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It Takes A City is different. We’re putting a stop to the cycle of poverty and homelessness in Cambridge, for good.  

We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity and not have to face their problems alone. Working in a trauma-informed way, we build successful pathways from street to home. 

The Crossways winter project and The Haven, our women-only space, provide shelter, safety, comfort, and advice, alongside other crucial support. Two key services delivered directly to those in need. 

We achieve lasting change with the support of the community, our donors, volunteers and local organisations, all of whom share our vision to end rough sleeping due to homelessness in the city. 

For updates on our work, please read the latest edition of our newsletter and subscribe to receive future editions directly to your inbox. 

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Latest News & Events

  • Six hands hold a selection of wooden cogs of different sizes and colours together to form a system that would work if any one cog were turned.

    New Chair Needed To Join Our Board

    It Takes A City, the Cambridge homelessness charity, is recruiting a new Chair.    Chris [...]

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    Celebrating Volunteers

    This week (1-7 June) is Volunteers’ Week, an opportunity for us to thank and celebrate [...]

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    A Two Way Relationship

    For a small charity like ours, building relationships with local businesses helps increase the support [...]

Your Support Changes Lives

  • A white, moulded fire surround against a lilac wall. Three framed posters of coloured abstract designs are above the mantlepiece. In front of the fireplace is an old, comfortable armchair. To the right is a table, draped with a white tablecloth. A small TV set sits on top.

    Kate

    ‘Kate’ came to the Haven, our safe space for women in Cambridge city centre, in the [...]

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    Row

    ‘Row’ accessed the Haven in October of 2025, after being referred by the City Council. [...]

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    Brian

    ‘Brian’ is in his 50s and had stayed at Crossways during a previous winter. He [...]