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Headland Hotel Community Fund

The Headland Hotel invites grassroots charities, CICs, and CIOs, based in, or directly benefiting, TR7 and TR8 postcodes, to apply to their Community Fund.

 

Grant Categories:

  • Closing Soon
  • Employability skills training
  • Environmental grants
Grant open: 03/09/2026
Applications by: 19/10/2026
Decision date: December 2026
Type: Core & project costs
Area: North Cornwall
Grant value: Individual applications: £1,000 – £2,000 Partnership applications (two or more organisations applying jointly): £2,500 – £4,000

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:

Grassroots voluntary and community organisations operating in Newquay and surrounding areas (postcodes TR7 and TR8), or projects that benefit people in these communities.

What it will support:

  • Environmental Projects: that protect, restore, or educate around local environment, biodiversity, climate action, or sustainability.
  • Social Mobility Initiatives: that support skills development, training, education, employability, or opportunities for disadvantaged communities.
  • Dual Impact Projects: that combine environmental benefits with social mobility outcomes (e.g. green skills training, community growing schemes, etc.).

Applications should:

  • Clearly demonstrate the community benefit and long-term impact.
  • Be locally rooted initiatives with measurable outcomes.
  • Describe what quantitative outcome the project will deliver and how it will be measured and reported at the end of the project.

Previously successful repeat applicants must show evidence of success/progress from prior funding and have returned previous end of grant forms.

New opportunity:

Newquay is home to many fantastic groups, and this year we’re delighted to open the Headland Hotel Community Fund up to partnership applications alongside the usual single-organisation route.

If there is a project you’ve always wanted to try but you don’t have all the skills in-house, this could be your moment. Think about collaborating with another organisation (or two), whose strengths complement yours, and taking a joined-up approach. We can’t wait to see what you come up with.

  • Any projects or applicants outside of Newquay or surrounding areas. (TR7 and TR8).
  • Projects lacking focus on environmental or social mobility themes.

Since 2019, The Headland Hotel and Spa has pioneered an innovative approach to community giving through its partnership with Cornwall Community Foundation. By adding just £1 per night to each guest stay and combining this with staff fundraising initiatives, the hotel has created a sustainable funding stream that directly benefits the Newquay community.

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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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Not 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

Below are the key dates to note for this grant.
Application open: 03/09/2026
Application deadline: 19/10/2026
Panel discussion: December 2026
Grant decision December 2026
Estimated deposit: December 2026

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

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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You've checked our criteria, found the right grant for you and have all your documents ready so let's start your application.

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Get support applying today

If you aren’t sure if one of our grants is right for you, you can contact Lucy, our Grants Officer for this fund, details below.

Lucy DeGlanville

Grants Officer