The group will focus on providing peer support in a safe and understanding environment, alongside a range of engaging activities such as crafts, games, and baking. The initiative aims to help young people connect with others in similar situations while building resilience and emotional wellbeing.
If you are looking for something a little different, this upcoming activity day at the Bird of Prey Centre offers a truly memorable experience for families affected by terminal illness.
Gunners Kids CIC has been named as a regional finalist in the UK StartUp Awards 2026 in the Rising Star Award category. The non-profit, which supports families across Cornwall, was selected from hundreds of entries to be shortlisted for the regional final. The UK StartUp Awards was launched to recognise the booming startup scene across […]
The event will feature a variety of fun, family-friendly activities including an Easter Egg Hunt, crafts and games, giving children and their families the opportunity to relax, connect and enjoy time together.
Local non-profit organisation Gunners Kids CIC is hosting a free Halloween party for families in which a parent or carer is living with a terminal illness. The event will take place at St Blazey Children’s Centre on Sunday, 26 October 2025. The celebration will feature a magician, disco and activities, creating a safe space for […]
We have been awarded funding that will allow us to provide crucial financial support to families in need. This will enable us to help cover transport to hospital appointments, childcare whilst attending appointments, and the purchase of necessary equipment. Funded by the Cornwall Community Foundation Crisis fund, grants range from £50 to £300 depending on […]
Gunners Kids has expanded it’s services to include regular drop-in sessions in St Austell, Launceston, and St Ives. These new sessions aim to provide a safe space for families in need of support, as well as offerprofessionals the opportunity to learn more about the organisation’s work. Gunners Kids CICalready runs a variety of services, including […]
Gunners Kids CIC, a Cornwall-based organisation dedicated to supporting families coping witha terminal illness, is urgently seeking volunteers to help meet the growing demand for theirservices. Officially launched in October 2024, with workshops commencing in February 2025,the organisation is already seeing a significant increase in the need for its activities andworkshops designed for children and […]
