A tattoo studio owner in Falmouth is hosting a charity event this weekend to give back to the organisation she says "quite literally saved my life."
Bronwen Edwards, owner of Sacred Heart Tattoo, Piercing & Fine Jewellery Boutique, is organising her second annual charity tattoo and piercing day in support of The Women’s Centre Cornwall, an organisation she credits with helping her through a deeply challenging time in her life.
The fundraiser will take place at her Falmouth studio on Arwenack Street on Sunday (November 15), and will bring together a team of female tattoo artists from across Cornwall, all donating their time and talent to raise funds for the charity.
Ms Edwards said: "The Women’s Centre Cornwall quite literally saved my life.
"There was a time in my life when I desperately needed help, and they were there for me.
"I received counselling, art therapy and other support that helped me through an incredibly difficult time.
"They gave me a safe space where I felt listened to, believed and supported without judgement.
"I genuinely don’t know where I would be today without them."
Having worked in the body piercing industry for more than a decade, Ms Edwards is now a mother, professional body piercer and business owner.
She said she feels "immensely proud" to be able to use her platform to support other women.
She said: "To now be in a position where I have my own business and can bring together an incredible group of women to raise money for the very organisation that helped me is something I’m immensely proud of.
"If sharing a little of my own experience helps raise awareness of the support available, or encourages even one woman to reach out for help, then it’s worth it."
The charity day will feature six female tattoo artists from across Cornwall, including Sacred Heart’s resident artists Krissy and Lil, Georgie Higman and Remy Nurse from Kirinki Tattoo, Gemma from Point House Tattoo, and Kayley Jayne from Old Station Tattoo.
Each artist will offer a selection of pre-designed, pre-priced tattoo flash for the day, available on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis.
Ms Edwards will also be offering discounted piercings, and a charity raffle will run throughout the day.
Last year’s event, held at Sacred Heart’s St Austell studio, raised £2,485 for The Women’s Centre Cornwall.
With the move to the Falmouth studio and an expanded line-up of artists, Ms Edwards hopes to raise even more this year.
She said: "Last year’s event was incredible, and the support we received from the community really meant a lot to me.
"This year we’ve got even more talented women involved, all giving up their own time because they believe in what we’re doing.
"There’s something really special about women coming together to support other women, particularly when you know the money raised will go towards helping people who may be facing some of the hardest moments of their lives.
"I’d absolutely love to beat last year’s total, but more than anything, I want to raise awareness of the incredible work The Women’s Centre does."
The event also coincides with The Women’s Centre Cornwall’s 30th anniversary, marking three decades of support for women and girls across the county, including those affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence and trauma.
Ms Edwards hopes the fundraiser will not only generate vital funds but also highlight the importance of the services the centre provides.
The charity day will run from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, November 15 at Sacred Heart Tattoo, Piercing & Fine Jewellery Boutique, 2 Arwenack Street, Falmouth.
Updates, artist announcements and tattoo designs can be found on Instagram at @sacredheartfalmouth
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