Accommodation Service

Accommodation is provided in small shared houses, rather than large hostels, where residents are encouraged to take responsibility for their own lives, so it is vital that we do not take away their ability to have constructive influence over their surroundings. An important feature of our houses is the input residents have in the decisions affecting their house.

Cambridge Cyrenians currently provides accommodation for over 60 homeless men and women.

Individuals with a local connection to Cambridge City are prioritised over all others. Any individual or agency wishing to make a referral to Cambridge Cyrenians accommodation should first contact Cambridge City Council's Housing Advice Team (01223 457934) in order to establish their local connection. If the Authority does not have a statutory duty to house a particular individual they will refer that person on to the Street Outreach Team (SOT). If it has been established that the individual has a local connection with Cambridge City, or no local connection with any other Local Authority, then the SOT will refer them on to those agencies thought appropriate, via the weekly Allocations and Resettlement Planning Meeting. Those without a local connection will be offered assistance by the SOT to return to a place where they do have a local connection, or another Authority which may be prepared to offer suitable accommodation.

There is a waiting list for all our accommodation and referrals can expect to have to wait one to two weeks before being offered a place in our Short-Stay accommodation.

Cambridge Cyrenians will accommodate people from 16 years of age. However we do not believe our accommodation is suitable for under 18's and will only accommodate 16-17 year olds if supported by a Social Worker and there is no alternative.

All allocations are made in accordance with our Referral, Selection and Allocations Policy.