25 Years of Community and Care | Mid-Cornwall Lifestyles

In this insightful interview with Mid-Cornwall Lifestyles, we delve into the charity's incredible journey, marking 25 years of dedicated service to the community. Ewan, the Chair of Trustees, reflects on the early days of the organization, which began as a social services initiative. Although initially short-lived, the success and passion of the group led to the creation of what we know today as Mid-Cornwall Lifestyles. With the help of a Scope worker, they secured vital lottery funding, enabling them to establish a sustainable model that has lasted for decades.

Mid Cornwall Lifestyles prides itself on a personal approach, providing one-on-one support to its clients, many of whom have maintained long-term relationships with their support workers. Unlike other agencies, the charity avoids brief, rotating visits, instead offering more extended, meaningful interactions. This commitment to personal care has been central to their success over the years.

The interview also highlights the charity’s ability to become self-sustaining, thanks to partnerships with social services and mental health teams, and emphasizes the importance of direct payments. Ewan praises the team for building a lasting organization, supported by dedicated staff and volunteers, and looks forward to the future, hoping to expand while maintaining the charity’s core values.

For more information on Mid-Cornwall Lifestyles, go to: https://lifestyles-cornwall.org.uk/

Like disAbility Cornwall, Mid-Cornwall Lifestyles is a proud member of the Cornwall Disability Alliance, a pan-disability VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) Alliance supporting people of all ages living with a long-term health condition and/or disability and their communities in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly to improve their economic and social wellbeing. Learn more on our website: https://cornwalldisabilityalliance.co...

*Correction (1.52) : Barry Marsh was the Original Project Worker and CEO of Mid Cornwall Lifestyles



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