Are people spending more on charity?
Nationwide Building Society find people in the UK are spending more on charity this year. Cornwall VSF is keen to find a members story locally
Economic impact of voluntary sector
The National Lottery Community Fund has released a report which scrutinises the economic impact of the voluntary sector. £4 billion
Friendship Day
This Friday is International Friendship Day. We look at some of the benefits of friendship and how to meet new people.
Invest in social care, for the economy
A disability charity, Leonard Cheshire, has found that UK government must invest in social care to generate as much as £6bn for the economy.
Cornwall tackles loneliness
Loneliness is as damaging as smoking to our health. 43% of Cornwall feel lonely. We look at how Cornwall tackles loneliness
Heatwave in Cornwall
The Met Office has issued a heatwave in Cornwall warning. We are asking community organisations to take extra care
You in the news: Cornwall tackling loneliness
We are looking for organisations whose response to Covid-19 isolation has helped Cornwall tackle loneliness.
What part do you play in Covid recovery?
We have all been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. We are proud of Cornwall. What part do you play in Covid recovery?
The role of communities in Levelling Up
The Institute for Community Studies has released a report about the role of communities in the Levelling Up agenda
FREE landmark trees!
Cornwall Council’s Forest for Cornwall is offering a free landmark tree to communities across Cornwall. Local councils and parishes can apply
Coronavirus: Adult social care
The government has released a briefing on key issues facing the adult social care sector during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak
Co-creating Cornwall’s Future eBrochure
Following the success of Co-creating Cornwall’s Future, we are proud to present our eBrochure. This eBrochure contains recordings of all sessions on the day, plus some bonus material from ChaosTV and our sector showcase videos. We hope you will get the chance to...
Speak Cornish Week run by volunteers
Following the swathes of media attention focused on Cornwall for the G7 summit, this week is Speak Cornish Week. An annual event to revive the language, you can read more about events here. Firstly, Cornwall is unique in its sense of community. Our above average...
Cornwall’s Honours List
Just after she was visiting The Eden Project, The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021 was released. The List demonstrates the extraordinary efforts made by individuals in all four nations of the United Kingdom during the pandemic. The List includes those who have...
Small Charity Week
Small Charity Week 2021 (14 – 19 June) will kick off with I ♥ Small Charities Day on Monday 14 June 2021
Watch our Co-creating Cornwall’s Future spotlight videos
Another chance to watch our spotlight videos as part of our Co-creating Cornwall’s Future event
It’s OK not to hug
Most people are excited about being able to hug their friends and family again. There are people who need to be reassured it’s OK not to hug
Event to explore how the ocean can benefit mental health and wellbeing
This Mental Health Awareness Week (10-16 May) we are collaborating with the Wave Project and Cornwall Mind to promote the benefits of sea swimming and surf therapy on mental health.
Communities in Cornwall
Walking through any Cornish town, we may see Passmore Edwards, Stephen Hawker, the Fox family who contributed to communities in Cornwall
Volunteering in Cornwall is good for you
Volunteering in Cornwall has a long history of philanthropy. It is a way of life here. We look at why it’s good to be good.