The Pearl Exchange

The Pearl Exchange is an award-winning charity that supports the mental wellbeing of 18-35 year olds in Cornwall and Devon based in Bude. Isolation and loneliness is a fast growing pandemic impacting the mental wellbeing of young adults, especially in rural areas. Identifying a lack of any provision for this age group, The Pearl Exchange's mission is to change this. We provide a safe, welcoming and vibrant space for young adults to make connections and share experiences with a programme of free creative, educational and wellbeing workshops,courses and activities. From music workshops, to finance advice, to creative writing or how to get ahead in business, our eclectic program is tailored to help improve young people's confidence alongside their social and practical skills. We also provide access to free one to one counselling with minimal waiting times. Providing counselling for hundreds of young people to date who would otherwise still be on lengthy NHS waiting lists, is one of our greatest achievements. Registered Charity Number 1203240