Looking For A Permanent Home.

29/04/2024

It Takes a City, supported by Carter Jonas’ Commercial Agency Team, has launched an appeal for accommodation for its winter support project from 2025/2026 onwards.

The Crossways project, which is open from November to March and has just completed its’ third year of operation, ensures that people who would otherwise be on the streets can find warmth, comfort, dignity and the start of a journey out of homelessness. Guests have their own en-suite bedrooms, full support is provided working in partnership with a wide range of statutory, commissioned and voluntary agencies, and 24/7 security keeps everyone safe.

Carter Jonas’ team is now leading the search for suitable accommodation, available from October 2025 for rough sleepers. An ideal property would provide permanent winter access, with 15-20 en-suite bedrooms and have shared kitchen and living areas and office space.

“No-one wants to sleep rough, and in one of the wealthiest cities in the UK, no-one should need to.”

Appropriate accommodation will have alternative uses between the months of April and September. Seasonal or annual rents for leasehold or freehold properties within two miles of Cambridge city centre will be considered, and partnership proposals are welcomed. A parallel fundraising exercise will also enable purchase of a suitable property, using a blend of donations, grants, loans and social investment.

For further information contact Harriet Willmott Harriet.Willmott@carterjonas.co.uk 01223 346 632 / 07979 703172 or Lucy Atkins Lucy.Atkins@carterjonas.co.uk 01223 326815 / 07703 198946

Concise details available here.

“Crossways plays such an important role, helping to support some of the most disadvantaged in our community – highlighted by the fact that even now, its current winter emergency accommodation project continues to operate near capacity. As part of our search, we are also considering properties capable of being enhanced and extended to meet the requirement, and urge anyone who might have something fitting the bill to get in touch.” Lucy Atkins, Associate, Commercial, Carter Jonas Cambridge.

“No-one wants to sleep rough, and in one of the wealthiest cities in the UK, no-one should need to. We are working with a number of partners to do more to end rough sleeping in Cambridge and the “Crossways” winter support project is key step in the right direction.” Chris Jenkin BEM, Chair, It Takes a City.

Looking For A Permanent Home.

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