Foot passengers are able to travel on the ferry for free, but are invited to make a small donation to the company's chosen charity.

Garrick Royle, Managing Director of the King Harry Ferry said;

"Every year we choose a charity or appeal that is both local and relevant to our service or has had an influence on one of our staff members.

The professional and emotional support provided by Penhaligons Friends makes a valuable difference to the lives of local children and young people.

We are delighted to have raised so much in support of such a great cause, the donations we make are only possible with our passengers generosity- so thank you!"

Penhaligons Friends has been helping bereaved children in Cornwall for over 20 years. The charity provide a countywide bereavement pathway to meet the needs of bereaved children and their families, through support, resources and education.

Chantal Worden-Evans, Volunteer Coordinator at Penhaligon's Friends commented;

"We are thrilled to have had The King Harry Ferry's support over the past year, their incredible fundraising efforts have raised £4550 for our Cornish childhood bereavement charity. This amazing sum will enable us to continue to provide support to those who need it, last year we helped around 900 bereaved children in Cornwall to come to terms with the death of a family member or close friend. It really does mean everything to us – thank you to everyone who supported us."

The King Harry Ferry's new charity of the year for 2019 is The Roseland Centre who are raising much needed funds to renovate the outdoor education centre in St Just in Roseland.

For more information on Penhaligon's Friends and to find out the many different ways you can support their work please visit www.penhaligonsfriends.org.uk