It Takes A City (Cambridge)
@ittakesacity.bsky.social
It Takes a City (ITAC) is a small charity with a big reach. We provide a number of services that support some of Cambridge’s most vulnerable rough sleepers and the many with nowhere to call 'Home'.
It's been a busy time for us over the last few months.
Lots of exciting news to share.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:11 AM
It's been a busy time for us over the last few months.
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After losing his mum, Phil* became homeless. With our support, he rebuilt his life, cleared £400+ in rent arrears, and is now Band A for housing - aiming for his own home this year. Good luck!
* Name changed to protect privacy.
* Name changed to protect privacy.
January 12, 2026 at 1:37 PM
After losing his mum, Phil* became homeless. With our support, he rebuilt his life, cleared £400+ in rent arrears, and is now Band A for housing - aiming for his own home this year. Good luck!
* Name changed to protect privacy.
* Name changed to protect privacy.
A huge shout out to Frankie, Dan and Jonny from Leaf and Lawn - Fencing without Boundaries for carrying out urgent work on the entry gate and fencing at Crossways to make it secure.
We can’t thank them enough and would certainly recommend you check out their website www.leafandlawn.co.uk
We can’t thank them enough and would certainly recommend you check out their website www.leafandlawn.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 9:47 AM
A huge shout out to Frankie, Dan and Jonny from Leaf and Lawn - Fencing without Boundaries for carrying out urgent work on the entry gate and fencing at Crossways to make it secure.
We can’t thank them enough and would certainly recommend you check out their website www.leafandlawn.co.uk
We can’t thank them enough and would certainly recommend you check out their website www.leafandlawn.co.uk
The Sampson Orchestra of Cambridge has chosen us to benefit from their Charity Concert on 31st of January.
We have been given a limited number of tickets to raise funds in support of our work.
Follow the link for more information.
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We have been given a limited number of tickets to raise funds in support of our work.
Follow the link for more information.
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The Romantic : Schuman, Bruch & Bruckner - Sampson Orchestra of Cambridge
Join the Sampson Orchestra for an evening with the Romantics - a charity concert benefitting It Takes A City (Cambridge)
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January 5, 2026 at 11:32 AM
The Sampson Orchestra of Cambridge has chosen us to benefit from their Charity Concert on 31st of January.
We have been given a limited number of tickets to raise funds in support of our work.
Follow the link for more information.
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-romant...
We have been given a limited number of tickets to raise funds in support of our work.
Follow the link for more information.
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-romant...
We are delighted that our colleague Emma has been awarded an MBE in the King's New Year Honours.
Read all about it on our website.
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Read all about it on our website.
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Emma Honoured By King
We are beyond thrilled to announce that our colleague, Emma Rule, has been awarded the MBE for Services to Homeless People and Aspiring Musicians in the King’s New Years Honours. Emma founded M
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December 30, 2025 at 9:51 AM
We are delighted that our colleague Emma has been awarded an MBE in the King's New Year Honours.
Read all about it on our website.
ittakesacity.org.uk/emma-honoure...
Read all about it on our website.
ittakesacity.org.uk/emma-honoure...
This is our second Christmas at The Haven.
We know that this can be a difficult time for many of those who access the service. We are there to support them every Monday and Thursday night.
Please contact [email protected] for the latest updates on other ways you can support the project.
We know that this can be a difficult time for many of those who access the service. We are there to support them every Monday and Thursday night.
Please contact [email protected] for the latest updates on other ways you can support the project.
December 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
This is our second Christmas at The Haven.
We know that this can be a difficult time for many of those who access the service. We are there to support them every Monday and Thursday night.
Please contact [email protected] for the latest updates on other ways you can support the project.
We know that this can be a difficult time for many of those who access the service. We are there to support them every Monday and Thursday night.
Please contact [email protected] for the latest updates on other ways you can support the project.
Our thanks go to Sophie Pearson and all at Costello Medical for all their support this Christmas.
Sophie braved the weather to deliver donations to Crossways on her cool bike and was greeted by Elisabeth Silver.
