We believe in a positive life for all 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 lives across the county.
Read about the impact the grants we have awarded have made and the amazing community groups we support. Read 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
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"The difference it has made is between the people we support eating and not eating". Leigh Yates, Sparkle Academy
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If you are enthusiastic to use your skills and knowledge to make a real difference for communities in Cornwall, then we have two opportunities that could be perfect for you! Be at the heart of the Foundation as our Administrative Officer or Philanthropy Director. We are inviting applications to join our team as we continue to increase our impact for people in need in Cornwall.
Cornwall’s most vibrant and popular Christmas Fair returns to the Eden Project after a year’s break this November. In an exciting first, renowned Cornish potter and artist Paul Jackson has generously designed the limited edition jute shopping bag for the 2021 Fair, sponsored by Lillicrap Chilcott.
The Headland Hotel Community Fund, supported by donations by the hotel's guests, is welcoming applications by 8th October for its next funding round. The Fund is open to community groups in and around Newquay who are working to address immediate crisis relief and offering mental health and well-being provision.
