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 £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 2023
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 Band of Brothers mentoring weekend runs with funding from the Commissioner’s Community Grant Scheme
A Band of Brothers Cornwall is a well-established charity providing mentoring programs for deprived, vulnerable young men including ex-offenders. A […]
Clare Milne Trust awards over £87,000 to support people with disabilities – Adsurf shares their story
17th July is Clare’s Day, which celebrates Clare Milne’s legacy. Together, Cornwall Community Foundation and Clare Milne Fund have awarded […]
Black Voices Cornwall’s Celebration of Culture celebrates culture, diversity and inclusivity.
In 2020, Black Voices Cornwall were moved by the local outcry during the Black Lives Matter movement. Today they are […]
“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
Visiting St Stephen School with Youth Mental Health Foundation CiC
Youth Mental Health Foundation CiC have been building mental health resilience and self-esteem with year 6s across Launceston. This year, […]
Visiting Helman Tour
In 2023, Cornwall Wildlife Trust (CWT) applied for funding through Cornwall Community Foundation to make their native pigs project possible. […]
Exciting vacancies at Foundation
If you are enthusiastic to use your skills and knowledge to make a real difference for communities in Cornwall, then we hav a job role as Grants Officer that could be for you. We are inviting applications to join our team as we continue to increase our impact for people in need in Cornwall.
Celebrating 20 years of giving!
A celebration in Cornwall Cathedral Cornwall Community Foundation’s enjoyed celebrating 20 years of giving at Truro Cathedral brought together charities, […]