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Charities we are Proud to Support Every year, the festive period provides a time to reflect on the previous year, its milestones, and achievements. A time to spend time with loved ones and connect with your community, the end of the year brings plenty of opportunities to think about others and what you can do to support those around you. As such, we at Cambridge Management Consulting want to take a moment to bring attention to some fantastic and transformative charities which are very close to our company values, as well as those within our network who have given up their time and efforts this year to support philanthropic causes. At Cambridge Management Consulting, we resolve to give back to society as much as we can, by donating up to 1% of our profits to charitable causes – this year, we exceeded this, donating roughly 1.25%. Below details some of the organisations we were proud to support in 2024. British Exploring Society Established in 1932, British Exploring Society (BES) is an equal-opportunities charity devoted to ensuring that all young people are ‘able to contribute confidently in the world’ by organising, fundraising, and leading expeditions across the globe. Combining their threefold values of adventure, knowledge, and personal development, BES works to establish the skills and support each young person will need to take part in an expedition, providing them with the appropriate training, knowledge, and ideas, and sending them on an adventure that promotes experience, diversity, and confidence. In September, a team of enthusiastic individuals from Cambridge Management Consulting took part in a charity walk to raise money for BES. Together with Richard Walton, Chairman, David Tilston, Trustee and Treasurer, and Sarah Greasley, Trustee, we completed 25km between Eastbourne and Alfriston, to raise funds and awareness for the incredible opportunities they provide. In total, the team raised over £18,300, contributing to fantastic initiatives, such as an expedition currently taking place in Wildestan, Antarctica. Find out more about British Exploring Society and get involved: https://www.britishexploring.org/ The College of Sanctuary, Support by the Cara Fellowship Programme As well as organising and taking part in this brilliant charity walk, we were also proud to support British Exploring Society by sponsoring them at Cambridge Tech Week’s Deep Tech Dinner, alongside another charity close to our company values, The College of Sanctuary. Supported by the Cara Fellowship Programme, The College of Sanctuary is a rescue mission for academics in immediate danger. Standing for Council for At-Risk Academics, Cara supports individuals to continue their work in safety, whether through regional programmes to protect them in their home countries, and those in exile nearby, or collaborating with higher education institutions whose research is threatened by these risks to human life. Find out more about Cara and the Fellowship Programme: https://www.cara.ngo/what-we-do/caras-fellowship-programme Sands Established over 40 years ago by bereaved parents, Sands (originally an acronym for the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society but now simply referred to as Sands) is a non-profit organisation devoted to improving the care and support for anyone affected by the loss of a baby, and ultimately working to decrease the number of those who experience it. Sands launched the 9 Bereavement Care Standards as part of the National Bereavement Care Pathway during Baby Loss Awareness Week in 2018. Produced as a result of stories and testimonials told by parents affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby, these standards are comprised of 9 different protocols and expectations , and provide a concise and comprehensive guide for how each NHS trust should support a parent or family during and after the loss of an infant. Considering how important, and often urgent, the Bereavement Care Standards are to improving the wellbeing of bereaved families, healthcare professionals previously reported struggling to find them readily available, thus stunting their ability to provide the proper care imminently and effectively. Subsequently, Cambridge MC’s marketing and IT experts have, pro bono, produced a new website specifically for the National Bereavement Care Pathway and the 9 Standards, to make their implementation in UK-wide hospitals as easy and seamless as possible. Find out more about Sands and get involved: https://www.sands.org.uk/ The Carers Network David Lewis , Managing Partner for Digital & Innovation, is a trustee of the Carers Network, an independent charity which supports unpaid carers in some of the most isolated and deprived pockets of the City of Westminster, the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The Carers Network’s vision is that every unpaid carer has recognition in their work and is able to lead a healthy, fulfilling life with control over their caring role. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case in a society that fails to recognise or reward the vital work carrier out by carers – leaving them feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and often in economic ruin. Carers Network was established in early 1991 following two public meetings with carers and professionals. Today, Carers Network continues to innovate and expand its services, thanks to the dedication of its staff and trustees, volunteers, and generous funders. Find out more about the Carers Network and get involved: https://www.carers-network.org.uk/ The Peter Bibby Award The Peter Bibby Award is an annual event which selects a number of promising young cricket players in the Eastbourne area and provides bursary funding to place them at Eastbourne College where they benefit from world-class facilities and coaching. This award has been truly transformative for many young people , and has already established several sporting careers. In July, a team from Cambridge Management Consulting supported the Peter Bibby Award by playing in and helping out at their annual golf fundraiser at the Royal Eastbourne. Find