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Businesses are an integral part of the communities in which they operate. Many wish to support their local communities but lack the resources to identify priority needs, communicate with local community groups, and manage large volumes of charity requests.

The CCF Business Club provides a complete solution for charitable giving, enabling businesses to work together to maximise impact and share best practice.

Since 2003, through the generosity of our supporters, we have awarded more than £25m in small grants across Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly

Here, you can find a way to support a Cornish community that’s aligned with your budget and philanthropic aims. We couldn’t do it without you.

There are two ways local businesses can support the Foundation

Join the Business Club

The Business Club offers a unique opportunity to participate in grant decisions, connect with other local businesses and give back to your community. Membership starts from £1500 per year.
Membership options

Business owned funds

Offering a tailored solution to business philanthropy, we can support you to create lasting impact through a Business Owned Fund (minimum £25k donation).
Learn about funds

Benefits of business giving through the Foundation:

Business Club members are invited to vote on the criteria for the fund annually.
The fund is open for applications twice a year and members are invited to join the panel to review applications and decide on grants awarded.

We know that businesses can be inundated with requests to support different causes. As a member of the CCF Business Club you can divert all requests to us and we can advise groups on grants available and how to apply.

We regularly organise member visits to projects which have received Business Club grants.
We are also able to set up volunteering opportunities for your staff.

We host quarterly Business Club breakfasts where members meet to network and hear from groups their funding has supported.

Members receive regular updates via our newsletter and are invited to a variety of events throughout the year including our space at The Tregothnan Stand at The Royal Cornwall Show.

All of our members are listed on our website and we welcome member’s using our logo across their marketing and comms to show their support.
We can also arrange press releases and cheque presentations if you would like.

Becoming a Certified B Corporation demonstrates that your business is committed to using business as a force for good. It’s about balancing profit with purpose, considering the impact your organisation has on your employees, customers, community and the environment.

Supporting your local community through strategic charitable giving is one of the most effective ways to demonstrate this commitment.

At Cornwall Community Foundation, we help businesses invest in the communities where they live and work, ensuring every donation creates measurable, lasting impact across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Find out more.

For the past ten years, being part of Cornwall Community Foundation’s Business Club has given us a meaningful way to give back to the communities we’re part of. With our Truro office and colleagues living and working across Cornwall, we see first-hand the difference strong local communities make. We’re genuinely proud that our membership gives us a practical way to support grassroots organisations that understand local needs and make a real difference to local people. It also gives us the opportunity to stand alongside other businesses that care about Cornwall and play our part in helping its communities thrive.

Alison Oliver, Partner, Bishop Fleming

Speak to the Business Club team

If you want to find out more about the CCF Business Club, or join us at event to meet other members, please contact our Development Director, Tamara.

Tamara Sherston-Baker

Development Director

01566 779333 Ext 202

“We are delighted to be an active part of the Business Club. It is a wonderful opportunity to assist local groups and worthy causes whilst mixing with other like-minded businesses.“

Finty Mitchell - Cornwall Group