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It Takes A City (Cambridge)

@ittakesacity.bsky.social
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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'.

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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Our latest newsletter is available to read mailchi.mp/ef82dcc24aca... Find out about our preparations for the Winter. We welcome our new Chair and celebrate our show garden winning an award at Gardeners' World.
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Together, We Can Make A Difference
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
If you are visiting 2026 Gardeners' World Autumn Fair at Audley End this weekend (11-13 September), don’t forget to visit our display in the 'Beautiful Borders' area and say hello to Suzie and Barry. There is still time to donate to their Just Giving page www.justgiving.com/page/gardenb...
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Earlier this year we told you about ‘Brian’ who had been a guest at Crossways, our winter accommodation project. We have a wonderful update to share. ittakesacity.org.uk/brian/
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Brian
‘Brian’ is in his 50s and had stayed at Crossways during a previous winter. He then moved on into a shared house.  While in the shared accommodation he was targeted by a group of individuals enga
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Women’s Project Worker (Part-time, 30 hrs/week) Looking for a role where you can make a real difference? ittakesacity.org.uk/about-us/vac... for full job description and more information about our services.
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Vacancies | It Takes a City
1. Project Worker (full-time with part time hours (minimum 32 hours/week) considered) In this role your time will be evenly split between providing support, via weekly visits, to the four residents of
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
It Takes A City (Cambridge) are excited to announce the appointment of Cameron Holloway as the new Chair of Trustees, with effect from 1 September 2026. ittakesacity.org.uk/itac-appoint...
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ITAC Appoint New Chair
It Takes A City are excited to announce the appointment of Cameron Holloway as the new Chair of Trustees, with effect from 1 September 2026.   Cameron has lived in Cambridge for thirteen years, and
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Exciting opportunity - It Takes A City (Cambridge) is recruiting a Project Worker Full details on our website ittakesacity.org.uk/about-us/vac...
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Vacancies | It Takes a City
Project Worker In this role your time will be evenly split between providing support, via weekly visits, to the four residents of our community land trust’s modular home scheme and working at the site
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
We are looking for people with a large family or estate car who are willing to volunteer on an ad-hoc basis to collect donations from around the city and deliver them to our site in Chesterton. We will cover any mileage incurred. Please email info@itac.org.uk to find out more.
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Do you feel uncertain about how to support people experiencing homelessness in our city? Our latest newsletter, out today, focuses on helping you to help others. READ: mailchi.mp/272f5e3973eb... SUBSCRIBE: mailchi.mp/2b3b3869bce3...
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
We are delighted to introduce Ellie Barton and Harry Hubbard, who are spending the summer working with us as part of the Laidlaw Foundation Scholars programme. Ellie is currently studying at Murray Edwards College, whilst Harry is at Pembroke College. It’s great to have them onboard.
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Preparations are underway for the reopening of Crossways for what will be the projects’ sixth year. You can read all about last winter in this short report. ittakesacity.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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Cambridge City Council @camcitco.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
🌡️ Cambridge City Council has activated its Amber SWEP due to extreme heat. Additional support is available for people experiencing homelessness. If you see someone sleeping rough, report it via StreetLink: orlo.uk/OkzZh 📍Include a What3Words location if possible.
A yellow graphic with the words 'HEAT ALERT' in red and an illustration of a thermometer showing a high temperature.
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
It’s been six months since our new website went ‘live’. We’ve carried out a review and made a few tweaks. We’re always open to suggestions on how to make the experience even better, so do contact us. ittakesacity.org.uk
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It Takes a City | Working to end homelessness in Cambridge, together.
Working to end homelessness in Cambridge. We are a charity providing trauma-informed support, shelter (Crossways, The Haven), and safe pathways from the street to a long-term home.
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Do you have an old TV (small or medium) that you’re wondering what to do with? If it’s working and in good condition, we could certainly use it for the guest rooms at our 176 summer accommodation project in Cambridge. Email us at info@itac.org.uk Thanks for your support.
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
“When we started the Haven, none of us knew where it would go or what was going to happen. We just had a dream of doing something that would provide essential services for women experiencing homelessness" ittakesacity.org.uk/haven-celebr...
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Haven Celebrates Second Anniversary
This month marks an important milestone for The Haven, our safe drop-in space for at-risk women in Cambridge city centre. What began as a pilot in June 2024 has now been operating for two years.
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Cambridge City Council @camcitco.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
⚠️ We have activated our Amber Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) due to the current period of extreme heat. This means extra support is available for people experiencing homelessness, prioritising their safety and wellbeing. 1/2
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
It's Volunteers' Week and we wanted to celebrate some of the amazing people from across the business community who have given their time, energy and expertise to support our work with those experiencing homelessness in Cambridge. ittakesacity.org.uk/celebrating-... #VolunteersWeek #Homelessness
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Celebrating Volunteers
This week (1-7 June) is Volunteers’ Week, an opportunity for us to thank and celebrate some of the amazing people from across the Cambridge business community who have given us their time, expertise a
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
To mark Volunteers' Week, we wanted to celebrate some of the local Cambridge businesses that have supported our work with those experiencing homelessness in the city ittakesacity.org.uk/celebrating-... #VolunteersWeek
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Celebrating Volunteers
This week (1-7 June) is Volunteers’ Week, an opportunity for us to thank and celebrate some of the amazing people from across the Cambridge business community who have given us their time, expertise a
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
For a small charity like ours, building relationships with local businesses helps increase the support we can provide for those experiencing homelessness in Cambridge. Today, we celebrate one such partnership with a leading property consultant. ittakesacity.org.uk/a-two-way-re...
