The Island Haven
A place to stay in times of need
We are a registered charity fundraising to build and equip a place for the people of the Isles of Scilly to stay in times of need, when undergoing mainland medical treatment.
When islanders or visitors require medical care on the mainland, they may need a place to stay during prolonged outpatient treatment, or their family, friends, or carer may need a place to stay to accompany them.
The need for islanders to pay for hotels, guesthouses or B&B accommodation impacts family life, finances and general wellbeing at a time when stability is needed most. In any case, during Cornwall’s main tourist season, accommodation can be impossible to find.
For some islanders, this has meant extended stays in costly guest accommodation, lengthy time on friends’ sofas, or even the prospect of not being able to be by their loved ones’ side when they need it most.
Island Haven will fundraise to acquire and equip a property on the mainland that can be a “home from home” for islanders, providing much-needed accommodation.
The Island Haven (Treliske) is a Registered Charity with the Charity Commission (Charity Number 1187928)
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Case Studies
Who The Island Haven Could Help
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
Make a Donation
Make a one-off or regular donation above. Cheques payable to ‘Island Haven’ can be sent to: Treasurer David Grottick, Burgundy House, St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0JX
Volunteer your Time & Skill
We’re all volunteers, and we’d love to hear from you if you can help make The Island Haven a reality – whether through skills and expertise or perhaps helping with fundraising
Have a Collection Box
If you run a business on the islands, would you consider having an Island Haven collection box? Get in touch and we’ll get a jar sent out and regularly let you know what you raise
Hold an Event in aid of us
From a cake sale to a marathon, we love to hear your ideas for fundraising events in aid of The Island Haven, and we can help with fundraising materials and support
Support us at the Co-Op
Select The Island Haven as your Local Causes charity at Co-Op St Mary’s. For every £1 you spend on Co-Op branded products, you get 2p – and so do we
Support us 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
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Island Haven Updates
Celebrity Patrons show love for Scilly
Alison Steadman OBE, Jude Law and Anneka Rice have thrown their support behind Isles of Scilly...
Steamship Group Shows Support
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has announced its support for The Island Haven, a charity...
April 2021 Chairman’s Update
The Charity is going forward at quite a pace. Fundraising has been really successful even though...