After a 2-year hiatus, the Redruth Charity Trust Community Awards presentation evening took place on 20th October at the Penventon Hotel, where a total of £3500 was distributed to groups and clubs in the district. Since this Awards scheme started 28 years ago, the Trust has donated £118,000 to the town’s community groups and clubs. In 2020, grants were awarded but no presentation event was permitted, so the Trustees were thrilled to be able to gather together to celebrate our community’s groups in person in the majestic Forum Room of the Penventon Hotel. 16 groups from the Redruth area were represented, and were entertained by 30 beautiful voices from RAOSTys – the youth section of Redruth Amateur Operatic Society Trust – 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: “Covid presented a huge challenge for our community, and the majority of our district’s organisations had to stop meeting. Returning to their usual provision has been even more challenging for organisers and the Trust’s aim is to help these groups get back on their feet this year so that these hugely valuable provisions can return for residents and ease the isolation that people have suffered. The Trust extends huge thanks to Darren Kaslow, the General Manager of the Penventon Hotel, and his team for their tremendous support for the Trust by providing the room, pasties and entrance drinks. The Hotel have really shown a big commitment to RCT this year. The children from RAOSTys brought a wonderful joy to the evening. To hear them sing in their first public performance this year was a huge honour and pleasure – thank you to all the children and team. We know that 2022 will continue to present challenges in recovering from Covid but the Trust is determined to be ready to help Redruth and our villages to get back on their feet. Together we are stronger.” Three sponsors supported the 2021 Community Awards: GOLD Penventon Park Hotel, SILVER Cornwall Electrical Contactors and BRONZE Redruth Revival. We extend our thanks to these businesses for being our first Community Award Sponsors. We have signed one new Silver for next year already and will seek more in 2022. . . . . . The 2021 Community Awards were presented to: Community Facilities Carnkie Village Hall – £200 towards an all-surface steam cleaner for their “Breakfast Stop”. Carn Brea Village Institute – £200 towards insulating their roof, to keep heating bills down. Lanner Village Hall Trust – £200 towards a 85” TV for a film club to help their local community. Lanner Lights – £150 to buy new string lights for their Christmas display.  Bands and Music Redruth Town Band – £400 to buy 25 red shirts for wearing at official events. Lanner and District Silver Band – £200 to make repairs to their aging tubas. Kernow Music Foundation – £180 to pay for radio streaming online licence. Community Clubs Trelawney Social Club – £200 towards a laptop to help with their activities.  Redruth Tennis Club – £100 towards a defibrillator to be sited outside the club, the immediate community will also have access to it. Redruth RFC Bar and Events – £250 to support a club to bring the elderly together for music, entertainment, tea and coffee. Youth Groups Gwealan Tops Adventure Playground – £300 towards an accessible trike for children to use in their skate and wheels space. RedYouth Community Youth Group – £200 towards a new ipad, to replace their 7-year-old one which no longer supports the software needed for their playlists.  1st Redruth Rainbows – £150 to re stock their supplies of arts and crafts for Christmas and to start badges again.   1st Redruth Brownies – £150 to re stock their supplies of arts and crafts for Christmas and to start badges again.   4 Motion CIC – £500 towards an after-school club for young people who are not able to access clubs.          RAOSTYS – provision of further 9-11 years and 7-8 years hoodies for new members.                                              . . . . . PHOTO GALLERY

