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 £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.
The Two Bays Trust: Creating a coastal hub for nature and wellbeing
In 2024, The Two Bays Trust received a grant of £5,588 from CCF’s Duke of Cornwall’s Marine & Environmental Fund. […]
SWEF funding helps Shoo Shoo Vintage launch online store
When we recently visited Shoo Shoo Vintage in Penryn, we met owner Peach to see first-hand how funding from the […]
Transforming access to the water for disabled and disadvantaged people
WetWheels invites CCF along on a fishing trip with a local Truro school to see how our funding is making […]
“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.“
“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
Job vacancy: Grants Officer
This is an exciting opportunity to join Cornwall Community Foundation as a Grants Officer. This is a full time permanent […]
Reflecting, reconnecting and looking ahead at our annual away day
Last week, our staff and trustees came together at the beautiful Lost Gardens of Heligan for our annual away day, […]
Cornwall Community Foundation joins Whyfield’s The F Word podcast
Earlier this month, we were delighted to join Whyfield’s The F Word podcast to talk about the power of philanthropy […]
Celebrating Clare’s Day: A lasting legacy of opportunity
Every year on 17 July, we celebrate Clare’s Day – an opportunity to honour the remarkable legacy of Clare Milne […]