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CORNWALL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY 12th July 2010
The objective of the awards is to simply showcase and celebrate the wonderful work that we support across the county; this year we were very pleased to welcome our patron Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall, who has been our patron for five years now and takes a great interest in the work of the CCF.
Volunteers, stand holders and staff; from CCF and the Cathedral; were present in the Cathedral from before 9am, setting up ready for all of our guests. A lot of work goes into this event even without a Royal guest!
Ronnie Retallack, Megan Cave, Sue Sargent, Kirsten Whiting, Elias O’Neill, Ian Taylor, Poppy Hartley, Elizabeth Cook, Josephine Gray, Claire Coomb, Lucinda Thayers, Anna & David Corbett, Dan Parker, Emily Warner, Hannah Meneer, Lucy Nottingham, Jenny Nias, Lisa Brammer, Jenny Skinnard, Jenny Doble, Audrey Carmichael and Di Martyn (most of whom appear in the photo above) were all involved in getting our guests in safely, swiftly and most importantly with a big smile.
Doors opened to guests at 1pm, to give everyone time to meet the stand holders and enjoy some Cornish themed hospitality. Our patron arrived at 2pm,; accompanied by Sir Michael Galsworthy, Vice Lieutenant of Cornwall, greeted by the Mayor and Mayoress, The Clerk, The Dean, The High Sheriff, the Executive Director of CCF, Trustees of CCF and the Awards Sponsors; pictured above; and first visited the stands in the left aisle (Stands 1-6, see below) before sitting to enjoy performances by Shallal Dance Theatre and the The Choral Scholars of Truro Cathedral Choir.
Award winners were then delighted to be presented with their Awards by HRH, and the audience was delighted that The Duchess joined them in singing ‘Trelawney.’
After further performances by Shallal and the Scholars, HRH met each winner, and the potter who made the Awards, Maureen Brooke, who presented her with a plate. The Duchess then visited the stand holders on the right aisle, and met members of the Events Committee, CCF staff and volunteers, and the Cathedral staff, and even persuaded our photographer, Geoff Squibb, to be on the other side of the lens!
Annual Award Ceremony Stand Holders
1: Active8 Awarded £2,500 from the Cornwall 100 Club Fund
This organisation provides activities for young people with physical mobility impairments, so they can build confidence through shared experiences.
2: Matthew Halton Awarded £500 from the Lord Lieutenant’s Fund for Youth
Matthew has a particular talent for shot putt; ranked fourth in the UK; and also participates in hammer and discus throwing.
3: Cornwall Federation of Women’s Institutes Awarded £340 from the BBC Radio Cornwall Appeal
The WI's aim is to be of value to the community and provide a friendly atmosphere where women can be inspired and enlightened.
4: Sundance Awarded £500 from the Benefiting Older People Fund
Providing dance classes combining fitness, suitable for over 50s with physical conditions, creative dance and social interaction.
5: Susie Vague Awarded £600 from the Cornwall Garden Society Fund
Studying Garden Design at Falmouth University.
6: Camborne Village Hall Awarded numerous grants from the Crisis Fund
The Crisis Fund exists to provide swift emergency funds for people in crisis, and is distributed through centres like Camborne Village Hall, and the Parish Church, to make it as accessible as possible throughout the county.
7: Shallal Dance Theatre Company Awarded £1,200 from the Sport Relief Fund
Shallal make dance theatre and related creative arts accessible to people with a wide range of abilities, including people with learning disabilities, dementia, depression and those suffering from social isolation.
8: Liskeard & East Cornwall Breather’s Group Awarded £1,000 from the Adult Care & Support Fund
The breather’s group provide support, information and activities for people with breathing difficulties and associated mobility problems, respite opportunities for carers and runs a school project: to date 4000 students have attended talks, the main focus of which is to ensure young people make an educated decision not to smoke.