We wish them a peaceful holiday and look forward to their support in 2026.
Sophie braved the weather to deliver donations to Crossways on her cool bike and was greeted by Elisabeth Silver.
We wish them a peaceful holiday and look forward to their support in 2026.
December 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Our thanks go to Sophie Pearson and all at Costello Medical for all their support this Christmas.
Sophie braved the weather to deliver donations to Crossways on her cool bike and was greeted by Elisabeth Silver.
We wish them a peaceful holiday and look forward to their support in 2026.
Sophie braved the weather to deliver donations to Crossways on her cool bike and was greeted by Elisabeth Silver.
We wish them a peaceful holiday and look forward to their support in 2026.
We were delighted when Peter Burrows and colleagues from The Cambridge Building Society visited Crossways to deliver a van load of items generously donated by customers via their Giving Tree campaign.
We look forward to continuing to work with them in 2026, as one of their community partners.
We look forward to continuing to work with them in 2026, as one of their community partners.
December 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM
We were delighted when Peter Burrows and colleagues from The Cambridge Building Society visited Crossways to deliver a van load of items generously donated by customers via their Giving Tree campaign.
We look forward to continuing to work with them in 2026, as one of their community partners.
We look forward to continuing to work with them in 2026, as one of their community partners.
Matt had the pleasure of joining Alex Elbro again on her Cambridge Radio show last week.
They chatted about the reopening of Crossways, our winter emergency accommodation project in Cambridge.
Alex and Matt talk from about 2 hours in.
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They chatted about the reopening of Crossways, our winter emergency accommodation project in Cambridge.
Alex and Matt talk from about 2 hours in.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Matt had the pleasure of joining Alex Elbro again on her Cambridge Radio show last week.
They chatted about the reopening of Crossways, our winter emergency accommodation project in Cambridge.
Alex and Matt talk from about 2 hours in.
www.mixcloud.com/Cambridge105...
They chatted about the reopening of Crossways, our winter emergency accommodation project in Cambridge.
Alex and Matt talk from about 2 hours in.
www.mixcloud.com/Cambridge105...
Professional gardener Suzie Nicholson is becoming a familiar and welcome face at Crossways.
Last week, we were delighted when she helped us get in the festive mood by running a wreath making session.
If you’d be willing to provide activities for our residents, please email [email protected]
Last week, we were delighted when she helped us get in the festive mood by running a wreath making session.
If you’d be willing to provide activities for our residents, please email [email protected]
December 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Professional gardener Suzie Nicholson is becoming a familiar and welcome face at Crossways.
Last week, we were delighted when she helped us get in the festive mood by running a wreath making session.
If you’d be willing to provide activities for our residents, please email [email protected]
Last week, we were delighted when she helped us get in the festive mood by running a wreath making session.
If you’d be willing to provide activities for our residents, please email [email protected]
Matt visited Trumpington Meadows Primary School last week.
He spoke to the pupils about the importance of kindness, towards others, including those experiencing homelessness.
If you would like to arrange for us to visit your school, workplace or other group, please email [email protected]
He spoke to the pupils about the importance of kindness, towards others, including those experiencing homelessness.
If you would like to arrange for us to visit your school, workplace or other group, please email [email protected]
December 2, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Matt visited Trumpington Meadows Primary School last week.
He spoke to the pupils about the importance of kindness, towards others, including those experiencing homelessness.
If you would like to arrange for us to visit your school, workplace or other group, please email [email protected]
He spoke to the pupils about the importance of kindness, towards others, including those experiencing homelessness.
If you would like to arrange for us to visit your school, workplace or other group, please email [email protected]
CAN YOU HELP? 🙏
Our security colleague's chair at Crossways has developed a distinct and disturbing list to the right!
Do any of our fantastic followers have one that they could donate so that he can sit in comfort and safety again?
Please email [email protected]
Our security colleague's chair at Crossways has developed a distinct and disturbing list to the right!
Do any of our fantastic followers have one that they could donate so that he can sit in comfort and safety again?
