YMCA Cornwall helps young people age 16-24

We engage, develop and
inspire young people to reach
their potential through supported housing and advice

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We provide homes

We offer supported housing accommodation
for up to 50 young people at risk
of homelessness.

Supported Housing

We provide advice

We offer one-to-one support and advice with housing, budgeting, cooking skills, training,
education and jobs.

Support & Advice

We fundraise

Our latest campaign to build four new self‑contained flats for young people at risk of homelessness in Cornwall has been a huge success.

Thanks to generous support we’ve raised £260,000 and are now on track to complete the project this autumn.

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Everyone should have a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become.

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What we do

Find out more about our support, services and projects

Supporting Young People

Supported Housing

Providing a home and personalised support services for a fresh start in life.

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A Safe Place to Talk

Support & Advice

A safe place to talk and get help through guided support, mentoring, counselling, and training.

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Visit our coffee shop

Coffee Shop

Our Coffee shop is open every day from 8am to 7pm. Serving fresh teas and coffee, and a selection of sandwiches, cakes, and delicious Lavender's pasties.

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Room Hire

Looking for a space to host your meeting, class, or event in Penzance? YMCA Cornwall offers affordable, flexible room hire available 7 days a week, 8am – 9pm, year round (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day).

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