Cornwall's charities and community groups have combined forces to support the most vulnerable people through a challenging winter.
Volunteer Cornwall, based in Heron Way, Newham, has been in
talks with charities and voluntary organisations across the region to come up
with a plan of action as the cost of living crisis hits.
A network of 35 Community Hubs will be on offer across the
county, offering winter support, such as drop-in sessions on energy saving, as
well as a warm place to go and talk to someone or take part in activities,
including craft and cookery classes.
From November 1, there will also be a new Community Gateway
service for people who haven't got a Community Hub nearby, or who are unable to
leave the house due to illness or frailty.
All of this has been possible thanks to a unique partnership
of more than 50 voluntary sector organisations working together with NHS
Cornwall & Isles of Scilly and Cornwall Council.
You can help too by offering to become a Winter Volunteer.
Roles include delivering foodbank parcels and Winter Warmth packs.
To find out more, see volunteercornwall.org.uk. Phone 01872
266383 or email gateway@ageukcornwall.org.uk
