St Petrocs launches Winter Appeal to light the way out of homelessness

St Petrocs launches podcast led by clients with lived experience in the midst of their Winter Appeal.

After launching their Winter Appeal on 1st December, St Petrocs, an independent charity dedicated to ending homelessness in Cornwall, has launched a special podcast called ‘No Place to Call Home: A St Petrocs Podcast’, to bring the reality of homelessness, home to listeners.

A podcast led by lived experience St Petrocs’ Vocational Development Programme supported residents to create a podcast after an educational session with Screen Skills Cornwall, when their residents learnt skills to record podcasts and video.

The episode is led by four St Petrocs residents, who share experiences of sleeping outside in winter, the harsh realities of homelessness, and how society can come together to support people experiencing homelessness. The aim of the podcast is to raise awareness of the realities and dangers of sleeping outside in the coldest months of the year, and help people to understand how crucial St Petrocs Winter Services are to people in Cornwall.

Josie Johnson, Vocational Development Programme Officer, shared:

“Creating a podcast has been such a positive experience for our residents involved, as it has given them a space to be able to take control and share their thoughts on their experiences. It has brought excitement and passion into a project that residents and staff can work on together. Everyone involved has put so much hard work and effort into the podcast. I am very, very proud of all involved.”

Natalie, a resident of St Petrocs who hosts this episode, shared:

"I'm so proud of this podcast, I feel that it’s highlighting so many issues in an accessible way. It has been eye-opening to hear the impact of St Petrocs Winter Services. My biggest hope for the podcast is that it helps listeners really understand our message, that kindness costs nothing. Long term, I hope that we achieve our goal in removing stereotypes and start building a kinder, fairer mindset in the world"

This podcast is available to listen to on Spotify, Youtube and other podcast providers.

This podcast was funded by The Vocational Development Programme, through The People Hub project. The People Hub project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council has been chosen by Government as a Lead Authority for the fund and is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

St Petrocs Winter Appeal – Light the way out of homelessness this winter

Your generosity can make all the difference. By donating to the Winter Appeal, you can provide a warm, safe place for someone who would otherwise face another cold, dark night outside. Your support will offer more than just shelter—it will provide life changing support, helping individuals rebuild their lives and regain hope.

Together, we can light the way out of homelessness and ensure that no one in Cornwall is left outside in the dark this winter.

To donate or learn more about St Petrocs' Winter Services, visit www.stpetrocs.org.uk.