Eighteen sports clubs received over fifteen thousand pounds worth of new equipment and apparel on Sunday 1st August at Redruth Charity Trust’s annual Youth Sports Awards ceremony. Delivery of the 16th scheme may have been three months later than usual due to the pandemic, but the Trust was delighted that the 2021 awards were able to be presented in person. Representatives from 18 clubs gathered to receive their new kit, worth over £15,000 trade cost; these donations will benefit 2400 under-18 club members in the Redruth district. Chris Hailey, Chair of Redruth Charity Trust, said: “It has been a challenge to make this year’s awards happen, with supplier delays and government restrictions on gathering, but we were determined. The club volunteers themselves have faced huge challenges and continued to deliver engagement to their members during the pandemic, so it was our duty to work as hard as possible to help their recovery with vital new kit and equipment.“The young people in our district need sport now, more than ever, to re-energise and re-build after a period of hiatus and isolation. Over the last sixteen years, we have donated hundreds of thousands of pounds in kit – the Trust continues to make a difference and support youth development through sport.“The presentation evening, 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 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 medal and holdall full of kit to one nominated individual from each of the 18 clubs in this year’s scheme. A retiring collection was held for Redruth United FC, whose clubhouse had been vandalised this summer. £250 was collected, which the Trust rounded up to £300. Photos below kindly taken by Steve Barnes, Fal Photography 2021 Individual Winners West Coast Academy: Thomas HockingSupreme Star Majorettes: Kenzie EvansSt Day Youth FC: William RichardsRedruth United FC: Ben GrimsteadRedruth Tennis Club: Freya WilleyRedruth Rugby: Sam JamesRedruth Judo Club: Rebecca WillisRedruth Cricket Club: Rhys RichardsPortreath SLSC: Charlotte BellPortreath Pilot Gig Club: Tamsin MarquisPool Junior FC: Tia-Mae JoseIllogan Junior FC: Jago AshleyGazelles Gymnastics Club: Gracie HudsonCamborne Redruth Motor Club: Finlay RuleCornwall Athletics Club: Fabio ZamparelliCarn Brea Helston SC: Tegen-Rose ClementsDuchy Hockey Club: Beth Perkin 2021 Club Awards CAMBORNE-REDRUTH MOTOR CLUB: large first aid kit plus ice packs DUCHY HOCKEY CLUB: 96 t-shirts SUPREME STAR MAJORETTES: 32 Pom Poms and an extra box of clothing courtesy of Cornish Granite Sports. PORTREATH PILOT GIG CLUB: waterproof first aid kit. REDRUTH UNITED FC: 2 Feather Flags, 32 mixed size footballs, 2 First Aid kits and a ball pump. REDRUTH RUGBY FC: mixed sized balls, a full set of flags and sleeves plus 12 ruck pads. REDRUTH JUDO CLUB: 73 t-shirts. WEST COAST ACADEMY: Harness Belt REDRUTH CRICKET CLUB: 12 Bola balls, a feed buddy with balls and an extension, 12 match balls and 2 soft balls. CORNWALL ATHLETICS CLUB: 4 shot putts, 4 discus, 6 knocken balls, 4 medicine balls, 6 hurdles and 50 t-shirts REDRUTH TENNIS CLUB: 6 Wilson training racquets, 3 buckets of balls; Orange, Green and Yellow and 10 quarter-zip tops. POOL JUNIOR FC: 25 t-shirts. ILLOGAN JUNIOR FC: 100 mixed size footballs and an extra box of clothing courtesy of Cornish Granite Sports. ST DAY YOUTH FC: 180 large bootbags with space for individual names. GAZELLES GYMNASTICS CLUB: Inflatable Incline and 2 foam mats. PORTREATH SLSC: an extensive range of fitness equipment: Mini Pole sets, Flat hoop sets, Agility ladders, Space Markers,, Medicine Balls, Crash bags and a Kettle bell set. CARN BREA /HELSTON SC: 90 water bottles with space for individual names and 6 t-shirts. RADNOR ROYALS GOLF: 12 hoodies.REDRUTH SCHOOL: set of Equestrian Jackets. Redruth United FCCarn Brea Helston Swimming ClubPortreath Surf Life Saving ClubGazelles Gymnastics ClubSt Day Football ClubIllogan Junior Football ClubPool Junior Football ClubRedruth Tennis ClubCornwall Athletic ClubRedruth Cricket ClubWest Coast AcademyRedruth Judo ClubRedruth Rugby ClubPortreath Pilot Gig ClubRedruth United Football ClubSupreme Stars MajorettesCamborne Redruth Motor ClubDuchy Hockey ClubRedruth School

Redruth Charity Trust has received a donation from the family of Reginald Terrill, who passed away aged 97 on Friday 12th February 2021. Redruth Charity Trust was chosen by Reginald’s son, Scott, and family to receive the donations made at his funeral service.  A total of £220 was collected in Reginald’s honour at the restricted gathering at Treswithian crematorium on Wednesday 3rd March. Reginald lived in Redruth all his life and was a keen sportsman.  The collection from his funeral will be directed towards encouraging young people in sport in Redruth. The RCT Trustees express their sympathies to Scott and all of Reginald’s family, along with sincere thanks for their support for the charity.

