redruthcharitytrust.org.uk | Making a difference in Redruth

£15,500

awarded to Youth Sports in 2019

£8,695

awarded to Community Groups in 2019

£3,400

awarded to Junior Schools in 2019

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN REDRUTH SINCE 1935

Redruth Charity Trust exists to make a difference to clubs, societies and groups based in the TR15 / TR16 postal area.

Unique in its format, Redruth Charity Trust is the only charity delivering this type of support to its town’s community groups. The Redruth Charity Trust was formed in 1935 for the purpose of the encouragement and support of bodies working in the Redruth area of a non-political and non-sectarian nature. It works for the provision of occupational, recreational and educational facilities for numerous groups and societies.

OUR WORK TO SUPPORT REDRUTH

The Trust supports the community via three award streams

YOUTH SPORTS AWARDS

COMMUNITY AWARDS

EDUCATION AWARDS

NEWS

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Youth Dance Show Bolstered by Donations

Redruth Charity Trust has joined together with Rotary Club of Redruth and Camborne & Redruth District Lions Club to make a significant donations to secure this year’s ‘RLG Dance’ show. Redruth Learning Group encompasses schools from across the district, coming together for a festival of dance at the Regal Theatre. Aged between four and 17, the majority of the children performing in the show have never taken part in dance lessons before this event on the big stage in front of large audiences. The purpose of the project is to make dance accessible to everyone and unify the youth community. On Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th March, there will be over 300 dancers performing. Each school has developed a dance based around a particular theme, which is chosen to link in with the topic that they are currently studying, incorporating dance styles ranging from ballet to Bollywood and street to salsa. RCT Chair Chris Hailey said: “We have had the pleasure of watching previous RLG Dance performances, indeed our own family members have performed, and it is clear how much the young people enjoy taking part. Beyond the thrill for the children and audience alike, RLG Dance inspires confidence, collaboration and community. I’m delighted that our friends at the Lions and Rotary shared our conviction to support this event and we can’t wait to cheer the children on this week.” Craig Martin, Headteacher at Redruth School said: “I am delighted to receive this contribution towards the RLG Dance event. We’ve now held this for a small number of years and it has proved immensely popular and beneficial to the young people of our area. This support goes a long way to maintaining this for our young people and their families.” A small number of tickets remain available – buy from https://redruth.merlincinemas.co.uk/film/54357-rlg-dance-2020 Rowly Joseph (Rotary Club of Redruth), Paul Bray (Camborne & Redruth Lions) and Chris Hailey (Redruth Charity Trust) present their donation cheques to Craig Martin (Redruth School) representing Redruth Learning Group.

9. Mar 2020

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SPONSORS REWARD DAY 2020

The annual Redruth Charity Trust (RCT) Sponsors Reward Day took place at Redruth RFC on Saturday 29th February; an afternoon enjoying superb sport in great company to celebrate the support lent by local businesses. The RCT Trustees welcomed representatives from their Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship scheme, enjoying delicious pasties and drinks while cheering on the Reds to victory, finishing 21-12 over the Old Albanians. Chairman Chris Hailey said: “The 2020 Sponsors Reward Day was our biggest and best to date with 90 guests in the Tribute Lounge at Redruth RFC. In the 15 years we have run the sponsorship scheme, RCT has donated over £250,000 into supporting young people in sport. We couldn’t have done that without Redruth’s business community backing our work, and this gathering gives us a chance to say thank you, not to mention hear their feedback and continue valuable conversations about how we can continue to Make a Difference in Redruth.As an unexpected bonus, we heard from a number of organisations at the event who believe in what we do and wish to join the sponsorship scheme. We look forward to welcoming some new names to the family, as we now open the next three-year rotation.And of course, we must add our congratulations to the Reds on their well-deserved win, with special mention to player of the match Jack Simmons.” RCT Trustees extend their grateful thanks to Redruth RFC for hosting the event and their unfaltering support through the years.

1. Mar 2020

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Could you make a difference?

Redruth Charity Trust is looking for new Trustees to complement the skills of our existing board. We are committed to creating a diverse board which is representative of the community RCT serves. We welcome applications from all people and would be especially glad to hear from people who have specific expertise in charity administration and fundraising. Candidates should share our passion for the Redruth district and be committed to Making a Difference in Redruth; improving the lives of residents in the TR15/16 through our unique award schemes and partnerships. Board meetings are held every other month. In addition to this, there may be occasional meetings of specific task groups. Trustees are also invited to attend RCT events and presentation evenings. Interested?Read the full role description.Download the application form. For an informal discussion about the opportunity please contact Chris Hailey (RCT Chair) via email. To express your interest in becoming a Trustee please complete the application form and return it to the Trust by email: info@redruthcharitytrust.org.uk Expressions of interest will be accepted until Friday 13th March 2020.

16. Feb 2020

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Trust thanks Secretary for 20 years’ service

Redruth Charity Trust extends it thanks and appreciation to Bar Hart for serving as Secretary for twenty years. Bar has worked closely with the many clubs and schools that RCT supports through the Community and Education awards, liaising with applicants and organising the presentations. Chairman Chris Hailey said: “On behalf of all the Trustees and all the people Bar has worked with in the secretary’s role over her long tenure, I wish to extend our thanks and warm wishes for the future. Redruth appreciates her contribution to ‘Making a Difference’.”

