Cambridge and District Citizens Advice (CDCA) has received a £7,500 grant from The Cambridge Building Society Community Fund to support its Homelessness Prevention Project.
The funding, awarded earlier this year, is contributing towards staffing costs to enable more face-to-face advice and early intervention for people at risk of losing their homes.
The charity said it is seeing increased demand from individuals and families in crisis, including those facing eviction, in rent arrears, or rough sleeping.
The project offers tailored support at all stages, from negotiating with landlords to helping rough sleepers access emergency accommodation and long-term housing.
Richard Curtis, specialist project and outreach manager at CDCA, said: “This funding allows us to help more people who are either on the brink of homelessness or already experiencing it.
“We support people at every stage – from preventing eviction by negotiating with landlords to helping those already sleeping rough access emergency accommodation and longer-term housing options.
“Our work is about early intervention, but also holistic support. We look at the bigger picture – debts, benefits, mental health, family breakdowns – and work with people to rebuild stability in their lives.”
Katie Robinson, community engagement specialist at The Cambridge, said: “We’re proud to support Cambridge and District Citizens Advice and the incredibly important homelessness prevention work they do.
“It’s clear that early support can make all the difference between someone keeping their home or losing it.
“We encourage other local charities and community groups to apply for a grant from our fund which is open now.”
