shaped by the people who use them.
๐ Exciting News! ๐ We are proud to announce that Diamond Hampers CIC has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Huntingdon Business of the Year and Social Impact Award categories at the Huntingdonshire Business Awards 2026! ๐ This recognition highlights the incredible progress and impact weโve made over the past year.
Join us in celebrating this achievement at Delta Hotels by Marriott, Huntingdon, on the evening of Thursday, 15th October 2026. Thank you for all your support โ we couldnโt have done it without you! Letโs continue making a difference together! ๐โจ #BusinessAwards #CommunityImpact #CelebratingSuccess
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED! Could you spare a few hours each week to make a real difference in your community?
Diamond Hampers CIC is looking for kind, reliable volunteer drivers to help collect surplus food donations from local supermarkets and deliver them to our stores. Every journey helps put food on the tables of local families in need. 
Whatโs involved? Use your own car or van
Collect food donations from our supermarket partners
Deliver donations safely to our stores Help reduce food waste and support vulnerable people in our communityWeโre looking for people who:
Have access to a car or van Hold a valid UK driving licence Can spare a few hours each week Want to make a positive impact
Flexible hours โข Friendly team โข Real impactBecause every mile counts! 
Interested? Get in touch today!
07769 312711
diamondhampers@yahoo.comPlease like, share, and tag someone who might be interested in volunteering. Together, we can deliver more than foodโwe can deliver hope. 
Family Fun Day Fundraiser for Diamond Hampers ย
Join us for a fantastic day of fun while helping to support an amazing local charity, Diamond Hampers.
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Sunday 30th August 2026
Lord Protector Pub
12-6We’ve got something for everyone, including:
Food
Bouncy Castle
Independent Stalls
Raffle Hook a Duck
Music And so much more!ย
Come along with family and friends, enjoy a great day out, and help us raise money for a fantastic cause that does so much for our local community.
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It’s not too late to get involved! If you’d like to book a pitch for your business or charity stall, get in touch with us today. We’d love to have you join us!Please like, share, and spread the word โ let’s make this a day to remember!
Get Ready to Step Back in Time for a Fantastic Cause! 
Dust off your leg warmers, tease up your hair, and join us for an unforgettable 80s Fancy Dress Disco Fundraiser Night! 29th August 2026
7:00 PM โ 11:30 PM The Comrades Club, Godmanchester ยฃ10 Entry (Pay on the Door) Hosted by After Dark Entertainments With huge thanks to Comrades Club Godmanchester for giving us the space to support our cause!
Get ready for:
Classic 80s anthems Dancing all night long
Authentic 80s light show & dรฉcor
Special shots available throughout the night
Fancy dress encouraged โ the louder, brighter, and more outrageous, the better!
Most importantly, every penny raised will support Diamond Hampers, helping people in our community facing:
Homelessness
Families faced with poverty Vulnerable individuals Survivors of domestic abuseBring your friends, family, and best 80s vibes for a night of fun, fundraising, and fantastic memories!
Dress Loud. Dance Proud. Make a Difference. 
FREE WATER REFILLS & REUSABLE CUPS AT THE PANTRY Did you know you can refill your water bottle for FREE at The Pantry on All Saints Passage, Huntingdon?
Weโre also offering:
Free bottles of water Reusable cups and containers A friendly place to stop, refresh and reduce wasteAccess to free, clean drinking water is important for everyone โ especially for those sleeping rough or facing difficult circumstances. A simple bottle refill or free bottle of water can make a real difference, particularly during warmer weather.
By using refill stations and reusable containers, weโre also helping to reduce single-use plastic and support a greener community.
The Pantry, All Saints Passage, HuntingdonPlease share this post to help spread the word. Together we can help ensure everyone has access to clean drinking water while caring for our planet. 
A NEW CHAPTER FOR DIAMOND HAMPERS CIC This year has tested us in ways I never imagined.
There have been sleepless nights, difficult decisions, moments where I genuinely wondered how we would keep going, and more tears than I care to admit. Running a community organisation isn’t easy, especially when demand for support continues to grow whilst costs continue to rise.
But through it all… you have stood by us.
To every volunteer, every customer, every donor, every supporter, every person who has shared our posts, encouraged us or simply believed in what we do… thank you. You have carried us through one of the toughest years we’ve ever faced, and I will never be able to put into words how grateful I am.
Today, I finally have some good news to share…
The Toy Chest is NOT closing! After many conversations with our landlord and letting agents, we’ve reached an agreement that means although we’ll be leaving 16 St Benedict’s Court, we will be moving into Number 12, creating a brand-new home for both The Toy Chest and The Attic.
