Cornish Christmas Giving Catalogue

Beach Guardian CIC was formed in 2018 out of the demand from the local community to participate in beach cleans, to help the environment and benefit people’s mental and physical wellbeing.

Since then, we have hosted hundreds of workshops, events and activities as we keep the plastics we collect from our beach cleans. We host workshops to create art and educational resources to engage, educate and empower against plastic pollution.

We improve places and spaces that matter to communities, and this funding will help those people who wish to volunteer at beach cleans and participate in activities and workshops.

Carefree is the Cornish charity for young people with care experience aged 11-25.

We aim to help care experienced young people have a good life through positive relationships, support with transitions and helping young people improve the care system for themselves and others.

Carefree’s work is based in positive relationships. Young people can meet others and make friends, get involved in a range of activities and join Cornwall’s Care for Change Council. We help young people to manage the process of leaving care including through the provision of a Personal Advisor Service. We also offer support with housing and careers, education and training.

Citizens Advice Cornwall offers free, independent and confidential advice.

Demand for our services has increased by 147% and we are working with more people in employment but struggling to cope with the cost of living.

Your donation can be a lifeline to a family in crisis this Christmas.

The Coachhouse Food Hub, based at Tintagel, is here to help those who need support with food and essentials.

We open weekly, there is no referral needed and a warm welcome awaits all.

Weekly we help between 150 to 200 people, either in person or by food parcel deliveries made by our volunteers.

We also help with household items, clothing and footwear and can bring in services to help with energy advice, debt, and signposting to vital health services.

In addition we provide breakfasts, which can be a simple sandwich or a full English breakfast, served with unlimited hot drinks.

Cornwall Refuge Trust provides a safe supportive environment for men, women and children who have escaped domestic abuse. They offer support and advice, empowering survivors of domestic abuse for a safer and happier future.

The charity was founded in 1979 by women from local churches who sought to provide a temporary place of safety for women and children fleeing domestic abuse.

The trust has developed over the years and now provides refuge accommodation for up to six women and their children and also supports male victims of domestic abuse, providing refuge accommodation for up to five men and their children. Cornwall Refuge Trust also provides a 24-hour domestic abuse helpline (01872 225629) and a domestic abuse counselling service (the Waves Project).

The individuals and families who come into refuge are likely to have fled their home with short notice and therefore often arrive with little more than they are wearing.

Through your prayers and donations, The Fishermen’s Mission maintains a Christian presence in UK fishing communities.

We provide emergency, welfare and spiritual support to active and former fishermen and their families throughout Cornwall.

A life at sea brings unique challenges to our fishermen – a life that is dangerous, economically perilous and physically demanding.

When the days at sea are done, chronic ill health, poverty and loneliness are often the rough seas our fishermen battle against.

Your support ensures our fishermen can rely on the Fishermen’s Mission when tough times come.

Georgia’s Voice is a Cornwall-based charity full of stories – founder Sophie’s heart breaking experience of losing her daughter to suicide and her motivation for starting the charity, to stories of the incredible young women we support.

We provide free support groups across Cornwall, talking therapy and wellbeing activities, offering emotional support, and promoting mental well-being.

We provide safe spaces for sharing experiences, and foster a sense of community. Our hope is to show young women that suicide is not the only option, and that they are not alone.

Hearing Loss Cornwall is a unique charity tackling a hidden challenge: communication. Even our trustees and members depend on us to connect with the hearing world.

Hearing people access services effortlessly, but for those who can’t use a phone or write English – since British Sign Language (BSL) is visual and gestural – daily life becomes daunting. Deaf individuals often face isolation and are unfairly seen as inconvenient in social settings.

Our charity provides essential communication support and advocacy, bridging gaps and empowering d/Deaf people to participate fully in community life. We strive to make inclusion a reality, not just an ideal.

Hidden Help is a Cornish charity which delivers essential furniture and household items (donated by the local community) to individuals and families in need, including those who have been rehoused after seeking refuge from domestic violence, the homeless, the long-term unemployed, asylum seekers, individuals with chronic illness or disability, ex-offenders etc.

