Wintercomfort

20/08/2026

Cambridge United Foundation x Wintercomfort Sleepout 2027

We’re pleased to announce that our next Sleepout will take place on Friday 19 February 2027 at Abbey Stadium, home of Cambridge United Football Club⚽

We’d love your support, whether that’s joining us for the night, taking part in the event or helping us spread the word.

Nothing can replicate the experience of homelessness, but events like this help raise awareness and, importantly, raise the funds we need to continue supporting people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in Cambridge.

📅 19 February 2027
📍 Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge

For more information, see the below post from the Foundation!

Our Sleepout event will return on Friday February 19th 2027, bringing people together for one night in the terraces of Cambridge United Football Club’s Cledara Abbey Stadium. 😴

We will once again be teaming up with Wintercomfort to raise awareness and vital funds in support of their work with homeless and disadvantaged people in the city.

Further details 👉 https://www.cufcfoundation.com/news-and-updates/sleepout-date-for-2027-announced

17/08/2026

⚽ The Tommy McLafferty Cup is coming up this September!

The Tommy McLafferty Cup brings together institutions from across Cambridge for a football tournament supporting people experiencing homelessness, run in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Cambridge South.

This year, our Wintercomfort team needs your help!

If you have any spare or old football boots, shin pads or other football equipment that you no longer need, we’d be hugely grateful for donations to help get our team ready for the tournament.

If you can help, please get in touch with us by messaging Wintercomfort via social media, or emailing [email protected]

14/08/2026

💚 Fact Friday

Did you know that, as an independent charity, Wintercomfort needs to raise over £1 million every year to provide our essential support services?

For every £1 we raise, 94p is spent on services that improve the lives of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Cambridge.

A huge thank you to all our supporters and donors. Your contributions allow us to continue providing our essential welfare, housing, advice and other support services throughout the year.

13/08/2026

As temperatures continue to reach record-breaking levels, hot weather can be particularly difficult for the people we support, especially those who are sleeping rough or don’t have somewhere cool and safe to go.

We’re putting extra measures in place to help people stay safe, including:

💧 Extra water and drinks
🧂 Salty snacks to help replace lost electrolytes
🧴 Sun cream
🌳 Longer opening hours so people can get out of the heat, rest and cool down

We’ll continue to keep an eye on the weather and adapt our support as needed. Want to help us keep people safe this summer? You can support our Summer Appeal here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/wintercomfortsummerappeal26

11/08/2026

NEWMARKET HALF MARATHON 2027

As you may have seen recently, Wintercomfort is delighted to be a charity partner for the 2027 RunThrough Newmarket Half Marathon!

Sign-ups are now open, so why not take on a new challenge while raising vital funds for a local cause supporting people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in Cambridge?

👉 Sign up here: https://runforcharity.com/charity-registration/wintercomfort/newmarket-half-marathon-2027/register

Whether it’s your first half marathon or you’re looking for your next challenge, we’d love to have you on Team Wintercomfort! 💚

Got a question? Email [email protected] and our team will be happy to help.

07/08/2026

🍽️ Fact Friday 💚

Since January 1st, Wintercomfort has served 3,992 meals (breakfast and lunches) to people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in Cambridge.

Alongside this, 85 people have taken part in our cooking sessions, learning practical skills, building confidence and enjoying time together around the table.

As well as providing meals, we're helping people gain practical cooking skills that support greater independence.

05/08/2026

Help shape the future of Wintercomfort!

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in your community? Wintercomfort is looking for new Trustees to join our Board and help guide the charity as we continue supporting people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity across Cambridge.

As a Trustee, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring Wintercomfort remains strong, sustainable and true to its mission. Working alongside fellow Board members and the leadership team, you’ll help shape our strategy, oversee governance, and support the long-term success of the charity.

By becoming a Trustee, you’ll help ensure that Wintercomfort can continue providing life-changing support to people experiencing homelessness, both now and in the future.

Find out more about the role and how to apply by downloading the Trustee Recruitment Pack from the Vacancies section of the website: https://wintercomfort.org.uk/jobs/wintercomfort-is-seeking-to-appoint-new-trustee/

04/08/2026

Join the Wintercomfort Team

At Wintercomfort, every role makes a real difference. Every day, we support people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness to rebuild confidence, improve wellbeing, and move towards a more stable future. If you’re passionate about helping people and want to be part of a supportive, dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re currently recruiting for three exciting roles:
- Women’s Housing Project Worker
- Tenancy Sustainment Project Worker
- Housing Project Worker

Working at Wintercomfort means becoming part of a passionate team committed to changing lives across Cambridge. We offer a supportive working environment, ongoing training and development, competitive employee benefits, and the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work every day.

If you’re looking for a career where your work has purpose and every day brings the chance to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

View the full job descriptions and apply via our vacancies page: https://wintercomfort.org.uk/work-for-wintercomfort/

31/07/2026

Fact Friday 💚

This week marked one year since the Cambridge Churches Homeless Project (CCHP) started running cooking sessions at Wintercomfort.

Over the past 12 months, these sessions have become much more than cooking lessons. They've given people the chance to learn new skills, build confidence, share a meal and spend time together in a welcoming environment.

A huge thank you to everyone at CCHP who has given their time, energy and enthusiasm over the last year.

28/07/2026

Case Study: Meet Samantha💜

After fleeing an abusive relationship, Sam arrived in Cambridge and was placed in temporary accommodation. Living with fibromyalgia, arrhythmia, autism, depression, anxiety, and C-PTSD made everyday life challenging, especially as her first-floor accommodation was no longer suitable for her mobility needs.

After being referred to Wintercomfort through a foodbank outreach session, Sam began working with our Women's Team to create a plan for the future.

Together, we helped Sam:
- Secure Band A priority on Home-Link and start bidding for permanent housing.
- Apply for funding towards an electric wheelchair and a free bus pass to improve her independence.
- Set up a repayment plan for rent arrears and recover missed council payments, reducing her debt.
- Connect with our community through women's group, cooking sessions, DIY workshops, yoga, and free swimming.

Sam has told us she feels truly listened to and supported, particularly because we take the time to explain things clearly and accommodate her autism. She says the support she's received has given her confidence, hope, and a sense of belonging as she rebuilds her life.

We're proud to work alongside people like Sam on their journey towards lasting, positive change.