The 15th annual Youth Sports Awards by Redruth Charity Trust was doubly remarkable.  In 2020, the total value of sports kit and equipment awarded passed a quarter of a million pounds, directly benefiting under-18s in the Redruth district and, for the first time, the awards ceremony took place virtually, via Facebook. For the past fourteen years, the event has seen hundreds gathered together physically in celebration, yet the Coronavirus lockdown forced a rethink as to how the Trust presented the awards for 2020.  The Trustees felt strongly that the individual award winners deserved their moment to shine, and developed a digital solution. In a broadcast on Facebook to open the awards on Sunday 14th June 2020, Chris Hailey, Chair of Trustees, said: “We should have been applauding together in a packed sports hall, but we couldn’t let lockdown stop us celebrating our young people and sport in our district.  “Despite the challenges we face at the moment, sport remains a vital link in our community, and will be even more crucial going forward.  It is important to acknowledge the volunteer club leaders working hard behind the scenes to find a way to return to their sport safely: thank you for your commitment to our young people.” More than £20,000 of kit and equipment has been purchased by the Trust, via valued partner Cornish Granite Sports, and is ready to be distributed to the 19 clubs in this year’s scheme.  The items awarded, along with the names of the individual winners for each club, are shown below. Redruth Charity Trust extends its grateful thanks to the local businesses that have sponsored the Youth Sports Award during the 2017-2020 programme, whose support has been crucial to this significant total investment and the Trust’s commitment to ‘Making a Difference in Redruth’. Redruth United Football Club RCT YSA 2020 Winner: Jack Adams The club said: “Jack shows unshakeable work ethic in training and preparation and exhibits a ‘first in, last out’ mentality. He leads by example and motivates teammates to be the best they can be.  Jack inspires and aligns others to work together and finds a way to persevere when faced with obstacles and adversity. Jack demonstrates the desire and drive to succeed both on and off the field.” RCT has awarded a Powapass TT10 passing machine and small gazebo to Redruth United Football Club, which has 85 members under the age of 18. Camborne and Redruth Motorcycle Club RCT YSA 2020 Winner: Iris Richards The club said: “Iris Richards is the youngest of only 2 female competitors within the sport of Motorcycle Trials throughout Cornwall and has been member of the Camborne and Redruth Motorcycle Club since she was 8 years old when she first started riding trials on an electric powered motorcycle.  Motorcycle Trials involves the skilful and challenging riding of a competition motorcycle over the most physically demanding terrain including rocks, mud and rivers, this sport is not for the feint hearted and requires considerable athletic ability.Iris turns up at every event in all weathers, the 2019 series of  the Cornwall Oset and Youth Trials Championship sadly only experienced 2 dry events throughout the year, most events endured either heavy rain or worse but Iris was there at every event smiling and enthusiastic. Despite some falls and a few crashes she continues to smile and is one of the most pleasant young ladies anyone would wish to meet, she is courteous to all the Officials, helpers and everyone around her.The Camborne and Redruth Motorcycle Club are invited annually to host an Arena Motorcycle Trial at the Cornwall Country Fair and Steam Rally at Stithians showground. Here spectators are treated to a display of trials riding over cars, lorries, skips and pallet constructions and Iris is certainly one of the stars of the show, not just because she is the only girl but because of her ability and the amazing things she can do with a motorcycle.Iris currently is riding a 125cc trials motorcycle and has been recognised by the Camborne and Redruth Motorcycle Club Committee as the most improved rider in 2019, this is no mean achievement as consideration for this includes all adult and youth riders throughout Cornwall.Throughout the summer months the Camborne and Redruth Motorcycle Club hosts training events where, again, Iris is at every event and helps the Club Coaches with the training of younger riders and some adult novice riders who are often amazed at what a 13 year old girl can make a motorcycle do.Iris is a great ambassador to the sport of Motorcycle trials and it is a great pleasure to have her and her family involved in our sporting events.” RCT has awarded 50 large boot bags to Camborne and Redruth Motorcycle Club, which has 50 members under the age of 18. Redruth Judo Club RCT YSA 2020 Winner: Tecca Ford The club said: “Tecca is a remarkable young lady with the biggest smile on her face. She has fantastic work ethic and always puts 100% into her training and coaching. Tecca is a coach’s child and so much is expected of them, on and off the sporting arena, and this can be very hard for them. Tecca takes this in her stride and values her mum as one of her coaches, training partner and friend.  