There are a lot of amazing projects here in Cornwall, offering support in many different ways. When people need help we try and signpost them to the right places to receive help. Here is a collection of ones we have collected. Please contact us if you can suggest other support structures in and around St Ives & Cornwall or if you’d like advice on who to turn to for help. You can find another source of help on www.stivescommunityfund.co.uk/other-sources-of-help/

ST IVES COMMUNITY FOODSHARE (that’s us!”) – saving waste food from landfill.
Free food collections 6 x a week from different locations in St Ives.  See details below.
Warmth hubs / Free cooked meals Friday evenings / takeaway meals & social clubs on Mondays & Wednesdays. Access to small crisis fund. Support & signposting. Weekly cooked meal delivery for those that can’t get out.

ST IVES FOODBANK –  distributing food for those in need within the St Ives area.
Call Chris Wallis on +447958390303 / email stivesfoodbank@gmail.com www.stivesfoodbank.blogspot.com

GLEANING CORNWALL – works to reduce farm waste, rescuing produce so it ends up on hungry peoples’ tables, instead of in a landfill or rotting in the field. https://gleaningcornwall.org.uk/

ST IVES COMMUNITY FUND – providing funding for local individuals in St Ives in difficult situations and needing emergency funding. Email tamwill@hotmail.co.uk

ST IVES LEISURE CENTRE WARM SPACES –  opening spaces to local residents this winter to keep warm, charge a phone and enjoy a friendly chat over a cuppa. Just drop in. Leisure Centre – Function Suite (Studio 2) Monday – Sunday 13:00 – 15:00

ST IVES SALVATION ARMY – helping vulnerable people with homelessness, debt advice. Soup, coffee, cake  £2 – Every Thurs 11 – 2pm
Wharf Rd on St Ives Harbour.  01736 797746 /  07741 905692 https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/st-ives

CITIZENS ADVICE – ST IVES LIBRARY – Offers free, independent and confidential advice – consumer issues / work problems / benefit applications / debt relief / homelessness / citizenship. www.Citizensadvicecornwall.org.uk
Text ADVICE to 78866 to get a call back within 10 days / call free on 0800 144 8848.
Drop in at St Ives Library – Tuesdays 10am-1pm

ST IVES COMMUNITY ORCHARD – get fit, meet new people, support your community by helping to look after a Community Orchard, Nature Reserve & vegetable gardens. Work parties Tues 10 – 12 and Sun 11 – 1. Sign up to volunteer on  www.stivesorchard.co.uk

DISABILITY CORNWALL – Supporting people with disability and long term health conditions in various ways. A really knowledgeable organisation. Based in Hayle
www.disabilitycornwall.org.uk Call: 01736 759500 Text only: 07522 970336

COMMUNITY ENERGY PLUS – Advice, suggestions and access to funding for energy help. Can refer you for a warm box. www.cep.org.uk
01872 245566 / 0800 954 1956 Freephone advice line 0800 954 1956

STREETLINK – Helps those sleeping rough, gives practical advice, supports to get back on their feet, or back to friends and family and helps give access to a range of emergency accommodation Call: 0300 500 0914 https://www.supportincornwall.org.uk/kb5/cornwall

HOUSEHOLD SUPPORT FUND – Volunteer Cornwall is supporting people with essential items to get through the winter, i.e. anything that is not covered by other providers (e.g. winter clothing & footwear, white goods, fuel). This is for everyone that is on a low income or benefits of all ages. Contact us if you’d like this help.

COMMUNITY GATEWAY – The Community Gateway is a single point of access to a wide range of voluntary sector support. Connecting people to mental health support, community activities, the community hub network and winter support including hot food and warm spaces.Call 01872 266383: or email gateway@ageukcornwall.org.uk It is is open 8am to 8pm, seven days a week. In addition, staff members in the community will be available to offer one to one and group support.

WARM SPACES / HUBS – There are many places that are offering a warm spaces with hot drinks and food. https://www.warmwelcome.uk/#find-a-space

PETROCS: BREADLINE CENTRE PENZANCE – Drop-in centre offering advice on housing, benefits and health. Low cost food, showers and laundry, clothing store. Resettlement and tenancy sustainment support. Benefits advice. GP surgeries and sessions with nurse Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, CPN Wednesday. St Petroc’s also run direct access hostels in the area.  01736 366767  www.stpetrocs.org.uk

STREET FOOD PROJECT PENZANCE – Offering support, advice & signposting.
Free cooked meals 7 days a week. Lunch 12 – 3pm. Dinner 5.30 – 7pm. 1 Guildhall Rd. Cupboard essentials for families or individuals in need. Option to work in their community vegetable garden.  www.growinglinks.org.uk/street-food-project.html

WE ARE WITH YOU – Get free, confidential support with drugs, alcohol and mental health. Use their online chat service. https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/

GEORGIA’S VOICE – providing free, friendly and safe spaces for young women aged 18 – 25 living in Cornwall with mental health concerns. Go along to talk, listen or just be. Various groups in Penzance, Truro, Perranporth, Camborne, Penryn.
www.georgiasvoice.co.uk   info@georgiasvoice.co.uk

NOS DA KERNOW – provides outreach support to people in housing difficulties or who are worried about an aspect of their housing situation which may lead to losing it. Call 01872 322028.  Email: nosdakernow@cornwallhousing.org.uk  www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/nos-da-kernow/

FIRST LIGHT – Supporting people who have been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence in Cornwall, Devon & Wiltshire. 03458 121212 hello@firstlight.org.uk www.firstlight.org.uk

DYSLEXIA CORNWALL – provide support and services for dyslexic children and adults of all ages.
https://www.dyslexiacornwall.org.uk

CORNWALL COUNCIL SERVICES
Adult Care and Support ………………………… 0300 1234 131
Benefits inc. Blue Badge………..………………..0300 1234 121
Children’s Services ……………………………….0300 1234 101
Concerned over a child’s safety…………………0300 123 1116
Council Tax and Business Rates .………..……..0300 1234 171
Housing, Homelesness, Homechoice ..….……..0300 1234 161
Planning ……………………………………………0300 1234 151
Refuse and recycling ……………………………..0300 1234 141
Enquiries ……………………………………………0300 1234 100

Useful sites: 

Energy Cost Calculator & energy saving tips: https://www.gocompare.com/gas-and-electricity/guide/energy-calculator/