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We are proud to be distributing the latest round of #iwill funding across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, made possible thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund and DCMS.

The Young & Talented Cornwall Creative Writing Award sponsored by Falmouth University and Seasalt Cornwall has launched to nurture aspiring wordsmiths and help them on their way to seeing their work in print, or performed on stage or screen. Applications are now open, giving budding young writers in Cornwall the chance to kick-start their careers and achieve their writing dreams.

Cornwall Community Foundation is deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the II. We send our deepest condolences to our new King, His Majesty King Charles III and The Queen Consort, and we extend our sympathy to the whole Royal Family at this difficult time.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Kim Conchie DL FRSA as the new Chair of Trustees. Kim has been part of the Foundation as a Trustee since 2017 and became Vice-Chair of the Foundation in 2021. Kim takes over the role of Chair from Jane Hartley DL who steps down after five incredibly busy and successful years

We were honoured to be invited to attend the Garden Party at Boconnoc Estate in Lostwithiel to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the 70th Anniversary of HRH the Prince of Wales becoming the Duke of Cornwall. It was lovely to see so many community projects that have been supported by the Foundation and recipients of the Young & Talented Cornwall Fund.

We are delighted to welcome Truro-based trusted financial planners Watson French to the CCF Business Club. Watson French joins other businesses to support the Business Club’s grant-making to community groups making a positive difference to people’s lives in the county.

Cornish Lithium, the Penryn based eco-technology company, has launched a Community Fund to support the work of groups who seek to make a positive difference in the Gwennap, Chacewater, St Day, Carharrack and China Clay areas. In particular, the Cornish Lithium Community Fund encourages applications from groups enhancing skills and education, upgrading social welfare facilities, improve environmental impacts or promoting health and wellbeing.

In response to the growing need, we have launched the CCF Welcome Fund to support refugees and asylum seekers moving to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly from Ukraine and other countries. We are appealing for funding support from individuals and businesses.

The Cornwall Christmas Fair – the most vibrant fundraising event in the county’s festive calendar is back this year at the Eden Project on Thursday 24 November with a Preview & Shopping Evening on Wednesday 23 November. All funds raised will go to supporting our communities through the Cornwall Community Foundation.

We were thrilled to be back at The Royal Cornwall Show this year! Spirits were high over the three days after having two years away and the show was made even more special after a surprise Royal visit to the Tregothnan stand from Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall, Cornwall Community Foundation’s Patron.