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Cambridge Cyrenians join call for party leaders to act on homelessness

Cambridge Cyrenians have joined 50 homelessness organisations from across the country in a letter to Rishi Sunak, Sir Keir Starmer and Sir Ed Davey, calling for action from the next government to reduce homelessness and rough sleeping.

The letter was coordinated by Homeless Link and signed by organisations including Shelter, Crisis, St Mungo’s, the National Housing Federation and Centrepoint. It asks the next government to take action Homeless Link’s four key asks, as laid out in its Manifesto to End Homelessness.

Read the letter in full here and coverage in the Independent here.

Renée's story

When Renée* arrived at Cambridge Cyrenians, she was carrying an enormous amount. She had been living in a women's refuge, was managing a thyroid cancer diagnosis, and was travelling regularly into Cambridge for hospital treatment and check-ups.

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Grace's story

When Grace* lost her home, she didn't know where to turn. After a period in a Refuge Hostel Arrangement, the council referred her to Cambridge Cyrenians, and since July 2025, she has been settled in our supported accommodation, beginning what has become a journey back to herself.

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Jill's story

When Jill* lost both her parents within just two and a half years, everything changed.

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Calling all runners! Run for Cambridge Cyrenians in the Cambridge Half Marathon

Fancy lacing up for a good cause? We're taking part in the Cambridge Half Marathon again next year, and we're looking for runners to join our team.Every step you run helps fund our work supporting people experiencing homelessness in Cambridge.

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Wanted: One sewing machine. Could you help?

One of our residents has recently discovered a real love for sewing, picking it up at a local class. Wanted: One sewing machine for a person experiencing homelessness. Could you help? The only thing missing is a sewing machine of his own, so he can keep practising between classes!

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Cambridge Cyrenians allotment awarded in The Wildlife Trust's 'Gardening Award' scheme

We are thrilled to share that our allotment has been officially recognised as a wildlife-friendly space through The Wildlife Trust Gardening Award Scheme!

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Cambridge Cyrenians 55th Anniversary Celebration & Breakfast Networking

Celebrate the 55th anniversary of Cambridge Cyrenians. Learn more about our impact and the work we have done to support people experiencing homelessness in Cambridge, network with other businesses and organisations

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Cambridge Cyrenians at Cambridge Pride 2026

Cambridge Cyrenians will be at Cambridge Pride on 13th June 2026. Come and chat to us in the Community Hive tent!

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Cambridge Cyrenians at Cambridge Half Marathon 2026

Five incredible runners will be taking on the Cambridge Half Marathon in support of Cambridge Cyrenians. Come along to cheer them on - just look for the Cambridge Cyrenians branded running t-shirts!

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