Homelessness

Feed Fenland serve in January 2026

Volunteers to sleep rough in Wisbech for 15-hour fundraiser

Feed Fenland founders George and Kristi Broughton

Feed Fenland founders George and Kristi Broughton

Wisbech volunteers to sleep out for the homeless

Rough sleepers and homeless people across Cambridgeshire will be given a chance to improve their lives as part of a £2.2 million-a-year service launched by the county council.

Rough sleepers and homeless people across Cambridgeshire will be given a chance to improve their lives as part of a £2.2 million-a-year service launched by the county council.

Cambridgeshire County Council

County council to launch £2.2m-a-year service to tackle homeless crisis

Church leader Liam Beattie (second from left) with volunteers at the Salvation Army's Wisbech branch have launched a hot meal provision service for homeless and vulnerable people.

Church leader Liam Beattie (second from left) with volunteers at the Salvation Army's Wisbech branch have launched a hot meal provision service for homeless and vulnerable people.

Fenland District Council

Salvation Army relaunch hot meals for homeless

Grants of up to £10,000 are available for projects tackling homelessness in Cambridgeshire thanks to homeless prevention charity Hopestead.

Grants of up to £10,000 are available for projects tackling homelessness in Cambridgeshire thanks to homeless prevention charity Hopestead.

Up to £10,000 available to help tackle homeless crisis

Abdul Khan (left) of the Supported Housing Fellowship (SHF), with Ged Dempsey, chairman of the SHF.

Abdul Khan (left) of the Supported Housing Fellowship (SHF), with Ged Dempsey, chairman of the SHF.

Fenland District Council

Ex grammar school student to help house Wisbech homeless

Cllr Dave Patrick (right) has called on Fenland District Council and its head of housing and neighbourhood services, Dan Horn, to repair the

Cllr Dave Patrick (right) has called on Fenland District Council and its head of housing and neighbourhood services, Dan Horn, to repair the

Fenland District Council

Council urged to tackle hostel 'eyesore' amid homeless crisis

Emmaus Cambridge is one of 29 communities around the UK that supports people to rebuild their lives after homelessness.

Emmaus Cambridge is one of 29 communities around the UK that supports people to rebuild their lives after homelessness.

Homelessness charity marks 30 years of transforming lives

Adrian Casey of the Salvation Army helped set up the 50/50 Vision venture at its Wisbech centre after speaking to homeless champion Simon Crowson.

Adrian Casey of the Salvation Army helped set up the 50/50 Vision venture at its Wisbech centre after speaking to homeless champion Simon Crowson.

'Integral' member giving lifeline to town's homeless leaves post

An encampment set up by homeless people near to Wisbech town centre could be removed if a closure notice is served by Fenland Council.

An encampment set up by homeless people near to Wisbech town centre could be removed if a closure notice is served by Fenland Council.

Fenland District Council

Vicar backs call to remove homeless and their tents

Homeless champion Simon 'Spike' Crowson (right) with Lieutenant Liam Beattie, church leader at the Salvation Army centre in Wisbech, who are working together as part of 50/50 Vision.

Homeless champion Simon 'Spike' Crowson (right) with Lieutenant Liam Beattie, church leader at the Salvation Army centre in Wisbech, who are working together as part of 50/50 Vision.

‘Serving upwards of 37 people a night’ joint venture provides lifeline to town’s homeless.

Rough sleepers have been living on Old Vicarage Gardens in Wisbech for at least a week, according to The Rev Canon Matthew Bradbury.

Rough sleepers have been living on Old Vicarage Gardens in Wisbech for at least a week, according to The Rev Canon Matthew Bradbury.

Vicar's concerns over 'hugely vulnerable' rough sleepers

Simon Crowson (second from left), known as 'Spike', hopes his new venture '50/50 Vision' in partnership with the Salvation Army will be a success.

Simon Crowson (second from left), known as 'Spike', hopes his new venture '50/50 Vision' in partnership with the Salvation Army will be a success.

50 Backpacks founder confident new venture will breed success

The Ferry Project in Wisbech has been donated a van by Anglian Water to help continue delivering food and other items to those that are homeless or in need.

The Ferry Project in Wisbech has been donated a van by Anglian Water to help continue delivering food and other items to those that are homeless or in need.

Anglian Water provides Ferry Project with free van to help homeless

Councillor Dave Patrick (left) and Cllr Sam Hoy (right), leader of Wisbech Town Council, attended a homelessness seminar held by Dan Horn (centre), head of housing and neighbourhood services at Fenland District Council, nine days after Cllr Patrick's

Councillor Dave Patrick (left) and Cllr Sam Hoy (right), leader of Wisbech Town Council, attended a homelessness seminar held by Dan Horn (centre), head of housing and neighbourhood services at Fenland District Council, nine days after Cllr Patrick's

Housing chief promises 'exciting plans' to tackle homelessness

A Wisbech couple currently living in a tent believe one of the reasons why they've been unable to get housing is because they have a pet rat. Simon Crowson, of 50 Backpacks, has been helping them throughout the cold weather.

A Wisbech couple currently living in a tent believe one of the reasons why they've been unable to get housing is because they have a pet rat. Simon Crowson, of 50 Backpacks, has been helping them throughout the cold weather.

Fenland District Council

Homeless couple struggle to get housing – because they own a pet rat