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Administered by Cornwall Council

Cornwall Community Chest Fund

Apply for up to £750 for your project

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Funding: Up to £750

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Eligible: Registered not-for-profit organisations

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Aim: Supporting projects that enhance local communities, increase resilience and support vulnerable people.

Which projects are eligible?

Projects located:

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Cornwall

Projects run by:

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Voluntary or community organisations

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Charities

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Town and parish councils

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Other registered not-for-profit organisations

Eligible projects must

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Demonstrate community demand and deliver a clear benefit to the local community within the Councillor's electoral division

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Example projects include:

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• Improvements to a community building

• Community environmental projects

• Physical activity including community health projects

• Wellbeing projects for older or younger people

• Planning and promoting village walks

• Purchase of play and exercise equipment

• Local training schemes e.g. first aid courses

• New community hub/safe space development

• Projects tackling unemployment and its impacts

• Healthy eating projects

• Public events, festivals and exhibitions

• Community information awareness projects

The impact of the Cornwall Community Chest Fund

£668,108

+ estimated £14,955 Gift Aid

Total raised

48

Total projects

4,909

Total supporters

Projects supported by Cornwall Community Chest Fund

More about the Cornwall Community Chest Fund

Crowdfunder and Cornwall Council have come together as part of the wider commitment to inspire individuals, community groups, charities and businesses to enhance local communities, increase resilience and support vulnerable people.

Each Cornwall Councillor has a small grant fund to assist not-for-profit projects that benefit their local community. 

How to apply

Step 1:Read the guidance to ensure you're eligible

Step 2:Contact your local Cornwall Councillor to see if they are willing to support your project

Step 3:Create your project on Crowdfunder and apply

All funded projects are required to agree to the Terms and Conditions.

Applicant Guidance Notes

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