New partnership between St Catharine’s College and Turtle Dove Cambridge creates opportunities for young women

St Catharine’s College, Cambridge, has announced a new partnership with Turtle Dove Cambridge, a small social enterprise in the city that improves the future of local young women who are – or are at risk of becoming – unable to access further education, training or employment due to not having the confidence or experience to pursue these opportunities.

By the end of this summer, at least five young women in years 9–11 will have gained valuable experience with the catering team at St Catharine’s.

Established in 2015, Turtle Dove Cambridge’s alternative education programme was set up in February 2020.

One of the young women who has been involved in the partnership said: “I have enjoyed my time with the team at Catz – it’s a really nice place.

“It is a great opportunity for the young women like me going there with Turtle Dove Cambridge.”

Kate Nation, managing director at Turtle Dove Cambridge, added: “I’m on-site throughout the programme at St Catharine’s and it’s been fantastic to see the young women gain the confidence and transferable skills that will enable them to pursue their aspirations.”