Purpose
We enable homeless people to offer as well as receive help. We believe that homeless people are a massively untapped resource of skills, creativity, knowledge and experience able to contribute positively to their community.
Why our community needs our service
Homelessness causes massive damage to a person's esteem; homeless people feel they are seen only as a 'problem' to be solved. We work from the positive by listening to their views and offering opportunities to help themselves by helping others.
Results and outcomes
Our monthly meetings are open and friendly and everyone has a vote. We encourage people who receive a grant or take part in a project like our bike project to come along and get involved with other Link-Up projects.
Cambridge Link-Up : homeless not hopeless
Cambridge Link-Up homeless not hopeless
Our activities and projects
Raising money to establish a Cycling Club. The club will build upon the success of Link-Up's bike workshops and will help improve fitness, build friendships and team working skills, boost self-esteem and broaden horizons.The idea is that the club wil... read more
Cambridge Link-Up needs a space of its own where it can offer services to homeless people delivered by their peers. The Cambridge Link-Up Craft Stall needs a base for storage and a workshop/studio where homeless artists and artisans can work on creat... read more
We ran 8 one day workshops at the Trailer Trash workshops at Eastern Court. Participants were provided with the tools and bicycle parts and skilled advice to enable them to build their own bike. On completion everyone received a bike lock and set of ... read more
The idea was to improve an unused piece of wasteland in the grounds of 222 Vic Rd and turn it into a memorial garden creating a quiet reflective space where the homeless community can remember lost loved ones from the community and from their persona... read more
Volunteers Required!
We are currently seeking volunteer help with book keeping.
Annual Fundraising Target
How your donations help
A pair of boots or spectacle prescription charge
Costs for a group day trip to do conservation volunteering or helping disabled sailors
Laptop and one year internet access for a Link-Up committee officer (Secretary, Chair and Treasurer)
6 day course in bicycle maintenance providing 6 homeless people with employable skills.
One year's rent and overheads for our own space
Cambridge Link-Up : homeless not hopeless
Locations
Cambridge
Issues Addressed
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Beneficiaries
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Community Foundation Grant Data