21. Jan 2020

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Frank Bruno Event Supports Trust

£509 DONATION RECEIVED Over eighty people gathered at St Rumons Club in Redruth to hear from boxing legend Frank Bruno MBE on Friday 22nd November 2019. The sold-out dinner was organised by Paul Broad, who selected Redruth Charity Trust to benefit from the raffle. £309 was raised for RCT plus a further donation of £200 was made by top sports MC Paul Booth, upon hearing about the charity’s good work in the town. Paul Broad said: “Everyone was mesmerised in the presence of such a true British legend. Frank came across as a very humble person and had time to shake hands and take selfies with the guests.” Frank Bruno with organiser Paul Broad Frank spoke candidly about his boxing career, life experiences and his ongoing battle with mental illness. In addition to Frank Bruno’s insightful speech, the guests enjoyed comedy from John Lory, and an auction of sports memorabilia by MC Paul Booth. RCT Chair Chris Hailey said: “It is an honour for RCT to have been chosen to benefit from this exciting appearance by a sporting legend in our town. I wish to thank Paul Broad, a community legend himself, for making this happen and involving our charity, and huge gratitude to Paul Booth for adding his own donation. As a Sports MC, he must come across many worthy causes around the UK, and I’m delighted that our work left such an impression on him.” Well what a top night that was, this guys in fine form at the moment too.. raising charity cash with @frankbrunoboxer at what felt like a journey to the end of the World 🥊🎤 pic.twitter.com/ejEMCW9fOc— Paul Booth MC (@PaulBoothMC) November 23, 2019

20. Dec 2019

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ANN MITCHELL FUNERAL DONATION

Redruth Charity Trust has received a considerable donation from the family of Teresa “Ann” Mitchell, a much loved Redruth resident who passed away aged 78 on 8th September 2019. Ann Mitchell Redruth Charity Trust was chosen by Ann’s husband John and daughters Julie and Karen to receive the donations made at her funeral service. A total of £687 was collected in Ann’s honour at St Euny Church on Thursday 19th September, where a large congregation of friends and family members remembered a special lady who loved Redruth. Ann was a strong supporter of Redruth Charity Trust and great believer in the power of community. These themes made the charity a natural choice for the fund, which will consequently benefit the town’s various clubs and groups. The trustees express their sympathies to John, Julie, Karen and all of Ann’s family, along with sincere thanks for their support for the charity.

1. Nov 2019

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Recognising 30 Years as Treasurer

Since 1989, Redruth stalwart Nigel Pearce has served as Treasurer of Redruth Charity Trust, a wholly voluntary yet extremely responsible role. After 30 years, Nigel has decided it is time to step down from the Treasurer position, and we marked his significant contribution to the Trust in a surprise presentation at the 2019 Community Awards. An engraved crystal tankard was commissioned by the trustees as a gift to thank Nigel for dedicating 30 years of voluntary service to Redruth’s historic charity. The continued support from Nigel’s wife, Susan, was also recognised with flowers. Thirty years have slipped by quickly and I’ve enjoyed every minute of working on this unique charity. That is down to being part of a great team with a shared commitment to helping the groups that make our town the special place it is. I’m very much a traditional pen and paper man and I recognise it is time to move on to the 21st century and embrace the efficiency that digitising financial processes can bring, and I’m certain Malcolm Peters will bring things forward while I continue to enjoy serving the town as a trustee.Nigel Pearce, Trustee and outgoing Treasurer Malcolm Peters Nigel will be handing his books to fellow Redruthian Malcolm Peters, who will take on the RCT Treasurer role from January 2020. Nigel has been a trustee and the RCT Treasurer for 30 years, displaying a dedication to the Trust which is nothing short of outstanding. We have worked closely together on this board for 29 years, and I’ve found Nigel to be a most dependable and discerning colleague, not to mention a well-connected and respected individual in our town, which has played a huge part in driving the Trust forward. I am reassured that Nigel will remain on our team and we warmly welcome a fellow Redruth stalwart, and accounting professional, Malcolm Peters to the Trust as Treasurer.” Chris Hailey, Chair of Trustees

29. Oct 2019

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2019 Community Awards

A total of £8695 was distributed at the 2019 Redruth Charity Trust Community Awards ceremony, which took place on Wednesday 16th October at St Rumons Social Club. Since this Awards scheme started 26 years ago, the Trust has donated almost £110,000 to the town’s community groups and clubs. 45 groups from the Redruth area were entertained by an ensemble from Lanner and District Silver Band and the presentations were compered by Trustee Alan Jewell. Trust Chairman, Chris Hailey, welcomed representatives from the applying community groups and presented their grant cheques. Chris said: “The Community Awards scheme enables the Trust to support local facilities and initiatives financially, helping them to continue to offer services to residents, but it also poses a chance for us to thank all the individuals that make these groups and clubs happen. Without the commitment and time of organisers, for the mostpart voluntary, the community wouldn’t be so rich in wellbeing and good spirit. With each cheque we have presented comes a thank you for everything they do to Make a Difference in Redruth.” . . . . . The 2019 Community Awards were presented to: Tots to Teens: Bosom Buddies Tiddlers Toddlers Little Hearts, Golden Hearts Numbers Nursery Project Pencoys Primary Pre-School Pencoys Primary School Gardening Club Carharrack Methodist Junior Church Don’t Stop believing Youth group Illogan Highway Junior Church 1st Redruth Brownies 1st Redruth Rainbows 1st Redruth Guides and Rangers 1st St Andrews Redruth Brownies 77 (Redruth) Squadron ATC Sport and Fitness: Barncoose Limb User Group C.R.A.S.H. Heart Support Group Illogan Highway Institute Snooker Club Park Bottom Mens Institute St Day Cricket Club Music and Bands: Carharrack Community Choir Carharrack and St Day Silver Band Illogan Sparnon Silver Band Kernow Music Foundation CIC Lanner Brass Academy Lanner and District Silver Band Redruth Town Band In Town and Villages: Carn Brea Leisure Centre Trust Carn Brea Village Hall Carnkie Community Institute Carnkie in Stitches Illogan Highway Methodist Church Kowethas an Yeth Kernewek Lanner Defibrillator Group Lanner Lights Lanner Neighbourhood Watch Lanner Village Hall Trust MHA Camborne and Redruth Live at Home Scheme Mills Hall Trust for the Mills Hall REDRUTH 2000 Redruth Community Association Redruth Highway Community Project CIC Redruth Ladies Tuesday Club Redruth Memory Café St Day Horticultural Society St Euny Redruth PCC . . . . . PHOTO GALLERY

