Duchy Health Charity offers Cornwall groups up to £25,000

Got an idea that could get people in your area talking, meeting up and looking out for each other? There is money available to make it happen. But the first deadline is less than a fortnight away.

The Duchy Health Charity has opened its Building Community Fund 2026/27, offering grants of up to £25,000 for projects that tackle loneliness, bring people together and strengthen community connections.

The fund covers Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, and the opportunity has been highlighted by Transformation Cornwall.

Who can apply

Funding is open to grassroots community groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

There are two levels of funding:

• Up to £25,000 for legally constituted organisations
• Up to £10,000 for informal community groups

So smaller groups without a formal constitution can still put a project forward, with a lower ceiling on the amount.

How the application works

The process starts with a short online Expression of Interest. Groups are asked to outline their project idea, who it will benefit, the difference they hope to make and how much funding they need.

Successful applicants will then be invited to submit a full application.

The deadline for Expressions of Interest is Sunday 22 November 2026.

Where to find the guidance

The online form and full guidance are on the Duchy Health Charity website.

Anyone with questions can email [email protected].

Transformation Cornwall put it to groups across the county as a simple question: could your community project benefit?

📷Credit: Transformation Cornwall