Partner with us for expert fund distribution
Partner with us for expert fund distribution
The developers of new projects, for example, renewable projects and housing developments, often provide financial support for local communities.
The Foundation can manage this fund – we currently manage and award grants from 12 renewable energy developments.
“Building and maintaining strong relationships with our local communities is really important to us, and this fundA sum of money made available for grant making, often with specific criteria/conditions. is an opportunity for us to support community-led initiatives around our projectA piece of work that delivers an output. areas.”
Benefits of partnering with Cornwall Community Foundation
We’ve distributed over £20 million of grants since 2003, and have a strong understanding of the diverse needs of community groups across Cornwall and Isles of Scilly.
We currently manage 12 Community Benefit Funds for wind farms, solar farms and mining projects across Cornwall.
You can have as much or little involvement in the award process as you choose. For example, some partners choose to sit on grant awarding panels for input and oversight.
We regularly organise visits to projects that have received funding, which is a great way to better understand the impact of your funds. We are also able to set up volunteering opportunities for your staff and/or Trustees.
Projects made possible by community funds:
Coverack Gig Club restore their pilot gig The Lark with a grant from The Goonhilly Wind Farm Community Fund
For the last 25 years Coverack Gig Club has provided affordable, friendly , competitive , inclusive welcoming and sustainable rowing […]
Georgia’s Voice extend well being sessions with a grant from the Cornish Lithium Community Fund
A grant from the Cornish Lithium Community Fund enabled Georgia’s Voice to deliver essential wellbeing workshops and mental health support […]
A grant from the Howton Farm Solar Fund helps organisers welcome over 6,000 people to the Saltash May Fair
The Saltash Fair Committee was set up in 1980 to ‘continue the revival of the community spirit in Saltash’. The […]
“Through these sessions young people were able to have a reduced sense of isolation, which is available part of learning to cope with the impact of death. Young people were able to make connections with others who have also experienced a close bereavement.The young people who attended told us through feedback that they felt included, challenged, happy and enjoyed the atmosphere, meeting new people and having something to look forward to.”
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Our fundholder brochure
Read personal stories from our fundholders, and learn more about the benefits and process of setting up a named fund in our brochure.
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Speak to an advisor
Tamara Sherston-Baker
Development Director