22. Oct 2019

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Bernard Williams & Son Donation

Bernard Williams & Son Funeral Directors in Redruth has donated the sum of £500 to Redruth Charity Trust. The Funeral Directors, which is part of the national group Dignity Funerals, made the special donation in recognition of the Trust’s work in the community. Managing Director David Williams presented the cheque to Trustees Chris Hailey and Nigel Pearce. Chair of Trustees Chris Hailey said: “I am extremely proud that the impact of our work is being recognised by respected businesses such as Bernard Williams & Son, an established local name with strong roots in the community. Their generous donation will be of huge help to the Trust in ‘Making a Difference in Redruth’ and we thank them for their support.”

11. Sep 2019

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Summer Holiday Sports Funding

Redruth Charity Trust has helped to fund the ‘Keeping Kerrier Fit & Fed’ summer holiday programme, run by SPARC, for children and young people who receive free school meals in Redruth. Through this project, SPARC aimed to remove significant barriers such as cost, access to facilities and stigmatism to make sport and physical activity accessible to some of Redruth’s most disadvantaged children during the school holidays. The sessions would provide the children and young people with positive and healthy activities, as well as social interaction, to contribute towards improved physical and mental wellbeing. Delivered at the Redruth Youth Centre, Sparc have run 30 daily sessions during this 2019 summer holiday period, delivering 2,000 hours of support to over 200 children from the Helston-Camborne-Redruth area. Redruth Charity Trust has been able to help the SPARC summer holiday project thanks to a donation from the family of Selwyn Trevethick, collected during his funeral. The Trust’s funding has allowed an extra two sessions a week to be run, with great impact to the community. Further funding was secured from Bolingey Barbarians RFC, a veterans’ rugby club that raises funds for children’s charities in Cornwall. Pictured: Chris Hailey (Redruth Charity Trust), Roger Mead (Bolingey Barbarians RFC), Jamie Tresidder (SPARC) and Dave Reed (Bolingey Barbarians RFC) with children enjoying the SPARC ‘Keeping Kerrier Fit & Fed’ project.

19. Aug 2019

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£3400 donated in the 2019 Fred Harris Awards

The 2019 Fred Harris Education Awards have been presented to the winning students in each of the ten schools in the Redruth area. Redruth Charity Trust awards a £50 voucher to one Year 6 pupil in each of the town’s ten schools that has made a difference to their school and community, in honour of Mr F.L.Harris (Trustee 1947-1990) who spent his lifetime working in education. The schools nominate their winning students. The 2019 winners are: Treleigh C.P. SchoolSophie Pooley Portreath Primary SchoolEmily McKenzie Pennoweth SchoolConnor Whitmore Lanner Primary SchoolLeah Emery Illogan SchoolCharlotte Smith Trewirgie Junior SchoolFreya Crawshaw Treloweth Primary SchoolRenars Krinkels Curnow Lower SchoolRosa Hancock St Day & Carharrack Primary SchoolEvie Sharples Pencoys Primary SchoolKieran Helmer-Dunstan Charlotte Smith (Illogan) Leah Emery (Lanner) Evie Sharples (St Day & Carharrack) Freya Crawshaw (Trewirgie Juniors) Sophie Pooley (Treleigh) The Head Teachers of all ten schools were also presented with a donation from the Trust towards the schools’ library provisions. For 2019, the Trust was able to boost the donations for the larger primary schools proportionately, with a total value of £2900, thanks to an unexpected donation from the Penventon Park Hotel (read more). I just wanted to say thank you so much for the money that you donated to school once again this year. As a school we are very grateful for the money that we are able to spend on our school library. It remains very important to us that our children have access to quality reading and leisure materials and we will be spending the money that you gave this year on story bags for our children to explore. Sam Murray Assistant Head, Curnow Lower School

30. Jul 2019

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Penventon Donation Boosts Education Awards

The Penventon Park Hotel has presented Redruth Charity Trust with a donation of £400, raised through their Local Heroes initiative. Throughout 2019 The Penventon aims to celebrate local charities each month by donating 50p from their weekly changing Local Heroes menu with the aim of raising thousands of pounds for community causes. Redruth Charity Trust was the nominated Local Hero for the month of May. The cheque was presented by The Penventon to long-serving Trustees of the Redruth Charity Trust, Chris Hailey and Nigel Pearce. Redruth Charity Trust Chairman, Chris Hailey, said:“We were honoured that The Penventon chose Redruth Charity Trust to be one of their nominated Local Hero charities. The hotel has supported the Trust’s Youth Sports Awards for many years and this additional opportunity, and significant donation that resulted, has enabled the Trust to do even more to make a difference in Redruth.“In consultation with The Penventon, we have agreed to honour the hotel’s founder David Pascoe, who sadly passed away recently. David having been a teacher, the Trust will direct the hotel’s donation into our Fred Harris Education Awards scheme; for 2019, we will be able to increase our grants to the larger junior schools in Redruth proportionately according to their pupil numbers.“On behalf of the Trust, I wish to thank The Penventon for their continued support and all those that have chosen to dine from their Local Heroes menu.” The Penventon Park Hotel General Manager, Nick Lawson said:“I am delighted that the hotel and our diners have been able to make a significant donation to the Redruth Charity Trust through our Local Heroes Menu. “As a hotel, the owners have supported the Trust in numerous ways over many years, and we look forward to supporting for many more. We are proud to be associated with the values on which the Trust is founded and the hard work that the trustees do for each community project.”

