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The Cambridge Cyrenians Allotment Project is a therapeutic community garden for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Cambridge. Run using a therapeutic horticulture model, the project offers a safe, supportive space where people can connect with nature and others, learn new skills and improve their wellbeing through time outdoors.
Get in touchThe allotment provides more than gardening. Participants can access horticulture training, supported work experience and a positive social environment where everyone is treated with respect. The space includes vegetable-growing areas, wildlife habitats, and shared social spaces that encourage connection, learning and creativity.
Our allotment includes:
The allotment supports wellbeing, confidence and recovery by offering:
The project is open to:
Participants can self-refer, and referrals are also welcomed from other organisations. Sessions are kept small, with around 6–8 participants, to ensure a safe and supportive environment. A no-alcohol policy applies on site, and participants must be able to use tools safely.
You can support the project in a few ways:
Learn about what is happening at our community allotment by visiting the team’s blog or our Instagram, where you can find updates about current projects, learn more about sustainability and read accounts from our attendees.
Access to our services is usually via referral from Cambridge City Council or partner organisations. If you are homeless or at risk of homelessness, the council’s Housing Advice Team is the first point of contact.
For more advice on navigating this process, you can call our office on 01223 712501, send us an email – office@cambridgecyrenians.org.uk or fill out the form below.
Our office is open 9-4.30pm on weekdays. If you are concerned about someone who is homeless or rough sleeping, you can inform the Street Outreach Team via the Streetlink website.
The allotment provides more than gardening. Participants can access horticulture training, supported work experience and a positive social environment where everyone is treated with respect. The space includes vegetable-growing areas, wildlife habitats, and shared social spaces that encourage connection, learning and creativity.
It only takes one change in circumstances for homelessness to happen. For Jake*, it started with a rotator cuff injury at work. He lost his job, then his home, and found himself sleeping on a park bench in the freezing cold on his first night without one.
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When Pete* was referred to Cambridge Cyrenians by his social worker, he wasn't facing immediate homelessness, but he was at risk of losing his independence without urgent support.
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When Renée* arrived at Cambridge Cyrenians, she was carrying an enormous amount. She had been living in a women's refuge, was managing a thyroid cancer diagnosis, and was travelling regularly into Cambridge for hospital treatment and check-ups.
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The allotment provides more than gardening. Participants can access horticulture training, supported work experience and a positive social environment where everyone is treated with respect. The space includes vegetable-growing areas, wildlife habitats, and shared social spaces that encourage connection, learning and creativity.
Our allotment includes:
Learn about what is happening at our community allotment by visiting the team’s blog or our Instagram, where you can find updates about current projects, learn more about sustainability and read accounts from our attendees.
The allotment provides more than gardening. Participants can access horticulture training, supported work experience and a positive social environment where everyone is treated with respect. The space includes vegetable-growing areas, wildlife habitats, and shared social spaces that encourage connection, learning and creativity.
Our allotment includes:
The allotment supports wellbeing, confidence and recovery by offering:
The project is open to:
Participants can self-refer, and referrals are also welcomed from other organisations. Sessions are kept small, with around 6–8 participants, to ensure a safe and supportive environment. A no-alcohol policy applies on site, and participants must be able to use tools safely.
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You can support the project in a few ways:
Get involved or find out more.
If you’d like to learn more about the project or get involved, please contact Kevin or fill out our handy form below.
Kevin Walshe
Allotment Co-ordinator
📧 kevin@cambridgecyrenians.org.uk
📞 07815 524496
The allotment provides more than gardening. Participants can access horticulture training, supported work experience and a positive social environment where everyone is treated with respect. The space includes vegetable-growing areas, wildlife habitats, and shared social spaces that encourage connection, learning and creativity.
Our allotment includes:
The allotment supports wellbeing, confidence and recovery by offering:
The allotment provides more than gardening. Participants can access horticulture training, supported work experience and a positive social environment where everyone is treated with respect. The space includes vegetable-growing areas, wildlife habitats, and shared social spaces that encourage connection, learning and creativity.
You can support the project in a few ways:
Donations such as - art supplies, equipment, digital devices (such as laptops, tablets and mobile phones) help our residents to continue to develop their skills and move forward.
Corporate Partners can help by funding our Meaningful Activities project, provide work experience placements, or offer employment pathways and support. Get in touch to find out more.
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Registered Company in England and Wales 992199
