Disability Huntingdonshire – What We Do
We support you with any aspect of your benefits application so you can achieve independence at home
The majority of our staff have a disability or care for someone who does, so we understand the barriers disabled people can face
We are the only local organisation to offer home visits, removing barriers to benefits for those who cannot travel
DISH provides information, advice and support for people in
Huntingdonshire, South Cambridgeshire, Fenland and Cambridge City.
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Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday: Let’s Make a Difference Together!
This #GivingTuesday, we’re calling on businesses, organisations, and individuals to come together to support our mission of helping older adults in our community. Your generosity fuels our essential services and there are so many ways to get involved!
Here’s how YOU can help:
Choose DISH as your Charity of the Year and align your business with a powerful cause.
Sponsor our events, lottery, or fundraising efforts—gain local visibility while making a real difference.
Make one-time or regular donations to help us sustain and grow our impact. You can donate here.
Run, walk, or tackle a personal challenge in support of DISH! Turn your milestones into meaningful change.
Host bake sales, charity collections, or other creative initiatives at work or in your community.
Donate gift vouchers, raffle prizes, or items we can use to raise funds.
Send us unwanted office supplies (mobile phones, stamps, etc.)—these small items can make a big difference.
Become an official sponsor of our year-round lottery or gift lottery tickets to your staff.
Feature DISH in your company newsletter or share our leaflets with your team.
We’d love to hear your unique idea for supporting DISH!
Together, we can create lasting change for our older neighbours. Every effort counts whether it’s through donations, sponsorships, or volunteering.
Contact us to discuss how we can work together, email Kenny at kenny@dish.org.uk.
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Gifts for Grandparents
Join Disability Huntingdonshire’s New Lottery Campaign ‘Gifts for Grandparents’: Win Big and Support a Great Cause!
We are thrilled to announce the relaunch of a brand-new lottery campaign from Disability Huntingdonshire (DISH), and we’d love for you to join in, starting with our first campaign ‘Gifts for Grandparents’! Whether you’re eager for the chance to win a grand prize of £25,000 or want to make a meaningful difference in your local community, this lottery is your opportunity to do both.
Starting this November and running through February, our lottery offers a fun way to give back while standing a chance to win amazing cash prizes. By purchasing a ticket for just £1, you’ll not only be in the running for fantastic rewards but also help fund crucial services for older individuals and those living with disabilities. It’s a win-win!
Why Participate?
Supporting DISH through this lottery means directly contributing to life-changing services for people with disabilities across Huntingdonshire. Your participation helps fund vital programs, including benefits advice, guidance, and support for disabled people and their carers. At the same time, you’ll be part of a broader community effort to improve the lives of our local older generations who need it most.
Here’s why your involvement matters:
Help older Individuals with Disabilities: Funds raised will be reinvested into improving the quality of life for older generations who rely on DISH’s essential services.
Exciting and Rewarding: While supporting a great cause, you’ll also have the chance to win cash prizes ranging from £25 to the grand prize of £25,000!
Easy and Affordable: Tickets are just £1, and every ticket helps make a difference.
How to Play and Win
Joining the lottery is simple! Head over to our dedicated lottery page or sign up directly through the link provided. Once you’ve entered, you’ll be in with a chance to win exciting cash prizes based on matching numbers:
Match 3 digits: Receive 5 entries into the next draw.
Match 4 digits: Win £25.
Match 5 digits: Win £1,000.
Match 6 digits: Win the grand prize of £25,000!
By entering, you’ll not only be in the running to win serious cash but also help DISH continue delivering critical support services to those who need it the most.
Who Can Get Involved?
Our Gifts for Grandparents campaign and lottery is open to everyone! We are reaching out to the public, local businesses, and our existing supporters – giving everyone a chance to participate and make a real difference. Whether you’re an individual wanting to support our older generations and disabled community or a business seeking to boost its profile through sponsorship, there’s a place for you in this campaign.
