Sedel-Collings
The Sedel-Collings Foundation aims to support local voluntary sector and community groups in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, working to improve the lives of the people in their communities. This fundA sum of money made available for grant making, often with specific criteria/conditions. has been established specially to support small charities and community groups working to address loneliness, disadvantage and to support the supporters.
This fund aims to support small charities and community groups working to address loneliness, disadvantage and to support the supporters. As part of the grant assessment process, we will be looking for evidence that projectsA piece of work that delivers an output. are sustainable.
The Trustees are keen to receive additional information from applicants and to have the opportunity to visit projects. If you’re a community-based project offering this type of activity, we would love to hear from you.
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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
- Charities, CICs and community and voluntary groups working in Cornwall or The Isles of Scilly.
What it will support:
- Small charities and and community groups working to address loneliness, disadvantage and to support the supporters.
- As part of the grant assessment process, we will be looking for evidence that projects are sustainable.
- Projects or activities outside Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
- 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, payment of deficit funding or repayment of 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 system
- The promotion of political causes.
The Sedel-Collings Foundation was set up in 2006 by Rae Sedel and John Collings with a mission to empower and sustain vital community services.
Following the death of the founders in 2021 Sedel-Collings Foundation is now run by four volunteer trustees who use their expertise in partnership with Cornwall Communiuty Foundation to oversee careful management of the fund in line with the couple’s wishes.
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.
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Grants FAQ
You might have some questions about the application process, check our grants FAQ for answers to common questions.
Projects this grant has already supported:
Two CCF grants help The Old Bank, Camelford complete essential maintenance and restore their community food larder
A volunteer-led charity, The Old Bank in Camelford has seen membership of its community larder increase by 50% and reports […]
Hugs, Hearts and Minds Aligned with a grant from the Sedel-Collings Foundation
The Hugs Foundation is a well-being and animal rescue charity working with children, young people and animals in a way […]
Georgia’s Voice extend their reach with a grant from the Sedel-Collings Foundation
Georgia’s Voice is the legacy of beautiful daughter Georgia Lee Gallaway who took her own life on July 6th 2020. […]
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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 one of our grants is right for you, you can contact our Community Outreach Officer. Shannon can answer your questions and guide you through the process. Book a Grant Support Call, or reach out using the details below.
Shannon Lenton
Outreach Officer
01566 779333