One of the down sides of being a coach’s child is always being first at the club and to assist in the setting up and then being the last to leave: Tecca has spent most of her life at the side of, or on, the judo mat. Tecca has developed as individual, putting time and dedication into her training, travelling around the country. Along with Judo training, she also cross trains and fits rugby and football into her training programme.  Tecca is not afraid of failure, in fact her success is because of learning to fail. She learns, she adapts, and then she tries again and again. Tecca doesn’t look for the medals to see her progress, she at how she performed and whether she could improve it. 2019 has been her most successful year to date. 2020 brings a new age band and already she knows she back at the bottom and has two to three years to work her way back up the judo ladder again. Tecca is an asset to the club, a fantastic role model and has the special talent to become a sports coach in whichever she decides to follow.  It is brilliant to see many of the younger players looking up to her. Tecca is a respected member of the club and with her peers.” RCT has awarded 103 t-shirts, 15 hula hoops and 24 rubber sports markers to Redruth Judo Club, which has 92 members under the age of 18. Supreme Star Majorettes RCT YSA 2020 Winner: Tamsyn Letcher The club said: “Tamsyn is currently Reserve Senior Drum Major, well known within the troupe and with the committee members for being a very helpful and polite young majorette. She attends all fundraising activities and events that the troupe do all year round and proves a real asset to the team. Tamsyn is an outstanding Twirler, she always gives it 100% in practice and at competitions. Cat is very proud to be your trainer and keep up the amazing work. Well done!” RCT has awarded 28 dress bags and a large portable speaker to Supreme Star Majorettes, which has 31 members under the age of 18. West Coast Academy RCT YSA 2020 Winner: Cooper Clark The club said: “Cooper has been a student at West Coast Academy for many years, and for the last two years he has volunteered as Assistant Coach.  He is nominated for this award in recognition of his ongoing support, enthusiasm and dedication towards all sports we provide.” RCT has awarded 85 t-shirts to West Coast Academy, which has 600 members under the age of 18. Redruth Rugby Club Mini-Juniors RCT YSA 2020 Winner: Jarrod Hambly The club said: “Jarrod has been an ever present for Redruth Mini Juniors since the age of 6 and has now progressed into his final season as a junior. An accomplished hooker who has a sound understanding of the game, he is loyal to the club and has developed over the years into a fine young man. Although a trialist, his skills and attributes are yet to be recognised by the County, something that will undoubtedly happen in the not too distant future. We are looking forward to seeing how he develops moving into Colts rugby next season.However, in addition to his rugby ability, Jarrod is also a successful cricketer, playing for Redruth Cricket Club and Cornwall Age Groups. His cricketing ability has afforded him tours to both South Africa and the West Indies with Cornwall. He is also a regular in County League 1 representing Redruth 2nd XI keeping wicket and ably handling the bat.As a Club we are very proud of individuals like Jarrod who represent their home town clubs in multiple sports.” RCT has awarded 90 balls, 4 tackle tube sleeves and 30 t-shirts to Redruth Rugby Club Mini-Juniors, which has 260 members under the age of 18. Illogan Junior Football Club RCT YSA 2020 Winner: Corban Dowling The club said: “A young lad who has been at the club from a very early age, Corban is now playing for our newly promoted U13s. The main reason for his nomination is he is one of our new coaches.  We are very lucky to have young members coaching our younger teams, and Corban has been very successful helping to coach our under-6s. A tough age group but a rewarding one.  