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About us

We develops members skills, confidence, support structures and aspirations through fun and sociable day activities and overnight residentials

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As a person you will grow each month and share the whole experience with people that you will stay in contact with long after the two years are up. It is such an exciting experience, you will never want to leave and the memories that you build will stay with you forever!'

L.C. Acceler8 participant

History

Active8 was set up in 1990 by a social worker called Liz Olive, who worked for the Cornwall Council Disabled Children team.

Our Vision

All young people are accepted for the person they are and the person they want to be so that they can fully embrace life’s opportunities.​​

Our Staff

We currently have three fabulous members of paid staff at Active8.
Team in the office

Trustees

Active8 currently has 12 trustees: they meet every 2 months.

Funders:

  • Big Lottery Fund – National Lottery Funded
  • Clare Milne Trust, Transforming Lives in the South West
  • Cornwall Community Foundation
  • HM Government
  • Cornwall Council Logo
  • Sported Logo
  • postcode lottery