About Us
Working with our community for our community
Who We Are
We are a community centre based in Liskeard, one of the UK's top 20 most deprived areas, providing vital support services for children, young people and their families, usually running engaging and fun activities, workshops/events that inspire, educate, and help develop skills and confidence for future life.
We identify local need and aim to develop new services that builds lives, hopes and futures. Our core areas are:
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Social Isolation - Inflatable Parties, Community Events & Toddler Group
Youth Boredom - Free workshops, skating & music, volunteering opportunities
Health & Wellbeing - Emotional Logic Teaching, Paddlesports Club, Cycling and Wellbeing Groups
Deprivation - Homeless Soup Run, Children’s Holiday Club and Food Club.
We operate an informal, friendly and confidential approach. We are kind and caring and understand the difficulties faced by our users through our own past lived experiences which is why we are non judgmental and offer a place of care where people can find tailored support.
We have a proven track record of seeing a need and successfully delivering projects that meet those needs, we have helped and supported hundreds of local people, we work well with other organisations many of whom refer to us and we understand and know our community.
Mission
To provide high quality facilities and a range of activities, that are accessible to all sections of the local community to improve life and give hope.
To provide a warm, safe and friendly environment that is encouraging, fun and life changing.
To continuously develop and update what we do, to meet the changing needs and expectations of the community, both now and in the future.
Vision
To ensure we reach those people who are disadvantaged, vulnerable or who face difficulties accessing provision appropriate to their needs and circumstances.
To develop activities that increase participation in life, including through providing local residents with opportunities for self-development, volunteering and involvement in local decision-making.
Our Values
Equal Opportunities
Community Cohesion
Partnership Working
Independence
& Financial Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability
Meet the Team
Clare Bevan - Founder, CEO & Manager
Clare is an award winning entrepreneur and business woman with 25 years’ experience in youth and community work. With a wealth of experience in business, community and children/youth work, she is hard working and passionate about the people in the community with skills to see a need and create opportunities to meet those needs. Clare is also a qualified Emotional Logic Coach and
Paddlesports Instructor.
David Wood - Trustee, Peer Support Worker, Detached Youth Worker, Emotional Logic Coach & One to One Support Worker.
Dave is a Peer Support Worker and Project Worker. He has 20 years’ experience working with young people in Churches and Schools and has been involved with Lighthouse as a Trustee since we opened but has worked for us since May 2022.
Dave is passionate about helping people, always seeing the best in them, and finding ways to improve their lives. He originates from Oldham in Greater Manchester and loves music and food.
Anthony Bevan - Trustee
Anthony is our qualified Paddlesports Instructor & Leader as well as Bouncy Castle operator. Anthony is also the Site Manager at Merryhue Farm (TST & Battling On)
Jordan Rundle - Trustee, Detached Youth Worker & Holiday Club Support Worker
Jordan is one of our detached youth workers and helps at our Childrens holiday club. He is passionate about the Lighthouse and is always on hand to help out when needed.
Becky Allen - Office Administrator
Becky is responsible for our administration and keeps the office in check. She has a bright and bubbly personality and she also entertains everyone with her continuously changing hair colour.
Helen Roper - Project Support Worker & Chef
Helen helps to support many of our projects and is a valued member of the team, she works hard, is kind and caring and has a heart for the people in our community. She is also one of our cafe chefs and cooks delicious meals for our Childrens holiday clubs. Alongside Lighthouse Helen works at Blakes Bakery and is a friendly face in the Liskeard community.
Chris Nicholls - Support Worker
Chris helps to support many of our projects collecting and delivering food, shopping, waste removal and chief prankster! He is a valued member of the team and works hard putting his hand to any job that needs doing.
Jay Cook - Chef & Shop Team Member
Jay cooks delicious food in our cafe and provides cover in the shop. He works hard and provides a friendly service as part of our front house team.
John Straker - Cafe Support Worker
John provides support in our cafe, waiting on tables, chatting to clients and general kitchen duties. He works hard and is passionate about the Lighthouse.
Suzanne Shepperson - Shop Team Member
Suzanne works hard keeping the shop in order and serving our customers. She has a warm and friendly personality and is passionate about the work we do. Suzanne also provides food for the Food Club and Soup Run.
Summer Roper - YP Shop Team Member
Summer works in our shop stocking up the shelves and serving our customers. She has a warm and friendly personality and is passionate about the work we do.
Ella Craze - Childrens Holiday Club Leader
Ella runs our Childrens holiday club in the school holidays. She is a qualified teacher and has many skills which enables us to provide an excellent, fun and varied programme for the children in our community.
Freya Bevan - YP Holiday Club Support Worker
Freya is our most regular young person who has been a part of the team for several years, she works very hard and is especially loved by the children who attend our clubs.
Tom Sichel - Holiday Club Support Worker
Tom helps at our holiday club. He is hard working, fun to be around and the children love him. He is also at hand to help out where needed.
Why Not Volunteer?
We have a large number of volunteers who help us with various things such as donating to the soup run every month, serving on the soup run, helping at our food club, groups and holiday clubs. We truly appreciate all our volunteers who commit their time and energy into helping and supporting us because they believe in what we do.
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Want to join us? Get in touch today.