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  • Jack's story

    Jack's story

    Jack, who volunteers with Romsey Mill, is a young man, for whom Aspire (Romsey Mill's work with autistic children and young people) and volunteering in Romsey Mill Charity Shop has been significant in helping him to grow in confidence and resilience. Two attributes he now brings to a new-found interest in his life, running. Read more

  • Kit's Story

    Kit's Story

    Kat Rudge, Aspire Youth Development Worker, talks to one of our young people, Kit, who is part of Aspire, about the change that they would like to see in the world. Aspire is Romsey Mill's work with autistic children and young people. Romsey Mill's fundraising appeal to raise £20,000 to help create safe spaces for autistic young people, runs until the end of April 2026. Read more

  • Sophy's journey

    Sophy's journey

    Sophy's story was shared in the Summer 2024 edition of Mill News, as part of National Volunteers' Week. Read more

  • Brighten a young person's future: More than just a pre-school

    Brighten a young person's future: More than just a pre-school

    Here one of the parents whose children attend the Romsey Mill Preschool shares her story. Read more

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Jack's story

Jack's story

Jack, who volunteers with Romsey Mill, is a young man, for whom Aspire (Romsey Mill's work with autistic children and young people) and volunteering in Romsey Mill Charity Shop has been significant in helping him to grow in confidence and resilience. Two attributes he now brings to a new-found interest in his life, running. Read more

Published: 26th April, 2026

Updated: 1st June, 2026

Author: Neil Thompson

The Strength of Quieter Service

The Strength of Quieter Service

Ruth Watt, Aspire Coordinator, describes the important role our volunteers have in the smooth running of our youth clubs. Read more

Published: 24th April, 2026

Author: Neil Thompson

Sam's story

Sam's story

Sam was a member of Aspire Plus, Romsey Mill's club for autistic young people, between the ages of 17 and 19 years old. Before he left, having turned 19, Sam spoke about his experience with Aspire. Read more

Published: 20th April, 2026

Updated: 24th April, 2026

Author: Neil Thompson

Kit's Story

Kit's Story

Kat Rudge, Aspire Youth Development Worker, talks to one of our young people, Kit, who is part of Aspire, about the change that they would like to see in the world. Aspire is Romsey Mill's work with autistic children and young people. Romsey Mill's fundraising appeal to raise £20,000 to help create safe spaces for autistic young people, runs until the end of April 2026. Read more

Published: 22nd March, 2026

Author: Neil Thompson

Sophy's journey

Sophy's journey

Sophy's story was shared in the Summer 2024 edition of Mill News, as part of National Volunteers' Week. Read more

Published: 7th June, 2024

Updated: 29th November, 2024

Author: Neil Thompson

Brighten a young person's future - Anthony’s story

Brighten a young person's future - Anthony’s story

Aspire Plus is a youth club for autistic young adults and here you can read about the difference it has made for Anthony Read more

Published: 4th December, 2023

Author: Rachel Thomas

Brighten a young person's future - Jamie’s story

Brighten a young person's future - Jamie’s story

Read this young person's story about how attending music sessions with Romsey Mill had a positive impact on his mental health. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2023

Author: Rachel Thomas

Brighten a young person's future: More than just a pre-school

Brighten a young person's future: More than just a pre-school

Here one of the parents whose children attend the Romsey Mill Preschool shares her story. Read more

Published: 30th November, 2023

Author: Rachel Thomas

Brighten a young person's future - Carly* and Fay’s* story

Brighten a young person's future - Carly* and Fay’s* story

Carly is a young mum who Romsey Mill has supported from the birth of her first child, and she is sharing her story about the difference the support has made. Read more

Published: 28th November, 2023

Updated: 4th January, 2024

Author: Rachel Thomas

Franceska's story

Franceska's story

Franceska is a young mum who has been supported by Romsey Mill’s Young Parents Programme (YPP) team over several years. She wanted to share her story. Read more

Published: 11th August, 2023

Author: Neil Thompson

Chris' story

Chris' story

Chris is one of the young people supported by Romsey Mill's Aspire team; which his mum describes as 'as absolute blessing'. This is Chris' story Read more

Published: 26th February, 2023

Updated: 10th June, 2024

Author: Neil Thompson

Mark's story

Mark's story

We are sharing stories of young lives positively impacted by Romsey Mill's support. Mark* (not his real name) is an autistic young person who has been supported through our Aspire programme for five years. Mark's mum shares his story. Read more

