We’re launching Your Help, Their Future, a vital fundraising campaign to build four new self-contained flats for young people at risk of homelessness in Cornwall.

With the generous support of The Duke of Cornwall’s Charitable Foundation, we’ve already secured £70,000, but we need your help to raise the remaining £180,000 to complete the project.

Why It Matters

Right now, 46 young people are on our waiting list for supported housing, half are under the age of 18. These are young people facing homelessness, family breakdowns, and unsafe living conditions.

With your help, we can give them more than just a home, we can give them stability, safety, and most importantly, a future.

How You Can Help

Donate: Every £1 you give, brings us closer to giving a fresh start for a young person at risk.

Fundraise:  Set up your own challenge or event to support the campaign.

Volunteer: We need tradespeople, materials, and volunteer help to build safe new homes.

Share:  Spread the word on social media using #YourHelpTheirFuture #YMCACornwall.

Fundraising Goal: £250,000

From building materials to kitchen essentials, every £1 you donate will directly support the construction and furnishing of four new homes to give young people at risk a fresh start.

Backed by Royal Support

This project is proudly supported by The Duke of Cornwall’s Charitable Foundation, recognising the urgent need for youth housing in Cornwall. Pat Woodfield, CEO, YMCA Cornwall said: “This is an ambitious project and hopefully the start of our future growth plans.”

Want to Get Involved?

It’s an ambitious project and work is due to start this autumn. YMCA Cornwall is calling on the local community to join The Duke of Cornwall’s Charitable Foundation in getting behind the project. We’d love to hear from individuals, businesses, and community groups who want to support or partner with us. We need help with volunteer labour, trades, building supplies, materials, sponsorship and more. Email: partnerships@ymcacornwall.org