16. Jul 2019

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£1500 raised at Chairman’s BBQ

Redruth Charity Trust Chair, Chris Hailey, hosted his annual BBQ on Saturday 6th July, which raised a whopping total of £1500; the highest figure ever. Local businesses were generous in offering food for the grill and donating desirable auction lots, plus a well-stocked tombola and ‘count-the-sweeties’ challenge added to the fun. Over 80 people enjoyed Chris and Julie’s garden on the warm summer’s evening to support the Trust. Our thanks go to the following wonderful people for giving their time and/or goods which made the event such a success: FOODBOOKERS CASH AND CARRYTESCO REDRUTHPA JOHN SHARON JORYALAN HAILEY MAJOR AUCTION/TOMBOLA PRIZES PENVENTON PARK HOTEL TONY COWLING WINE CONNOISSEUR TRICKYS REDRUTH TEHIDY GOLF CLUB RESTRAURANT/LINDA PENNA CORNISH GRANITE SPORTS TREMORVAH INDUSTRIES ST AUSTELL BREWERY PENZANCE SAINSBURYS/ DANNY ROBINS JOHN BRADY AGENCIES/ WILF ALICH JULIE MITCHELL KEITH SMITH REME VETERANS BAZZA HONEYCHURCH PERRANPORTH CO-OP/ MARK ROBERTS TESCO REDRUTH DARRENS TREVINGEY CHIPPY CLARE CIRCUITS R US BLUE FLAME/ LORD AND LADY B

12. Jul 2019

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Free Fundraising via Wonderful

We are delighted to announce that we are now listed on the FREE fundraising platform Wonderful Organisation. Unlike other websites, this new facility allows individuals to donate to charities with ZERO fees taken. If you’re undertaking a challenge or birthday collection and would like to give to Redruth Charity Trust, you now can – just go to our page and click ‘Create a Fundraising Page’. One-off individual donations are even easier, just click ‘Donate Now’! Visit the Redruth Charity Trust page on Wonderful: https://www.wonderful.org/charity/redruthcharitytrust

3. Jul 2019

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Selwyn Trevethick Funeral Donation

Selwyn Keith Trevethick Redruth Charity Trust has received a significant donation from the family of Selwyn Keith Trevethick, a well-known and much loved Redruth resident who passed away aged 73 on 24th March 2019. A total of £994 was collected at the funeral service for Selwyn, which was held at St Andrews Church in Redruth on Friday 5th April. The church was full to capacity for the service, with hundreds of friends and family gathered to remember a man that loved his community. Selwyn’s family identified the Redruth Charity Trust as their chosen charity due to its work with young people and sport, two important elements in Selwyn’s life. Trust Chairman Chris Hailey said: “I was lucky to call Selwyn a friend and, as a fellow rugby referee, we shared a passion for sport. His loss is greatly felt in this town, demonstrated by the overwhelming congregation number at his funeral service and the staggering total collected in his memory. “It is an honour for the Trust to have been selected by the family to receive their donation and, with their blessing, the funds will be evenly directed between supporting a summer school for disadvantaged children in Redruth and the 2020 Youth Sports Awards.“On behalf of the Trustees, I wish to express our sympathies to Jennifer, Damian, Scott and all of Selwyn’s family, along with our heartfelt thanks for their support for our charity.”

19. Jun 2019

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2019 Youth Sports Awards

Twenty two sports clubs received over twenty thousand pounds worth of new equipment and apparel on Sunday 12th May at Redruth Charity Trust’s annual Youth Sports Awards ceremony. The 2019 scheme saw a record number of clubs applying, and the highest value of kit awarded, at over £15,500 trade cost. The donations will benefit the clubs’ 2400 members in the Redruth district. An audience of more than 300 club representatives heard James Milliner-Woodcock deliver the opening speech and present the awards. At just 30, James is already a RFU National Panel Referee, having started as a rugby ref only 6 years ago. Recounting his journey in rugby from player to referee, James urged the young people to ‘love what you do’. Chris Hailey, Chair of Redruth Charity Trust, said: “In fourteen years, we have donated hundreds of thousands of pounds in kit, which has made a difference to a generation and supported their development through sport.“We were honoured to be joined by James Milliner-Woodcock as our guest speaker this year. James described the role that mentors play in sport, supporting progress, suggesting new opportunities and sharing their passion. The Youth Sports Awards support 22 clubs to do what they do best, but behind every club is a team of incredible volunteers. Their valuable contribution can’t be underestimated, and we thank them for making a difference to our young people, the future of our town.“The ceremony, and the run up to it, involves a lot of work from the Trust team, but more so from Paul Hancock of Granite Sports, our procurement partner. We thank him for his continued commitment to supporting the Trust and we also extend our thanks to Pool Academy for hosting the awards evening.” In addition to donating equipment, the Youth Sports Awards also celebrate individual athletes who have shown improvement in performance, attitude or effort in the previous year. The Trust awarded a trophy and backpack full of kit to one nominated individual from each of the 22 clubs in this year’s scheme. New apparel was also presented to Pool Academy and Redruth School. REDRUTH CHARITY TRUST YOUTH SPORTS AWARDS 2019 INDIVIDUAL WINNERS: Camborne-Redruth Motor Club Jowan Powell West Coast Academy Luke Marriette Redruth RFC Mini/Juniors Callum Maddern Mount Ambrose Cricket Club Will Barber Supreme Star Majorettes Kiah Williams Redruth Judo Club Harvey Reynolds Duchy Hockey Club Grace Pellow-Firth Redruth United Football Club Ollie Kessell Redruth Cricket Club Jarrod Hambly Redruth Archers Club Chloe Scott Redruth Tennis Club Spencer Dennis Portreath Pilot Gig Club Bethany Craig Carn Brea/Helston Swimming Club Hugo Arbones St Day Youth Football Club James Leggett Illogan Juniors Football Club Jayden Thomas Cornwall Athletics Club Kerensa Riley Lastonet Netball Club Rosie Thomas Wheal Velocity Cycle Harry Jukes Gazelles Gymnastics Club Aimee Paull Radnor Golf Royals James Tucknott Portreath Surf Lifesaving Piran Phillips First Edition Junior Badminton Club Cameron Albury Photo Gallery:

