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'.
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
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
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 info@itac.org.uk
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
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
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
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 info@itac.org.uk
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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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.
info@itac.org.uk to get involved
Here you can see Elisabeth Silver, our CEO, and Chris Dade, Support Services Manager giving them a test drive.
info@itac.org.uk 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.
info@itac.org.uk to get involved
Here you can see Elisabeth Silver, our CEO, and Chris Dade, Support Services Manager giving them a test drive.
info@itac.org.uk 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
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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...
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July 28, 2025 at 9:25 AM
OUT TODAY! 🎉
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Yesterday, the H&S team from Bidwells volunteered to give The Haven a refresh.
Elisabeth Silver, our CEO, popped in to see the results last night.
We echo her thanks from all at ITAC and the women who will continue to use this vital safe, overnight space in the city centre.
(Loving the lilac!)
Elisabeth Silver, our CEO, popped in to see the results last night.
We echo her thanks from all at ITAC and the women who will continue to use this vital safe, overnight space in the city centre.
(Loving the lilac!)
July 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Yesterday, the H&S team from Bidwells volunteered to give The Haven a refresh.
Elisabeth Silver, our CEO, popped in to see the results last night.
We echo her thanks from all at ITAC and the women who will continue to use this vital safe, overnight space in the city centre.
(Loving the lilac!)
Elisabeth Silver, our CEO, popped in to see the results last night.
We echo her thanks from all at ITAC and the women who will continue to use this vital safe, overnight space in the city centre.
(Loving the lilac!)
On such a hot day, we give thanks to the Health & Safety team from our friends at Bidwells who have volunteered to join support worker Claire in giving the lounge at The Haven a much needed refresh.
Plenty of drinks folks!
Plenty of drinks folks!
July 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
On such a hot day, we give thanks to the Health & Safety team from our friends at Bidwells who have volunteered to join support worker Claire in giving the lounge at The Haven a much needed refresh.
Plenty of drinks folks!
Plenty of drinks folks!
It was great to have Mukta and Simon from Cambridge Building Society join us to volunteer and find out more about our Street Storage project.
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June 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
It was great to have Mukta and Simon from Cambridge Building Society join us to volunteer and find out more about our Street Storage project.
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It Takes A City are delighted to have Elizabeth Bam, an experienced administrator, join our team this week. We are also incredibly grateful to the wonderful Sue Gowling at SustainableTech4Good for providing Elisabeth with a laptop, and once again supporting us to deliver services for those in need.
June 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
It Takes A City are delighted to have Elizabeth Bam, an experienced administrator, join our team this week. We are also incredibly grateful to the wonderful Sue Gowling at SustainableTech4Good for providing Elisabeth with a laptop, and once again supporting us to deliver services for those in need.
Can you help us restock the cupboards at The Haven, so that vulnerable women in Cambridge city centre can have something to eat and drink (as well as having a shower, getting a change of clothes, accessing support services and resting up in safety).
Please email itacdonations@itac.org.uk
Please email itacdonations@itac.org.uk
June 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Can you help us restock the cupboards at The Haven, so that vulnerable women in Cambridge city centre can have something to eat and drink (as well as having a shower, getting a change of clothes, accessing support services and resting up in safety).
Please email itacdonations@itac.org.uk
Please email itacdonations@itac.org.uk
Our friends at Bidwells will be walking through the architectural landmarks of Cambridge in support of those experiencing homelessness in the city.
We are grateful for any donations you feel able to make via their Just Giving page.
www.justgiving.com/page/bidwell...
We are grateful for any donations you feel able to make via their Just Giving page.
www.justgiving.com/page/bidwell...
Bidwells - Cambridge College Building Surveying Team - fundraiser for It takes a City (Cambridge)
Help Bidwells College Building Surveying Team raise money to support It takes a City (Cambridge)
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June 9, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Our friends at Bidwells will be walking through the architectural landmarks of Cambridge in support of those experiencing homelessness in the city.
We are grateful for any donations you feel able to make via their Just Giving page.
www.justgiving.com/page/bidwell...
We are grateful for any donations you feel able to make via their Just Giving page.
www.justgiving.com/page/bidwell...
Matt, our Coordinator, spoke to Alex Elbro about our new Street Storage project on Cambridge Radio.
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It Takes a City launches Street Storage Project
Alex welcomes Matt Nelson from It Takes A City into the studio to talk about their new Street Storage Project.
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June 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Matt, our Coordinator, spoke to Alex Elbro about our new Street Storage project on Cambridge Radio.
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Here's what's happening at Wintercomfort's Women's Group this month.
June 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Here's what's happening at Wintercomfort's Women's Group this month.