The CLUB Cornwa

Cornwall Community Foundation’s out of county supporters raise over £200,000 at celebratory gala in London

Nearly 250 guests were welcomed at a Gala Dinner on Wednesday 15th March at the Hurlingham Club, London. Together they raised over £200,000 through donations, auctions and a grand prize draw. The evening was an opportunity for people who love Cornwall, but live and work elsewhere, to support communities in need in the county.

Chair of the Foundation, Kim Conchie DL FRSA welcomed guests and introduced the host for the evening, best-selling author, TV presenter and Cornish resident, Fern Britton who regaled guests with stories of her time in the county and what the peninsula means to her.

After an auction, which included generous donations of artwork from leading artist Jethro Jackson, a chance to meet Cornish spymaster Sir Richard Dearlove, and dinner at home cooked by rising stars Tim and Louise Spedding, Jordan Rimmington from the Chalk Effect Climbing Project spoke passionately about the difference funding received through CCF had made to the lives of people he works with.

Tamas Haydu, CEO of Cornwall Community Foundation (CCF) said, “It was a pleasure to welcome Cornwall Club members and guests to our firstever Gala Dinner in the wonderful surroundings of the Hurlingham Club. We are very grateful to the generosity of our Headline Sponsors, the Caledonia Investment Charitable Foundation, and our Drinks Reception Sponsors, JB Estates, for their support, without which this event would not have been possible.”

Jamie Cayzer-Colvin, Chair of the Caledonia Investments Charitable Foundation, said, “It was an honour to support the evening and to continue our association with Cornwall Community Foundation.”

Josephine Ashby, Managing Director of JB Estates, added, “We are privileged to be able to live and work in a county which draws enormous attention for its stunning coast, creating a thriving tourism and holiday home industry that generates an important economy for Cornwall. At the same time, it also highlights the disparity within the county where the cost of living, poverty and homelessness is a stark contrast. Our role is to both support the CCF and raise awareness of their work to help achieve a better balance.”

For further information about membership of the Cornwall Club, visit www.cornwallcommunityfoundation.com.