This is a real issue that food banks are seeing across the country: people are being forced to get into bed because they can't afford to put the heating on.
Many of them are in receipt of Universal Credit.
It's time for change. Everyone deserves a warm, safe place to call home. ๐
A little pause on our social media โธ๏ธ
Weโve said goodbye to our Comms Officer & are taking a short break from posting while we recruit.
Weโll be back soon, with some fresh updates.
๐ฌ Stay connected: https://t.co/jXPyDw5ldo
Thanks for your support and understanding.๐
Celebrating #WorldMentalHealthDay by Cornwall for #Cornwall!๐
Weโre at @NMMC_UK with amazing orgs supporting mental health across the region. The museumโs buzzing!
Free event till 4pm โ talks, workshops & music. Come say hi!
#mentalhealthday2025
๐จ ONE WEEK TO GO! Have you booked your place yet?
Join us for the South West Forum on Modern-Day Slavery & Exploitation in Falmouth.
Hear from @Hopeforjustice@salvationarmyuk, @DC_Police & more.
Free event. Spaces still available!
๐https://t.co/S9j4HO2oam
#AntiSlaveryWeek
Weโre proud to be part of #worldmentalhealthday2025 for Cornwall this Friday at @TheNMMC in Falmouth๐
๐ 1โ4pm Free entry
Inspiring talks, workshops & a vibrant marketplace of services.
Come say hi & join the conversation!๐
https://t.co/FuMxkJFpLp
One week to go until #ChallengePovertyWeek.
Join us & Cornwall Independent Poverty Forum at the Cornwall Poverty Conference to explore rural challenges like housing, transport & employment -and build solutions together.
More info: https://t.co/ciKZuFMPpp
Our September Newsletter is out! ๐
We're highlighting some insightful events coming up in Cornwall:
๐ World Mental Health Day โ 10 Oct
๐ Anti-Slavery Forum โ 15 Oct
๐ก Rural Poverty Conference โ 24 Oct
Plus: grants, toolkits & free support.
๐ Read now: https://t.co/H6xKyHaB2d
๐ 3 weeks to go!
Join us in Falmouth for the South West Forum on Modern-Day Slavery.
Hear from experts, connect with sector partners and churches, and help shape a regional response.
Learn more & Register ๐ https://t.co/FL69SRweEd
#ModernSlavery#HopeInAction#SouthWestForum
Modern slavery is happening here in the South West.
Join us and The Sparrows Project on Oct 15 for a powerful regional forum on awareness & survivor support.
Hear expert speakers, connect with partners, & help shape change.
Find out more & register๐
https://t.co/S9j4HO2VZU
Join Right to Remain tomorrow (Wednesday 17 September) on Zoom, from 10am โ 12.30pm for our Knowledge is Power workshop โ designed to help you to get to grips with the basics of the asylum system and their Right to Remain Toolkit.
Find out more at: https://t.co/aG94tBtwBZ
๐ก Our research has found 4.5 million renters in England and Wales had to ration gas and electricity to afford their energy bills last winter.
Read more โคต๏ธ
https://t.co/Nem1A2WRGh
World Suicide Prevention Day ๐ก
Over 1 in 4 people in Cornwall face mental health challenges.
Youโre not alone - help is available ๐
Find out more about the local organisations here for you: https://t.co/hnX1JVFuIK
#SuicidePreventionDay#MentalHealthMatters#CornwallCares
๐ฃ Grant Lists Updated!
Our refreshed database of funders, trusts & foundations is now live.
Are you a community group, charity, church or faith organisation seeking support for your next project?
Download via the link in bio๐
Share & tag with anyone who might need the info.๐
On #InternationalDayOfCharity, we celebrate Cornwallโs amazing charities tackling poverty & inequality.๐งก
Last year, we proudly supported 60+social action groups & churches through:
- 1-to-1 support
- Meet the Funders
- Partnership brokering
More info ๐https://t.co/ot8DzleLFV
๐ฃ Our latest #newsletter is out!
In this issue, find out about:
- Our updated grant lists
- Training/webinars for communities & churches
- Info video from @justiceandcare for international care workers to prevent exploitation.
๐ https://t.co/And5w9xkaE
#TransformationCornwall
It's tomorrow!
Worried about money? Or supporting others who are? Join us for an info session at Mullion Village Hall nr #Helston from 9.30am.
Drop in for a cuppa & find out about free support on money, food & wellbeing in Cornwall. Open to all! https://t.co/6FAevOEIGC
Lunch & Learn Webinar- Tomorrow!
Managing 'Hunger Trauma' in Foodbanks
Tue 22 July | 1โ2pm | Zoom
Join Dr Carl Walker to hear his latest research on the emotional toll of food poverty on frontline workers.
๐ Free booking: https://t.co/BC91dJUlYV
#Foodpoverty#mentalhealth