YMCA Cornwall Residents Share Their Stories on CHAOS Radio UK.
Some of YMCA Cornwall’s residents were recently featured on CHAOS Radio UK, and shared their personal journeys and experiences of living at YMCA Cornwall.
This gave listeners a rare and heartfelt insight into the realities faced by young people experiencing homelessness, and the transformative impact of supported housing and one to one support.
Their stories highlight the importance of safe spaces where young people can rebuild their lives and have a bright future.
“The staff are the unsung heroes. They do so much for so many people—they know what it’s like to struggle, and they can help.” Michael.
The feature is part of our ongoing mission to raise awareness around youth homelessness in Cornwall and to showcase the vital work being done every day here in Penzance.
As the largest provider of supported housing for young people in the county, YMCA Cornwall continues to advocate for solutions that ensure no young person faces homelessness alone.
We’re incredibly proud of our residents for sharing their voices and stories so openly.
Listen to the full episode here:
https://www.mixcloud.com/chaosradiouk/rsidents-ymca-cornwall-280825/
With thanks to our young residents and Chaos Radio UK for your support.
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Cornwall
Silent Auction
November
17
2025
Cornwall
Silent Auction
Auction Ends at Midnight on 17th November 2025
As part of YMCA Cornwall’s Your Help Their Future campaign, we’re hosting a Silent Auction to help raise further funds. This campaign aims to build four new self-contained flats for young people aged 16–25 who are at risk of homelessness in Cornwall.
We’ve received wonderful donations from local businesses and organisations with some amazing items and experiences to bid for.
With £165,000 already raised and a sizeable donation, thanks to The Duke of Cornwall’s Charitable Foundation, we’re working to raise the remaining £85,000 to complete the project.
Every bid you place brings us closer to giving vulnerable young people not only a roof over their heads, but stability, safety, and a future:
How It Works
- Browse the auction lots listed below.
- Submit your bid via email or by using the bidding form.
- The highest bid for each item wins!
Please review the bidding process and terms and conditions before placing your bid.
The Auction Lot’s to bid on are:
1. Wellbeing Package – 12 weeks of yoga with Yoga Master in Sennen or St Buryan. A 1 hour Rising Embers sauna and herbal face scrub, followed by coffee & cake at Fika.
2. Family Days Out – Family tickets for the Porthcurno Museum, Royal Cornwall Show 2026 and St Michael’s Mount.
3. Theatre Tickets – Penlee Park theatre, tickets for two, The Acorn £40 voucher & The Minack theatre show tickets for two.
4. Jo Downs Glass – Minnow Shoal Glass plate (worth £160). More details here.
5. Jo Downs Glass – Polperro Deep Dish (worth £75). More details here.
6. Finisterre Jacket – Stormbird men’s (worth £250. Size medium but can be exchanged). More details here.
7. Golf Round – Four-ball round at Cape Cornwall Golf Club (worth £160).
8. Tolcarne Inn – A 3-course meal for two at the famous Michelin guide restaurant.
9. Chapel House – Overnight stay with afternoon tea, drinks, hot tub, sauna & breakfast at this popular boutique hotel in Penzance (worth £250.)
10. Lands End Hotel Stay – Overnight stay, cream tea & signpost voucher.
11. Money Savers – Davey & Gilbert Gas boiler service, MOT with Trelawney Motors, Oil change with Trevaylor Garage, and two co-working vouchers for Bayspace, St Ives.
12. Things to Do – A 2hr Marine Discovery boat trip for two, breakfast for two at Duke Street cafe, or Trewidden Gardens, Cornish Pirates game x 2 tickets, family Lands End cream tea & attraction voucher.
13. Eat Out – St Buryan Inn £20 voucher, Lamorna Wink Sunday lunch for two, cream tea for two at Lands End.
14. Adventure Activities – Family surf lesson at (Gwithian Academy of Surfing, and another at Hayle Surf School), Trevedra e-bike hire for two, for a full day, two-hour Atlantic Adventures boat trip for two.
15. Will Writing Session for one – DB Law
16. Will Writing Session for one – DB Law
17. Afternoon tea at Westminster with MP Andrew George.
(Please call Helen on 07785 572645 for full details).
Submit your highest bid
By using the downloadable form here.
Or email your bid including the lot number and details to: bid@ymcacornwall.org
Bidding closes at midnight on Monday 17th November 2025 and bids will be reviewed shortly after the closing date. Highest bid’s win.
Good luck everyone!
November
17
2025
Cornwall
Rhys – The Night Church Pianist in Concert
December
5
2025
Cornwall
Rhys – The Night Church Pianist in Concert
Rhys The Nightcurch Pianist YMCA Cornwall Fundraiser
Join us for a special evening with Rhys, the Night church Pianist and Pride of Britain Regional Fundraiser of the Year winner, at St Buryan Church, St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall.
Friday 5th December from 7.30pm to 10pm.
Enjoy Rhys’s incredible live piano music, plus a fundraising raffle on the night. All proceeds will help YMCA Cornwall build four more homes for young people who are homeless or at risk.
Tickets available now: Minimum donation £5. Please give more if you can by adding a donation .
Also available from YMCA Cornwall reception, Alverton Rd, Penzance TR18 4TE or by calling 01736 334820.
Book now to avoid disappointment.
December
5
2025
London
London Marathon 2026
£100
May
7
2026
London
London Marathon 2026
Why run for YMCA?
By joining Team YMCA, you will help us continue our life-changing work supporting young people and local communities across England and Wales. Read more about our impact or the young people we have helped.
Every year YMCA provides a home to more than 20,000 people experiencing homelessness, operating in more than 700 different communities and supporting 402,000 people.
You can get in touch with the Marathon team at marathon@ymca.org.uk.
£100
May
7
2026