These services are provided entirely free of charge to clients referred to us by social services. Those provided with living accommodation often find themselves in empty apartments with no basic amenities. We address this gap, ensuring that individuals and families have the necessary resources to live with dignity and help alleviate financial strain so that they are better able to focus on their future.

Demand for our help has been increasing. In 2024 we helped 571 families, and there are about 2.4 people supported per delivery that we make. Because of this we have moved to larger premises in Scorrier, at Wheal Rose Estate, where our vintage shop also now has more space to support us.

Visit our vintage shop and follow us on Facebook & Instagram.

https://www.facebook.com/HiddenHelpCornwall/
https://hiddenhelp.org/

https://www.instagram.com/hiddenhelpcornwall/

iSight Cornwall is Cornwall’s independent sight loss charity and we’ve been providing support to blind and visually impaired people since 1856.

We understand the complex and potentially life-changing nature of sight loss. Our dedicated and professional team will help anyone with sight loss whether they need practical support to continue doing the things they love, or someone to talk to about the changes they are facing.

There are over 24,000 people living in Cornwall with sight loss who may need our support whether that’s for low vision, independent living, technology or clubs and activities.

Penzance Breakfast Project’s aim is to provide a cooked breakfast in a warm, dry and safe place, five days a week for people who are homeless in the Penzance area.

Its base in the Breadline Centre, a resource centre for the St Petroc’s organisation, means that there is access to advice and support from St Petroc’s staff.

The success of the project lies with the small team of dedicated volunteers who provide this service alongside the manager and co-ordinator

In today’s increasingly stressful and hectic world, more and more people are looking to Samaritans as a means of helping them cope with day-to-day issues, crises and disasters.

Run entirely by volunteers and funded from donations and fund raising, Samaritans of Cornwall at Truro is the only branch of this organisation based solely in the Duchy.

Last year, volunteers in the branch responded to 52,000 calls for help. We are available via phone, email, text, SMS and face-to-face.

Whatever the caller wants to discuss, Samaritans offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore what is going on. It costs £50,000 a year to run the Truro branch. We rely entirely on donations to maintain our services.

St Petrocs is an independent charity working to end homelessness in Cornwall.

Winter is an especially unsafe time for people experiencing homelessness. Freezing temperatures and harsh weather conditions in Cornwall place people at serious risk of harm. In response, St Petrocs operates its Winter Services to provide immediate support and access to life-changing resources for those in need.

Our Winter Services provide emergency accommodation to ensure that no one spends a night outside. Our two resource centres are a warm space for people to access essentials such as food, showers and warm clothing. Our services are also open across the Christmas period, offering community and kindness during a difficult time of year to be alone.

The Wave Project transforms young lives through the power of Surf Therapy. The charity supports children and young people across the UK who are struggling with their mental health, often due to bullying, abuse, trauma, autism, or bereavement.

The Wave Project runs Surf Therapy programmes from beaches in Bude, Polzeath, Newquay, Gwithian and St Ives, helping around 2,500 children and young people every year. MOre than 550 of these come from Cornwall alone.

With your donation, The Wave Project can continue delivering life-changing support to those who need it most. Thank you!

Find out more via www.waveproject.co.uk

Truro Homeless Action Group (THAG) provides a warm welcome, food and shelter and a regular and safe place for the homeless and vulnerably housed to meet.

Around 30 volunteers regularly give two hours a week to provide free cooked breakfasts, seven days a week, 365 days a year. On Christmas Day a turkey lunch is served and a late brunch on Boxing Day.

As well as food, THAG also provides toiletries, flasks, razors, thermals in winter, along with socks, gloves, hats, scarves, and underwear.

THAG was first formed more than 25 years ago after the night shelter in St George’s Road was closed.

THAG is based at the Church Hall of St John the Evangelist in Strangways Terrace, Truro.

