Young and Talented Cornwall

11/06/2026

Meet Arthur, one of our Spirit of Trevithick grant recipients and an aspiring engineer with exceptional skills in CAD design, CNC machining, 3D printing, and mechanical engineering.

Passionate about automation and manufacturing, Arthur is working to make high-quality CNC technology more accessible and affordable for small businesses and educational settings.

Previous grant funding from Y&TC helped him purchase a CNC mill, enabling him to take on increasingly complex engineering projects alongside his A-level studies. Most recently, Arthur designed and manufactured a critical component for the fisheries protection vessel Saint Piran, taking the project from CAD concept through to precision-machined final production.

We're delighted to support Arthur as he continues to develop innovative engineering solutions and pursue his ambitions in advanced manufacturing.

If you have a passion for STEM, like Arthur, apply for our Spirit of Trevithick Award today and let us help you excel within your field.

10/06/2026

Congratulations to our All Talent Fund recipient Matteo on a fantastic few weeks of competition! 🏃‍♂️

At the National Athletics League Premiership Division in Derby, Matteo competed against some of the UK's top senior athletes in both the 100m and 200m events, gaining valuable experience at the highest level.

He then continued his impressive form at the UK Youth Development League Upper Age Group meeting in Eton, where he won both the 100m and 200m races. To top it off, Matteo achieved a new Personal Best in the 200m sprint! 🎉

We're proud to support Matteo on his athletics journey and look forward to seeing what he achieves next.

Applications are OPEN for the next round of funding. Apply now: https://youngandtalentedcornwall.org/how-to-apply/

21/05/2026

Applications are now open for all three of our awards at Young & Talented Cornwall!

🖋️ Creative Writing Award
For aspiring writers who dream of seeing their work published in print or brought to life on screen.

⭐ All Talent Award
For individuals with exceptional talent in any field who need financial support for training, equipment, or opportunities to help them thrive.

🔬 Spirit of Trevithick Award
For STEM enthusiasts looking for extra support and opportunities to open new doors.

Find out more and apply via our website: youngandtalentedcornwall.org

13/05/2026

🎬 A huge thank you to everyone who supported the special 25th anniversary screenings of Saving Grace at The Regal Cinema Wadebridge as part of the Polzeath Film Festival.

The sell-out charity screenings raised an incredible £1,500 for Young & Talented Cornwall, helping us continue to support talented young people across Cornwall to achieve their potential.

Created, written and produced by Mark Crowdy, the beloved Cornish comedy-drama returned to the big screen 25 years after its original release, with Mark introducing both evenings in person.

Mark said:
“Young & Talented Cornwall provides much-needed funding, encouragement and opportunity for young people across Cornwall, helping to ensure that financial, social and geographical barriers do not stand in the way of potential. I am hugely impressed by what the fund has achieved and delighted to support its work.”

Our sincere thanks to Mark Crowdy, Bill Bartlett and the team behind the Polzeath Film Festival, along with the Williams family at The Regal Cinema Wadebridge, for making these wonderful evenings possible.

📸 Pictured: Kate Holborow DL, Robert Williams, Jackie Stanley DL, Mark Crowdy and Bill Bartlett.

01/05/2026

Thank you Cornish Lithium!

One of the most inspiring evenings of the year in Cornwall 🌟

Last night, we joined Young and Talented Cornwall to celebrate the incredible All Talent and Spirit of Trevithick award recipients, with certificates presented by the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall at St Austell Brewery.

As a proud long‑term sponsor, our CEO Jamie Airnes had the honour of attending the event. Huge congratulations to all 46 grant recipients – from dance to mining engineering, the breadth of talent on display was incredible. We can’t wait to see what you go on to achieve next!

We’re incredibly fortunate in Cornwall to have such a wealth of emerging talent, and Young & Talented Cornwall helps ensure that these individuals have the support and opportunities they need to reach their full potential.

🔗 Find out more: https://youngandtalentedcornwall.org/



📸 Photo by Toby Weller - Photographer

01/05/2026

What an evening celebrating our latest cohort of grant recipients ✨

Last night, we celebrated our All Talent and Spirit of Trevithick award recipients at , surrounded by proud families, supporters and mentors.

Huge congratulation to all of the young people awarded tonight, there was such a plethora of talent on show including dancers, photographers, archers, marine biologists, saxophonists, pool players, horse riders and so much more 🙌

Thank you to everyone who joined us, we cannot wait to see what the future holds for these youngsters and we are so proud to be a helping hand in enabling them achieve great things 🌟💫

24/04/2026

We are so incredibly proud of Denzil Grose for bagging GB's first EVER Gold in the S***t Men Junior final at the World Cup in Cairo 🥇🏆

Young and Talented Cornwall have support Denzil with funding in 2021 and 2024 to enable him to compete to his full potential, well, he's only gone and done it!!!

Huge congratulations Denzil Grose, enjoy every second of this achievement!!

10/04/2026

Are you a young writer in Cornwall with a story to tell? ✍️

The Young & Talented Creative Writing Awards offer mentoring from professional writers plus grants of up to £1,000 to help you develop your craft.

Whether you’re into poetry, storytelling, journalism or screenwriting, this funding can support your journey, covering things like workshops, equipment and training.

Open to young people aged 16–23 across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, with a focus on supporting those who might not otherwise have the opportunity.

Take the next step in your writing journey. Apply now: https://cornwallcommunityfoundation.com/grants/young-and-talented-creative-writing/

Fund administered by Cornwall Community Foundation

09/04/2026

Rozen is back on top! 👏

After losing her English titles last year due to appendicitis, she’s come back stronger than eve, reclaiming FOUR titles! 🏆

We’re incredibly proud to support Rozen through Young & Talented Cornwall as she continues to chase her goals in martial arts. With multiple gold medals already under her (black!) belt, her future is shining bright.

We can’t wait to see what she achieves next! ✨

01/04/2026

What a truly special evening at The Regal Cinema Wadebridge 🎬

26 years after it's first showing, the iconic Cornish classic Saving Grace returned to the big screen as part of the Polzeath Community Film Festival - and we were incredibly grateful to receive half of the tickets proceeds to continue to support Cornwall's young creatives.

A huge thank you to Mark Crowdy, creator and producer of Saving Grace, for this generous opportunity and for his fascinating Q&A. Hearing the stories behind the film, its Cornish roots, and the real-life inspirations made the evening even more memorable.

We’re also so grateful to the event sponsors, Polzeath Walks and Billy’s Beach Art, and to everyone involved in organising such a brilliant evening.

Thank you to everyone for coming along. The evening showcased community, creativity, and Cornwall at its best 💛