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One Trustee and His Phone – Wadebridge Foodbank & Storehouse
Sam Galsworthy, CCF Trustee and Fundholder, visits Wadebridge Foodbank and Storehouse to see first hand the incredible work they are doing and the much needed services they are providing the local community.
One Trustee and His Phone – CHAOS Farm
CCF Trustee, Sam Galsworthy, visits CHAOS Farm situated in the heart of the Roseland Peninsula. Working with a variety of individuals and groups within the community, they provide a welcoming, safe and enjoyable space to experience agriculture and the great outdoors.
One Trustee and His Phone – The Oasis Centre
Sam Galsworthy, CCF Trustee and Fundholder, visits the amazing Oasis Centre community group, based in St Columb and St Eval, who run well-being services for vulnerable people in the area. Sam recorded his visit and the moving conversations he had with the employees and the volunteers on his mobile phone.
Cornwall Community Foundation Celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace
His Majesty King Charles III was the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned at Westminster Abbey since 1066. Her Majesty as The Duchess of Cornwall was Patron of the CCF and we were honoured to be invited onto the Queen Victoria Memorial Grandstand to watch the coronation parade.
Charity Variety Concert raises £1,800 for Foundation
A charity variety concert held at St John’s Methodist Church in St Austell raised an amazing £1,800 for Cornwall Community Foundation to help those in need.
Friends Annual Drink Party 2023
On Thursday 23rd February, we welcomed Friends, Trustees, Business Club members and Fundholders to our Annual Friend’s Drinks Party, hosted by Jane Trahair, Trustee of CCF, and Kim Conchie DL FRSA, Chair of CCF. A special thanks to CCF fundholders Sam and Kitty Galsworthy for generously welcoming us to their beautiful Georgian home, Trewithen Estate.
Cornwall Community Foundation’s out of county supporters raise over £200,000 at celebratory event in London.
The Foundation welcomed nearly 250 guests to a Gala Dinner at the Hurlingham Club, London. Hosted by best -selling author, TV presenter and Cornish resident, Fern Britton, the evening was an opportunity for people who love Cornwall but live and work elsewhere, to support communities in need in the county.
Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort to mark their Coronation by recognising inspiring volunteers and communities and Community Big Lunch
To mark the Coronation of Their Majesties, The Coronation Champions Awards, with the support of Her Majesty The Queen Consort, will celebrate and recognise inspiring volunteers who have made an exceptional difference in their communities.
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall meet Young and Talented Grant recipients during Falmouth visit
During their visit to the National Maritime Museum, Falmouth, to celebrate its 20th birthday, The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall met five young people who have recently received grant funding from Young & Talented Cornwall. Administered by CCF, Young & Talented Cornwall has granted in excess of £330,000 to Cornwall finest prospects who have barriers to fulfilling their promise without support.
Duchy Health Charity and Cornwall Community Foundation join forces to give more support in the cost of living crisis
We have received £50,000 from the Duchy Health Charity to help people struggling with the rising cost-of-living crisis. The funds provide grants to charities and community organisations who are facing increased demand due to the rising household costs. It provides a vital lifeline to communities and individuals across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.