M&S Hayle

Our ethos: “Take only what you need; give back when you can”. Hayle has two community food cupboards, one in Copperhouse opposite Down The Line surf shop and one at Foundry Square. The cupboards are stocked and maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers who collect surplus food from local supermarkets, which could otherwise go to landfill. The food provided in the cupboards doesn't stay on the shelves for long! We are very grateful for consistent support from Aldi, Lidl, M&S and Sainsburys. From time to time the cupboards also benefit from fresh produce donated by The Cornwall Gleaning Network.

Conservation breeding and education centre with a focus on rare and endangered species. Working locally, nationally and internationally on conservation and reintroduction programmes. Internationally renowned centre of excellence in the field. Home of the World Parrot Trust Charity (Regd. Charity NO: 800944)

Drama Express works with children and young people to provide an activities programme based around the performing arts. Each child and young person has a complex disability. With a membership of over 70 young people, Drama Express is a thriving community. The children and young people have a wide range of needs which include a diagnosis of autism / asperser’s syndrome, sensory loss / impairments, cognitive processing deficits, epilepsy, behaviours that challenge, restricted / limited mobility, learning difficulties, genetic disorders, dyspraxia and life limiting conditions. Drama Express also works closely with the families of each child and young person, recognizing the challenges around having someone in the household with a complex disability. This also impacts finances. The additional costs for specialist equipment can put a strain on money for basic items. Other charges such as medicines, travel to hospitals and time off work all contribute to budget pressures. Drama Express is proud to support these families with food surplus. We know from feedback how families feel gratitude to receive fresh, nutritious produce. We also know that shopping can be a huge challenge for these families who tell us that having a child or young person with a complex disability means a supermarket visit can be a real struggle. We have responded by our own deliveries of food surplus ensuring family do not have to worry about lack of food- piece of mind that we all often take for granted.