9: Community Action Through Sport, Bude Awarded £3,410 from the Grassroots Grants Fund
This project gives young people access to the local swimming pool on Friday nights, providing sports activities (swimming and break-dance) for education and social engagement, discouraging antisocial behaviour on the local estates.
10: Torpoint Allotment Association Awarded £500 from the Caradon Area Community Fund
This group have been working on the re-generation of a Georgian walled garden, to open to the community as a public park and leisure area.
11: All Saints Church Community Centre Awarded £1,000 from the Lord & Lady St Levan Fund
The Caring Community Club was set up at All Saints Church by two centre volunteers, now in their eighties and still the leading lights of the club ,who wanted to provide a social club for the elderly and isolated who were in need of support and companionship.
12: Three Representative Case Studies from the City of London Bursary Fund.
This fund exists to support Cornish students at graduate level who are attending Falmouth University, Truro College, Cornwall College, Exeter at Tremough or Peninsular Medical School.
13: Three Representative Case Studies from the Morwenna Fund.
This fund exists to give basic support to single parents, and their children, in times of crisis and need.
Annual Award Ceremony Award Winners & Runners Up
Best Community Project Award : Sponsored by Swallowcourt Group
Torpoint Allotment Group – This group have restored a Georgian walled garden, returning it to the community as a much needed public park and leisure area which can be used for fund raising events, as well as fetes, festivals and civic occasions.
Best Community Project Runner Up
Truro Fencing Club - Truro Fencing Club is one of the UK's leading fencing clubs. They cater for fencers from 5 years to 85+ and from absolute beginner to GB international; new members of any standard are welcome. They have grown rapidly over the last few years and have over 100 members.
Best Youth Project Award : Sponsored by Midas Group & CJ Medical
Community Action through Sport, Bude - This project has been developed by young people for young people to have access to the local swimming pool on a Friday night between 7:30pm and 10pm. The evening provides sporting opportunities for education and social engagement, drawing young people away from anti social behaviour on the local estates.
Best Youth Project Runner Up
St Austell Boxing Club - St Austell Boxing Club are involved in the Boxing Award scheme, an introduction to the sport of amateur boxing as a game of skill, discipline, respect and self control. It teaches the importance of a healthy lifestyle and has been designed as a fun recreational programme for all participants at all levels, ages and abilities.
Special Recognition Award : Sponsored by Ginsters
Joint winners - Joe Barr (Chairman) and Mick Elliott (Treasurer) of Liskeard & South East Cornwall Breather's Group - Joe and Mick have won this award because of their dedication to teaching young people first hand the long term effect of smoking. So far they have been able to educate 4,000 people about the effects of smoking and they are determined to continue to do this. They have received positive feedback from both the young people and teachers.
Friends Award
Cornwall Life Recycle- This group recover bicycles that would have gone to land fill, and their students take part in sorting and rebuilding. This process helps people who have lost their confidence through unemployment or health issues to gain skills and regain self belief. The bicycles will be used to help people who want to improve their health by cycling or used to assist people who live in rural areas to get to work.
Coodes Perpetual Trophy for Best Display, as voted for by the guests on the day, was won by Liskeard & South East Cornwall Breather's Group. It was a very close run result, as all the displays had excellent work to showcase, but the anti-smoking, pro-health message of the Breather’s Group made the biggest impact. The jars of flem and tar were particularly effective!
THANKS TO:
Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cornwall, for being our patron and joining in so wholeheartedly
All the very helpful staff at Clarence House
All of the patient and helpful Cathedral Staff
All of our wonderful volunteers
All of our stand holders, for taking part and for the amazing work you are doing in the community
All of our brilliant Sponsors:
Ginsters, for their continuing sponsorship and pasties; Swallowcourt, for their continuing sponsorship; Midas, for their sponsorship; CJ Medical, for their sponsorship; Coodes for covering all postage costs and providing changing rooms
All of our lovely Suppliers:
Experience Wine – organising wine and glasses, Meadow Jam – jam, Roddas – clotted cream, Healeys – apple juice, Cascade Springs – water, Proper Cornish – Cornish Fairings, Warrens Bakery – Saffron Cake
Maureen Brooke – potter
My Cornwall TV for filming
All of our hardworking Trustees
Our guests – friends, donors, fund holders who help to make all of work possible
Not forgetting- all of the volunteer led groups and projects which are proactively approaching and solving the problems in their own communities and across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
New Logo Revealed!