Rather than losing a shop, we’re creating something even better.
Two independent community stores. Two separate entrances. Two dedicated teams. One shared vision… helping our community.Behind the scenes, the building will be transformed to give both stores their own dedicated donation areas, storage, seasonal spaces, fundraising facilities and room to continue growing the support we provide.
This isn’t just about moving premises.
This is about protecting services that so many people rely on.
Every day we support families experiencing poverty, survivors of domestic abuse, care leavers, people sleeping rough, those struggling with addiction, individuals facing food insecurity, and many others who simply need someone to believe in them.
This move means we can continue saying “yes” to those who need us most.
But I won’t pretend it’s going to be easy…
We have just TWO MONTHS to completely transform the building.
Walls need building.
Rooms need decorating.
Stock needs moving.
Thousands of donations need sorting.
Spaces need creating.
And somehow, we have to keep both stores running whilst making it all happen.
It will be exhausting.
It will be stressful.
But if there’s one thing I’ve learned about this community, it’s that when we come together, incredible things happen.
So over the coming weeks, you’ll probably see paint-covered volunteers, boxes everywhere, a little bit of chaos, and lots of hard work… but you’ll also see determination, hope and a community refusing to give up.
This isn’t just a new building.
It’s another chance to build something special for Huntingdon and the people who need us.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in Diamond Hampers CIC. Thank you for standing beside us. Thank you for helping us create a future where we can continue changing lives, one person, one family and one act of kindness at a time.
Here’s to our next chapter… and we can’t wait to take you on the journey with us.
!!!!HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT !!!!!
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Diamond Hampers is starting its own Lotto 
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This is a very exciting constant event that happens all year round, monthly with no plan on stopping. So with ยฃ5 you sign up to be a member in this Lottery and at the end of each month a lucky random winner will be selected.
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“What do they win?” You ask! Well it’s very simple, they will walk away with 50% of the total sign up and the other will be used for us to continue what we are doing supporting and providing for our local community.
So if we were to have 100 people sign up then you’d have the chance to walk away with ยฃ250.
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Obviously the amount you can walk away with is entirely dependent on how many people sign up so please for just ยฃ5 you can support a great cause and be in for a chance to win huge cash prizes!
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To sign up please click the Link below or scan the QR code on one of the many posters in store!
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CAN YOU HELP?
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There are so many ways you can get involved to help us here at Diamond Hampers.
Without the support of volunteers or people in the community, we simply couldnโt keep running and providing the vital services that we do across the county.
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Offering your ๐๐๐๐ is one of the ways you can get involved and support us.
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Why not visit our stores?
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We have two stores in Huntingdon.
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If you canโt get to our stores, maybe you can help us ๐๐๐๐๐๐.
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You can do this in a variety of ways:
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We are members of ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ , where you can shop at thousands of online retailers and raise us money without costing you a penny. Check it out and choose us as your cause today. Every little penny donated via this, really does go a long way.
Maybe you could purchase something from our ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ on ๐๐ฆ๐๐ณ๐จ๐ง? That way, items get sent direct to us. These are items to help with food hampers, fundraisers and our Christmas gift appeals.
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Allotment Update!
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We are making steady progress at our allotment! Can you spare any time in the week and can maybe offer some support to get our community garden flourishing!ย
This BRAND NEW project will enable residents on referral to grow their own food, promoting healthier eating habits and reducing food costs.
By growing their own produce, residents can improve their diets with fresh, organic vegetables and fruits, directly impacting public health.
The use of sustainable farming practices in these allotments can significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with food production. This project encourages composting, water conservation, and the use of organic pest control, contributing to biodiversity and a healthier local ecosystem.
Together we can cultivate a healthier, more self-reliant, and environmentally conscious community.
July
Just like many others, July was hugely successful in terms of the support we could offer and the people we managed to help.
We supplied 2,709 meals to people through our food hampers across the wider community.
We have rescued 10.2 tonnes of food waste, which has generated approximately 24,174 meals! This is through our redirected waste in our Pantry store!
We saved a whopping 17,340kg (PPM) of Co2!
We prevented a whopping ยฃ8,160 worth of food from rotting in landfill!
We have helped 10 families improve their situations, by finding longer term solutions to shape brighter and more sustainable futures.
We continue to help eliminate the need for food aid and strive to live in a world where EVERYONE can afford to shop and live independent
โHunger doesn't take a day off, so neither do weโ
contact Us
- diamondhampers@yahoo.com
- 07769312711 Lianne
