Cambridge Cyrenians Blog | In the press: Cambridge 105 Breakfast — Affordable homes for Cambridge residents

In the press: Cambridge 105 Breakfast — Affordable homes for Cambridge residents

In a recent interview for Cambridge 105 Radio, James Martin, Director of Cambridge Cyrenians, spoke to Julian Clover about the housing challenges faced by local residents. James emphasised the pressing need for affordable options for Cyrenians residents to move on to after supported housing.

Prompted by the recent ‘Cambridge 2040’ plans put forward by Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Julian and James’ conversation covered the positive aspects of increased home building and job opportunities, and stressed the importance of provision for local residents within the city’s development plans.

Cambridge Cyrenians are committed to raising awareness about housing needs for those at risk of or experiencing homelessness in Cambridge and working towards practical solutions to ensure that everyone has access to secure and affordable housing.

For more information on how to support our work, please visit our support page >

Graham's story

Graham* could not move on from Cambridge Cyrenians' supported housing for one reason: he had no valid ID. He would have been living on the streets without the help his Cambridge Cyrenians support worker who has been working with him from day one.

Jack's story

Jack* is self-employed, has been in recovery for 14 years, and he has just moved into a new home through HomeLink. It hasn't been a straight road to get there. Jack experienced homelessness once before, alongside substance use. A relationship breakdown a few years ago left him homeless again, and he moved into one of our move-on houses to start rebuilding.

Jake's Story

It only takes one change in circumstances for homelessness to happen. For Jake*, it started with a rotator cuff injury at work. He lost his job, then his home, and found himself sleeping on a park bench in the freezing cold on his first night without one.

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