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 organisations 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 £20m 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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Ways you can give
20+
Years of impact in Cornwall
£20m+
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.
A grant from the Cornish Lithium Community Fund supports Observatory for Cornwall
The Cornish Lithium Community Fund supported the restoration of a second dome at the Observatory for Cornwall in Chacewater, enabling […]
Outdoor sessions increase skills and confidence for children in Newquay thanks to a grant from The Headland Hotel
Funding from The Headland Hotel Community Fund has enabled Imagine Outdoors Together to provide free outdoor sessions for young people […]
The Commissioner’s Community Grant Scheme funds a youth empowerment initiative helping fight anti-social behaviour
Asgard Cornwall received a grant of £4,934 to facilitate their Fight for Change; Youth Empowerment Initiative thanks to The Commissioner’s […]
“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
The impact of Surviving Winter
For several years, Cornwall Community Foundation has run Surviving Winter, a fund dedicated to supporting people across Cornwall through the […]
Cornish Lithium awards more grants to community projects across Cornwall
Cornish Lithium has awarded £17,390 to 13 local organisations through their Community Benefit Fund. In the winter and summer of […]
Top 10 takeaways and funding tips – 150 Grant support sessions later
Since starting as the Community Outreach Officer for Cornwall Community Foundation in September, Shannon has worked closely with individuals, charities, […]
Celebrating Walker Lines Gymnasium Trust’s King’s Award for Voluntary Service
At Cornwall Community Foundation, we are constantly inspired by the dedication and impact of grassroots organisationsGroups of people coming together […]