17. May 2019

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Penventon’s Local Hero

Redruth’s stunning Penventon Park Hotel has made us their ‘Local Heroes’ charity this month! For the whole of May, if you dine from their weekly-changing Local Heroes menu, the hotel will donate 50p to Redruth Charity Trust, which will in turn help local clubs and groups in the TR15/16 area. Check out the tempting selection on offer this week here: https://www.penventon.co.uk/restaurant-cornwall/menus/local-heroes-menu/

3. May 2019

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First Perpetual Shield for Redruth Learning Group Awards

Our motto being ‘Making a Difference in Redruth’, it was a tremendous pleasure to join in congratulating the 109 winners of the Redruth Learning Group Trust Awards on 3rd April 2019. Students aged 4 to 15 were nominated by their schools for endeavour in difficult circumstances, contribution to others, leadership, academic progress, sporting achievement and creativity; all qualities that make a difference to our community. Well done to all winners! For 2019, Redruth Charity Trust was invited to be involved in the Awards by presenting a perpetual shield in recognition of outstanding achievement throughout an individual’s Redruth primary and secondary career. We are proud to announce that the first recipient of the RLG Redruth Charity Trust Award is Liam Norwell, who attended Trewirgie and Redruth schools and now plays cricket for Warwickshire. Congratulations Liam! – – – Photo: (L-R) Helen Collinge, Treleigh School; Dave Ager, RLG Chair; Chris Hailey, RCT Chair; Craig Martin, Redruth School.

3. Apr 2019

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Sponsors Reward Day 2019

The annual Redruth Charity Trust (RCT) Sponsors Reward Day at Redruth RFC is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the support lent by local businesses. On Saturday 2nd March 2019, RCT was honoured to be joined by representatives from their Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship scheme, enjoying good food and drinks while cheering on a tremendous Reds 33-15 victory over the Old Albanians. Chairman Chris Hailey said: “We are immensely grateful to have Redruth’s business community backing our work to encourage youth sports in the town. With 80+ guests, this year’s Sponsors Reward Day was our biggest and most successful event at Redruth RFC. We were delighted to have received such a lot of positive feedback from our Sponsors, not mention enquiries from businesses wishing to join the scheme. Congratulations to the Reds on their well-deserved win, and we enjoyed meeting some of the players that dropped by to say hello after the match.” RCT thanks go to Redruth RFC for hosting the event, plus recognition to One and All Consulting Ltd for sponsoring the Man of the Match and to Fitwell Flooring for sponsoring the match ball.

3. Mar 2019

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REDRUTH CHARITY TRUST SENDS RUGBY LEGEND CORNISH PASTIES

A giant size Cornish pasty, with his name in pastry baked upon it, has been sent to rugby legend Jonathan Davies OBE by Chris Hailey, Chair of Redruth Charity Trust. The pair met recently when Davies, former Welsh Fly Half and rugby analyst, appeared as a guest at St Rumons Club in Redruth. Cornish pasties were a topic of conversation as Jonathan said he would love a proper pasty. Denzil Trevethick’s bakery in Redruth comprises a small team hand-making their traditional steak pasties to a family recipe. Their Cornish pasties can now be sent to any UK destination by next-day delivery. Six pasties were donated, plus home-made fudge, and sent to Swansea in Wales where Jonathan lives. Ian Trevethick, owner of Denzil Trevethick’s, has joined Redruth Charity Trust’s Youth Sports Awards scheme as a Star Supporter boosting the number of Sponsors and Supporters up to 46 companies and organisations. The Youth Sports Awards scheme has invested £200,000 into 26 clubs in the Redruth area over the last 13 years. Pictured: Ian Trevethick, owner of Denzil Trevethick’s bakery, and Chris Hailey, Chair of RCT, outside the bakery in Fore Street with a framed Jonathan Davies print and a giant pasty.

