Cornish Metals Community Fund
The Cornish Metals Community FundA sum of money made available for grant making, often with specific criteria/conditions. welcomes applications from groups in the communities around their South Crofty mine site and the wider area.
By investing in the community today, Cornish Metals are helping to create long-term social value, strengthen local relationships and build the skills pipeline that will be important to South Crofty’s future, while playing their part in supporting the communities that have been at the heart of Cornwall’s mining industry for generations.
Priority will be given to groups closer to South Crofty and groups representing vulnerable and underserved members of their community.
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Grant Categories:
- Open
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:
- Grassroot groups, charities and CICs operating in the communities surrounding the South Crofty Mine site.
What it will support:
Groups and projects working to:
- Support vulnerable and underserved people in their communities.
- 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 who fundraise or distribute grants on behalf of other organisations.
- Activities or projects which 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.
Cornish Metals is working to reopen South Crofty, the historic tin mine beneath Pool and Camborne, which closed in 1998 after more than 400 years of production. The company aims to give the UK a secure, responsibly produced domestic supply of tin. Tin is a critical mineral used in the electronics, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing on which many of us rely. South Crofty is also expected to create more than 300 direct jobs in Cornwall.
Established with Cornwall Community Foundation, the Cornish Metals Community Benefit Fund supports clubs, charities and community groups making a positive difference in the communities around South Crofty.
Ready to apply?
If you meet the eligibility criteria and are ready to submit an application, apply at the bottom of this page.
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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.
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Grants FAQ
You might have some questions about the application process, check our grants FAQ for answers to common questions.
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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 aren’t sure if this grant is right for you, you can contact our dedicated Grants Officer using the details below.
Natalie Cordier
Grants Officer