The 2020 Cornish Christmas Giving Catalogue is out now!

The 2020 Cornish Christmas Giving Catalogue is out now.

The catalogue is a project by Cornwall Independent Poverty Forum and features 20 charitable organisations and all of Cornwall’s foodbanks, the catalogue provides an opportunity to give a gift of hope to someone in Cornwall this Christmas by giving a gift of love to friends and family.

The Cornish Christmas Giving Catalogue is a brilliant initiative for helping those who are vulnerable within our communities. Through the gift of giving we can demonstrate our compassion, kindness and care to those who need it most.

You could help make a real difference this festive season.

If you’ve not got your copy yet then you can download the catalogue below.

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Working together to end homelessness

Today marks 38 years of commitment to supporting people experiencing homelessness. We're celebrating the incredible impact of the past year and the resilience of our clients who inspire us daily.
Louise's fundraiser for St Petrocs

I am a recovering alcoholic coming up for a year sober. When I was very poorly and vulnerable St Petrocs gave me somewhere safe and since completing treatment St Petrocs have continued to help me.
'Tap for Penzance' Project launched to tackle homelessness this spring

‘Tap for Penzance’ is a partnership project between Safer Penzance, Penzance Business Improvement District and St Petrocs.
Preventing homelessness at St Petrocs

In 2023, we helped prevent 202 people from experiencing homelessness. Preventing homelessness requires our team to work with people who are at risk of experiencing homelessness, or those who are at risk of repeating their experience of homelessness in Cornwall.

St Petrocs and Beach Guardian successful collaboration for Beach Clean event

St Petrocs and Beach Guardian collaborated to hold a beach clean event that not only contributed to environmental preservation but also highlighted the positive social benefits of such initiatives.
Rick Stein's St Petrocs Bistro deliver food to all our residents!

On Friday 11th March every single one of our accommodation schemes was visited by staff from Rick Stein's St Petroc’s Bistro in Padstow.
Local artist Margie Ricardo raises funds for St Petrocs

If you’re in Falmouth from 23rd to the 26th of March, then be sure to pop in to the Poly to catch Margie Ricardo’s exhibition ‘Cornwall, my Home’.
Well done Team St Petrocs!

13 people took part in the Lobster Lollop 5k in Padstow on Saturday on behalf of St Petrocs.
Taking part in Truro BID litter picks

Staff and residents took part in litter picks arranged by Truro and Newham BIDs as part of 'Clean Truro'.
Street Draw 24 - back again!

In recent years St Petrocs has been extremely grateful to receive support from Streetdraw24. The project takes place in the autumn over 24 hours and artists explore the streets to draw what they see.
Freshfield Helpline & Counselling

You do not have to use alcohol or drugs to be affected by them. Addictions affect families, friends, neighbours, colleagues, and communities.
Hot weather and homelessness

During heatwaves people sleeping rough are at further risk of sunstroke, dehydration, and heat exhaustion. Homelessness, particularly rough sleeping, is dangerous all year round but in extreme hot weather and high temperatures, it can be life threatening.
The Poet's Pen Competition Winner! Isabel Aruna

St Petrocs are pleased to announce a winner of “The Poet’s Pen”, a project developed in partnership with the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce.
A sunny week of Big Lunches at St Petrocs

A whole host of Big Lunch events took place throughout the St Petrocs accommodation across Cornwall this week.

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

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

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.
Get Help

If you're experiencing homelessness or if you, or anyone you know, might be facing homelessness in Cornwall, St Petrocs can help.
Our history

St Petrocs has been working with people experiencing homelessness in Cornwall for over 38 years. Find out more about our history.
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 those without a home in Cornwall.
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.
Making a Difference

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

Matt was made homeless at 16 years old didn’t have the easiest start to life.
Jobs

St Petrocs is an organisation which attracts, develops, and retains talented individuals who are united around a common purpose; to end homelessness in Cornwall. You can see any of our current vacancies here.