Change lives across Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly
Change lives across Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly
We turn donations into grants for the grassroots groups changing lives across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, with every penny staying local.
Supporting local people
who need it most
Since 2003 we have awarded more than £25m 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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20+
Years of impact in Cornwall
£25m+
Awarded in grants
10,000+
Organisations supported
105,215+
Beneficiaries supported in 2024
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.
Funding for your community: Find charity grants
Financial support for not-for-profit organisations, working to combat disadvantage and deprivation in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The stories that giving makes possible
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.
Grant enables Lighthouse Community Centre to become fully accessible
A £1,000 grant from the Caradon Area Community Fund has enabled Lighthouse Community Centre CIC to install a stairlift, making […]
Funding secured to protect precious and unique archive
Funding has been secured to support the conservation, care and cataloguing of the Henderson Collection – a unique and important […]
William becomes British Champion and now takes on the rest of the world
For Young & Talented Cornwall alumni William Davies, 2026 has been a year to remember. William has just added another […]
“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.“
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.
News from Cornwall
Young & Talented Cornwall celebrates Creative Writing Award winners
Young & Talented Cornwall, The Lord Lieutenant’s Fund (Y&TC) has awarded eight budding writers a year’s worth of professional mentoring, […]
The power of regular giving
What can £5 a month do for Cornwall? Over a year, a monthly £5 donation adds up to £60, and […]
Cornwall Community Foundation reaches £25 million grant-giving milestone
Cornwall Community Foundation (CCF) has reached a major milestone, with more than £25 million now distributed to community groups and […]
Cornwall’s voluntary groups celebrated
A record number of 17 Cornish voluntary groups have been nominated for a 2026 King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the […]