Despite the global pandemic, and the effect of Covid-19 restrictions on the charity’s activities, Jimmy’s nevertheless succeeded in achieving life-changing results for the community.
In 2021:
180 people were moved from emergency accommodation into more independent living
16 people received their own front door in an innovative modular home
More than 400 people were given support across the range of services provided by the charity
25,000 support hours were provided, despite the pandemic
7,500 home cooked meals and more than 3000 food parcels were provided for residents
Kurt*, a resident supported by the charity said:“Jimmy’s is my leg up. Just the fact that I have a roof over my head and meals every day: that helps your future. Jimmy’s was a lifesaver. It gets you on the ladder, where you can start making progress.”
Mark Allan, Chief Executive of Jimmy’s Cambridge, commented:“I am really pleased to launch our 2021 Impact Report. This document gives a great snapshot of what the charity achieved in what were, as we all know, challenging circumstances last year.
He continued: “We would not have been able to accomplish this for our residents without the support of everyone in our community. So, on behalf of everyone at Jimmy’s, I would like to express our gratitude for everyone who helped us in these last 12 months. Together we can do great things.”
To find out more about Jimmy’s Cambridge, visit www.jimmyscambridge.org.uk, or support their vital work by making a donation at www.jimmyscambridge.enthuse.com/donate.
*not his real name