He had many nominations from parents of that age group and we are very lucky to have him.” RCT has awarded 130 polo shirts to Illogan Junior Football Club, which has 180 members under the age of 18. Redruth Cricket Club RCT YSA 2020 Winner: Callum Davis The club said: “Callum has been a member of the youth section of Redruth Cricket Club since he was old enough to hold cricket bat. He has progressed up through the ranks via the rising stars, U11, U13, U15, 4th, 3rd and now into the 2nd team at the end of last season. He has represented Cornwall Schools Cricket from U11’s up to now the U15’s and has toured both South Africa and the West Indies with the County.Callum has also supported the Club Coaches in helping to develop the next generation of players by helping out at Junior Practice Sessions for the U11 teams.” RCT has awarded 36 playing shirts to Redruth Cricket Club, which has 58 members under the age of 18. Portreath Pilot Gig Rowing Club RCT YSA 2020 Winner: James Belshaw The club said: “James is nominated for showing endurance and commitment in Gig Rowing.James joined PPGC last year, quickly picked up the sport and has been a real asset to the club, representing the Junior crew in key events at many regattas over the summer and significantly at the Hayle U14 Championships where he contributed to the team coming a close second in the Plate series thrilling final. James is an athletic, strong, formidable rower who always gives 100% – on and off the water. He reliably turns up in all weathers and always with a cheery smile on his face (however early it is!) and is a brilliant team player and crew member. We can all learn a lot from James’ skill, positive outlook and commitment and are thrilled for him to be recognised here today.” RCT has awarded 12 t-shirts to Portreath Pilot Gig Rowing Club, which has 12 members under the age of 18. Redruth Archers RCT YSA 2020 Winner: Ashton Sandry The club said: “Ashton is very keen and willing to work to improve in his shooting.  He is a good example of a helpful club member, willing to muck-in and get involved. Ashton has a very friendly attitude towards everyone and is a pleasure to have in Redruth Archers.” RCT has awarded 12 gilets to Redruth Archers, which has 11 members under the age of 18. Portreath Surf Life Saving Club RCT YSA 2020 Winner: Kerenza Piotrowicz The club said: “Through nipper and youth age groups Kerenza won numerous medals from Cornish and National competitions. Kerenza was diagnosed with Rapid Onset Adolescent Scoliosis, which caused high levels of pain, affecting all aspects of her life including walking, and underwent corrective spinal surgery.  The recovery period has been long, but Kerenza was determined to return to training and competing, and subsequently qualified as a beach and pool lifeguard and volunteers with the RNLI.” RCT has awarded 140 t-shirts to Portreath Surf Life Saving Club, which has 136 members under the age of 18. Wheal Velocity Cycling Club RCT YSA 2020 Winner: Jake Rowell The club said: “Jake has always enjoyed and been involved with sport, participating in rugby, football, running, judo and triathlons, but his real love has blossomed in cycling.  He has developed with the help of Wheal Velocity Cycling Club into one of the best all round riders in the South West, proving himself on the road, track and time trialling.  This year Jake has been selected to join British Cycling’s Regional School of Racing to develop into an even more complete and stronger rider. Not only is he involved with the competitive side of the sport but Jake also enjoys helping, encouraging and supporting the younger and news members of the team and club.” RCT has awarded 58 tracksuit bottoms to Wheal Velocity Cycling Club, which has 58 members under the age of 18. St Day Youth Football Club RCT YSA 2020 Winner: Perryn Clarke The club said: “Perryn is always around the club helping out with whatever is needed. When at training he is always very helpful, getting in the goals and picking items up. He plays outfield but is never afraid to play in different positions, including in goal.  Due to a family member’s illness, he, along with his sister, raised over £200 for the Sunrise appeal charity by making and selling Christmas decorations in their school and at the football club.” RCT has awarded 30 Substitute Long Jackets to St Day Youth Football Club, which has 180 members under the age of 18. Redruth Tennis Club RCT YSA 2020 Winner: Rhiana Buckley The club said: “Rhiana shows dedication to the sport by showing commitment to training, supporting competitions and taking part in league tennis for junior and adult leagues. Rhiana is a great representative for Redruth Tennis Club and also competes in the Cornwall County Girls Tennis Squad.” RCT has awarded 80 Quarter Zip Fleece Jackets to Redruth Tennis Club, which has 84 members under the age of 18. Gazelles Gymnastics Club RCT YSA 2020 Winner: Lily Dowling The club said: “Lily has been a member of the Gazelles Gymnastics Club since January 2012 when she was 6yrs old.  She joined as a recreational gymnast and moved into the competition squad when she was 9 when she entered her first county competition.  Since then Lily has made very good progress with some very good individual and team results.   