Five sisters in Liskeard who are continuing a community venture in their mother’s memory are seeing the project go from strength to strength. Community Treasure Chest was founded by Wendy Julian in October 2015 with the aim of helping local people in need. But Wendy was diagnosed with cancer just a month later, and passed away in January of this year. Now her daughters Sam, Paula, Emma, Val and Donna are determined to keep the momentum going – and their furniture and household goods centre has just started opening six days a week. The project is not for profit and its purpose is to redistribute donated furniture, white goods and other items to people on low incomes. The team has a dedicated van and will collect and deliver items if necessary ‘from anywhere and everywhere’ says Paula Julian. ‘Mum opened Community Treasure Chest to help people who were struggling to set up home,’ she said. ‘It’s a non-profit organisation that Wendy started with her own money. It was mum’s wish to see this succeed so we’re going to keep it open in her memory – and it’s going from strength to strength.’ People can obtain household essentials at the centre by making a donation of whatever they can afford – and while other goods are priced, no-one in need will go away empty handed, says Paula. The sisters say that the last few months have been ‘emotional and heartbreaking’ but that they are very excited to see the Community Treasure Chest take shape. ‘We would like to thank everyone who has supported and stuck with us and those who have recently joined us. ‘We are overwhelmed at how big CTC is growing and thrilled to be able to help those that need it. The community is making this happen and we are sure our amazing mum is up there spreading her magic too.’ Community Treasure Chest is located in the same building as the Liskeard Foodbank, on Barras Street (around the corner from the Public Hall). Opening hours are Monday-Friday 10am-3pm, and Saturday mornings from 8am-12 noon.