Cambridge Cyrenians' Meaningful Activities project helps people experiencing homelessness who are in our services to access education, training and volunteering opportunities. We support them on their journey towards employment and independence.
Get in touchYour donation helps fund the courses, materials and activities that make Meaningful Activities possible, from art supplies for our weekly Art Collab group to travel costs for job interviews.
Access to our services is usually via referral from Cambridge City Council or partner organisations. If you are homeless or at risk of homelessness, the council’s Housing Advice Team is the first point of contact.
For more advice on navigating this process, you can call our office on 01223 712501, send us an email – office@cambridgecyrenians.org.uk or fill out the form below.
Our office is open 9-4.30pm on weekdays. If you are concerned about someone who is homeless or rough sleeping, you can inform the Street Outreach Team via the Streetlink website.
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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Your donation helps fund the courses, materials and activities that make Meaningful Activities possible, from art supplies for our weekly Art Collab group to travel costs for job interviews.
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If you’d like to learn more about the project or get involved, please contact Kevin or fill out our handy form below.
Kevin Walshe
Allotment Co-ordinator
📧 kevin@cambridgecyrenians.org.uk
📞 07815 524496
Your donation helps fund the courses, materials and activities that make Meaningful Activities possible, from art supplies for our weekly Art Collab group to travel costs for job interviews.
Donations such as - art supplies, equipment, digital devices (such as laptops, tablets and mobile phones) help our residents to continue to develop their skills and move forward.
Corporate Partners can help by funding our Meaningful Activities project, provide work experience placements, or offer employment pathways and support. Get in touch to find out more.
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Registered Company in England and Wales 992199