Please email [email protected]
November 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
CAN YOU HELP? 🙏
Our security colleague's chair at Crossways has developed a distinct and disturbing list to the right!
Do any of our fantastic followers have one that they could donate so that he can sit in comfort and safety again?
Please email [email protected]
Our security colleague's chair at Crossways has developed a distinct and disturbing list to the right!
Do any of our fantastic followers have one that they could donate so that he can sit in comfort and safety again?
Please email [email protected]
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November 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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We were delighted when professional gardener Suzie Nicholson joined Barry, our Volunteer Coordinator, to cast her expert eye over the communal garden at Crossways.
Suzie had lots of inspiring ideas on how we can involve residents in turning the garden into a lovely space to relax.
Suzie had lots of inspiring ideas on how we can involve residents in turning the garden into a lovely space to relax.
November 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We were delighted when professional gardener Suzie Nicholson joined Barry, our Volunteer Coordinator, to cast her expert eye over the communal garden at Crossways.
Suzie had lots of inspiring ideas on how we can involve residents in turning the garden into a lovely space to relax.
Suzie had lots of inspiring ideas on how we can involve residents in turning the garden into a lovely space to relax.
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It’s National Stress Awareness Day
Stress affects us all, but for people facing homelessness, it can be overwhelming.
Let’s continue working towards a future where everyone has the safety and stability they need to thrive.
#StressAwarenessDay #MentalHealthMatters #EndHomelessness
Stress affects us all, but for people facing homelessness, it can be overwhelming.
Let’s continue working towards a future where everyone has the safety and stability they need to thrive.
#StressAwarenessDay #MentalHealthMatters #EndHomelessness
November 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
It’s National Stress Awareness Day
Stress affects us all, but for people facing homelessness, it can be overwhelming.
Let’s continue working towards a future where everyone has the safety and stability they need to thrive.
#StressAwarenessDay #MentalHealthMatters #EndHomelessness
Stress affects us all, but for people facing homelessness, it can be overwhelming.
Let’s continue working towards a future where everyone has the safety and stability they need to thrive.
#StressAwarenessDay #MentalHealthMatters #EndHomelessness
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To get in the spirit of #BonfireNight, our allotment group celebrated with a cosy cook-out yesterday! They whipped up hearty tuna and veggie pasta, adding in some of the delicious veggies grown right at our allotment.
November 5, 2025 at 10:53 AM
To get in the spirit of #BonfireNight, our allotment group celebrated with a cosy cook-out yesterday! They whipped up hearty tuna and veggie pasta, adding in some of the delicious veggies grown right at our allotment.
Matt, our Coordinator & Community Engagement Manager, joined Alex Elbro on her Cambridge Radio show last week to talk about The Haven, our overnight safe space for women in Cambridge city centre.
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Women only refuge celebrates first anniversary
Matt Nelson from It Takes a City talks to Alex Elbro about the women-only overnight refuge The Haven celebrating one year open.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Matt, our Coordinator & Community Engagement Manager, joined Alex Elbro on her Cambridge Radio show last week to talk about The Haven, our overnight safe space for women in Cambridge city centre.
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Matt Nelson, our Coordinator & Community Engagement Manager, will be joining Alex Elbro on her Cambridge Radio show from 11:20 tomorrow (Wednesday) morning.
Grab a beverage of choice and join them if you're free.
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Grab a beverage of choice and join them if you're free.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Matt Nelson, our Coordinator & Community Engagement Manager, will be joining Alex Elbro on her Cambridge Radio show from 11:20 tomorrow (Wednesday) morning.
Grab a beverage of choice and join them if you're free.
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Grab a beverage of choice and join them if you're free.
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We thank our friends at PEM for the generous donation of three laptops to replace devices running operating systems no longer supported by Microsoft.
Here you can see Elisabeth Silver, our CEO, and Chris Dade, Support Services Manager giving them a test drive.
[email protected] to get involved
Here you can see Elisabeth Silver, our CEO, and Chris Dade, Support Services Manager giving them a test drive.
