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.
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
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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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.
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...
OUT TODAY! 🎉
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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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www.ittakesacity.org.uk/news-article...
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
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.
Small charities like ours simply couldn’t provide the services we do without the passion and dedication of our volunteers.
This #VolunteersWeek, we wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to every one of them.
This #VolunteersWeek, we wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to every one of them.
June 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Small charities like ours simply couldn’t provide the services we do without the passion and dedication of our volunteers.
This #VolunteersWeek, we wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to every one of them.
This #VolunteersWeek, we wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to every one of them.
Our Haven project, supporting vulnerable and homeless women in Cambridge, is looking for donations of cupboard items so that we can continue providing comfort for those accessing the space.
Please contact itacdonations@itac.org.uk
Thanks in advance.
Please contact itacdonations@itac.org.uk
Thanks in advance.
May 12, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Our Haven project, supporting vulnerable and homeless women in Cambridge, is looking for donations of cupboard items so that we can continue providing comfort for those accessing the space.
Please contact itacdonations@itac.org.uk
Thanks in advance.
Please contact itacdonations@itac.org.uk
Thanks in advance.
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April 29, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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CAN YOU HELP? 🆘
We're looking for help to continue providing a safe place for three vulnerable people who are at risk of returning to the streets.
More details here: www.ittakesacity.org.uk/news-article...
We're looking for help to continue providing a safe place for three vulnerable people who are at risk of returning to the streets.
More details here: www.ittakesacity.org.uk/news-article...
April 23, 2025 at 10:43 AM
CAN YOU HELP? 🆘
We're looking for help to continue providing a safe place for three vulnerable people who are at risk of returning to the streets.
More details here: www.ittakesacity.org.uk/news-article...
We're looking for help to continue providing a safe place for three vulnerable people who are at risk of returning to the streets.
More details here: www.ittakesacity.org.uk/news-article...
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April 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Barry and Matt were delighted to be invited back to Bewick Bridge Community Primary School on such a beautiful, sunny day as part of the school’s Community Week.
If you would like to arrange a visit to your school, college or workplace, please contact info@itac.org.uk
If you would like to arrange a visit to your school, college or workplace, please contact info@itac.org.uk
April 2, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Barry and Matt were delighted to be invited back to Bewick Bridge Community Primary School on such a beautiful, sunny day as part of the school’s Community Week.
If you would like to arrange a visit to your school, college or workplace, please contact info@itac.org.uk
If you would like to arrange a visit to your school, college or workplace, please contact info@itac.org.uk
Our Haven project, supporting vulnerable and homeless women in Cambridge, is recruiting female volunteers to help with simple tasks to keep the project running.
Please sign up using the link below and join our training session on Weds 23rd April.
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Please sign up using the link below and join our training session on Weds 23rd April.
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March 31, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Our Haven project, supporting vulnerable and homeless women in Cambridge, is recruiting female volunteers to help with simple tasks to keep the project running.
Please sign up using the link below and join our training session on Weds 23rd April.
forms.office.com/e/4md5m7ANgm
Please sign up using the link below and join our training session on Weds 23rd April.
forms.office.com/e/4md5m7ANgm
Once again, we are grateful to wonderful local artist Sarah Middleton who has donated proceeds from sales of her paintings in Galeria Moderna's Spring Exhibition to support our work with those experiencing homelessness in Cambridge.
You can see more of Sarah’s work on Instagram @yogibear1010art
You can see more of Sarah’s work on Instagram @yogibear1010art
March 31, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Once again, we are grateful to wonderful local artist Sarah Middleton who has donated proceeds from sales of her paintings in Galeria Moderna's Spring Exhibition to support our work with those experiencing homelessness in Cambridge.
You can see more of Sarah’s work on Instagram @yogibear1010art
You can see more of Sarah’s work on Instagram @yogibear1010art
Street Storage is a safe and secure place for individuals experiencing homelessness and vulnerable housing situations to store their belongings. To find out more or make a referral.
Email: storage@itac.org.uk
Web: tinyurl.com/3fwc95mk
Phone: 07593 068200 (leave message if can’t get through)
Email: storage@itac.org.uk
Web: tinyurl.com/3fwc95mk
Phone: 07593 068200 (leave message if can’t get through)
March 26, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Street Storage is a safe and secure place for individuals experiencing homelessness and vulnerable housing situations to store their belongings. To find out more or make a referral.
Email: storage@itac.org.uk
Web: tinyurl.com/3fwc95mk
Phone: 07593 068200 (leave message if can’t get through)
Email: storage@itac.org.uk
Web: tinyurl.com/3fwc95mk
Phone: 07593 068200 (leave message if can’t get through)