We believe no-one should have to sleep rough in Cambridge

Jimmy’s is a community-based charity providing both support and housing to people who are rough sleeping.

 

Jimmy’s has been providing life saving support for 30 years in 2025!

Jimmy’s Cambridge is marking 30 years of service to the homeless community this year. Throughout 2025 you will hear from people who have been involved in Jimmy’s over the last 3 decades. We are also excited to bring you a number of new ways to get involved in this, a very special year.

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The Power of Pets at Jimmy's

Find out from our Chief Executive why pets, dogs in particular, aren't just for Christmas at Jimmy's. We welcome them all year round because we understand how powerful the connection between our residents and their dogs can be.

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Support Jimmy's this Winter

Our residents moving on to independent living is one of the most rewarding moments for the team here at Jimmy’s. Jimmy’s always has a waiting list for our services but this reaches its peak during the Winter months. Click link below to read the stories on one our previous residents and how your support helps people like Eamonn.

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How we help

Jimmy’s is my leg up. Just the fact that I have a roof over my head and a meal a day, that helps your future.

6 January 2025

Jimmy’s has been providing life saving support for 30 years in 2025!

Jimmy’s Cambridge is marking 30 years of service to the homeless community this year. Founded in 1995 as Cambridge’s first year-round emergency night shelter, Jimmy’s has grown and...

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27 December 2024

Reflections from our Chief Executive

Having joined Jimmy’s earlier in the year I wanted to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU for all your support. This ship simply wouldn’t sail without you! As...

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Dog Bullseye by a Christmas tree at our East Road hostel

17 December 2024

The Power of Pets at Jimmy’s

When I started at Jimmy’s in the Summer of 2024 I was met with kindness and support from the get-go, massive smiles and open gestures, and some very...

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