Introduction This report provides an overview of the activities undertaken by No One Dies Alone Cornwall (NODAC) during the financial year ending 2026. It details the organisation's services in holistic end-of-life care, community engagement (including partnership development), and education. The report also highlights the benefits these activities have delivered to communities across Cornwall and the South West of England. Organisational Overview No One Dies Alone Cornwall CIC is committed to companionship at the end of life, promoting a holistic approach that respects the whole person and their dying wishes. Over the past year, the organisation has consistently and sustainably delivered a learning programme for holistic end-of-life care as part of its TLC: Caring for the Dying holistic learning days, and has continued to strengthen the partnerships, roots and momentum of its Companionship Grief Cafe. NODAC has also begun piloting a new service, Compassionate Conversations, delivered by fully trained soul midwives who volunteer with the organisation. Community and Educational Initiatives A cornerstone of this year's achievements has been the training of one hundred primary carers, and others working in palliative and end-of-life care, in the gentle art of holistic dying as part of the TLC course. Being in association with Felicity Warner and the School of Soul Midwives, the holistic learning days have grown in recognition and trust. NODAC is now teaching online as part of the Soul Midwives Training Programme, which is far-reaching and expansive. In developing strategic partnerships, NODAC's outreach this year has been strongly community-based, working with local community hubs to offer the Companionship Grief Cafe as part of a rotating roadshow moving month to month across Falmouth, Penryn and the Carrick Roads area, including Helford. New partnerships have been formed with Trebah Gardens and Princess Pavilions in Falmouth, alongside the continuation of the Cafe in Penryn. NODAC works closely with social prescribers in relation to the Grief Cafe, and continues to partner with Cornwall Hospice Care, Cornwall Council and NHS England to help expand the reach and effectiveness of the services on offer. The expansion of the Companionship Grief Cafe into different locations has widened its reach and brought in many people who would not otherwise have accessed the service. This year has also seen the introduction of a Cafe session designed specifically for intergenerational, cross-generation families. In terms of strategic development, NODAC has also made connections with local residential care homes, particularly in Helston, which have expressed interest in partnering with NODAC to establish a further Grief Cafe in that area; this is planned for the next financial year. Innovative Projects and Future Plans In the forthcoming financial year, No One Dies Alone Cornwall CIC will develop the Compassionate Conversations service further, as part of plans to roll out a Companionship Referral Scheme. This will begin with Compassionate Conversations offered both online and in person, for those who would like to talk to someone about their dying wishes but are unable to speak with family members, supported by a holistic end-of-life pathway. Funding-dependent, NODAC also hopes to launch a further Companionship Grief Cafe at a newly established residential care home in Helston and, subject to funding, to take the Companionship Grief Cafe online, establishing a Cornwall-based online Companionship Grief Cafe for those unable to travel to attend in person. Growth and Impact The Companionship Grief Cafe has continued to grow and expand over the course of the financial year, gaining recognition in local magazines. Over the past year, the Cafe has welcomed over 350 individuals, touching the hearts of all who have attended. Attendees have shared feedback describing the Cafe as the light at the end of a very long tunnel and saying that it keeps me going for the whole month. This reflects the meaningful impact the Cafe is having on the community during vulnerable and difficult times, offering a place of connection, comfort and support to those navigating grief. The TLC: Caring for the Dying holistic learning day has also seen significant impact this year. It remains the only course of its kind in Cornwall, and attendees have found it invaluable in learning about the natural process of dying and how to support someone at their bedside from the perspective of holistic end-of-life care. The course has given carers and practitioners greater confidence and skill in providing compassionate, informed support to the dying and their families, strengthening the quality of end-of-life care available across the county. Additional Initiatives and Collaborations The organisation has collaborated with the School for Social Entrepreneurs for sustainable business mentorship, and has been part of ongoing research with Plymouth University focused on bettering end-of-life care. NODAC continues to partner with the Carers Service, Hospice Care Cornwall, NHS England and local Charities. In addition, NODAC has strengthened its board this year by welcoming new directors with expertise across business, community engagement, and clinical practice. Conclusion Over the course of this financial year, No One Dies Alone Cornwall CIC has made significant strides towards its aims of providing dignity, companionship and holistic support at the end of life. Through the continued growth of the Companionship Grief Cafe, the sustained success of the TLC: Caring for the Dying learning days, the piloting of Compassionate Conversations, and the strengthening of strategic partnerships across Cornwall, NODAC has deepened its impact on the community and laid strong foundations for further development in the year ahead.

Stakeholder Identification and Response The key stakeholders of No One Dies Alone Cornwall CIC are the members of the public who attend the Companionship Grief Cafe and the TLC: Caring for the Dying holistic learning days, together with the organisation's funding partners and partnership organisations, as set out above. Specific stakeholder groups include those caring for a loved one at the end of life, neighbours and friends of the dying, celebrants, chaplains, social prescribers, district nurses, counsellors, holistic therapists, care home providers, and the volunteer soul midwives and facilitators who deliver NODAC's services. Further stakeholders include the organisation's funders, its Board of Directors, and research and delivery partners such as Cornwall Hospice Care, Cornwall Council, NHS England, local libraries across Cornwall, the School for Social Entrepreneurs, and Plymouth University. Consultation Process Stakeholders attending the Companionship Grief Cafe are actively engaged and consulted every month on how they would like the Cafe to progress, expand, develop or change, ensuring this remains very much a group-led experience. A peer-support-led focus group has been established from within the Grief Cafe community, responding directly to the needs of those who attend. The volunteer facilitator team also meets regularly as a support group to discuss matters arising and to consider how the Cafe can be further developed. Feedback is gathered through questionnaires, group discussions, informal conversations during sessions, and dedicated focus groups. For the TLC: Caring for the Dying holistic learning day, NODAC has consulted with social prescribers and district nurses on how best to roll out and deliver the learning day to meet the needs of all participants, including those who may be limited financially. In response, NODAC has partnered with libraries across Cornwall to deliver taster sessions of the holistic learning day, enabling people local to a particular area to find out more, and to gain knowledge and confidence by meeting the team in person, close to where they live. Action Taken in Response to Feedback Feedback from those who have attended the TLC: Caring for the Dying holistic learning day indicated a wish to know how they could go on to become an end-of-life companion. In direct response, No One Dies Alone Cornwall is working on developing a Compassionate Conversations community, through which those who have completed the training can volunteer to offer companionship and compassionate conversation to elderly, vulnerable and isolated people nearing the end of life within the Cornish community. Conclusion No One Dies Alone Cornwall's approach to stakeholder engagement emphasises active listening and responsive action, and this has resulted in the refinement of its programmes, a clearer understanding of the communities it serves, and the building of trust with those it works alongside. NODAC remains committed to fostering meaningful conversations at the end of life, to better support the dying person, their family, and the grieving process for all involved.

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