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We did it!!
We won two awards!!
GOLD for Sustainability and SILVER for Positive Impact 2026!
Wow AND – We have been automatically entered into The National Business Awards in London!!
I am beyond proud 
Today I had the opportunity to be filmed in Wimbledon Studios in London, as part of a series focusing on issues that businesses face. Particularly ones that focus on supporting communities and that are non profit entities.
It was incredible to share what we do and how hard it can be running Diamond Hampers CIC – Community Support Organisation
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. 
EXCITING NEWS FOR DIAMOND HAMPERS! We are delighted to announce a new partnership with Cineworld Huntingdon, who will soon be supporting Diamond Hampers in several amazing ways.
From collecting food donations from customers in their foyer, to providing prizes for our fundraising events, and helping local families access cinema experiences they may not otherwise be able to afford, their support will make a real difference to the people we help.
This partnership is about more than food parcels and fundraisingโit’s about bringing our community together, creating opportunities, and showing that no one has to face difficult times alone.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the management and team at Cineworld Huntingdon for choosing to support our work and for helping us continue to reach local individuals and families in need.
Please join us in welcoming and thanking Cineworld Huntingdon for getting involved. We are looking forward to working together and seeing the positive impact this partnership will have across our community.
Together, we can make a difference, one hamper at a time.
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. 
We want to give a big shout out to the help of San Luca Tattoo Lounge and Cromwells Huntingdon for helping with our first ever Warhammer 40k Tournament.
We raised ยฃ80 for our organisation and had a great day.
Well done to our main winners walking away with ยฃ80 cash, ยฃ100 value Warhammer vouchers at San Luca and multiple Warhammer set. Also everyone walked away with something including money off vouchers and a tote bag.
We hope on doing more of these in the future so keep and eye out.
This month, I delivered information-based training on Martynโs Law alongside practical evacuation training for our staff and volunteers.
The session focused on increasing awareness of security risks, understanding the principles behind Martynโs Law, and ensuring everyone knows how to respond effectively in the event of an emergency. We also carried out practical evacuation exercises to build confidence and reinforce procedures.
A huge thank you to all our staff and volunteers for their engagement, professionalism, and commitment to helping keep our organisation, visitors, and community safe. Regular training like this is vital in ensuring we are prepared, informed, and ready to act should the need arise.
We are incredibly proud to have received 100% 5-star feedback following our latest addiction awareness training session for future police officers.
Reading comments like these reminds us exactly why we share our stories.
Here’s what attendees had to say: “The explanation of how addiction develops and the path to recovery being both derived from creating habits was informative, and the visual aid with it very useful. Lianne and Jamie were both very brave for sharing their stories and it was eye-opening and inspiring how they turned their lives around. Casey ensured the space was open and safe to speak freely and ask any questions. The polyvagal theory was also informative, and I learned a lot from this talk.” “The history and experiences of Jamie and Lianne. It was very interesting and inspiring.” “Hearing real-life stories of people who have dealt with addiction and being able to ask questions to help us in the future perform our role to the best of our ability.” “The personal stories and lived experiences were really helpful and provided a more realistic insight into how, going forward, we as officers can be best prepared to help and advise. I’d like to pass personal thanks to all three of you for being so honest and sharing your journeys with us.” “Just the rawness and the personal aspect, hearing first-hand stories were moving and helped me understand addiction, the process and the driving factors behind why people become addicted. It was a really moving and informative talk that made me walk away feeling better informed on experiences and particularly what I can do in my future career to help support addicts and make them feel seen.” “It was really helpful having guest speakers come in and share their stories with us. Very powerful and eye-opening. It was also useful to know their previous experiences involving the police and being given advice on how to approach people as new officers in the future who are struggling with addiction.”A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the evaluations, and to Jamie, Casey and everyone involved for making these sessions so impactful and for helping me feel supported.
If our lived experiences help even one future police officer approach someone with greater empathy, understanding and compassion, then every difficult conversation has been worth it.
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.
This was a truly unforgettable day as I had the incredible honour of receiving my MBE medal from The Princess Royal! Being recognised in this way is a profound privilege, and I am truly grateful for this unforgettable moment.
!!!!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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Why not visit our stores?
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We have two stores in Huntingdon.
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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.
June
Just like many others, June was hugely successful in terms of the support we could offer and the people we managed to help.
We supplied 4,116 meals to people through our food hampers across the wider community.
We have rescued 11.2 tonnes of food waste, which has generated approximately 26,544 meals! This is through our redirected waste in our Pantry store!
We saved a whopping 19,040kg (PPM) of Co2!
We prevented a whopping ยฃ9,960 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