Seen here at its first public outing, at the Royal Cornwall Show, and complemented by CCF Assistant Grants Administrator Beth Martin, Chair of Trustees and current High Sheriff James Williams, and Office Administrator Angie Springall, is the CCF's brand new logo. This will be rolling out on all our displays and literature very soon- watch this space!
This was our fifth Annual Awards; bigger and better yet again! Special Guest speaker Rick Stein gave a very warm hearted speech, in great support of fostering local talent, and spent a lot of time talking to the many groups and projects who lined the Cathedral with their displays. He also committed himself to becoming the newest member of the Cornwall 100 Club!
This year’s winner for Best Community Project, sponsored by Swallowcourt Group, was Camborne and Redruth Live at Home Scheme. They organise a one-to-one befriending service, bi-monthly newsletter, bus outings, lunch clubs, coffee mornings, advocacy and signposting for older people who otherwise would be very isolated and struggle to maintain their independence. They have nearly 200 registered members, the eldest of whom is 97. Coffee mornings take place three times a week, and a wide range of activities are carried out including Qigong gentle exercise classes, flower arranging, bingo, health promotion, comedy, Indian massage, musical entertainment, and talks about coast watch. They have received 4 successful grants from CCF since 2006 totalling £3,518.00.
Pictured: Diane Bruford, Camborne and Redruth Live at Home Scheme
Runner up was St. Breward Institute and War Memorial Hall, a fine example of a well run facility at the heart of the community. The premises are used by 900 beneficiaries of all age groups for social, educational, sporting and educational use including the Gardening Club, WI, Art and Craft Group, and the Baby and Toddler Group. They have received two successful grants from the CCF totalling £3,152.00 with one additional application pending.
Best Youth Project, sponsored by Carillion, was won by Kidzone. This organisation is a children's group that provides respite breaks for disadvantaged children in the school holidays, within a 20 mile radius of Launceston. Activities are aimed at building self-confidence, self-esteem and self-worth. They have recently been funded by the CCF to provide play co-ordinators to assist in encouraging parents to take part in sporting activities with their children.
Pictured: Viv Croshaw, Kidzone, with Rick Stein
Runner up for this category was St. Keyne Youth Club. This organisation offers a wide range of educational and fun activities/outings for young people, many of whom are from under-privileged backgrounds. They currently have 70 members. Their local community police have reported crime has reduced since the group has formed as there is somewhere positive for young people to go. They have received three successful grants from the CCF totalling £7,667.97.
Sonsored by Ginsters, Special Recognition Award winner was Mari Eggins. She is the founder and co-ordinator of Carefree Fostering Independence Cornwall. Carefree offers support and mentoring to children stillin care and provide an invaluable source of peer support. Mari has been with this organisation from the start and has helped the charity develop.
Pictured: Shaun Galloway, Ginsters, Mari Eggins, Carefree Fostering Independence Cornwall and Rick Stein
Pictured: Glyn Roberts, Drop in And Share
Runner up was Glynn Roberts, who has been the organiser of Drop-In and Share since February 2006, a successful drop in centre for disadvantaged individuals such as homeless people, and those with drug and alcohol related issues. Glynn runs the Drop-In and Share Centre three times a week supporting 70 beneficiaries, giving them practical help with state benefits, legal procedures, housing, health and training.
This year’s Friends Award winner was chosen by the Friends Panel, on the theme of environment, to receive £5,500 to support their work. Camp Kernow is a not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to reconnect and engage children with the environment and inspire them to lead a more sustainable life.