out more about the Peter Bibby Award: https://linke.to/Peter-Bibby-Award Surf For Life Surf For Life is a global non-profit whose mission is to provide a cross-cultural experience between travellers and communities within the developing world. They aim to create a more sustainable future by sponsoring high-impact projects in underserved communities, collaborating with in-country partners and community members to develop and deliver projects that will alleviate a pressing need or concern in the local area. These projects are aimed at improving educational opportunities, healthcare, and economic development. This year, Cambridge Management Consulting made a donation to Surf For Life to support these fantastic initiatives, and make a difference to international communities. Find out more about Surf for Life and and get involved: https://www.surfforlife.org/ Period Friendly Places Period Friendly Places is a charity which aims to eradicate period poverty across towns and cities. Founded in Bristol, their mission is to provide free sanitary and period products for women and girls, as well as to end stigma and provide education to enable all people to talk freely about periods and period poverty. This year, Period Friendly Places raised over $45k and distributed tens of thousands of products across the city to the most disadvantaged people and places in the city. Craig Cheney , Managing Partner for Public Sector and Education, founded Period Friendly Places in 2019 and was Chairman until April this year, when he stood down but stayed on as a trustee. Find out more about Period Friendly Places and get involved: https://www.periodfriendlyplaces.org/ Cancer Research UK In August, Holly Ashworth, Office Manager, completed two days of volunteering at her local Cancer Research charity shop in Billericay, which she chose as an organisation which has “touched the hearts of many people around the world – especially families”. During this time, Holly was responsible for much of the behind-the-scenes work, including sorting donations, supporting the shop floor, dressing windows, and making sure the stock on display was plentiful and varied. Holly described the experience volunteering for Cancer Research as “heartwarming”, and enjoyed the opportunity to “meet different people from different walks of life”, alongside giving back to a cause which has had “such a personal effect on so many people”. Find out more about Cancer Research UK and get involved: https://linke.to/Cancer-Research-UK Our New Years’ Resolutions At Cambridge Management Consulting, our biggest incentive is the ability to give back and bring awareness to the invaluable work completed by charitable organisations. 2024 was a very productive year for this goal, and we took as multiple many opportunities as possible to support our beloved causes. In 2025, our New Years’ Resolution, as always, is to continue this goal, and to further endorse the life-changing work achieved by these foundations.

Mawdsleys signs a long-term agreement to use edenseven’s market-leading carbon reporting and management platform, cero.earth, to monitor all emissions and programmes of work to reach net zero 23/10/2024 – Mawdsleys is the UK’s largest independent pharmaceutical distributor. Established nearly 200 years ago, they have a fast-growing international network supplying medicines to meet patient needs and providing a route to market for manufacturers. Mawdsleys has signed a long term agreement with edenseven to use their carbon accounting and management platform, cero.earth. Built by edenseven, one of the Cambridge Management Consulting group of companies, cero.earth is a cloud-based carbon accounting and management platform that provides businesses with a complete view of their emissions and decarbonisation plan. Using a dynamic view of all three emissions scopes, cero.earth provides a clear understanding of the current position against net zero targets and allows for the proactive monitoring of both current and planned projects. With a need to monitor and decarbonise operations at pace, Mawdsleys will leverage cero.earth to assess their current sustainability targets and produce a dynamic delivery plan to eradicate emissions permanently from their supply chain. Pete Nisbet, Managing Partner of edenseven, said: “We continue to evolve cero.earth to make sure we are providing our customers with the tools to dynamically monitor their decarbonisation programmes in a clear and practical manner. We are very excited to be working with Mawdsleys and are certain that, by embedding cero.earth into their net zero deliver plan, we can collectively make significant quantifiable environmental and financial gains.” William Sanders, CEO of Mawdsleys, commented; “Mawdsleys are leading the way in our sector, working towards net zero. Investment into thousands of solar panels and cutting edge battery storage technology, as well as operating electric vehicles, up to and including an HGV, makes edenseven the perfect partner to assist monitoring our decarbonisation plans. Mawdsleys are a key part of the healthcare system, delivering critical medicines to hospitals every day, so utilising cero.earth will help us maintain and enhance our position in the NHS Evergreen benchmarking assessment.” About edenseven edenseven is a sustainability consultancy and technology provider, who use data and market experience to enable companies and their supply chains to play their part in tackling climate change while achieving sustainable growth. edenseven uses the combined power of data, advanced analytics, and pragmatic project management to help companies baseline their current status, identify improvement opportunities in the short, medium, and long terms, and plan and implement those opportunities. For more information, visit their website: www.edenseven.co.uk About Mawdsleys Mawdsleys, founded in 1825, is the UK’s largest independent pharmaceutical wholesaler. They supply both licensed and unlicensed medicines globally, partnering with healthcare providers to ensure timely delivery. With a strong international presence, they offer services like logistics, over-labelling, and third-party logistics.

