No-one should have to sleep rough in Cambridge
Jimmy’s is a community-based charity providing both support and housing to people who are rough sleeping. Opened in 1995 as Cambridge’s first all year round night shelter and now offers a much wider range of support.
Valuing and respecting everyone who needs our services, Jimmy’s staff work with each person to provide options, tools and skills to support them on their journey, developing a tailored pathway to independence. Through our many years of experience of working with vulnerable individuals we recognise the need for everyone to be treated in a confidential manner and with respect, compassion, and empathy.
6 GoodGymers have supported Jimmy's Cambridge with 2 tasks.
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Thursday 11th June 2026 6:50pm - 8:20pm
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4,3,2,1 - plate up!
Thursday 14th May
Written by Caroline
This week, GoodGym Cambridge returned to Jimmy's. This was our second visit and we were delighted to be back at the hatch, helping with the evening meal service 🍽
We started the evening with a 3 km jog around Parker's Piece, where Catherine and Caroline welcomed Christopher to his first GoodGym task! 🙌
The trio then met Nick at the task and the four GoodGymers rolled up their sleeves, donned their aprons and rocked some flattering hairnets ready to dish up dinner. On this evening's menu were a phenomenal shepherd's pie (both meat and veggie), carrots and cauliflower, gravy, and the biggest squares of carrot cake we'd ever seen 🥕
Once everyone had eaten, Catherine and Christopher made light work of the washing up, Nick cleaned all the surfaces and Caroline wrapped up the leftover food. The team had a great time chatting about the weather, politics, work cafés and online followers, and everyone admired Catherine's super new t-shirt 💯
We look forward to our next visit to Jimmy's!
Spuds and suds
Thursday 16th April
Written by Caroline
In a first for GoodGym Cambridge, the team headed to Jimmy's to plate and serve Thursday evening's dinner to the residents 🍽️
Catherine, Harriet & Caroline met beforehand for a 2-3km jog/natter around Parker's Piece, putting the world to rights and helping Harriet taper for the upcoming Manchester marathon this weekend. It's her 18th marathon which is super impressive and inspiring - go Harriet, we're all behind you! 🙌
The three then met Rafi at the task, rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck in to the evening's dinner service. On the menu was a gorgeous chicken & pheasant pie with mash potato, veggies and gravy, and a lemon & blueberry cake with custard for afters. Rafi became master of the pies, Harriet the mash queen, Catherine took on gravy duty and Caroline kept the production line running smoothly. At the end of service, the team put the leftover food away and cleaned the kitchen and dining areas.
After a productive session, the team celebrated two incredible milestones: Harriets' 50th task and Catherine's 100th! Well done both, you're an inspiration to GoodGym Cambridge and your commitment is valued so much 🥰