Community and Corporate Support
We also invite local businesses to get involved by promoting the lottery or offering vital support through various methods. This is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate your company’s commitment to supporting people with disabilities while also benefiting from valuable local exposure.
If you’re a business owner interested in partnering with us, contact Kenneth Brown at kenny@dish.org.uk. There are many ways that will provide your business with excellent branding opportunities while helping a fantastic cause.
Making a Lasting Impact
The funds raised from this lottery campaign will have a real and lasting impact on the lives of local older individuals and those with disabilities. Whether it’s helping them navigate benefit claims, offering one-on-one support, or guiding them through complex applications for Attendance Allowance claims, your contributions will make a direct difference in our community.
With this lottery, we aim to attract new supporters and long-term players who share our vision of building a more inclusive and supportive Huntingdonshire, Fenlands, South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City. The excitement of winning, combined with the chance to do good, is a winning formula we can all rally behind!
How You Can Help
Even if you don’t want to play the lottery, there are still plenty of ways you can support our cause:
Spread the word: Share news of the lottery with your friends, family, and social networks.
Follow us on social media: Keep up with the latest news and promotions by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Partner with us: If you’re a local business, explore partnership opportunities to showcase your support for this important cause.
Ready to Play?
Don’t miss out on this exciting initiative! Buy your ticket today and start making a difference in the lives of people in our community who need it the most. Head to our DISH Lottery page to get started!
Let’s make this season one of giving, winning, and supporting those who matter most. Every ticket purchased helps change a life.
For more information or any questions, feel free to contact Kenneth Brown at kenny@dish.org.uk. [...]
Exciting New Animation Video Launched
We are pleased to announce the release of our new animation video. This video explains who we are, the support we can provide and how to make a referral.
This animation was made possible through the generous funding from Huntingdonshire District Council‘s Community Chest and brought to life by the talented team at King Bee Animation.
Tracy Hyland, Chief Executive of Disability Huntingdonshire, said:
“I am delighted to introduce our new animation, developed by King Bee Animations, and supported with funding from Huntingdonshire District Council Community Chest. We made the film to explain who we are, what we do and how you can access support from our wonderful team.”
Martyn Niman, Managing Director of King Bee, commented:
“King Bee had the pleasure of working with Dish to create this friendly and clear animated video to help walk through the steps in making a referral. We hope it helps give clarity and reassurance and is well received!”
Awareness Sessions
We are holding 30-minute online awareness sessions for organisations to discover more about the support we provide. Visit our events page for upcoming dates and how to book.
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Vote for DISH with your Tesco Blue Token
Disability Huntingdonshire (DISH) is bidding for a cash boost from the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme.
Stronger Starts provides grants of up to £1,500 to local community projects.
Three groups in every community have been shortlisted to receive grant awards and Tesco customers can vote for the group they think should take away the top award in their local Tesco store.
Disability Huntingdonshire is one of the groups on the Ramsey, Somersham and Chatteris shortlists.
Disability Huntingdonshire supports people living with disabilities and older people receive advice and claim the benefits that they are entitled to. Disability Huntingdonshire operates across Huntingdonshire, Fenland, Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire.
“We are thrilled to be one of the chosen charities for Tesco Stronger Starts Scheme in Ramsey, Somersham and Chatteris stores. DISH services are free to people who use them, but it costs DISH £50 to support an initial disability benefit application appointment so if we win £1500, we can support another 30 people making their application for support. Your votes would help us keep supporting members of your community.”
Tracy Hyland, Chief Executive
Stores where you can cast your votes are:
Tesco Superstore, Neil Way, Ramsey, PE26 2SB
Tesco Express, High Street, Somersham, PE28 3EE
Tesco Superstore, Fenland Way, Chatteris, PE16 6RT
Voting is open in all Tesco stores from 1st October to the end of December. Customers will cast their vote by using a blue token given to them at the check-out each time they shop. [...]
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YOU CAN HELP
DISH relies on grants and donations to keep the service going and keep helping our community
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