Pictured: Charlie Nicholson, Camp Kernow, and Rick Stein
Best Presentation, sponsored on behalf of the Cornwall 100 Club by Coodes Solicitors, and voted by the audience on the night was Cornwall Beekeepers Association, pictured right with display, and below with Andrew Marshall, Coodes, and Rick Stein.
Loveny Male Voice Choir sang beautifully for their supper, which they were enjoying so much they almost forgot to return for the grand finale! Thank you to Ginsters for the pasties, St Austell Brewery for the beer and Cascade Springs for the water tower. Since 2006 and the arrival of a new musical director, Loveny MVC has increased its numbers from 22 to 43 and found themselves rather deficient in uniform stock. They received a Grassroots grant for 43 new pairs of trousers, which means they are better able to continue working with a local school to encourage new youth members.
The event was also filmed by MMAD, who have received £12,716 in grants from CCF, since 2006, for community based multi media projects with all age groups and abilities, and have just been approved to receive £12,000 European Social Funding to run workshops directed at people who have difficulties engaging with employment and training, helping them to develop skills that will support their progress into further training and /or employment.
Thank you to everyone involved for your wonderful support, and for helping us to help Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
by Allan Chesney, Lay Canon Emeritus
'I was saddened to hear of the death in September of Sheila Johns, following a long and courageous fight with ill health. My prayers and best wishes go out to Gerald and family.
In 1995 I was asked by the then Bishop of Truro, the Rt. Revd. Michael Ball, to research the levels of poverty and deprivation in the diocese and to recommend a series of strategies that would help alleviate the perceived difficulties. Part of this initial work involved taking evidences from a wide variety of individuals and agencies in the county and it was during this exercise that I first came across Sheila Johns in her capacity as Secretary of Cornwall Trade Union Congress (T.U.C.). Sheila gave a very concise and informed view of the situation in Cornwall and was also very clear about the fact that for a long time poverty levels and the effects of poverty had been increasing alongside relative affluence and that there was a high degree of denial on the issues from certain sectors. In addition to being a candid commentator on these issues, Sheila also insisted on moving agencies from simply providing commentary on the findings of research to pro-active strategies that would practically help to ease the plight of those caught up in the poverty trap being experienced by so many.
During my ten years in Cornwall Sheila proved to be one of my greatest and consistent allies in the fight against the injustice of poverty within the county and continued the fight long after my departure from the diocese.
The Cornwall Independent Forum and the Independent Trust Fund (now the Cornwall Community Foundation) were greatly enhanced by Sheila’s tireless commitment and contribution to the work of these two agencies and many people’s lives are the better for her consistent presence and efforts. I do know from recent contact with a number of individuals what positive values she brought to them.
Sheila was undoubtedly one of Cornwall’s unsung heroes and I for one, amongst many, will always be grateful and privileged to have had her companionship and support along the way.'
This year, again at Truro Cathedral, our fourth Annual Awards Ceremony brought together grant beneficiaries, donors, volunteers, other supporters and press to celebrate our collective achievements.
200 people attended and were treated to an acrobatic performance from Lord Lieutenant's Fund for Youth grantee Tyrone Herlihy, displays from funded groups and projects, an inspirational speech from Sir Alan Livingston, Rector of University College Falmouth, and a rousing set from the Cornwall Youth Choir.
Three awards were presented on the night:
The Youth Award 2008 sponsored by Carillion Planned Maintenance was won by Cornwall Young Carers Project for providing vital respite opportunities. They also won the Coodes Perpetual Trophy for Best Presentation.
Norman Rimmer, Carillion Planned Maintenance, with Dawn Madden of Cornwall Young Carers Project, and their winning display.
The Special Recognition Award sponsored by Ginsters was won by Georgina Braines for her work with Home Comforts, who recycle good furniture and household items to give to people in dire need.
Mark Duddridge, Ginsters, with Georgina Braines of Home Comforts.
Audrey Carmichael of the Crossover Community Project.
