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⭐️ Part of @waveprojectuk ⭐️
Childrens Mental Health Charity using Surf Therapy
Local projects:
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Our cheer squad comes as standard! 📣

Catching a wave? We’re cheering.
Splashing around in the white water? We’re cheering.
Having the best time? We’re cheering!

Our Adaptive Surfing crew bring the specialist equipment and the expert knowledge, but they also bring the encouragement, safety and support. As standard.

Find out more about Adaptive Surfing at The Wave Project via the link in our bio. 🔗 by @waveprojectcornwall

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16 hours ago

Week 5 of our Autumn Surf Therapy course here in Polzeath ☀️

Sunshine, waves and huge smiles all round today & to top of our awesome session we were treated to delicious brownies & hot chocolate’s supplied by the amazing team @the_pig_hotels ☕️

Thank you so much for your generosity, our surfers & volunteers were delighted 💙

#community

@waveprojectuk
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@the_pig_hotels taken in Polzeath Beach by @waveprojectcornwall

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2 days ago

🌊 Plot twist: we sell surfboards too!

Pop into our #Newquay shop to find your next board. Or do you have a board at home gathering dust? We’d love to give it another chance to hit the waves. All profits go towards #SurfTherapy for children and young people across the UK 💙

#mentalhealthmatters #surfshop #surfing taken in Newquay, England by @waveprojectcornwall

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🌊 When you’re in the water, on your board, having fun, it’s hard to think about what happened yesterday, what’s happening tomorrow, or what anyone else thinks.

For young people facing challenges, Surf Therapy can create that space. A chance to switch off from everything else, connect with others, build confidence and simply enjoy being themselves. And sometimes, that moment can change more than we realise. 💙

This #WorldMentalHealthDay help us create more moments like these for young people across the UK. Find out how you can support our charity: https://www.waveproject.co.uk/

📸 The video has been created by @bullandwolffilm

#SurfTherapy #MentalHealthMatters #TheWaveProject taken in Newquay, England by @waveprojectcornwall

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10 days ago

Wetsuits, boards, surfing accessories… 🌊

We might be biased, but surf shops are elite. Just saying… 😉

Come and visit us in Newquay (we’re open five days a week!) or shop online via the link in our bio! Every purchase supports young people through Surf Therapy.

#surfshop #surftherapy #surfing #thewaveproject #mentalhealthmatters taken in Newquay, England by @waveprojectcornwall

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11 days ago

Coming up soon!
🌊Friday 23rd October - 8am - Join us for our next Surf Networking session in Newquay! 🌊

We will gather at our Wave Project shop before heading to the beach to connect and surf. Afterwards there is also the option to join us for post surf refreshments and further networking.

The Wave Project, in collaboration with @actioncoachtruro @adampearsonhypno and @ctccsolutions are hosting a series of Surf Networking Events—bringing local businesses together through the power of surfing.

If you’re part of a local business and want to connect with others while catching some waves, sign up now!

New to surfing or need a refresher? We can provide surf lessons for up to 10 participants—spaces are limited, so book quickly!

If you’re already confident in the water, there’ll be plenty of surfers heading out.

Secure your spot today by sending us a message and then booking on the link in our bio 🌊✨ by @waveprojectcornwall

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14 days ago

🌊 Yesterday, we welcomed the team from @MooseToys to Watergate Bay to see our @waveprojectcornwall Surf Club in action!

It was a brilliant opportunity to show the team first-hand the difference their support is making and introduce them to the young people, volunteers and team behind our #SurfTherapy programmes. Moose Toys has been a partner since 2021, with funding through the Moose Toys Foundation helping 1,200 children and young people access Surf Therapy. Over the past five years, their team have also gotten involved in fundraising challenges, video editing, volunteering and more to support our charity.

Thank you, Moose Toys! 🌊💙

#SurfTherapy #TheWaveProject #MentalHealthMatters by @waveprojectcornwall

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18 days ago

It’s hard to put into words what this weekend has become.
Back in 2009, we lost a sibling, my beautiful little sister-in-law and our best friend, Jess.
To honour Jess’s memory, my amazing mother-in-law created an annual surf competition here in Polzeath, raising money for @waveprojectcornwall.
What began as a way of remembering Jess grew into something so much bigger, with the whole village getting behind it and making it part of the fabric of our community.
This year, there was more love than ever.
Multiple generations came together and surfed across all the different categories and heats, little ones just finding their feet on a board, through to those who have been surfing forever. Friends, families and people who have known and loved Jess all gathered on the beach and the cliffs, sharing laughter, memories and catching up at the end of the busy season.
The love and sense of community that filled the day is almost impossible to put into words. What started from such an unimaginable loss has become a beautiful celebration of life, friendship, family and everything Jess meant to so many people.
Fifteen years on, her memory is still bringing people together, still creating something wonderful, and still making a difference.
For Jess. Always. 🤍🌊 taken in Polzeath, Cornwall by @waveprojectcornwall

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22 days ago

🌊 What happens when you take Surf Therapy away from the coast?

Our latest research explores exactly that. Hear from our Impact Manager on why this question matters and how inland wave pools could help us bring Surf Therapy to more young people living further from the coast, at a time when children’s mental health services are under huge pressure and the need for effective prevention and early intervention is growing.

Want to read the full report? Comment WAVE and we’ll send it to you directly! 👇

#wavepool #surftherapy #thewaveproject #mentalhealthmatters taken in The Wave, Bristol by @waveprojectcornwall

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a month ago

🌊 As demand for children's mental health support continues to grow, how do we reach more young people with preventative support, in more places?

That's the question behind our latest research. We know Surf Therapy is one solution. But can it deliver positive outcomes beyond the coast?

Our world-first evaluation looked at data from 360 young people, across 22 coastal sites and two inland wave pools @TheWave and @LostShore . Every single measured outcome improved significantly in both settings, from wellbeing, self-belief and perseverance, to pride in achievements and connection to others.

We want to continue widening access to Surf Therapy while responding to the needs of different communities and settings. Read the full research to find out what this means for the future of Surf Therapy 👉️ link in bio!

#Surftherapy #wavepool #Mentalhealthmatters #thewaveproject by @waveprojectcornwall

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a month ago

☀️ Tomorrow, 23 September, marks the official end of summer. But while the seasons change, the need for connection, confidence and support doesn’t.

Across the UK, our Surf Therapy programmes are welcoming young people back into the water for another season of 6-week programmes 🌊

Cooler days, colder water, same mission: helping young people feel better, build confidence and find their place.
And we need your support to keep making that possible: you can donate, volunteer, share our work or shop out merch online... because we want to be there for young people, whatever the season.

#TheWaveProject #SurfTherapy #mentalhealthmatters by @waveprojectcornwall

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a month ago

Join us at The Lobster Shed to celebrate 15 years of The Wave Project, with an evening of delicious food and good company, generously donated by The Pig at Harlyn Bay!
For £45 per person, you will receive a welcome drink on arrival, starters and a two course meal accompanied with wine.

All proceeds will go to The Wave Project, split equally between our Cornwall Project Hubs.

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today by donating £45 on our website and then email us via fundraising@waveproject.co.uk to confirm your booking and inform us of any dietary and/or access requirements.

Thank you to @the_pig_hotels for their generous ongoing support to the children and volunteers involved in our local Surf Therapy programmes ❤️ taken in The Pig Hotel by @waveprojectcornwall

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