11. Dec 2018

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2018 Community Awards

The 2018 Redruth Charity Trust Community Awards ceremony took place on Wednesday 10th October at St Rumons Social Club. This, the 25th annual event, takes the total donated to the town’s community groups to over £100,000. 50 groups from the Redruth area were entertained by Lanner Brass Academy and the presentations were compered by Trustee Alan Jewell. Trust Chairman, Chris Hailey, welcomed over 100 representatives from Redruth’s community groups and presented their grant cheques. Chris said: “Redruth Charity Trust tonight celebrates two milestones; 25 years of the Community Awards and that, this year, the total of the grants we’ve issued within these years surpasses one hundred thousand pounds. ‘Making a difference in Redruth’ is the motto the Trust adopted and remains our absolute commitment. “Gathered together at this ceremony, we welcome community group representatives that are regular award recipients, who have become friends over the years, as well as some new groups. We thank you for all you do for the town and are delighted that these grants from the Trust will enable you to continue to serve Redruth’s residents in your various themes and channels.” PHOTO GALLERY (photos by Stephen Barnes, Fal Photography): Chairman Chris Hailey addressed the attendees Band representatives Community Group representatives Language & Horticulture representatives Youth Group representatives Youth Group representatives . . . . . The 2018 Community Awards were presented to: YOUTH GROUPS: Bosom Buddies Numbers Nursery project Tiddlers Toddlers Pencoys Primary Pre-School 77 (Redruth) Sqd Air Cadets 1st St Andrews Redruth Brownies 1st Pool Brownies 1st Pool Rainbows 1st Redruth Brownies 1st Redruth Rainbows 1st Redruth Boys Brigade Illogan Highway Junior Church Carharrack Junior Church NAS Redruth and district young adult group Don’t Stop Believing Gwealan Tops adventure playground Pencoys Learning and growing group TOAST BANDS: Carharrack + St Day Silver band Illogan Sparnon Silver Band Lanner Brass Academy Redruth Town Band HEALTH, SPORT AND FITNESS: Kernow Keepers Goalkeepers School Barncoose Limb User Group CRASH Heart Support Group St Day Cricket Club Illogan Highway Institute Redruth Tennis Club COMMUNITY GROUPS: Carharrack Village Defibrillator Mills Hall Carn Brea Village Institute Carnkie Village Hall Carn Marth Trust Illogan Highway Methodist Church Lanner Village Hall Lanner Lights Community Open Café outreach project Redruth 2000 Live at Home Redruth Community Centre Redruth Highway Community Project CIC St Day Horticultural Society CORNISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: Kowethas and Yeth Kernewek Ag Kylgh Kernewek . . . . . Photos of thanks received: Clive Baker, Redruth Cornish Language Group Carn Marth’s new ‘trailer-loo’ Kernow Keepers with their new kit

22. Oct 2018

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2018 Fred Harris Education Awards

The 2018 Fred Harris Awards have been presented to ten students, one from each of the ten schools in the Redruth area. Redruth Charity Trust awards a £50 voucher to one Year 6 pupil in each of the town’s ten schools that has made a difference to their school and community, in honour of Mr F.L.Harris (Trustee 1947-1990) who spent his lifetime working in education. The schools nominate their winning students. The 2018 winners are: Pencoys Primary School – Emily Ducker Pennoweth School – Emily Benney Treleigh CP School – Sienna Isaacs Portreath School – Freya Johnson Lanner School – Lucie Buist Trewirgie Junior School – Tia Rogers Curnow Lower School – Sarah Constable Treloweth Primary School – Riley Day Illogan School – Erin Williams St Day and Carharrack School – Anna Young Emily Benney (Pennoweth) Emily Ducker (Pencoys) Freya Johnson (Portreath) Lucie Buist (Lanner) Sienna Issacs (Treleigh) Tia Rogers (Trewirgie) The Head Teachers of all ten schools were also presented with a £250 donation from the Trust towards the schools’ library provisions. That’s another £2500 invested in Redruth’s young people! Lanner Head Teacher Tamsin Pulley Pencoys Head Teacher Lanner Head Teacher Alex Craig Trewirgie Head Teacher Jane Sargent

16. Aug 2018

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2018 Fundraising BBQ

Trust Chairman, Chris, hosted his annual fundraising BBQ on Saturday 7th July, a great evening of food and fun with an auction, tombola and World Cup ‘guess the goal’. A grand total of £925 was raised, which is incredible! Huge thanks go to all who supported the event, in person and by donation.

8. Jul 2018

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RCT supports Prostate Cancer Testing

Chris Hailey of RCT presents a cheque for £310 to Graham Fulford of the Graham Fulford Charitable Trust (PSA Tests) for Prostate Cancer, at Redruth RFC with Treve Dunstan Reds RFC Chair. The donations were collected at the 2018 Youth Sports Awards ceremony.

