A charity based in Redruth will receive a £40,000 windfall as part of Ecclesiastical Insurance Group’s annual Movement for Good awards.

After receiving a £10,000 award last year, Penhaligon's Friends is one of five charities chosen by a panel of judges that will benefit from the larger grants.

Penhaligon's Friends, which provides support for bereaved children, young people and their families, says the additional £40,000 will enable it to grow its team and expand its community support.

The charity will develop up to four monthly peer groups, in different localities, to enable young people better access to support throughout the county.

Mark Hews, Group CEO of Ecclesiastical, said: "At Ecclesiastical we believe business should be a force for good.

"Charitable causes need sustained support and a sense of financial stability.

"We received so many strong funding applications from deserving charities we decided to give five fantastic causes £40,000 each.

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"We know that these additional grants can make a huge difference to the incredible work that charities do and we’re looking forward to seeing how these donations will change lives for the better.

"Ecclesiastical, the fourth largest corporate donor in the UK, is a unique financial services group.

"We are owned by a charity which means all available profits can be given to the good causes that are so important to our customers.

"As a company whose purpose is to contribute to the greater good of society, charitable giving is at the heart of our business."

Julie Parker, CEO of Penhaligon’s Friends, said: "Penhaligon's Friends has been delivering support to bereaved children for over 26 years and is the only service of its kind in Cornwall.

"We have had an incredibly challenging period over the last few years and have had to adapt to meet local need.

"Receiving this additional £40,000 will allow us to really invest in providing longer term, appropriate, and meaningful support for bereaved young people throughout Cornwall.

"As a small charity this will allow us to make a big difference!"

For further information on the Movement for Good awards please visit: www.ecclesiastical.com/movement-for-good