18/12/2024, London – Cambridge Management Consulting (Cambridge MC), a global management consulting firm known for its expertise in telecommunications, and the Trustmarque Group (Trustmarque), a technology solutions provider with deep expertise in Public Sector expertise, have announced a strategic partnership to support local government authorities across the UK to manage the transition from the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to digital communications, ensuring a smooth and efficient switchover by January 2027. Trustmarque’s Public Sector division was recently named Public Sector Partner of the Year by CRN. They work with local authorities across the country, and will now work closely with Cambridge MC to offer a turnkey PSTN upgrade solution, ensuring that they are ready for the switchover. Through this partnership, Cambridge MC and Trustmarque will augment each other’s technological expertise to provide a complete service wrap for their current and future customers. Specifically, Cambridge MC will bring their consulting success and understanding of the public sector and its unique challenges concerned with the PSTN Switch Off. Trustmarque will bring their deep understanding of the digital solutions required to address the PSTN challenges. Together, this collaboration will provide customers with a holistic strategy toward this transition, including advice, resources and hands-on experience. Commenting on the news, Simon Williams, Chief Executive Officer at the Trustmarque Group said: “I am delighted to announce the collaboration agreement between Cambridge MC and the Trustmarque Group. Together we are committed to empowering local authorities to embrace this transformation with confidence and ensure uninterrupted service delivery to their communities. Cambridge MC’s consultants bring with them decades of telephony expertise.” Tim Passingham, Founder and Chairman of Cambridge Management Consulting, added: “I am very excited to be working with Trustmarque to ensure a seamless transition following the PSTN Switch Off. The switch to digital communications requires expert oversight, and Trustmarque’s technological expertise makes it well equipped to support this move.” Craig Cheney, former Deputy Mayor of Bristol and Managing Partner at Cambridge Management Consulting, said: "The PSTN shutdown presents huge risks to local authorities, universities, the NHS and across the public sector. Making sure you have the right strategy to get the right solutions into the right places at the right time is urgent and vital and could have ramifications across life and limb services as well as implications for traffic control, smoke and fire alarms and much more." What is the PSTN Switch Off? By the end of January 2027, Openreach will undertake a significant transformation in communications by closing the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Consequently, any PSTN-based products currently utilised by your business will require modification. The PSTN infrastructure supports not only traditional landlines but also voice services. Additionally, widely available broadband services, including fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC) and standard broadband (ADSL), are dependent on the PSTN. Craig Cheney , Managing Partner for Public Sector & Education, recently discussed the implications of the the PSTN switch-off will impact the public sector. About Cambridge Management Consulting Cambridge Management Consulting (Cambridge MC) is an international consulting firm that helps companies of all sizes have a better impact on the world. Founded in Cambridge, UK, initially to help the start-up community, Cambridge MC has grown to over 200 consultants working on projects in 22 countries. Our capabilities focus on supporting the private and public sector with their people, process and digital technology challenges. What makes Cambridge Management Consulting unique is that it doesn’t employ consultants—only senior executives with real industry or government experience and the skills to advise their clients from a place of true credibility. Our team strives to have a highly positive impact on all the organisations they serve. We are confident there is no business or enterprise that we cannot help transform for the better. Cambridge Management Consulting has offices or legal entities in Cambridge, London, New York, Paris, Dubai, Tel Aviv, Singapore and Helsinki, with further expansion planned in the near future. For more information, visit cambridgemc.com . About Trustmarque Trustmarque is a leading provider of technology solutions, helping organisations across sectors optimise their IT infrastructure and achieve digital transformation. With decades of expertise and a commitment to customer success, Trustmarque delivers solutions that drive efficiency, security, and growth. For more information visit their website: trustmarque.com