30. Jun 2018

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2018 Youth Sports Awards

Redruth Charity Trust held its annual Youth Sports Awards on Sunday 22nd April, at which 19 of the town’s clubs received new equipment and apparel to the value of over twenty thousand pounds. The 2018 event, the thirteenth prizegiving, brings the total value of donations to over £200,000. An audience of more than 300 club representatives heard 18 year-old Molly Caudery, the youngest member of England’s athletics team at the Commonwealth Games who had recently returned from the Gold Coast joint fifth in Pole Vault, deliver the opening speech. In her first public speech, Molly inspired the young sportsmen and women, recounting her journey from a young gymnast in Redruth into county athletics and the opportunities now opening up for her in representing her country. Chris Hailey, Chair of Redruth Charity Trust, said “Passing the threshold of two hundred thousand pounds in donated kit is a moment to celebrate and also reflect on the difference it has made in the past thirteen years. “It was a great honour that Molly Caudery could be our guest speaker and present the awards. She spoke with great poise and focus and one point in particular resounded with the room; the fact that sport makes connections, friendships for life that traverse geography. That is precisely why we do this; to bring together our community and, importantly, make a positive impact on our young people, the future of our town. “It is no easy endeavour to deliver, nor was unloading the four transit vans full of kit, but the difference it can make to the children, not to mention the clubs’ hard-working volunteers, is entirely worth it. Our sincere thanks go to Paul Hancock of Granite Sports, our procurement partner, and Craig Bonds of Redruth School for hosting the awards evening.” In addition to donating equipment, the Youth Sports Awards also celebrate individual athletes who have shown improvement in performance, attitude or effort in the previous year. The Trust awarded a trophy and holdall full of kit to one nominated individual from each of the 19 clubs in this year’s scheme. New apparel was also presented to Redruth School and Pool Academy. A collection at the event raised £310 for Prostate Cancer UK, and Redruth School students sold refreshments to raise £160 towards their Cambodia trip in 2019. REDRUTH CHARITY TRUST YOUTH SPORTS AWARDS 2018 INDIVIDUAL WINNERS: REDRUTH CRICKET JOEL HAMBLY DUCHY HOCKEY ETHAN ALLEN REDRUTH JUDO VITA CROWTHER REDRUTH RUGBY MINI/JUNIORS LEWIS WILLS MOUNT AMBROSE CRICKET REBECCA MITCHELL GAZELLES GYMNASTICS ERIN NICHOLLS PORTREATH PILOT GIG EVIE SPARGO REDRUTH TENNIS JOSEPH GAME ILLOGAN JUNIORS FOOTBALL SAM LAMPARD CORNWALL ATHLETICS SAMUEL JOSE SUPREME STAR MAJORETTES CARRIE EDWARDS ST DAY YOUTH FOOTBALL JIMMY HARDS FIRST EDITION JUNIOR BADMINTON MARLEE CAMPBELL LASTONET NETBALL SARAH NOY CAMBORNE REDRUTH MOTOR TOBY MARTYN CARN BREA/HELSTON SWIMMING ANJELICA RODGERS PORTREATH SURF LIFESAVING STEVEN LEWIS CORNWALL ROCKETS FOOTBALL BEN BISHOP WHEAL VELOCITY CYCLE SAM BERRY Craig Bonds of Redruth School Molly Caudery Alan Jewell of Redruth Charity Trust Chris Hailey of Redruth Charity Trust Toby Martyn of Camborne Redruth Motor Vita Crowther of Redruth Judo Anjelica Rodgers of Carn Brea Helston Swimming Ben Bishop of Cornwall Rockets Football Erin Nicholls of Gazelles Gymnastics Ethan Allen of Duchy Hockey Evie Spargo of Portreath Pilot Gig Jimmy Hards of St Day Youth Football Joel Hambly of Redruth Cricket Joseph Game of Redruth Tennis Lewis Wills of Redruth Rugby Mini Juniors Marlee Campbell of First Edition Junior Badminton Rebecca Mitchell of Mount Ambrose Cricket Sam Lampard of Illogan Juniors Football Samuel Jose of Cornwall Athletics Sarah Noy of Lastonet Netball Steven Lewis of Portreath Surf Lifesaving Wheal Velocity Cycle representatives Camborne Redruth Motor representatives Cornwall Athletics representatives Cornwall Rockets Football representatives Duchy Hockey Representatives First Edition Junior Badminton representatives Gazelles Gymnastics Representatives Illogan Juniors Football Representatives Lastonet Netball representatives Mount Ambrose Cricket Representatives Pool Academy representative Portreath Pilot Gig Representatives Portreath Surf Lifesaving representatives Redruth Cricket Representatives Redruth Judo Representatives Redruth Rugby Mini-Juniors Representatives Redruth School representatives Redruth Tennis Representatives St Day Youth Football representatives. Supreme Star Majorettes repesentative Molly Caudery with Chris Hailey L and Nigel Pearce R

22. Apr 2018

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2017 Community Awards

The 2017 Community awards have been passed to the successful applicants. Below are all the people/groups that have received their awards. SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC

16. Oct 2017

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2017 Fred Harris Education Awards

The Redruth Charity Trust Fred Harris Education Awards for 2017 have been awarded to pupils in Redruth’s Junior Schools. Freya Gillson of Pencoys School Zack Kinsman of Illogan School

16. Aug 2017

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2017 Youth Sports Awards

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16. Apr 2017

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2016 Community Awards

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16. Oct 2016

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2016 Fred Harris Education Awards

Redruth Charity Trust has just completed its Annual Presentations to Primary Schools in honour of Fred Harris who was a Trustee for 47 years. The Scheme started in 2005 with 3 schools and has grown to include all 10 in the Redruth area. Each School receives £250 to purchase new books for their libraries. They also nominate a year 6 pupil for Making a Difference to the School and Community who receives a framed certificate and £55 of WH Smiths vouchers. Presentation were made by Trust Chairman Chris Hailey and Trustee Alan Jewell who were entertained at some Schools with song and dance routines and some pictures of the Schools year. Chris Hailey was impressed with the new facilities at Illogan and Curnow School on their new shared site and said that it was good to see such a positive spirit from the pupils at our Schools. The Community is built around Schools and the next generation is what we need to plan our efforts around. Rob Adams, Head teacher at Pennoweth, said it was good to maintain links with the Community and welcomed the Trusts support while Nicola Finn, Head teacher Portreath, said that books were key to help grow confidence in reading and writing which all pupils need. The Trusts aim is to Make a Difference and has invested £24,000 in the scheme.

16. Aug 2016

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West Briton Community Award

RCT Chairman, Chris Hailey, was nominated for a West Briton Community Award in the Charity Hero category. Publicity in WB 19th Nov pages 34-37 and pictures attached. Phil Olds (rugby coach) Redruth Juniors RFC and Mark Leah(Chairman) St Day Youth FC also won awards in the Sportsperson category. These clubs are in our YSA scheme. This is a great honour for me and recognition of the work that the Trust delivers in Redruth and district. We aim to make a difference and put Redruth on the map. Thank you One and All.