Published: 12th December, 2022

Updated: 14th May, 2024

Author: Rachel Thomas

Megan's story

Megan's story

We are sharing stories of young lives positively impacted by Romsey Mill's support. Megan* (not her real name) is a young parent who has been supported by Romsey Mill’s Young Parents team since being pregnant. Read more

Published: 8th December, 2022

Updated: 10th June, 2024

Author: Neil Thompson

George's story

George's story

Romsey Mill supports autistic young people and their families through Aspire. George has been attending Aspire since he was nine and in Year 5. This is his story. Read more

Published: 11th November, 2022

Updated: 26th February, 2023

Author: Neil Thompson

Fabia's story

Fabia's story

Inspirational Fabia, formerly part of our Young Parents Programme, went on to be award a prize for receiving the top mark on her Law Degree at University. Read more

Published: 25th February, 2022

Updated: 26th February, 2023

Author: Neil Thompson

Matthew's story

Matthew's story

Matthew attended our Aspire groups before going on to University. He shared his experience of attending Aspire as an autistic young person and how it helped him. Read more

Published: 25th February, 2022

Updated: 11th November, 2022

Author: Neil Thompson

Taz's story

Taz's story

Taz is a young woman from north Cambridge, who has been part of Romsey Mill's music programme for several years. Read more

Published: 23rd February, 2022

Updated: 28th June, 2023

Author: Neil Thompson

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  • Exclusive Signed CUFC Shirt Auction

    Exclusive Signed CUFC Shirt Auction

    Romsey Mill is offering a special, one-off opportunity to own a commemorative Cambridge United x Romsey Mill signed pre-match shirt, worn by CUFC's promotion winning team, before their 4-0 home win vs Notts County in April.

  • Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: Danny's story

    Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: Danny's story

    For Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, the Mental Health Foundation is asking people to take action to support good mental health. Danny's* story (not his real name) shows one of the ways that Romsey Mill takes action to support young people experiencing one or more of a number of disadvantages, including the effects of poor mental health.

  • Sign up to this year's Bridge the Gap charity walk!

    Sign up to this year's Bridge the Gap charity walk!

    The 2026 Bridge the Gap charity walk will take place on Sunday 13th September! And you can sign up now!

  • Bridge the Gap 2026

    Bridge the Gap 2026

    The annual Bridge the Gap charity walk will be taking place on Sunday 13th September 2026.

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  • Aspire

    Aspire

    Aspire delivers youth clubs and support, in and around Cambridge, for autistic children and young people, in mainstream education (Year 5 and above).

  • Our story

    Our story

    Story of Romsey Mill

  • Cara Coffee

    Cara Coffee

    Cara Coffee is a social enterprise run through a partnership with Great Shelford Free Church to support the work of Romsey Mill. The coffee shop on 29 High Street, Great Shelford, is run by amazing volunteers, and is a community hub serving delicious ethically sourced coffee, drinks and food.

  • Youth Development Team

    Youth Development Team

    Romsey Mill's Youth Development Team engages with young people (aged 10 - 21 years) across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, to help them live fulfilling lives and inspire change in the world around them.

  • Community facilities

    Community facilities

    Romsey Mill has various community rooms and facilities available for hire at Romsey Mill Centre (the charity's own building) and at Ross Street Community Centre.

  • Young parents

    Young parents

    The Young Parents Programme is a leading provider offering support and friendship for teenage and young people in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire. The support includes home visits, individual support, antenatal classes tailored for young parents, peer support and child development, education and further training.

  • Our Pre-school

    Our Pre-school

    Our Early Years programme, based at our Pre-school setting in Romsey Mill Centre, caters for 2 - 4 year olds.

  • Main Hall

    Main Hall

    The Main Hall at Mill Road Community Centre (CB1 2GN) is a large (135m2), light filled venue, perfect for large and small group events and celebrations. It can also be split into two smaller hireable spaces.

  • Romsey Mill Charity Shop

    Romsey Mill Charity Shop

    Our Charity Shop is based at 176 Mill Road in Cambridge and provides preloved clothing, toys, books and lots of of other household items.

  • Training

    Training

    We are passionate about empowering passionate people to provide good quality youth work. We currently offer training for the Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles (running for 12 weeks from Monday 24th February 2025, excluding school and Bank Holidays),  suitable for current and future youth workers to develop new skills and gain qualifications.

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