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HOMELESSNESS SUPPORT IN FENLAND - THE FERRY PROJECT
WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU OUT OF HOMELESSNESS
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How do I find help and advice for someone I know experiencing homelessness?
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Ferry Project is here to help homeless people in Fenland - not simply to provide accomodation, but to give them the skills they need to live independently.
The Ferry Project is a registered charity in England (Charity Number 1075389). We aim to assist homeless single adults with love and a range of support on their journey towards independent living.
We have supported more than 3,500 people experiencing homelessness in the Fenland area since 1999. Based in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, we are the largest homelessness provider in the district — supporting around 80% of homeless people locally. Our services go far beyond a roof: we offer trauma-informed hostel support, employment and cookery training, access to health care, and a clear pathway from crisis to independent living.
Address: Octavia View, 10a–14 South Brink, Wisbech, PE13 1JQ
Phone: 01945 754080
Email: OctaviaAdmin@ferryproject.org.uk
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OUR IMPACT: TACKLING HOMELESSNESS IN CAMBRIDGESHIRE
30,310
nights of supported accommodation provided in 2025-2026
In 2025-2026 we supplied a combined total of 30,310 nights of supported accommodation across our locations.
250
people supported across the Outreach Hub and Drop-In services
In 2025-2026, our Outreach Hub and Outreach Drop-In services helped a combined total of 250 people with homelessness and housing help, advice and signposting
we support
80%
of homeless people in Fenland
Ferry Project is the main homelessness provider in Fenland. We support approximately 80% of homeless people in Fenland.
83%
move-on or stability
In 2025-2026, 83% of our clients had a positive move-on. 57 clients exited our accommodation. 43 were planned exits, while 12 were unplanned (7 evictions, 5 abandonments).
183
persons accommodated
In 2025-2026 we accommodated 183 people in a variety of psychologically informed (PIE) accommodation types.
199
nights of SWEP accommodation provided
In 2025-2026 we provided 199 nights of Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) accommodation, helping those on the streets to escape the life-threatening weather conditions.
84%
achieved one positive outcome in employment and education services
In 2025-2026, of those who attended our employment and education services, 84% achieved at least one positive outcome.
90+
supported to attend appointments or tests
In 2025-2026, support was provided to help clients access over 90 medical appointments and tests.
1,724
client cooking hours
In 2025-2026, Ferry Project Cookery School had a total of 1,724 client cooking hours.
1,140
funded cooking hours
In 2025-2026, Ferry Project Cookery School delivered 1,140 total funded participant cooking hours with those from the community.
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£100
£50 allows us to support someone who is street homeless by giving them a room for a night, support and advice, a shower, wash their clothes and have a meal.
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READ Bradley's STORY
I suffered from debilitating psychosis. However, since I’d never engaged with mental health services, I hadn’t received an official diagnosis, so it was left untreated.
I now live in social housing under the Next Steps Accommodation Programme. I continue to receive support from Ferry Project key workers and my mental health nurse to manage my psychosis, and I am now able to live almost completely independently. The shadow of homelessness and debt is now a distant memory.