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£20 million in grants has been awarded to 8,626 projects in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly communities by Cornwall Community Foundation (CCF) since 2003. The significant milestone has been reached by the Foundation thanks to the vital backing of donors, supporters, friends, public sector partners and businesses who have donated their time, money, and ideas […]

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who came along to our Summer Garden Party at Trewithen. Sam Galsworthy, High Sheriff of Cornwall and Vice Chair of Cornwall Community Foundation, and Kitty Galsworthy were hugely generous to host what was a thought-provoking gathering. It was delightful to see supporters, friends, associates, and a few well-behaved dogs […]

A new youth club and an allotment ‘safe space’ for young fathers experiencing difficulties are among projects tackling antisocial behaviour and substance misuse issues in Cornwall funded through the last round of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Community Grants. Applications for this year’s grants are now open, and charities and voluntary groups working to improve […]

The very first charity beach dog walk in aid of CCF was a huge success and raised £1400 for the foundation. Huge thank you to the wonderful team at John Bray Estates team for organising the pawesome event.

Representatives from Lillicrap Chilcott, Cornwall Community Foundation (CCF) and the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce visited St Petrocs’ resource centre in Truro this week to hear how the charity is working to end homelessness, supported by generous donations. Ian Lillicrap Chairman of Lillicrap Chilcott Estate Agents donated £10,000; £5,000 was awarded to St Petroc’s to be […]

Many thanks to our supporters who donate their time to Cornwall Community Foundation through fundraising events. One of our long-term supporters, organised a fundraising evening at the Thames Rowing club in aid of CCF recently. The Quiz & Curry night was a rip-roaring success and raised over £3,000 for the foundation! Over a hundred people […]

Cornwall Community Foundation (CCF) is honoured to announce that Her Majesty The Queen will continue the Royal Patronage after an official announcement from Buckingham Palace.

We welcomed over 100 ‘Friends’ to our annual members event at The Big Beautiful Beach House, in Porthpean. Kim Conchie, Chair of Trustees, Cornwall Community Foundation to acknowledge and thank CCF Friends for their donations and support during a year which the Foundation has reached significant new milestones.

Cornish Lithium, the pioneering mineral exploration company based in Penryn, that is supporting the UK’s transition to Net Zero, is inviting new applications for grants from its Community Fund in partnership with Cornwall Community Foundation.

The Care Leavers Programme is a new philanthropic initiative with a primary focus of improving the life chances of care leavers through decentralised funding across 17 regions in England. UKCF have awarded £40,000 to Cornwall which CCF which has been able to match fund thanks to the Sedel-Collings Foundation and Cornwall Council, which brings the total amount available for care leavers across Cornwall to £80,000.