Truro City Council’s Community Development Department has commissioned a new community-based health and wellbeing programme to support residents across the city, with delivery led by the H.A.L.O Project SW CIC.
The programme will provide accessible, practical support for adults, with a particular focus on those aged 20 to 49 – a group identified as currently underserved by local services.
The initiative has been developed in response to findings from the Truro Socio-Economic Assessment, which highlighted health and wellbeing as a key priority across several neighbourhoods, including Penn An Dre, Trelander, Redannick, and the city centre.
The programme forms part of Truro City Council’s wider Community Development work, which focuses on building stronger, healthier communities through locally delivered support and preventative initiatives. The project also aligns with Objective One – Our Communities from Truro City Council’s 2026 to 2030 Strategy, which aims to “develop and support a wider range of inclusive community groups activities and events across Truro in order to promote improved community cohesion and sense of place via a combination of direct delivery and financial support to third parties“.
The H.A.L.O Project will deliver a series of community-based sessions in local venues, designed for easy access around work and family commitments. Sessions will run in the evenings and weekends, with the potential for daytime and early morning sessions based on community need, helping to ensure the programme is accessible to people with different working patterns and commitments.
The programme takes a holistic approach to wellbeing, supporting:
- Physical health
- Emotional wellbeing
- Stress management
- Energy and sleep
- Confidence and resilience
Each session will focus on simple, practical tools that participants can take away and use in their daily lives.
This programme forms part of Truro City Council’s wider commitment to early intervention and prevention, supporting residents before challenges escalate and helping to reduce pressure on other services.
Damien Richards, Community Development Officer at Truro City Council, said: “We know from our data and community engagement that there is a clear need for accessible wellbeing support in Truro. This programme is about supporting the whole person – not just mental health, but physical wellbeing, confidence, and resilience in everyday life.
We’re really pleased to be working with the H.A.L.O Project, whose approach is practical, inclusive, and designed to create lasting impact within our communities.”
The H.A.L.O Project’s approach focuses on empowering individuals, ensuring participants leave sessions with skills they can use independently.
Jamie Thomson, from the H.A.L.O Project, said: “Our focus is on making wellbeing simple and accessible for everyone. We want people to feel more confident in managing their own wellbeing – whether that’s handling stress, improving sleep, or building healthier routines.”
The programme will be supported by ongoing community engagement, including the development of a resident survey to better understand local wellbeing needs and ensure delivery reflects the priorities of Truro’s communities. This will help shape both the H.A.L.O programme and the wider Community Development offer across the city.
The programme is expected to begin delivery in June 2026, with further details on session locations and timings to be announced shortly. Residents will be able to access information through community networks, social prescribing services, and Truro City Council channels.