The Community Award sponsored by Swallowcourt Group was won by the Crossover Community Project which offers a range of groups, course and activities for the local community with free childcare and larger community activities such as Community Fun Days.
This year the grants from the Friends Fund were also announced and presented at the Ceremony. Two projects were selected by the Grant Committee, on the theme of homelessness and refuge, in recognition of their outstanding work, and were presented with £2383.75 each. Cornwall Women's Refuge Trust gives essential support to women and children fleeing domestic violence and the Turnaround Project helps young people who come from disadvantaged, abusive or foster care backgrounds.
Jay Jephcote, Deborah Bonner and Sam Csehi, Turnaround Project, right, and Karen Johns, Cornwall Women's Refuge Trust, below.
In July we were honoured by her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall's visit to an exceptional community project. Berryfields and District Community Association in Bodmin is a good example of the CCF providing small grant support to community champions who understand in detail local problems, and who are best placed to solve issues within their own communities. Since 2003 the CCF has provided £20,000 in grants to fund youth and play work at Berryfields.
The visit took place in the old Community Centre created by members from three redundant Elliot Huts from Devonport Dockyard. A new purpose built centre is being constructed alongside the old building and will open in the autumn. The Duchess delighted everybody by promising to return to Berryfields to visit the new centre in the future. We thank Mrs Pendleton and the other members of the Berryfields CA, the staff, parents and young people for helping to make the visit so special.
The achievements of community projects in Cornwall were celebrated at a special awards ceremony at Truro Cathedral on Monday 12th November 2007 when the Cornwall Community Foundation hosted its third Annual Community Awards evening to recognise the success of the projects that it has supported with funding in the past year. Over 200 guests attended the evening which provided an opportunity for supporters of the Cornwall Community Foundation (CCF) to meet individuals that help to manage projects that have benefited from grants from the foundation.
Ahead of the awards presentation keynote speaker Sir Tim Rice spoke of his affection for Cornwall and admiration for the work of community projects: “I have had a home in the Helford for nearly 20 years and have got to know the county really well and have found its people to be most delightful. I was honoured to be asked to come here tonight as I strongly believe that the local community is the way to go in sorting out problems and have been so inspired by local groups of people getting things done doing things locally.” Sir Tim Rice also paid tribute to the enthusiasm of the team at the Cornwall Community Foundation and their expertise in getting money to where it was needed in the community.
The awards ceremony was compered by Daphne Skinnard of BBC Radio Cornwall, which have a close connection to the CCF because of their BBC Radio Cornwall Appeal, which is administered by the CCF.
The Cornwall Community Foundation Youth Project of 2007 award, sponsored by Kingsley Village, went to The Wild Young Parents Project which works across central and West Cornwall to give young parents and their children a chance to gain skills and confidence to be healthy, safe, happy and fulfilled. The award was received by Jacky Thorning
The Cornwall Community Foundation Community Project of 2007 award, sponsored by Swallowcourt Group, went to the Berryfields and District Community Association which works to promote the benefit of, and improve conditions of life for, inhabitants of the Berryfields Estate in Bodmin. The award was received by Ann Hicks.
A Special Recognition Award, sponsored by Roseland Parc, was presented to Liz Northcott of Cornwall One Parent Support for her great enthusiasm and work in supporting and addressing disadvantages and improving life for one-parent families in Cornwall.
Runners up in the Youth Project of the Year category were the Cornwall One Parent Support Group, Penhaligon’s Friends, The South West Theatre Company and the St Just Amateur Boxing Club. Finalists in the Community Award category where the Charlestown Youth Football Club, The Cornwall Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre, The Mullion Youth & Community Centre and The Deborah Community.
Cornwall Community Foundation received it's CFN Quality Accreditation Certificate from Andrew Hind CEO of the Charity Commission at the Community Foundation Network Conference in Liverpool on 20 September 2007.