THAG is always happy to welcome new volunteers. Email thag@trurotogether.co.uk

At Truro Nourish Hub CIC, we believe everyone deserves to feel connected, valued, and heard.

Our work isn’t just about meals – it’s about mending the threads of community life and giving people the tools, confidence, and friendships they need to thrive.

Every week, we welcome people who may have nowhere else to turn – the teenager struggling to find their place in the world, the elderly neighbour who hasn’t spoken to anyone in days, the parent juggling too many bills and too few hours.

We see them, we listen, and we walk alongside them.

We run projects that bring people together from all walks of life:

Young Voices, Loud and Clear
Through our youth-led podcast, we give young people a platform to share their stories, ideas, and hopes for the future. It’s more than just recording – it’s building self-belief, communication skills, and a sense of belonging.

A Lifeline for the Isolated
Our socially prescribed groups offer safe spaces for those battling loneliness, poor mental health, or difficult life changes. Here, strangers become friends, confidence returns, and life feels a little lighter.

Healthy Eating, Healthy Living
Our food projects help people access nutritious meals and learn simple ways to cook on a budget, giving them the tools to nourish both body and mind.

West Cornwall Women’s Aid is a local Cornish charity founded in 1987, supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse.

We offer refuge accommodation, a free, confidential helpline (01736 367539), free counselling and group sessions focused on recovery, empowerment and healthy relationships.

We also work in partnership to provide sexual violence support services and help for women facing homelessness due to domestic abuse. We provide women and children with safety and hope in times of crisis. We know domestic abuse is on the rise in Cornwall and our services are more essential than ever.

Many of us hold treasured memories of Christmas – decorating the tree, sharing gifts, and spending time with loved ones.

At WILD, we believe every family deserves those moments of joy, especially young parents who may be facing money worries, insecure housing, a lack of support and loneliness.

This is why every Christmas, we create magical Santa’s Grotto experiences where families are welcomed by our WILD elves, enjoy festive crafts, decorate our community trees and our WILD babies and children receive gifts from Father Christmas.

But the magic doesn’t end at Christmas. WILD supports young parent families across Cornwall all year round – offering safe, welcoming spaces where they can build confidence, connect with others, and access the help they need. From mental health support and housing advice to advocacy, bonding activities, and early years development, we walk alongside families through the highs and lows of parenting.

Your donation will bring festive joy to WILD families this Christmas – and help us continue our vital work throughout the year, offering hope, connection, and practical support to young parents across Cornwall.

YMCA Cornwall provides supported accommodation for vulnerable young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

People often come to us with no more than the clothes they are wearing and donations will help them make their space here their home.

Young People Cornwall has been inspiring change across the county for the last 50 years.  We lead dynamic youth projects and provide crucial support services that empower young people to face life’s challenges with confidence. Through our dedicated youth centres and wellbeing support, we engage with more than 6,000 young people every year, ensuring that every young person in Cornwall has the opportunity to thrive.

Your support helps us continue this vital work, making a lasting difference in the lives of Cornwall’s young people. Together, we can ensure a brighter future for the next generation.

Cornish Food Banks continue to provide food parcels to those families and individuals that have low incomes and cannot afford basic groceries.

Our food banks also provide food for children during the school holidays and also provide baby food and baby provisions, washing products, fuel vouchers and pet food.

At Christmas, most food banks also provide presents for the children of families suffering from food poverty.

Over the last six years demand for emergency food parcels across the South West have gone up by 108%.  Donations, in all of our towns and villages, are essential to help those most in need of help.

To make a donation to a food bank, please enter its location on the Order Form, along with the amount you wish to donate.

Our Cornish Food Banks:

• Bude
• Callington
• Camborne, Pool & Redruth
• Hayle
• Helston
• Launceston
• Liskeard & Looe
• Newquay
• Penryn & Falmouth
• St Austell
• St Ives
• Saltash
• Truro
• Wadebridge
• Penzance