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Yahoo
28-07-2025
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Work starts on the Duchy of Cornwall's first homelessness project
Work has started on the Duchy of Cornwall's first homelessness project. The scheme is located in Nansledan, Newquay, and was announced by HRH The Duke of Cornwall last year. The project is a partnership between the Duchy of Cornwall and Cornish charity St Petrocs and will provide 24 homes for homeless people. The low-carbon project will also offer support to help the residents. The first phase will be completed in 2026 and will have temporary accommodation for 16 people. This includes two four-bedroom homes and eight one-bedroom apartments. The land being used is provided by the Duchy of Cornwall as part of its Nansledan development and is being built by one of Nansledan's housebuilders, CG Fry & Son. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall on a visit to St Petrocs. (Image: Newham and The Port of Truro.) The houses are being constructed to high low-carbon standards to minimise environmental impact and future costs for St Petrocs. Project manager at the Duchy of Cornwall, Peter James, said: "This is a pioneering initiative in several respects. "It marks a first for the Duchy in directly addressing homelessness and supporting local people on a path toward secure, long-term housing. "At the same time, it deepens our understanding of low-carbon building techniques as part of our commitment to reaching net zero. "We hope the insights gained here will prove valuable and inspire similar efforts across the UK." Work begins on the St Petrocs project at Nansleden. (Image: Hugh Hastings) St Petrocs will manage the scheme and will help residents to find permanent accommodation. They will also work with local organisations such as Newquay Orchard to help residents build community connections through training and employment. READ NEXT: Police continue to investigate death of man following fire in Newquay Dramatic footage shows two people being saved from crashing waves in cliff rescue Housing association wants to build 37 affordable homes in Penzance Henry Meacock, chief executive of St Petrocs, said: "Having gone through a rigorous design process which has included input from St Petrocs' staff, volunteers and clients, it is tremendously exciting to see the construction work commencing. "This development scheme will provide much needed additional capacity to St Petrocs' supported accommodation service, complementing our existing presence in the Newquay area and across Cornwall. "The focus of this scheme will be on breaking the cycle of homelessness through a person-centred approach and providing community-based opportunities for people to progress away from homelessness for good."
Yahoo
02-03-2025
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Charity receives £7,000 grant to tackle youth homelessness
A charity has received a £7,000 grant to help tackle youth homelessness in Cornwall. St Petrocs, based in Truro, was given the money by Nationwide as part of its Fairer Futures strategy. The £7k grant is part of the More than a Roof scheme, which helps smaller charities to improve their services and the quality of life for the young people they support. The money will help St Petrocs to support people in dangerous or risky situations, those who are sofa surfing, and those who are forced to sleep rough while they wait for council support. The grant comes as new data from national charity Centrepoint reveals that youth homelessness in the South West has increased by 58 per cent in the past year, compared to a 10 per cent national average increase. Dr Tom Kerridge, policy research manager at Centrepoint, said: "Our research suggests that councils across the South West are dealing with rising levels of youth homelessness and that a large proportion of these young people might not be getting the support they are entitled to. "Sadly, we're hearing from an increasing number of young people in desperate situations who have been turned away, including those who are pregnant or fleeing domestic abuse."