“Community foundations already operate to very high levels of professionalism. We know this from the successful evaluations completed by some of our major funders,” commented Stephen Hammersley, Chief Executive of CFN. “The quality accreditation will make it easier for community foundations, all of which are independent charities, to collaborate together to provide services to regional and national donors,” Stephen Hammersley added. “Common standards will transform the capacity of the network to help donors whose interests span the areas of operation of more than one community foundation. They will be invaluable in providing a framework for the development of new community foundations, and an opportunity for all members to demonstrate high standards. It is a process that will clarify nationally and locally who we are and what we do.”
The Charity Commission for England and Wales endorses the CFN standards because they are sufficient and of such quality as to meet the Hallmarks of an Effective Charity. Andrew Middleton, Executive Director commented “It was hard work but enormously valuable.” and that “It has given us the confidence that we are doing things right"
Hancock Caffin is hoping to help the Cornwall Community Foundation to boost its funds available to support local community projects by holding a free will week next month.
The Truro based solicitors are offering to write straightforward Wills free of charge during the week commencing the 2nd of July, in return for bequest being made in the Wills to the Cornwall Community Foundation.
Hancock Caffin, which has made the CCF their charity of the year for the second year running, ran a Free Will Week last July, which led to an impressive £220,000 of bequests to the CCF through Wills.
Phil Nichols from Hancock Caffin’s private client executive team said: “Our free Will week provides an excellent opportunity for people to stop putting off making a Will whilst helping the Cornwall Community Foundation to continue its excellent work of supporting a broad range of projects in communities throughout Cornwall.”
Hancock Caffin’s Free Will Writing Service during the week commencing 2nd July is by prior appointment at their Truro office and consultations will be carried out by the firm’s experienced team of qualified solicitors and legal executives. The offer of a Free Will is for a simple family Will where the residue of the deceased’s estate passes to a surviving spouse or to the children/grandchildren of the deceased and where a bequest is made to the Cornwall Community Foundation. The different legacy options available will be discussed to ensure that individuals choose the best option according to their personal circumstances.
Where Wills of a more complex nature are required, Hancock Caffin will provide a credit to the value of a standard will. For further information about Hancock Caffin visit www.hancockcaffin.co.uk
The surf season is upon us - but for many disabled people taking to the waves can be near impossible, and beaches too difficult to access. Thanks to the Quinnian Trust working in partnership with Cornwall Community Foundation and Disability Cornwall, Polzeath Beach is to have its own sand chair so everyone can enjoy the sea.
Bishop Bill of Truro donned his wetsuit to bless the chair before taking to the surf which attracted much media attention. A reception was hosted on the beach to celebrate the Sand Chair's arrival.
Top surf shop Anne's Cottage has agreed to keep the chair and North Cornwall District Council have undertaken to manage and insure it. The whole community is involved and the chair is a welcome addition to the many new facilities on Polzeath Beach.
The Quinnian Trust raises around £10,000 per year to sponsor endeavour and support young people in Leisure activities by providing aid or equipment to voluntary organisations around Cornwall. Chairman David Bishop commented " The Cornwall Community Foundation helped us to find the right project for the money we had raised last year. The sand chair for Polzeath raised our profile and provided much needed access to the beach for the disabled. We used the Community Foundation because they know what the local needs are in Cornwall".
A further Sand Chair has been purchased by the friends of the Foundation for use at St Marys.
Bishop Bill formally Blesses and Launches the Chair before taking to surf with Cornwall Community Foundation Chairman James Williams.
Jane Sharpe from Disabilty Cornwall and Geoff Squibb try the chair for the first time.
Over 130 invited guests heard Paul Myners, Chair of the Low Pay Commission (ex chair of Marks and Spencer), speak about the challenges and issues for Cornwall. He stressed the importance of community and the work of the Foundation.
During the event two Sand Chairs (one from the Friends of the Community Foundation and one by the Quinnian Trust in memory of John Inge) were presented to Cornwall Disability Forum to be based in St Mary's and Polzeath.
