Open funds, paid opportunities and trusteeships in Cornwall's creative sector
News from the Sector
Help Us Shape the Next 10-year Cornish Language Strategy – Thursday 10th July 12pm
Join Jowdy Davey, Cornish Language Lead at Cornwall Council, for an online, lunchtime pit stop to help shape the Cornish Language Strategy 2025 – 2035. Share ideas in this informal, interactive session focused on how we can help the sector engage more with the Cornish language.
Email Jowdy on jowdy.davey@cornwall.gov.uk for a link to the Teams meeting.
Training and Development Opportunities
Wedding Venue Opportunity
Did you know your cultural venue could become a licensed setting for legal wedding ceremonies? Becoming a licensed wedding venue can create a new revenue stream, encourage wider community engagement, and allow you to celebrate your venue in a different way. If you're interested in licensing your venue, contact the Wedding Venue Licensing Team at 0300 1234 181 (option 3) or email AV.Licensing@cornwall.gov.uk. Click here to learn more.
Theatre research
Charlotte Bister is conducting a research project looking at the deeper emotional and personal value theatre holds in your life. Charlotte is seeking participants who are interested in sharing your stories and thoughts about theatre. Participation involves a one-on-one interview, either in person or online.
To participate or learn more, please contact Charlotte at CB307039@falmouth.ac.uk
CreaTech Cornwall
CreaTech Cornwall is a dynamic new initiative designed to support the next wave of creative digital innovators in Cornwall. The programme delivers targeted incubation for early-stage individuals and start-ups working at the cutting edge of creativity and technology. CreaTech Cornwall gives you the tools, mentorship, seed funding, and momentum to move forward with confidence. Click here to find out more, the deadline for expressions of interest is the 23rd of June.
The Ideas Generator from Impossible Producing
Impossible Producing are a theatre, events and experiences production company looking to invest and develop some new creative projects seeded in Cornwall. They are organising an Ideas Generator Day on 18th of July 2025 with industry professionals and inviting selected artists to pitch their ideas.
Intermediate Spatial Audio Training from Real Immersive, at Liskeard Library, 7th and 8th of July, 10am-4pm
Over the course of 2 sessions, you'll work together with a cohort of individuals to collect, and record a library of sounds that can be used to create your own spatial soundscapes. This course is free to attend but requires a £30 refundable deposit, you can view more information here.
Funding Opportunities
Town Regeneration and Investment Programme (TRIP)
The aim of TRIP is to regenerate towns and high streets across Cornwall. Grant funding between £2,500 - £500,000 is available for projects that can contribute to this aim and boost local business growth and productivity.
The programme is now accepting applications and will close on the 30th of June.
Creative Foundations Fund from Arts Council England
The aims of this investment are to:
increase the economic sustainability of cultural and creative organisations through improving existing cultural buildings and equipment
decrease the risk and financial impact of abandoned or cancelled performances, exhibitions, or events caused by equipment or infrastructure failure
grow audience engagement and access by underserved communities to high-quality creative work and cultural infrastructure.
Local Community Fund from The Co-Op
The Local Community Fund shares £6,000 between three causes in each community. They are looking to support projects that enable people to access food, create opportunities for young people, improve people’s mental wellbeing, promote community cohesion and build sustainable futures.
The Heritage Revival Fund from the Architectural Heritage Fund
The Heritage Revival Fund has been created to help communities across England rescue and repurpose neglected historic buildings. This programme will focus on regenerating historic buildings in town centre locations. It will do this by supporting community organisations to take ownership of, adapt and reuse the local heritage assets that matter to them, transforming them into thriving spaces that meet their needs.
Paid Opportunities
Freelance Dance Practitioner at Dance Centred
Location: St Austell
Deadline: 27th of June 2025. This role is offered on a fixed term contract for two years, and the practitioner is needed in St Austell on Wednesdays from 10.30am-12.30pm, starting from the 1st of October. The advertised fee is £95 per session and £360 for 3 days of planning.
Move Together is a project run by Dance Centred CIC, providing free, weekly creative dance sessions for women affected by cancer. The project is open to women at any stage of their cancer journey whether recently diagnosed, undergoing treatment or in remission. Move Together has been running in Newquay for over 3 years and is now expanding to St Austell.
Creative Strategy Specialist at Torpoint Artists Collective
Location: Torpoint
Deadline: 30th of June. This is a tender opportunity and the fee available is up to £9,000.
Torpoint Artists Collective CIC (TAC), in partnership with Torpoint Town Council, is commissioning a Creative Strategy Specialist (or team) to co-create an ambitious 5-year Arts, Culture & Creative Industries Strategy for the town.
Enterprise Projects Manager at Creative Kernow
Location: Redruth
Deadline: 30th of June 2025. This role is temporary, until 31st of March 2026, and part time, advertised as 0.6FTE. The advertised salary is £36,000 pro rata.
Creative Kernow are recruiting a new role to be part of their growing enterprise activities, with an initial focus on the management and delivery of their research and consultation contract with Cornwall Council, for the development of Local Plan 2030-2050.
Several roles at KBSK
Location: Bodmin
Deadline: 6th of July
Operations Manager: Contracted at 29.6 hours per week, this role pays £26,130 pro rata and is listed on an initial 12 month contract. The post holder will be central to KBSK, leading the team, co-driving strategy, and supporting the CEO to deliver on their mission.
Social Media Content Creator: Contracted at 18 hours per week, this role pays £18 per hour and is listed on an initial 12 month contract. The post holder will help KBSK create engaging content, celebrate youth voice, promote their programmes, and build an authentic online presence that reflects the mission of KBSK.
Youth Worker: Contracted at 6 hours per week, this role pays £15 per hour and is listed on an initial 12 month contract. The post holder will work directly with young people aged 11–18, helping them build trust, life skills, friendships, and confidence in themselves and their futures.
For all roles, email workforKBSK@gmail.com for job descriptions and more information.