ABOUT US

Cornwall Rural Community Charity (CRCC) is an organisation dedicated to supporting and strengthening Cornwall’s Communities to improve quality of life.

With, on average, 70 staff and a turnover of approximately £2M a year, we support a number of projects such as, community development; fishing and coastal communities; infrastructure services, training provision, informal and unpaid carers, volunteer led projects and support for young people.

CRCC is part of a network of 38 RCCs across England, all sharing the aim of enhancing rural communities. RCCs are represented at a national level by ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England). CRCC has offices in Redruth and Penzance. The Charity delivers varied projects, which are greatly valued by those supported.


  • Our Work

    Our work falls in to three main categories: Rural & Coastal, Education & Training and Carers & Wellbeing.

  • Our Strategy

    This business plan sets out our vision for the next five years. We focus on what we do well: delivering quality services and activities to those communities and individuals who most need our support.

  • Our Values

    CRCC’s values reflect our purpose and have been written collaboratively by staff, Trustees and volunteers.

  • Our History

    We’ve been supporting Cornish Communities since the end of the second World War.

  • Annual Review

    Read our Annual Review to find out more about our work and projects.

  • Our CEO

    Katherine Nissen joined CRCC in June 2019 after a career in education, social care and the voluntary sector.

  • Our Trustees

    The board has representation with a wide range of interests and skills from across the county.

  • Our Partners

    CRCC would like to thank the following organisations for their support.

  • Stories

    Real-life examples of how our initiatives have positively influenced individuals, families, and communities.