In 2025, we awarded £19,668 to eight community supporting projects that will benefit residents across Newquay and surrounding areas.
The grants were distributed in partnership with Cornwall Community Foundation (CCF) and will support initiatives ranging from surf lifesaving training to domestic abuse support, environmental education to youth development.
Newquay Surf Life Saving Club received £2,000 to purchase rescue boards and training equipment. With nearly 300 members, mostly under 18, the club has experienced growing demand for lifesaving qualifications. The funding will also establish an opportunity fund to ensure local families can access training despite financial barriers.
True Butterflies Foundation was awarded £1,960 to train volunteer mentors supporting survivors of domestic abuse in the Newquay area. The Cornwall-based charity will extend its reach in TR7 and TR8 postcodes, training up to 12 new mentors to provide long-term support for adults and children affected by trauma.
We will also provide a free meeting space and parking for the training sessions, demonstrating the hotel’s commitment beyond financial support.
Beach Guardian CIC received a grant of £4,960 to deliver 12 educational marine skills workshops and beach cleans. The sessions will engage local schools and families in environmental conservation, with each workshop teaching sustainable practices while protecting Newquay’s beaches and biodiversity.
Cornwall Hospitality Collective was awarded £3,000 to deliver their Collective Café programme at three local secondary schools. The programme targets students who are passionate about hospitality careers, at risk of not engaging with education, or have special educational needs. Students gain practical barista skills, customer service training, and marketing experience.
Friends of Cornwall Youth Choirs was granted £2,500 to host a Primary Jamboree bringing together up to ten Newquay-area primary schools for an environmentally themed singing celebration. The event will include workshops with children’s composer Emily Barden and help rebuild musical opportunities following recent changes to Cornwall’s vocal provision.
Turnaround House (Wave House Church) received £2,500 to restructure outdoor space for young residents experiencing homelessness. The project will install security gates, create a recycling station, and develop a safe garden area where residents can socialise, learn gardening skills, and improve their mental health.
The Clothes Horse CIC was awarded £748 for signage and a card reader for their new premises. The organisation helps families access affordable clothing while promoting environmental sustainability by keeping clothes in circulation. In 2024, they supported 800 beneficiaries, primarily children and their families.
Imagine Outdoors Together CIC received £2,000 to provide coastal path walking sessions for children aged 10+. The sessions will teach water safety, map reading, local history, and environmental awareness while promoting physical and mental wellbeing through outdoor activity.
