Cornwall Heritage Trust is an independent charity which protects some of our most important historic sites, runs a wide-reaching heritage education and engagement programme and provides grants which enable schoolchildren and community groups to visit museums and historic places across Cornwall.
The shared cultural landscape we call our heritage is unique, distinct and at the heart of everything Cornwall’s communities are. It’s about us and is all around us from ancient stone circles, imposing hillforts and clifftop engine houses to gig building, wrestling and shanty singing.
We urgently need to protect and share these assets so that, under our mutual guardianship, they can continue to flourish and inspire the next generation.
Together, we can save more important monuments under threat, protect fragile landscapes and give everyone the chance to experience Cornwall’s heritage.
Work with a trusted charity and deliver lasting impact
- Ignite young imaginations
- Support hands-on education and engagement programmes
- Invest in community outreach and wellbeing activities
Protect some of Cornwall’s most important and iconic places
- Rescue more historic treasures
- Preserve and strengthen our fragile heritage
- Allow nature to thrive and increase biodiversity
- Give everyone free access to Cornwall’s amazing heritage
Join an engaged and connected network of supporters
- Reach a community of over 10,000 members
- Enjoy annual events, community celebrations, expert-led talks and guided walks
- Engage your employees in our popular volunteering scheme
Our 40th anniversary
Our charity was founded in 1985 to preserve, strengthen and ensure everyone can enjoy everything that makes Cornwall special. Next year, we’re turning 40 and plans are in motion for it to be 12 months packed with high profile celebrations.
From April 2025 – March 2026, we’ll be marking this milestone anniversary with a wealth of events, initiatives and campaigns to celebrate the successes of the last four decades, to raise awareness about the continued importance of our work and to ensure that it can keep growing for the next 40 years and many more to come.
All business sponsors will be part of the 40th Anniversary Heritage Hero scheme during this celebration year.
Heritage Hero Bespoke Opportunities
By joining forces with us, your business can unlock opportunities for positive change while also reaping numerous benefits. Explore the possibilities of business sponsorship with these options.
Project Sponsorship
Sponsor one of our projects such as the Education and Wellbeing programme delivering real social value and impact to communities across Cornwall.
Event Sponsorship
Support our fundraising events such as the Awenek! Great Cornish Heritage Festival, Story Cafes or community gatherings, gaining exposure to a diverse audience while demonstrating your commitment to social impact.
Historic Sites Sponsorship
Make a real difference by investing in one of Cornwall’s incredible historic sites, from mysterious Iron Age hillforts to hidden medieval gems and towering feats of Victorian engineering.
School Transport Grants Scheme
Support the next generation by funding school trips to ancient sites, museums and historic places. Creating lasting memories and great experiences.
More ways to help
- Nominate us as your ‘Charity of the Year’
- Give gifts in kind
- Encourage your staff to raise vital funds
- Make a donation
- Set up visitor gifting
An investment in Cornwall’s heritage is an investment in Cornwall’s future. Together, we can preserve and strengthen this precious asset for many generations to come.
Contact Antonia Mullaly, Fundraising and Business Partnerships to find out more at antonia@cornwallheritagetrust.org or 01209 707008