About us

Working in communities across London to fight poverty, social inequity and injustice
Our innovative London-based charity has been tackling poverty, social inequity, and social injustice since 1889. We provide a range of services that are designed to improve peoples lives as well as transform society through research and social action.

What we do
Transforming lives through the provision of Social Justice, and Empowerment and Inclusion services. Transforming society by influencing changes in social policy and practice.

Our story
Founded in 1889, Cambridge House is part of the international Settlement Movement. Our roots lie in radical change, in a desire to tackle poverty, social inequity and injustice in the communities we serve.
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Our people
Meet our dedicated team, the trustees and the patrons.

Work with us
Cambridge House is looking for motivated people who are willing to go the extra mile to create a more just society.
Find out more about our services and programmes
We currently reach over 3,000 frontline service users in 30 local authorities in and around London.

Social Justice Services
Independent Advocacy, Safer Renting & Law Centre

Empowerment and Inclusion Services
Youth & Disabled Peoples’ Empowerment

Campaigns
Transforming society through campaigns for changes in policy and practice.
Cambridge House News
RISE welcomes Deputy Mayor of London and GLA to celebrate continued partnership
Statutory Deputy Mayor of London, Joanne McCartney, last week joined us at the Cambridge House office to celebrate the continued progress of RISE, Cambridge House’s award-winning youth support service.
Cambridge House private rented housing report voted best in class
Cambridge House landmark report assessing private rented sector (PRS) licensing schemes in London voted best housing research of 2024 by Thinkhouse.
We are recruiting a Housing Solicitor for our Law Centre
We are currently recruiting for a Housing Solicitor to join the team reporting to the Law Centre Head of Service. Find out more.