August 30th, 2023
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2023
Our AGM will be held at 6.30pm on Tuesday 19th September 2023 at the Penhaligon’s Friends Office in Redruth.
Refreshments provided ☕
All welcome!
Latest News & Events
June 29th, 2023
Volunteer Training – New Dates Confirmed
Have you ever fancied becoming a Penhaligon’s Friends Volunteer?
We’re delighted to announce that we will be running our Volunteer Training Program from July 2023. Thanks to a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund, we can offer this free training to potential volunteers across Cornwall.
Volunteers are the very heart of our charity – with their help and support we can provide bereavement support to children, young people and their families throughout Cornwall.
Whether you have a few hours a month to spare or a few days a week we would love to hear from you – anything you can offer will make a difference to bereaved children in Cornwall.
If you would like to find out more about volunteering for the charity please get in touch.
To book onto our free training please email enquiries@penhaligonsfriends.org.uk for the application form.
May 31st, 2023
New Childhood Loss & Grief Training Dates
We have now confirmed dates for our professional training in Childhood Loss and Grief.
You can find more details on our Training page here.
May 30th, 2023
Oll an Gwella
Huge thanks go to the wonderful Oll an Gwella choir who presented us with a cheque for £1,000 at the Newquay Male Voice Choir concert on Saturday.
We are delighted to be their chosen charity for the year, along with the Cornwall Blood Bikes. Since 2015, Oll an Gwella have given in excess of £45,000 directly to charitable causes, truly incredible!
We are so grateful for your support. ❤️🎶
You can find out more about Oll an Gwella and their future events here
March 13th, 2023
Ideas for Remembering on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is on 19th March this year in the UK and is a special day for honouring and appreciating mothers. It is also a personal day, and means different things for each of us.
Children who have sadly lost their mum may want to take time to make or write something for their mum and in her memory. They may want to write a message for her or use words or a picture that reminds them of their mum. They could choose to leave it in a special place or give it to someone else to look after.
One simple and nice way of remembering could be to make egg box flowers which children could attach a little message to if they want. You can find our pdf with easy, 6 step instructions here.
December 15th, 2022
The Suitcase Singers ‘Sounds of Christmas’
The fabulous Suitcase Singers are supporting us with their ‘Sounds of Christmas’ evening on 22nd Dec, please do go along if you’re able.
December 1st, 2022
Our Christmas Auction is now LIVE!
We are very excited to announce that our annual Christmas Auction is now live!
We have been so lucky to receive some fabulous items and have hotel stays, restaurant vouchers, spa treatments, art, days out, luxury hampers, and much more! Why not snap up some Christmas pressies, while supporting bereaved children and young people across Cornwall.
We’ve got some fantastic prizes this year, and it’s simple and easy to bid online.
Some highlights are:
3 nights B&B for 2 people at The New Inn, Tresco
Swim Club spa day for 2 with treatments at The Watergate Bay Hotel
A ‘Fish Kitchen to Share’ meal at Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen plus wine
4 tickets to the Plymouth Theatre Royal
St Eval Candle Christmas Candle Set
Dine and Swim Deal for 2 people at The Headland Hotel Newquay
Trebah Gardens entry for two people with Cream Tea
A Year’s Supply of Cornish ‘Smugglers Blend’ Tea
You can find the full auction HERE.
Bidding closes on Sun 11th Dec at 10pm.
October 25th, 2022
Book Now for our FREE Virtual Training
Spaces still available for our FREE virtual training sessions for Professionals!
Are you interested in learning more about how children grieve and what you can do to support bereaved children in your setting?
Penhaligon’s Friends are delighted to be able to offer new Childhood Loss and Grief modular training sessions suitable for professionals from schools, educational settings and other organisations working directly with children and young people in Cornwall.
We are pleased to be able to offer initial fully-funded training places, limited to 1 per organisation dependent on availability.
Please contact enquiries@penhaligonsfriends.org.uk to book.
August 10th, 2022
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2022 🗓️
Our AGM will be held at 7pm on Tuesday 13th September 2022 at the Penventon Park Hotel, Redruth.
Refreshments provided ☕
All welcome!
You can find full details here.
June 9th, 2022
Fathers’ Day – 19th June 2022
Father’s Day can be a very difficult day for bereaved families.
Our Family Services Team have put together a list of ideas that you may find useful on Father’s Day.
Please click on the thumbnail to see the PDF.
