The Island Haven
A place to stay in times of need for the people & visitors of the Isles of Scilly
We are a registered charity fundraising to provide, equip and run a place for the people and visitors of the Isles of Scilly to stay when undergoing medical treatment on the mainland.
The Island Haven will provide a comforting space for islanders undergoing longer-term outpatient treatment, for loved ones accompanying patients during emergency treatment, or for patients discharged overnight or at weekends when travel home to the islands is impossible.
Currently, the need for islanders to pay for hotels, guesthouses or B&B accommodation impacts family life, finances and mental wellbeing at a time when stability is needed most. At peak times, there may not be accommodation availability, meaning cancelled appointments or loved ones being able to be there when it matters most.
The Island Haven fundraises to provide, equip and run a property on the mainland that can be a “home from home” for islanders, providing much-needed, dedicated, affordable accommodation when they need it.
As of spring 2024, thanks to the incredible support of the people, business and visitors of Scilly, we have succeeded in purchasing a property close to Treelike Hospital in Truro that will become our Island Haven.
Our focus as a charity now turns to fundraising required to renovate and equip the property ready for use as soon as possible, and for its ongoing maintenance and running costs.
The Island Haven (Treliske) is a Registered Charity with the Charity Commission (Charity Number 1187928)
MAKE A DONATION
Make a secure regular or one-off donation to The Island Haven
If you’d prefer to set up a Standing Order or make a payment by BACS, our charity Bank Details are:
NAME: Island Haven (Treliske)
SORT CODE: 30-90-89
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 36605068
Alternatively, cheques payable to ‘Island Haven’ can be sent to: Treasurer David Grottick, Burgundy House, St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0JX
Gift Aid Declaration
Why it’s Needed
As we turn our attention to renovating and equipping the property that will become our Island Haven, we keep in mind the stories below – times where this facility would have made a difference and – with your support – will in the years to come…
Samaya’s Story
When we found out we were pregnant with our second child, we were so excited, even more so as it...
Hilary’s Story
It all started with a sunhat... “I was staying on Bryher when my sunhat blew off on the top of...
Jo, Tom & Ollie’s Story
When islander Jo went into labour at 28 weeks, she and her husband Tom were whisked to the...
Adam’s Story
Adam was a seasonal worker on St Martin’s, enjoying his summer exploring Scilly until one...
How you can help
Whether it’s a regular monthly donation, volunteering your time and skills, hosting one of our collection jars in your business, or simply shopping online, there are plenty of ways to help make The Island Haven a reality.
Make a Donation
You can make a one-off or regular donation to The Island Haven using our online donation facility above, or by BACS or cheque. Please see the Donation section above for details.
Hold an Event
From a cake sale to a marathon, we love to hear your ideas for fundraising events and we can help with fundraising materials and support
Volunteer Time or Skills
We have no paid staff, so we’re always looking for new volunteers with skills in admin, fundraising, marketing, building and all other areas, we’d love to hear from you
Donate as you Shop
Sign up to Easy Fundraising and you can turn your everyday online shopping into free donations – at no extra cost to you
Have a Donation Box
Every penny counts. Our donation boxes around Scilly raise thousands every year. Get in touch and we’ll send you a box and keep you regularly updated with your total.
Support as you Travel
Isles of Scilly Travel are supporting The Island Haven by asking their passengers to make an optional donation when booking travel online
Latest News
Now we have our property and our minds turn to renovating and equipping it ready for our Island Haven, keep up to date with regular news from the charity below.
Tresco ‘Patchwork of Paintings’ Raises Incredible Sum for Island Haven
Gallery Tresco was recently transformed for an extraordinary fundraising evening – A Patchwork of Paintings – raising over £7,000 for The Island Haven.
Hidden Gardens of Bryher Raise £2,000 for Island Haven
The hugely successful Bryher Open Gardens day raised a staggering sum and is set to become an annual fixture in the islands’ calendar!
Introducing our Regular ‘Haven News’ – Issue 1
As we mark the purchase of our property and a momentous point in time for the charity, we introduce our new regular newsletter.
Accommodation near Treliske Hospital Secured
A significant milestone as The Island Haven secures long-awaited accommodation for islanders undergoing medical treatment.
Get in touch
We love to hear from our fundraisers and supporters, or those able to volunteer their time or services for the charity, so please do get in touch. Please bear in mind that, as we’re all volunteers, replies won’t be instant, but we’ll get back to you as soon as we possibly can.