We believe in a positive life for all people in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, free from poverty and social isolation. To achieve this, we raise funds from individuals and businesses and distribute them to community and grassroots non-profit organisations who are changing people’s lives across the county.
Read about the impact the grants we have awarded have made and the amazing community groups we support. Read here
If you do not need some or all of your grant, we are inviting donations to help people who are struggling due to the pandemic. Donate here.
To support both the creation of new social enterprises and the development of existing social enterprises in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, we are welcoming applications to our Cornwall Social Enterprise Fund. Find out more
awarded in grants
"The difference it has made is between the people we support eating and not eating". Leigh Yates, Sparkle Academy
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Headstart Kernow, the children and young people’s mental health partnership programme with Cornwall Council has recently held a new round with the youth panel awarding grants totalling more than £115,000 to twenty projects as part of The Young People’s Mental Wellbeing Legacy Fund.
Cornwall Community Foundation is looking for two individuals to become Trustees of the Foundation, helping to continue CCF's vital work across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Click to read the recruitment packs and apply by Monday 13th June.
Assessing applications for grants is an important role, ensuring our donors' funds are invested effectively and helping community groups through the process of applying for funds. If you would like to help Cornish communities, can work flexibly, are IT competent and have a good eye for detail, this could be just the role for you.
