A Newquay charity say they're determined to make their last ever Christmas appeal the best yet - after it announced it will be closing in the New Year

The trustees of DISC say the charity will close from the 1st of January.

Manager Monique Collins recently announced she would be stepping down after 7 years and in a recent statement, DISC trustees said it was with a heavy heart the charity will be closing in the new year. 

Their statement said: "For the last few years, the charity has had the privilege of providing food, aid, and a sense of hope to individuals and families facing unimaginable challenges. Through the generosity, dedication, and support from the local community and beyond, we’ve been able to make a lasting impact.

"While it is incredibly difficult to say goodbye, we are proud of all that the charity has accomplished. DISC has helped thousands of people regain their dignity, access essential resources, and, perhaps most importantly, feel seen and cared for. The kindness and commitment from the volunteers made this work possible, and for that, we are deeply grateful.

"As the landscape of charitable giving and need evolves, the decision to close was not made lightly, but a decision needed to be made. We are however confident that the values of compassion and community that we’ve championed over the years will continue to live on. We are deeply grateful to the volunteers, donors, partners, and everyone who believed in our mission and worked tirelessly for the good of the local community."

Press PLAY to listen to out full report with Monique, as she tells us they are working hard to make sure their final Christmas Appeal is bigger and better than before - and that she hopes people will support other like-minded organisations in the town, like Newquay Foodbank.