We are committed to bringing added value and meaningful benefit to the communities in which we build, not just through the homes we create, but by investing and enhancing in the very essence of what brings a local community together.
Our Pledges bring together a host of bespoke measures for each local community including activities, donations, initiatives, volunteering drives and much more.
To apply please complete the application form here
See below what we have supported with in the local community...
Stay Safe, Stay Away offers primary schools an interactive session covering the history of building houses as well as the variety of fantastic and varied career opportunities within the industry, as well educating pupils about the dangers of going into construction areas unsupervised. We delivered this sessoion in March 2025 to around 30 students at Queen Emma Primary school.
Protect and enhance existing and new wildlife habitats within the site, protect species including hedgehogs, birds, bats, reptiles, invertebrates as well as native flora, and green open spaces which includes an ecological protection area, a childrens’ play area and a pond.
We’re proud to support young people in Cambridgeshire by donating £1,000 to the Duke of Edinburgh bursary fund. This contribution helps cover fees and equipment for those who might otherwise miss out, and forms part of our Community Pledge to invest in local initiatives near our Netherhall Gardens development.
Land To Life is a curriculum-based schools project aimed at 7-11 year olds. The comprehensive suite of teachers’ notes and detailed lesson plans aims to educate children on how new communities are created, from land acquisition through to sales and marketing.
10 local businesses will be selected to inspire our showhome. From artists to home fragrance creators, garden centres and artisan retailers, our Showhome of Support initiative allows us to support locally, and showcases wonderful local businesses to visitors and homeowners.
Welcome to the Netherhall Gardens Showhome of Support
At Cala, we are passionate about building communities, not just homes. Our showhomes in Cambridge will not only give you a glimpse into the Cala lifestyle, it will also showcase the small businesses, rising stars, local talent and the new community we are now part of.
We want to spotlight Cambridge's local businesses in our showhomes. From artwork and accessories to furniture and fabrics, we aim to bring a real unique flavour of what this town has to offer.
Local businesses we are supporting
Click on the names of the local businesses we are showcasing in our showhome at Netherhall Gardens to find out more about them:
• Ryder and Amies - the original university store since 1864.
• Ark - retailer of ‘gifts for interesting people’
• Cambridge Wine Royston - a local multi-award winning wholesale and retail wine merchant.
•Dog Fish Men - a local streetwear, homeware and everyday merchandise store.
• Iris & Violet - independent fashion and lifestyle boutique
• Podarok - Independent boutique in Cambridge
• Heffers Bookshop, Blackwells - bookshop in Cambridge
• Coffee World - coffee roasted in Cambridge since 1984
• Culinaris - independent delicatessen specialising in cheese, cured meats and chocolate
• Fred and Bert - charming independent gift shop
• Cambridge Crafts - two sister galleries in the centre of Cambridge
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