News

31st March 2026

Paula battles low self-esteem at boxing fundraiser for Ormiston Families

Paula Gardner, Team Leader at our visitors centre at HMP Wayland, recently took on a ‘white collar’ boxing match to raise money for Ormiston…

27th March 2026

Ormiston Families CEO speaks on new government guidelines: “Greater support is needed”

Speaking on the government’s newly released guidance, which says children under the age of five should be limited to one hour of screen-time per…

03rd March 2026

Ormiston Families launches WhatsApp channel

18th February 2026

Ormiston Families welcomes High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire

The Hon Frances Stanley, High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire and Deputy Lieutenant, visited Ormiston Families’ Stars bungalow in Cambridge this week to hear all about…

05th January 2026

Ormiston Families appoints new CEO

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Bruce Leeke as Ormiston Families’ new Chief Executive.

18th August 2025

Allan Myatt retires

Ormiston Families Chief Executive Allan Myatt has retired after 15 years at the charity.

23rd July 2025

Penny Farthing challenge raises almost £3,000 for Ormiston Families

A Suffolk dad has crossed the finish line of a 257-mile fundraiser for Ormiston Families – on his penny farthing.

10th June 2025

How Stars got Isla and Jodie back on track

When Angus Jackson’s wife Sandy died, the meaning of Father’s Day changed.

21st May 2025

‘A Day to Remember’ brings families together

The families came together to remember their loved ones through creative workshops and memory-making.