The Whitworth Trust

The Whitworth Trust The Whitworth Trust is a charity which raises funds to support vulnerable, homeless young women in Cambridge. https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/8545

The Whitworth Trust is a registered charity, formed to provide support for vulnerable, homeless young women in Cambridge. The objects of the Charity are the relief of poverty; more particularly amongst women normally resident in the City and County of Cambridge, who need:
i) supported residential accommodation for young women such as that provided by Whitworth House
ii) other assistance and supp

ort in finding and securing secure and affordable accommodation. Whitworth House -- a hostel whose residents we were originally set up to support -- was officially opened in Cambridge in 1998. It currently accommodates 13 women, aged from 16-25 years. It provides a supporting, environment for the residents, enabling them to undertake training and qualifications and work towards independence. All of the residents are able to stay in the House for up to two years. In addition to our support of Whitworth House, The Whitworth Trust also works alongside local agencies like Jimmy's, and Hope Cambridge, in order to provide emergency and supported accommodation for women in the city.

Take a look and share in the thanks! So good to share with residents and support workers at a recent tea party. Good ide...
05/11/2025

Take a look and share in the thanks! So good to share with residents and support workers at a recent tea party. Good ideas and great stories.

You shall go to the Ball?! An autumnal treat for residents. They got the creative juices and the Halloween spirit flowin...
05/11/2025

You shall go to the Ball?! An autumnal treat for residents. They got the creative juices and the Halloween spirit flowing.

Another year goes by! Another year of being alongside the amazing young women at the House in meaningful ways, thanks to...
05/11/2025

Another year goes by! Another year of being alongside the amazing young women at the House in meaningful ways, thanks to your generosity. Come and hear what your support has made possible. All welcome. RSVP to [email protected]

10/10/2024
24/07/2024

We're recruiting for our next Volunteer Coordinator! If you're interested in finding out more or would like to apply, please do get in touch.

10/07/2024

ITAC are still looking for volunteers to help with our Haven project - a safe drop-in space for homeless and vulnerable women in Cambridge. The Haven is open every Monday and Wednesday night from 8pm-8am and we're looking for two volunteers to support our project staff from 7.45pm-11pm each night we open.

We are holding a training session for new volunteers from 6.30-7.30pm on Wednesday 17th July. If you'd like to join the session and help us with our Haven project, please sign up here and we will send you further information: https://forms.office.com/e/E99h3C0RBm.

Sharing this for our friends at It Takes a City and the Women's Homelessness Action Group - it's great to see the Haven ...
10/07/2024

Sharing this for our friends at It Takes a City and the Women's Homelessness Action Group - it's great to see the Haven getting started!

ITAC are still looking for volunteers to help with our Haven project - a safe drop-in space for homeless and vulnerable women in Cambridge. The Haven is open every Monday and Wednesday night from 8pm-8am and we're looking for two volunteers to support our project staff from 7.45pm-11pm each night we open.

We are holding a training session for new volunteers from 6.30-7.30pm on Wednesday 17th July. If you'd like to join the session and help us with our Haven project, please sign up here and we will send you further information: https://forms.office.com/e/E99h3C0RBm.

Most young women arrive at Whitworth House without the essentials. With your help we can give them a warm welcome with a...
09/07/2024

Most young women arrive at Whitworth House without the essentials. With your help we can give them a warm welcome with a pack of linen, towels, duvets and pillows so they can set up their new home at Whitworth.

We do the hard work, purchasing quality, affordable items. But we need £75 per pack. (We can't accept donations of items themselves.)

Could you fundraise with your group to make a real difference to vulnerable young women in Cambridge? Why not get together and hold a pyjama party, bake sale or a sponsored activity?

Tell us when you've reached the sum and donate online. We are so looking forward to hearing from you!

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The Whitworth Trust

The Whitworth Trust is a small registered charity, formed to provide support for vulnerable, homeless young women in Cambridge. The Trust takes its name from its association with Whitworth House, a hostel which provides accommodation for vulnerable, homeless young women in Cambridge. Whitworth House was officially opened 20 years ago, in May 1998, and is currently home to 13 residents, all aged between 16 and 25. It currently accommodates 13 women, aged from 16-25 years. It provides a supporting, family environment for the residents, enabling them to undertake training and qualifications and work towards independence. All of the residents are able to stay in the House for up to two years.

The Trust provides support to the hostel and its young residents, but it also raises money to help vulnerable and homeless women in Cambridge more generally, including women of any stage of life, with children or without. To this end we work alongside local agencies including Jimmy's, Cambridge Central Aid, and Hope Cambridge, in order to provide emergency and supported accommodation for women in the city.

We are currently looking for people with fundraising experience to join our small committee of volunteers. We are also always glad for donations of any size! Donation details are available here : https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/8545#/DonationDetails and you can find out more about our events and activities via our website: www.friendsofwhitworthhouse.org