Overview
About us
Cambridgeshire Homelessness has five hostels across the county, covering East Cambridgeshire and South Cambridgeshire. We provide intensive housing management, and housing management only services, for adults aged 16 and over who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
- Short term supported housing while housing applications are assessed by the local authority
- Staff on site Monday-Friday
- Fully furnished bedrooms
Accommodation
Location
Services are in Ely, and the villages of Burwell, Littleport, Sawston, and Waterbeach. They are each located in residential areas with easy access to local amenities and public transport links.
Accommodation type
Five hostels comprising of 32 single-occupancy bedrooms, plus 24 one-bedroom flats and 6 two-bedroom flats in Waterbeach. All rooms are fully furnished.
Communal areas
A kitchen, bathroom and garden at all properties, but other facilities vary at each service.
Safety and security
Staff onsite every weekday and most services have an on-site staff office. CCTV, a secure door access system to ensure residents’ safety and security and an out of hours telephone service should residents require any further support.
Technology
We can provide assistive technology for extra safety and reassurance, which can be purchased at additional cost.
Rental agreement type
All accommodation is let on a licence agreement.
Support
Applying
Am I eligible?
To be eligible for support from Cambridgeshire Homelessness, applicants must:
- Be aged 16 or over
- Be homeless or at risk of homelessness
How do I apply?
We do not accept self-referrals. If you’re homeless, or at risk of being homeless, contact your local authority - either South Cambridgeshire District Council or East Cambridgeshire District Council. Once a referral is received, staff will complete a pre-interview to assess your suitability. If approved, they will arrange an appointment to see you.
Whilst you are living in temporary accommodation with us, the local authority will assess your homeless application. If you’re found to be homeless and in priority need, it is up to the local authority to find you suitable accommodation.
If you have any questions about the support services we provide, please contact us using the form below, or call 01223 941 596 during office hours. Enquires can also be sent directly to Cambridgehostels@sanctuary.co.uk.