Cornwall's getting more help to combat isolation for survivors of abuse and violent crime
A charity based in Truro has been given a cash grant for a new wellbeing project
Last updated 29th May 2022
A Cornish charity has been awarded a cash grant to help tackle isolation and loneliness among survivors of abuse and violent crime.
CLEAR, based in Truro, specialise in therapy for adults and children who have experienced emotional trauma.
They have been given £7,730 from Western Power Distribution's Community Matters Fund.
The organisation will use the money to support its local community with a project focused on 'five ways to wellbeing', encouraging people who have experienced trauma to build resilience by journaling, being mindful and exercising.
'Many survivors feel lonely and isolated'
Carolyn Webster from CLEAR commented: "The grant from Western Power Distribution will make a big difference to the range of help we can offer.
"Many survivors of abuse and violent crime feel lonely and isolated by their experience, and this has additional impacts on their mental health.
"The CLEAR Connect project will help to build emotional resilience so that people are more able to cope with everyday life, to reconnect with others and to make the best of the support available to them.
"We would like to say a huge thank you to Western Power Distribution for their much needed support".
'The pandemic has inevitably led to feelings of loneliness'
WPD’s Resources & External Affairs Director, Alison Sleightholm, said: "The pandemic, with its lockdowns and social distancing measures, has inevitably led to feelings of loneliness and isolation for some groups and people in Cornwall.
"We’re pleased to be able to help tackle this growing issue by supporting charities who provide crucial interventions and help build better mental health.
"It’s great to see the first charities and organisations receive their grants.
"They are providing crucial care and that will make a real impact on local lives".