The Boardmasters Foundation
Applications open week commencing 9 February, please don’t attempt to submit an application before then as it may not be reviewed.
The Boardmasters Foundation was set up to give back to the local communities that host the festival each August.
The Foundation supports individuals, groups, charities, and organisations that align with two key pillars: Culture and Community.
Funding is focused on projectsA piece of work that delivers an output. based both in the immediate vicinity of the festival site – including Newquay, Porth, Whipsiderry, Tregurrian, Watergate Bay, and Fistral.
Projects outside of these areas may be considered but please contact grants@cornwallfoundation.come before submitting an application if your project is outside of the listed areas.
For more information you can watch our Boardmasters Foundation funding focus video
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Grant requirements
To apply for a grant your organisation must meet the general Eligibility Criteria. In addition to this, you must also meet the specific criteria of the grant listed below:
Who can apply:
Funding is focused on projects based both in the immediate vicinity of the festival site; including Newquay, Porth, Whipsiderry, Tregurrian, Watergate Bay, and Fistral. Projects outside of these areas may be considered but please contact grants@cornwallfoundation.come before submitting an application if your project is outside of the listed areas.
What it will support:
The Foundation will prioritise initiatives that reflect the following:
Culture
Recipients or organisations that are heavily involved with and promote surfing, music, creativity, education and/or Cornish culture.
Community
Projects that enhance the lives of individuals in the local community. Special consideration will be given to projects involved with and supporting diversity and inclusion and improving and raising awareness of societal issues.
Application guidance
- Clear demonstration of community benefit and long-term impact.
- Preference for locally rooted initiatives with measurable outcomes.
- Repeat applicants must show evidence of success/progress from previous funding.
- Commercial profit-making organisations.
- Organisations with significant free reserves.
- Statutory /public sector organisations such as health authorities, schools, hospitals, parish and town councils.
- Contributions to an endowment, payments of deficit funding, or repayment loans.
- Grant-making organisations or bodies that fundraise or distribute grants on behalf of other organisations.
- Activities or projects that have already happened.
- Regional offices of national bodies that do not benefit local people.
- Organisations whose beneficiaries are not people.
- Organisations or projects intended to influence people’s religious choices or to promote a particular belief.
- Individuals or projects that help only one individual.
- The promotion of political causes.
Boardmasters has been raising money for good causes and projects since 2002, and in 2017 the Boardmasters Foundation was established; born out of our desire to give back and support the culture and surrounding communities that are at the heart of our festival.
The Boardmasters Foundation builds on and grows the annual fundraising and charitable donations that the festival has already made year-on-year.
Over the years The Boardmasters Foundation has supported a variety of local charities, organisations and projects across Cornwall. From Concrete Waves Skate Park, to Schools Consent Project, to Surf England Adaptive team, the Porth Residents Committee, Black Voices Cornwall and The Wave Project.
The Foundation also supports a number of local schools each year.
The Boardmasters Foundation has raised & distributed almost £600,000 since 2017.
Projects this grant has already supported can be found on the Boardmasters Foundation website.
Ready to apply?
If you meet the eligibility criteria and are ready to submit an application, apply at the bottom of this page.
Apply nowNot sure where to start?
If this is your first time applying to us start by reading the Application Process & Guidance. Here you can find useful information and resources to guide you through the application process.
If you’d like to speak to our Outreach Officer you can find contact details at the bottom of this page.
Key dates & decisions
Deposit dates can be vary, however grants are typically paid within 10 days of the panel decision.
Grants FAQ
You might have some questions about the application process, check our grants FAQ for answers to common questions.
Start an application
Applications open week commencing 9 February, please don’t attempt to submit an application before then as it may not be reviewed.
Before starting an application, check your organisation is eligible, and that have your supporting documents ready.
Accessible application submissions:
If you have additional needs and would like support completing your application, please contact us on 01566 779333 or email us at grants@cornwallfoundation.com
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If you have any questions you can contact a member of our Grants team.
Wouter Klinkenberg
Grants Officer
07856 934 754