The Swallowcourt Group presented a cheque for £5,100 from their recent Golf Day.
Hancock Caffin presented a Cheque for £720 from their recent Golf Day and Rachel James from the Truro Office led a Skydive raising £1,578 for the Foundation. They also presented a nominal cheque for £220,900 pledged during the recent Free Will week run by Hancock Caffin to benefit the Cornwall Community Foundation.
The Award winners were:-
CCF Youth Project 2006
Manaccan Pre-School Playgroup
This pre-school applied for a grant to regenerate their grounds, to provide outdoor play areas and a vegetable garden for the 2 – 5 year olds. This was to give the children a safe place to play and also to provide them with an opportunity to plant, grow and eat their own food, giving a host of new angles to their learning and experience.
CCF Community Project 2006
Oasis Centre
The Centre organised a series of workshops for unemployed people, bringing in a range of local agencies to encourage people in their search for employment, by helping them to identify their skills and talents and improving their confidence and self-esteem.
Special Recognition Award
Andrew Yates – Social Responsibility Officer at the Diocese and has been instrumental in the Poverty Forum and other initiatives relating to the relief of poverty.
At the recent lunch with Lord George on 3 October 2006 sponsored by the Royal Bank of Scotland at the Eden Project over 150 people from Cornish companies heard Lord George give a personal perspective about the economy. He also spoke about the benefits of company giving and the Cornwall Community Foundation which supports companies with their corporate giving.
HRH The Duke of Cornwall was guest of honour at a fundraising garden party for the Cornwall Community Foundation on Tuesday, 13th June at Tregothnan near Truro. The fundraising event was attended by more than 472 guests who were given the opportunity to meet with projects that have benefited from funding from the Cornwall Community Foundation (CCF).
The event was originally planned to welcome HRH The Duchess of Cornwall as the charity’s patron, but following the death of the Duchess’s father at the weekend, and subsequently the cancellation of her public engagements in Cornwall, HRH The Duke of Cornwall generously took her place at the reception, so as not to disappoint the guests.
During the reception he was introduced to project coordinators, beneficiaries and supporters of the foundation.
HRH The Duke of Cornwall is shown meeting Martha Travis and Jenny Bracken recipients of a grant from the Lord Lieutenant's Fund for Youth.
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Cornwall Community Foundation held a celebration event in October to recognise the success of its schemes and to launch an appeal to raise £2million over the next three years to continue its good work.
The event, at the Combined Universities of Cornwall campus at Tremough near Falmouth, was attended by nearly 200 people who braved monsoon-like weather to be part of the celebration of community and charity success. Donors and civic leaders were joined at the event by those who manage and run the projects and people who have benefited from them.
The packed lecture hall heard from Stephen Hammersley, Chief Executive of the Community Foundation Network, who said: “Community foundations can be summed up in three words: ownership, enjoyment and engagement. The communities own their own solutions to the problems they have and donors can enjoy giving without the hassle of choosing individual projects. The donor, the organisers and the community are really engaged in what goes on and make a real difference on the ground.”
Lord George, one of the trustees of CCF added: “We know that Cornwall has the lowest per head income of anywhere in Britain, and CCF is all about opening doors for people across Cornwall to reach their potential.”
Through the formal part of the evening guests were treated to two dramatic performances by local young people who have been helped through CCF projects. Chanza Kempembwa performed a rap on the problems that young people face in Cornwall and Swamp Circus gave a demonstration of their performance skills.
“Over the past decade the Foundation has set out to make a real difference
to people and communities across Cornwall and the Isles Of Scilly. With the backing
of generous supporters, they have been able to help local people tackle local
priorities. I hope the next ten years brings even more success."
.The profile of Cornwall Community Foundation has received a significant boost with the announcement that HRH The Duchess of Cornwall has accepted an invitation to become a patron of the CCF for an initial term of five years. The CCF patronage is the only Cornish patronage currently held by The Duchess, whom it has been announced is becoming the patron or president of five other charities in the UK.