During this time Lily has also taken her County Grades each year passing each one with Highly Commended.  Her confidence as a competitive gymnast has also grown which was highlighted last October when she was selected to compete for Cornwall in the South West Inter Counties competition in Dorset gaining her county colours.As well as training 3 days a week Lily also helps coach our younger gymnasts which is a big asset to the club.  Lily is very well liked by her fellow gymnasts and coaches alike.” RCT has awarded 60 t-shirts and 20 backpacks to Gazelles Gymnastics Club, which has 165 members under the age of 18. Carn Brea Helston Swimming Club RCT YSA 2020 Winner: George Ward The club said: “George has been a brilliant young member of our Club, he is a serious competitor and an ambitious young man, he always gives his best, listens to his coaches and commits to working hard in training. His hard work is now starting to pay dividends, he is just bubbling under that converted Regional Qualifying Time which should not be far away.George has shown he is a great team player travelling with the Team for National Arena League Competitions. George has shown his strength and resilience leading off the boys under-15 team and then swimming up for the Open Men’s Relays.George was awarded the Boys Junior Captaincy last summer and has worked hard in this role supporting many younger swimmers at County Competitions. On Monday nights he is always on poolside working as an Aquatic Helper taking registers, preparing equipment for the younger learn to swim squad members and assisting swim teachers demonstrating technique.George is very worthy winner of the Youth Sports Award.” RCT has awarded 75 polo shirts to Carn Brea Helston Swimming Club, which has 132 members under the age of 18. Duchy Hockey Club   RCT YSA 2020 Winner: Lily Butterworth The club said:“Lily has been playing hockey for two years and has risen swiftly through the juniors into the Duchy ladies seconds league team.  Lily is a quiet but deadly goal machine, showing amazing composure when striking.  She made her debut for the ladies first team in the Cornwall cup, chipping the ball over the Newquay keeper for a fantastic goal to open her account.  An ever present member at training, Lily is a joy to coach and just loves her hockey!” RCT has awarded 2 sets of mini cones, 24 dimple balls and 48 bibs to Duchy Hockey Club, which has 200 members under the age of 18. Cornwall Athletic Club RCT YSA 2020 Winner: Micho Tao The club said:“Micho joined Cornwall Athletic Club in 2018. Right from the start, even at a young age, it was noticeable that Micho was a rare talent and with the help from his coach, Mandy Sinden, he quickly progressed in the 100m and 200m sprints.After entering a number of competitions with good results, Micho ended the 2019 track & field season in the under 15’s age group as number one in the South West for the 100m & 200m sprints and UK number five, again the 100m & 200m sprints.Apart from his athletic ability, Micho is a talented drummer in a band, so future prospects look extremely good for this talented and likeable young man.” RCT has awarded 110 t-shirts to Cornwall Athletic Club, which has 200 members under the age of 18. Radnor Royals Youth Golf Club RCT YSA 2020 Winner: Maxwell Eva The club said: “Maxwell has been nominated for a number of reasons.  Firstly he, like so many young golfers, need to find the time to not only attend individual lessons but also the time to commit to practising and playing if they are to improve.  Maxwell is very good at other sports and academically committed to school work, yet finds the enthusiasm and determination to excel in his golf skill development program, so much so that, in a very short period of time, he has achieved quite a remarkable level of improvement since starting.  I have no doubt he will play a key part in future junior teams at the club and go on to represent the county as well in the future. Great start Maxwell, well deserved in your nomination and all the best in the future as you win other awards and competitions in golf at Radnor and beyond.” RCT has awarded 6 smash bags to Radnor Royals Youth Golf Club, which has 9 members under the age of 18. YSA KIT IN USE: Cornwall Athletic Club Cornwall Athletic Club Camborne Redruth Motor Club

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.

£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

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

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

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

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/

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.

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.

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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.