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Cornwall Council Homechoice Review
Social homes are in high demand in Cornwall, they need to be managed in a way that meets the needs of local residents. Cornwall Council are thinking about making some changes to the way they allocate social housing in Cornwall. This includes how they let…
Read MoreYour Ocean Housing rent statement explained
All tenants and residents will receive their biannual rent statement in the coming weeks. If your rent account is in credit or if you are paying off arrears in line with an agreement, you will not need to contact us. If your account is in…
Read MoreOcean Housing secures £1.8M funding to improve energy efficiency and reduce bills
As part of its on-going energy efficiency programme, Ocean Housing is to receive almost £2M from a second round of improvement funding. from the Government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (Wave 2.1). This government grant funding will be matched by Ocean investing £3.5m over the next…
Read MoreMaximising Your Income
Increasing your income, even by small amounts, can make a big difference to your situation. To ensure you are receiving all the benefits you are entitled to please see the advice below. If you still have further questions or would like or need further help…
Read MoreContinued Support Available Throughout the Cost of Living Crisis
Across the country prices are going up – we are all feeling it, particularly when it comes to food and energy costs. If you are struggling, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we can offer you support and advice on the best ways…
Read MoreYour Voice – Cornwall CIC
Check out the poster for more information on this fortnightly group supporting women’s mental health.
Read MoreKindness in a cup – Community Cafe and Market
Kindness in a cup events are friendly, welcoming and a great opportunity to meet up with friends and neighbours, plus a way to meet new friends. There is a popular local produce market, as well as a cafe style setting with home-made cakes, cappuccino and…
Read MoreKids Eat for Free or Less During Summer 2022
Check out all of the places children can eat fro free this summer!
Read MoreCommunity Fusion to welcome Ukrainian families to the community
Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change and Helping Children of Ukraine CIC, supported by Cornwall Council, are holding a community fusion event at St Austell Rugby Club on Saturday 9th July from 3 – 8pm. Check out the poster for more details and to book your place.
Read MoreMore Money in Your Pocket!
Some of our Financial Inclusion team will be giving advice and support on how to make the most out of your money at Treverbyn Community Hall on Friday 8th July. Check out the poster for more details and pop along, it’s free and open to…
Read MoreTackling the cost of living crisis
There is a whole programme of workshops, talks & events at Treverbyn Community Hall aimed at helping people tackle the current cost of living crisis. This includes food growing, cooking, money, mental health and employment support. Thanks to Cornwall Community Foundation these workshops are COMPLETELY…
Read MoreFree Online Mental Health Awareness Training
The final session is due to take place on Friday 8th July. Check out the attached poster for more information.
Read MoreParents and Carers Virtual Coffee Mornings
The final virtual coffee morning session for parents and carers is taking place on Friday 24th June. See the attached poster for more information.
Read MoreTea and Talk Tuesday at Bugle Church Hall
Come along on the 1st Tuesday of each month for help, support a free cuppa, cake and a chat! See the poster for more details.
Read MoreBlue Light Day
The most popular and well attended event returns to Cornwall on Wednesday 6th July. Check out the poster for more details.
Read MoreMeet the Building Futures Project team
Ocean are proud to be delivering the ESF (European Social Fund) Building Futures Project which has an overall aim of supporting people towards work, education, training or volunteering. As a team we understand that it is all too easy for any one of us to…
Read MoreChapel Field Community Action Day
A big thank you to everyone who came along to our Community Action Day (CAD) last week at Chapel Field, St Austell. It was well attended and a great opportunity to talk to Ocean staff and other agencies about what matters to you the most.…
Read MoreHomes for Ukraine scheme
The government has launched the ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme to enable people living in the UK to host Ukrainian individuals or families for six months. The government is keen for social renters and shared owners to take part if they want to, and Ocean Housing…
Read MoreCommunity comes together in St Dennis
We hosted a Community Action Day in St Dennis earlier this month, bringing together residents from the village to talk about their homes and community. Held at Manson Place on Wednesday 1 September, the event was the first of its kind that the social housing…
Read MoreYour Ocean Housing rent statement explained
All tenants and residents will receive their biannual rent statement in the coming weeks. If your rent account is in credit or if you are paying off arrears in line with an agreement, you will not need to contact us. If your account is in…
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