A grant from the Business Club Fund secures the long term viability of the National Coastwatch Institution Bass Point Station 

The National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) exists for the protection and preservation of life at sea and along the United Kingdom coastline. 

The Bass Point station monitors the area from Black Head to Lizard Lighthouse and to a distance of 8nm, reporting any concerns to Falmouth Coastguard and when required, assisting in any Search and Rescue incidents. 
Volunteers at the station also monitor those using the coast path, helping when needed and have been working at the location for over 30 years. 

A grant of £3,000 from the Business Club funded essential repair work to the former coastguard building. Over 70 years old, the building had deteriorated resulting in leaks and water damage which without repair would have continued to worsen. 

The grant has enabled volunteers to work in dry conditions and to continue the important 

Task of keeping watch out to sea with the main purpose of saving lives and preventing serious injury. 

About the fund  

Established in 2008 the CCF business club is made up of local philanthropic businesses joining together to give back to their communities. 

Membership fees are pooled and twice annually members are invited to join a panelA group of people who review grant applications and decide which will receive funding. and decide on where their funding will be allocated. 

If you would like to join these businesses find out how on our Business Giving pages.

To find out more about The National Coastwatch Institution visit nci.org.uk 

If you are a community group looking for funding, please view our available grants. 

If you are looking to support the Cornwall Community Foundation with a donation, go to our online donation page.