After losing his mum, Phil* became homeless and moved into one of our supported houses. With daily staff support, he began to rebuild his life and later progressed to a move-on property.
In the summer of 2024, Phil faced over £400 in rent arrears after a Universal Credit sanction. With guidance from his Cambridge Cyrenians project worker, he agreed to tackle his arrears head-on and committed to attending universal credit appointments. His Cyrenians project worker agreed to put him forward for reference to the council to get a higher banding if he stuck to this.
Fast forward to today, Phil has zero arrears, and thanks to his hard work, and heaps of support from us – including a successful reference we put forward to the council, he is now on a Band A for housing. He is on track to start a new chapter, aiming for his own home in early 2026.
Stories like Phil’s show what’s possible with a little bit of determination and the right support from our team.
*Name changed to protect individual’s privacy.
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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When Pete* was referred to Cambridge Cyrenians by his social worker, he wasn't facing immediate homelessness, but he was at risk of losing his independence without urgent support.
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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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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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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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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
Read moreCambridge Cyrenians will be at Cambridge Pride on 13th June 2026. Come and chat to us in the Community Hive tent!
Read moreFive 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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