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Facing homelessness? We’re here to help 

From tackling the risks of sleeping rough to finding lasting stability, we’re by our clients side every step of the way. In Cornwall, we provide support to those at risk of, or experiencing homelessness, ensuring that those who are most in need, receive vital support. You can find out about the impact of our services by clicking here. 

Explore the full range of services to see how we support can support you. 

Advice and guidance

Advice and guidance

If you are at risk of, or are currently experiencing homelessness, a member of our team can help you and can signpost you to relevant services. You can also find emergency resources here. Read more

Published: 1st June, 2025

Updated: 19th June, 2025

Author: Alice Peters

Resource Centres

Resource Centres

We have two resource centres in Cornwall, one in City Road Truro, and the Breadline Centre, Penzance. These centres offer those who are at risk of, or currently sleeping rough, support to find accommodation, alongside general advice and access to essential supplies. Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2025

Updated: 17th June, 2026

Author: Alice Peters

Accommodation

Accommodation

We have 24 houses with 166 bed spaces across Cornwall. Find out more about our Supported Accommodation and information on how to get a room. Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2025

Updated: 18th June, 2025

Author: Alice Peters

Health and wellness

Health and wellness

Here, you can find out about the Health for Homeless clinics which operate in our resource centres and Freshfields, our counselling and helpline service. Read more

Published: 4th June, 2025

Updated: 18th November, 2025

Author: Alice Peters

Support for Women

Support for Women

The experience of women experiencing homelessness often looks different to men’s experiences, and can make you particularly vulnerable. If you are vulnerably housed, sleeping in a vehicle or at risk of sleeping rough please get in touch with our services. Read more

Published: 5th June, 2025

Updated: 9th September, 2025

Author: Alice Peters

Skills and employment

Skills and employment

By focusing on skill-building, education and employment training, we help empower individuals to break the cycle of poverty, unemployment and homelessness. Read more

Published: 6th June, 2025

Updated: 15th April, 2026

Author: Alice Peters

Winter Services

Winter Services

The winter services provide shelter for people experiencing homelessness to ensure nobody is left outside alone over the coldest months of the year. Read more

Published: 7th June, 2025

Updated: 2nd April, 2026

Author: Alice Peters

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Latest

  • New property opened in Truro

    New property opened in Truro

    We are pleased to share that we have recently opened a property in Truro, increasing our Supported Accommodation capacity to 170 beds across 25 properties.

  • Sue Wilkins

    Regional Director for the South West, Samaritans

  • Adam Drouet

    Adam Drouet

    Podiatrist

  • In it for the long run?

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  • Useful Donations

    Useful Donations

    We have a specific range of items that are most useful to us to ensure that we have the most appropriate items to suit the individual circumstances of our clients.

  • How we help people

    How we help people

    Our ambition is to end homelessness in Cornwall. We have developed strategic objectives focused on four areas which contribute to achieving our mission: preventing homelessness, making homelessness an exception, making the experience of homelessness short and supporting people out of homelessness for good.

  • Homelessness in Cornwall

    Homelessness in Cornwall

    Cornwall has long had a shortage of affordable housing. Housing supply for local people continues to be squeezed with more and more properties being used as holiday accommodation.

  • Our history

    Our history

    St Petrocs has been working with people experiencing homelessness in Cornwall since 1986 years. Find out more about our history.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have 24 houses with 166 bed spaces across Cornwall. Find out more about our Supported Accommodation and information on how to get a room.

  • Resource Centres

    Resource Centres

    We have two resource centres in Cornwall, one in City Road Truro, and the Breadline Centre, Penzance. These centres offer those who are at risk of, or currently sleeping rough, support to find accommodation, alongside general advice and access to essential supplies.

  • Steve Ellis

    Steve Ellis

    It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Steve Ellis. Whilst Steve had been very unwell, his passing has come as a shock to us all.

  • Other ways to give

    Other ways to give

    Easyfundraising and using our Amazon Wishlist are some of the simplest ways to raise money for St Petrocs. Every time you buy something online you could also be raising money for us at the check out.

  • Make a donation

    Make a donation

    Thank you for choosing to support St Petrocs. We believe that everyone should have a safe and secure place to call home. Your support will enable us to provide essential services for people experiencing homelessness in Cornwall.

  • Making a Difference

    Making a Difference

    The impact of our work has the power to transform lives and communities. Could you help us?

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St Petrocs is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under number 12320784 and registered as a Charity number 1187077.

Registered office Peat House, Newham Road, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2DP    

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