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A Two Way Relationship
For a small charity like ours, building relationships with local businesses helps increase the support we can provide for those experiencing homelessness in Cambridge. It also enables those businesses
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Clare College is celebrating its 700th anniversary this year. Throughout the Easter Term, the College Chapel has chosen to support our work with those experiencing homelessness in Cambridge via their Sunday service collections. We thank them for thinking of us.
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Groundswell charity @itsgroundswell.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Don't forget: You have the right to register and receive treatment from a GP practice. You do not need a) a fixed address b) identification And anyone in England can see a GP! Get you digital Right to Healthcare card here: bit.ly/4lGpAIQ #HealthRights #Homelessness
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
As always, it's been a busy start to the year. We're excited for what lies ahead. Catch up on all that's happening mailchi.mp/c447d9778f26...
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The Haven is our trauma-informed drop in space for women, in Cambridge. We are recruiting female volunteers. The next training is Wednesday 20th May from 6-7pm. Follow this link for full details. search.volunteero.org/itacc/524f10...
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Our thanks go to long term friend and Chaplain of Trinity College, Sophie Young, for coordinating the lovely Easter baskets. They were very much appreciated.
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Not once but twice last week, teams from Cogentia Healthcare Consulting (cogentia.co.uk) joined us at the site where we deliver our Crossways Winter Provision and our new 176 Summer Provision. The teams really got stuck in. We are very grateful for their help.
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Our new '176' Summer project opens today, continuing our work to support those experiencing homelessness in Cambridge. ittakesacity.org.uk/new-summer-p...
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New Summer Project Opens
Over the past five Winters, from November to March, It Takes A City (Cambridge) has provided a safe and welcoming environment for people who would otherwise face sleeping rough on the streets of
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
The team from The Cambridge Building Society chose a perfect day to volunteer at Crossways! They took advantage of the sunshine this morning to give our pergola a much-needed repaint. They're moving indoors this afternoon to help Barry paint the corridors. We thank them all for the support.
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
It’s a busy few weeks for us at Crossways, as we continue with the ongoing refurbishment of the building, including our guest rooms. Our sincere thanks to Sawston Carpets & Flooring for removing the old and laying new carpets in several of the rooms, providing the installation on a pro bono basis.
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Barry is ready to welcome teams from some of our amazing business supporters, who will be helping this week with the ongoing project to give Crossways a much-needed refresh. Stay tuned for more updates and contact info@itac.org.uk if you would like to find out how you can get involved.
Barry stand in a doorway in Crossways. He is smiling at the camera and wearing an It Takes A City t-shirt
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Jimmyscambridge @jimmyscambridge.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
2025 saw Jimmy's celebrating 30 years of supporting rough sleepers in Cambridge. We've had a wild journey, but we're just getting started!👀 Thank you everyone who supported us in 2025 - stay tuned for what's coming in 2026 and beyond!🚀 #JimmysCambridge #Impact #Charity #Homelessness
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
This week, we want to thank Saffron Walden Garden Centre (www.saffronwaldengardencentre.co.uk) for their generous donation of bedding plants, which professional gardener and volunteer Suzie Nicholson collected and planted for us on one of her regular visits to Crossways.
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Kate and Joe Rham ran this years' Cambridge Half marathon to honour Lesley Crocker, their friend, who passed away unexpectedly last year. As an employee, then trustee and volunteer, Lesley was a passionate supporter of our work. So far, they have raised over £700!
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
We were delighted when the directors of a recent production of Louisa May Alcott’s ‘Little Women’ chose to support The Haven, our overnight safe space for homeless and at-risk women in Cambridge city centre. ittakesacity.org.uk/an-enormous-...
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An Enormous Success
We were delighted when a recent production of Louisa May Alcott’s ‘Little Women’ chose to support The Haven, our overnight safe space for homeless and at-risk women in Cambridge city centre.  Volunt
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY ASSEMBLY This event is a collaborative, city-wide gathering dedicated to addressing and ending women’s homelessness in Cambridge. Find out more here ittakesacity.org.uk/internationa...
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International Women's Day Event
This event is a collaborative, city-wide gathering dedicated to addressing and ending women’s homelessness in Cambridge. It brings together Cambridge University feminist societies, ARU societies, s
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Our sincere thanks to The Sampson Orchestra for inviting Matt and Elizabeth to attend their concert on Saturday evening and for allowing us to collect donations. They thoroughly enjoyed the evening of amazing music.
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
NEWSLETTER OUT TODAY! 🎉 We've been really busy over the last couple of months, as you'd expect! Catch up on all the news as we say thank you for the incredible support from across the community. mailchi.mp/63a5d5e7fc99... Subscribe to receive future editions here. mailchi.mp/2b3b3869bce3...
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
PREPARED WITH LOVE We celebrate the community effort that ensures our guests at Crossways have access to delicious, nutricious food. ittakesacity.org.uk/prepared-wit...
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
It's been a busy time for us over the last few months. Lots of exciting news to share. We'll tell you all about it in our latest newsletter, out soon. Follow this link to subscribe and get it delivered straight to your inbox. mailchi.mp/2b3b3869bce3...
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Cambridge Cyrenians @cambridgecyrenians.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
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.
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
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
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
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...
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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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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
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...
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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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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
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 haven-info@itac.org.uk for the latest updates on other ways you can support the project.
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
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 delivering boxes and bags of donations on her cargo bike. She is greeted by ITAC CEO Lis Silver
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
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.
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
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...
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
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 volunteer@itac.org.uk
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
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 info@itac.org.uk
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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 info@itac.org.uk
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It Takes A City (Cambridge) @ittakesacity.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Our latest newsletter is available for you to catch up on what has been an incredibly busy three months. mailchi.mp/5018d57bf5a8... Subscribe to receive future editions mailchi.mp/2b3b3869bce3...
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