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St Petrocs | Cornish Homelessness Charity

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What is St Petrocs?👋

St Petrocs is an independent Cornish charity. We’re working to end homelessness in Cornwall by providing support and guidance, supported accommodation and a skills and employment service to people who are experiencing homelessness.

If you are at risk of, or currently experiencing homelessness in Cornwall, we're here to help 💛

If you’d like to find out more about our work or how you can support us, please visit out website. by @st.petrocs

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a year ago

We had a really uplifting conversation with one of our ex-residents, Will, who has recently moved out into his own rental property, after spending some time in a St Petrocs house. He shared:

“St Petrocs has made a huge difference to my life. I was not mentally in a very good place when I first experienced homelessness, which is why I ended up in that situation.

St Petrocs has completely changed not just my housing situation... but my mental health as well.”💛

We are proud to be able to continue supporting Will to improve his mental health and as he transitions into independent living.

If you’d like to support our work to end homelessness in Cornwall, please consider supporting or making a donation on our website 🔗 by @st.petrocs

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6 days ago

40 years of St Petrocs. Thousands of people supported. So many journeys.

This World Homeless Day, we are thinking about the people we have supported since we began in 1986 and wondering how you are getting on today.

For 40 years, so many people have been part of the St Petrocs journey. As we mark this milestone, we would love to reconnect with the people we have supported and hear from you.

You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. You might want to tell us about your experience, the support you received, what helped you move forward, or about your home. There is no pressure to share anything you do not want to and you can choose to remain anonymous.

With your permission, we may share what you tell us through our social media, website, publications or other communications as part of our 40th anniversary. We will always check with you first about how, or if, you would like your experience to be shared.

Even if you do not want your experience to be shared publicly, we would still be really glad to hear from you.

If you choose to share, your experience could offer hope to someone facing homelessness and help challenge some of the perceptions and stigma around homelessness.

To find out more and share your interest, follow the link in our bio, or copy the link below:

https://www.stpetrocs.org.uk/forms/40-years-of-life-changing-impact

If you are currently facing homelessness or worried about losing your home, please do not face it alone. St Petrocs is here to help. Call us on 01872 264153 or email home@stpetrocs.org.uk. by @st.petrocs

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8 days ago

“When I realised I could call St Petrocs, I had a warming feeling. I was over the moon when I had the message that I could move into a St Petrocs house.

St Petrocs saved my life. They stopped me becoming homeless again."

If you don’t know anything about St Petrocs, you need to. They’re one of the best organisations to help you. They supported me through everything and I couldn't be more grateful”. - Grace, ex-resident of St Petrocs.

Will you help us to support people facing homelessness in Cornwall by making a donation? Please visit our website to find out more. by @st.petrocs

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20 days ago

Are you at risk of, or currently experiencing homelessness?📢

If you, or someone you know needs support, please raise an alert on Streetlink 👇
https://thestreetlink.org.uk/

If you need advice or guidance for yourself, or for someone experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness in Cornwall, please call our helpline on 01872 264153 📞

Our resource centres are open for people who need advice & guidance, essentials like sleeping bags and warm clothes and a range of services. You can find out more details on our website 💛 by @st.petrocs

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24 days ago

Shining a light on women’s experiences of homelessness 🤝

This week, we’re proud to be coordinating Cornwall’s involvement in the national women’s census. Each year, the Rough Sleeper Count estimates how many people are experiencing homelessness across the UK, but crucially misses out people who find themselves sofa surfing, sleeping in vehicles or hiding from sight.

The Women’s Census enables us to connect with local services and count the number of women reaching out for support in our services, counting people who are receiving support and who would otherwise be missed in national data 💛 by @st.petrocs

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a month ago

Could you run the 2027 London Marathon for St Petrocs? 🏅

We’re looking for five runners to take on the ultimate challenge to raise vital funds to end homelessness in Cornwall, and represent St Petrocs on the national stage.

If you’ve always dreamed of running the London marathon, and want to make a difference to lives of people in Cornwall, apply to join team St Petrocs - link in bio! by @st.petrocs

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a month ago

A HUGE thank you to everyone who supported us on Saturday.

We are delighted to share that, thanks to the generosity of our customers and suppliers, we raised an amazing £1,568 for St Petrocs!

Every purchase, donation and bit of support helped us reach this fantastic total, which will go towards helping St Petrocs continue their vital work supporting people experiencing homelessness in Cornwall.

Thank you for helping us make a real difference.

Thank you 🙏 taken in Bailey's Country Store by @st.petrocs

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a month ago

Celebrating great neighbours at the BBC Make a Difference Awards 🏆

Last week, we were delighted to be invited by the @BBCCornwall team to judge the Great Neighbour award, celebrating people who make Cornwall a better place to live through their kindness 🤝

Our residents were part of the judging panel, helping to choose the winner from an incredible group of nominees. It was no easy task! 💛

A huge thank you to BBC Cornwall for inviting us to be involved in this incredible event, and to everyone who shows kindness to our community every day. by @st.petrocs

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a month ago

We’re hiring for two vacancies in our Engagement team!

Our Engagement team is the supporter-facing side of St Petrocs. We help people better understand homelessness in Cornwall, while building meaningful connections between our community and the people we support 💛

If you’re enthusiastic, creative and looking for a role that’s genuinely different, we’d love you to take a look at our current opportunities:

📢 Engagement Coordinator (Communications) - applications close 20th September
🤝Engagement Coordinator (Community Engagement) - applications close 29th September

Could one of these roles be perfect for you? Find out more and apply via the link in bio! 🔗 by @st.petrocs

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a month ago

Pave the way with St Petrocs at the @LondonMarathon !👟

We feel incredibly lucky to be offered FIVE opportunities for people to run to raise vital funds for our work at the 2027 London Marathon – and we need your help! 🫵

Please share and tag your friends, family and colleagues who might want to run for St Petrocs and help raise funds to support our work during our 40th year. Applications close on 25th September!

Click link in bio to find out more!🔗 by @st.petrocs

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a month ago

What does Cornwall think about homelessness? 💭

We're collaborating with PFA Research on a survey around the perceptions of homelessness in Cornwall, to help understand the current situations people are facing across the county.

You can also sign up to What Cornwall Thinks, and earn points for completing surveys. If you reach 1000 points, you can choose to trade these for a £10 donation towards St Petrocs' work to end homelessness in Cornwall! 👏

Please help inform us and complete the survey by visiting the link in bio🔗 by @st.petrocs

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2 months ago