Shaping a brighter future for Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly
Shaping a brighter future for Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly
Connecting philanthropic individuals and businesses with grassroots organisationsGroups of people coming together on a local level to address an issue. changing people’s lives across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Supporting local people
who need it most
Since 2003 we have awarded more than £23m in small grants to charitable groups making a positive impact in their communities. Here, you can find a way to support a Cornish community that’s aligned with your budget and personal or business values.
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Understanding social need across the county
Understanding social need across the county
A comprehensive snapshot of life in Cornwall – from our environment and economy to housing, health, and community wellbeing.
20+
Years of impact in Cornwall
£23m+
Awarded in grants
8000+
Organisations supported
105,215+
Beneficiaries supported in 2024
Backing community initiatives that truly make a difference
From young parent support groups to community larders and everything in between, see the stories behind the grants and how we measure their impact across Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly.
Enhancing outdoor learning thanks to grant from Howton Solar Farm
St Mellion C of E Primary School, based in rural Pillaton, received a grant of £4,500 from the Howton Solar […]
Jasmine’s conservation voyage supported through a grant from Young and Talented
Jasmine was awarded a Young and Talented grant to help fund a life-changing conservation volunteering placement with Project Biodiversity in […]
Bringing the farm to life for Cornwall’s primary school children
The Cornwall Kingfisher Award Scheme is connecting primary school children with the natural world through hands-on outdoor learning on working […]
“I think it is fair to say that CCF grants have completely changed the lives of many we help and have given people a new purpose in life. By funding things that are so important – hot meals, exercise, simple projects etc people’s lives are changed.“
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Explore the grant guide
Here you can find all of the information you need to start your grant application. Follow our step-by-step process, whether it is your first time applying, or you are a returning applicantA person or organisation applying for funding..
Take one step closer to supporting a Cornish cause
There are many ways to support Cornish communities through CCF, find the one that’s right for you.
“The CCF is one of the most significant bodies in Cornwall which has had an almost incalculable effect on our local economy and brought comfort and help to so many men, women and children across the county who would otherwise be impoverished, in hardship and lacking opportunity.”
News from Cornwall
Shelley runs the London Marathon and raises £2,500 for Cornwall
Long-standing friend and supporter of CCF, Shelley Bence, completed the London Marathon on Sunday, raising an incredible £2,526 for the […]
Cornwall’s Lord Lieutenant celebrates outstanding young talent
An exceptional breadth of young Cornish talent was recognised at St Austell Brewery, as The Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, Colonel […]
A new era for place-based philanthropy: What ‘Our Place to Give’ means for communities
The UK government has set out an ambitious new vision for the future of philanthropy with the publication of Our […]
Job Vacancy: Fundraising Officer
This is an exciting opportunity to join CCF’s development team at the heart of our fundraising and communications activity. Working […]