20. Nov 2015

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2015 Community Awards

Redruth Charity Trust has bestowed grants on the following community groups. Children / Youth 1.Youth Alive. Christian Youth Group, Station Rd Pool.(EFGI Youth) Multigames table 2. 5th Redruth Scouts. Help towards camp visit to Brownsea Island 3. 1st St Andrews Redruth Brownies. Craft materials. 4. Pencoys Primary Pre School. Sofas for reading area. 5. Illogan Highway Junior Church. Moveable white board 6. DSBeenies Youth project. (Don’t stop believing) a charity entertainment group. Funds for adventure week at St Mawes. 7. 77 (Redruth) Air Cadets. Duplex repeater 2 way radios. 8. 2nd Redruth Scouts. To repair tent stock and new cooking equipment Language Groups 9. Redruth Cornish Language Group. Increase library stock etc 10. An Kylgh Kernewyek – the Cornish Language Circle. Provide course work material. 11. Kernow Matters CIC towards laptop, projector, flip chart. 12. Redruth St Pirans Festival (Redruth Town Council) events brochure / programme advert. Community Groups 13. Redruth Community Association. LENOVO C260 all-in-one PC 14. Improving Carharrack Environment. (ICE) maintain and replace Christmas lights. 15. Illogan Highway Methodist Church. Replace fridge. 16.Parents and friends of Murdoch & Trevithick. 6-bow safe archery set. 17.Camborne& Redruth Live at Home scheme. Provide entertainment. 18.Friendship Club (Redruth North Partnership) Coach trip and refreshments. 19. Carn Brea Village Hall. Weatherproofing of roof. 20. Redruth & District Twinning Ass. Portable trolley. 23. SAFE project. New project “SAFE in a box” Diversify last years aims. Music 24. Kernow Music Foundation CIC. Provides space / training/ resources local musicians, community radio, Outside broadcast equipment. Need 3 portable gas heaters 25. Redruth Town Band. New members need uniform waistcoats 26. Illogan Sparnon Silver Band. Upkeep of uniforms and instruments 27. Lanner and district Silver Band. Replace baritone 28. Cornwall Music Therapy Trust. Based at Curnow School. Purchase of a Hapi Drum for severely disabled. Health and Sport 29.CRASH heart support group. Purchase of wall cabinet for defribillator and stationery. 30. BLUGS. ( NCA 13 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly community health service) Hire of swimming pool. 31. All Stars, Vogue Park Bowls Club. Trophy cabinet. 32. Mt. Ambrose CC Cooker for new pavilion. 33. West Cornwall FC. Need to install spectator surround. 34. Redruth Tennis Club. Replace gazebo and picnic table 35. Redruth Bowling Club. Dishwasher. 36. N gauge society. Tools and equipment to build model railways.

16. Oct 2015

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2013 Fred Harris Education Awards

Redruth Charity Trust has just completed it’s annual visits to local primary schools to present the Fred Harris Memorial Award. Mr. Harris worked in education all his life and was a trustee of the charity for more than 50 years. The awards presented in his memory include a £250 donation to the school and a £50 W. H. Smith’s token to the winning student from year 6. The pupil is chosen before moving to secondary education for making a difference to their primary school. Illogan School student Louise Smitham pictured with Chris Hailey Illogan School student Louise Smitham was chosen for her valuable contribution. Louise started the school as a very quiet and timid child; she has matured into a lovely girl and gained so much confidence along the way. Louise excelled in every activity at Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre during the year 6 camp and plays in the netball team. She did brilliantly in her SATs and recently took a lead role as Kitty Cobblers in the Musicmakers performance. Louise thoroughly deserves the award and is sure to thrive at Pool Academy. Pennoweth School’s Josie receiving her Fred Harris award from Chris Hailey

16. Aug 2013

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Treleigh County Primary try Tri Golf

Working with Clubs or Schools Year six pupils at Treleigh County Primary were treated to a Tri Golf session this week, delivered by the Cornwall Golf Development Officer Simon Wood, a golf professional, and Radnor Golf Club. Using equipment supplied to Radnor Golf Club at the recent Redruth Charity Trust Youth Awards Evening, thirty pupils enjoyed a variety of fun exercises teaching them the basics of the game, many trying the sport for the first time. Treleigh school are linking up with Radnor Golf Club after half term, giving pupils a chance to develop their new found skills over a period of after school sessions at their local golf club. It is also Radnor Golf Clubs aim to take the Tri Golf experience in to other local schools, continuing the current National Golf Month drive to get more people in to golf. Pictured, l to r , Steve Proctor, deputy head at Treleigh, Simon Wood, Cornwall Golf Development Officer, Jon Barber, Radnor Golf Club, Chris Hailey, Chairman of Redruth Charity Trust. If your club or company works with or would like to work with schools or clubs please contact Chris Hailey on 01209 218581

16. Jun 2013

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2012 Community Awards

Redruth Charity Trust has held their annual Community awards night 31 local groups and societies received a share of £6,700. They enjoyed a pasty supper while being delightfully entertained by Carharrack and St Day Silver Band. Successful applicants included baby and toddler, pre school, brownies and rainbows, 4 bands and the Murdoch day dancers. Victim support, Miners court lunch club, Kerrier 50+ forum, Lanner and Illogan Churches and many other groups. The money will be used to purchase bowls, craft supplies, cooking equipment, car booster seats and scooters. The Trustees were delighted to welcome 9 new groups this year among them were Visibility who were able to purchase a 64GB ipad, Illogan church can add a display and information board to their churchyard and Murdoch and Trevithick centre can provide a TV set for the more elderly clients. Trustee Alan Jewell provided a commentary as M.C. while Trust chairman Chris Hailey presented the cheques. Mr Hailey said “ what a pleasure it was to make a difference to these groups. The Trust has once again been able to deliver at the heart of the community”. The clubs all agreed that were it not for the generosity of the Trust many of them would find it almost impossible to function. The Trust has been running the Community awards since 1993 using funds received in rent from land owned at Drump Road. The Trustees continually strive to increase its profile in the TR15/16 area. Application forms for next year will be available from 1st June. The secretary, Barbara Hart is happy to speak too anyone wanting further information and can be contacted on email bar@barhart.co.uk or 26 Heanton Tce., Redruth.

16. Oct 2012

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REDRUTH CHARITY TRUST

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Email: info@redruthcharitytrust.org.uk

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