[email protected] to get involved
October 28, 2025 at 9:36 AM
We thank our friends at PEM for the generous donation of three laptops to replace devices running operating systems no longer supported by Microsoft.
Here you can see Elisabeth Silver, our CEO, and Chris Dade, Support Services Manager giving them a test drive.
[email protected] to get involved
Here you can see Elisabeth Silver, our CEO, and Chris Dade, Support Services Manager giving them a test drive.
[email protected] to get involved
Sounds like a great day out @cambridgecyrenians.bsky.social
On Tuesday, our allotment group enjoyed a visit to Darwin Nurseries. We made the most of the autumn sunshine with a walk around the gardens, stopped for a well-earned hot drink, and even managed to spot some of the animals, including a few friendly rabbits!
October 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Sounds like a great day out @cambridgecyrenians.bsky.social
We've had a busy three months since the last edition. Lots of news to tell you about. New and developing partnerships with our friends in the business community and more.
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October 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
We've had a busy three months since the last edition. Lots of news to tell you about. New and developing partnerships with our friends in the business community and more.
Our latest newsletter is out next week.
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'We know what causes homelessness, which means we know how to end it. That means building more social homes, and it means creating a welfare system that allows people to live in dignity.' @ittakesacity.bsky.social
My teachers had no idea I was homeless. People like me hide in plain sight in the UK | Isra Sulevani
My teachers had no idea I was homeless. People like me hide in plain sight in the UK | Isra Sulevani
The housing crisis has reached catastrophic new levels, and Labour is planning to slash affordable housing even further. It doesn’t have to be this way, says medical student Isra Sulevani
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October 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
'We know what causes homelessness, which means we know how to end it. That means building more social homes, and it means creating a welfare system that allows people to live in dignity.' @ittakesacity.bsky.social
Our thanks go to the congregations of New Life Church Cambridge, URC Downing Place and St Andrew Street Baptist Church for the generous donation of their harvest collections.
September 30, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Our thanks go to the congregations of New Life Church Cambridge, URC Downing Place and St Andrew Street Baptist Church for the generous donation of their harvest collections.
Funding from the Evelyn Trust was instrumental in helping us make The Haven, our safe space for vulnerable women in Cambridge city centre, a reality.
On The Haven’s first anniversary, this article shows how ‘You have to sow a seed to grow something bigger’.
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On The Haven’s first anniversary, this article shows how ‘You have to sow a seed to grow something bigger’.
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The Haven: a safe space for homeless women in Cambridge - The Evelyn Trust
Thanks to funding from the Evelyn Trust, charity It Takes A City has set up The Haven: a safe space for women in Cambridge experiencing homelessness.
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September 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Funding from the Evelyn Trust was instrumental in helping us make The Haven, our safe space for vulnerable women in Cambridge city centre, a reality.
On The Haven’s first anniversary, this article shows how ‘You have to sow a seed to grow something bigger’.
evelyntrust.com/news/the-hav...
On The Haven’s first anniversary, this article shows how ‘You have to sow a seed to grow something bigger’.
evelyntrust.com/news/the-hav...
WE'RE HIRING!
We are looking for the right person to join our team in creating a welcoming space at Crossways, our winter emergency accommodation project.
Applications close 26TH AUGUST.
Details here www.ittakesacity.org.uk/news-article...
We are looking for the right person to join our team in creating a welcoming space at Crossways, our winter emergency accommodation project.
Applications close 26TH AUGUST.
Details here www.ittakesacity.org.uk/news-article...
August 5, 2025 at 8:15 AM
WE'RE HIRING!
We are looking for the right person to join our team in creating a welcoming space at Crossways, our winter emergency accommodation project.
Applications close 26TH AUGUST.
Details here www.ittakesacity.org.uk/news-article...
We are looking for the right person to join our team in creating a welcoming space at Crossways, our winter emergency accommodation project.
Applications close 26TH AUGUST.
Details here www.ittakesacity.org.uk/news-article...