A COMMUNITY foundation in Cornwall has announced a third round of funding to get young people involved in social action.

Cornwall Community Foundation has said it is proud to be distributing the latest round of #iwill funding across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Following the successful delivery of the first two phases of the #iwill Fund, Cornwall Community Foundation (CCF) has announced a third round of funding which will prioritise inspiring 10–14-year-olds to get involved in social action across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

CCF says it will then use match funding to double the resources available leading to total funding of more than £1.4m for the programme.

The #iwill movement looks to bring together cross-sector organisations and young people who believe that all children and young people should have the chance to make a positive difference on the issues that affect their lives, their communities, and the broader society.

The #iwill Fund supports this movement and is made possible thanks to £66 million joint investment from The National Lottery Community Fund and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

The #iwill Fund helps create opportunities for young people to get involved in social action by developing their skills and potential, and their communities where they gain the confidence to make a positive contribution.

They, along with fifteen other community foundations from the UKCF network, award grants of up to £10,000 to groups for projects lasting up to a year.

The aim is to fund both new and well-established groups, and to encourage young people who are new to social action, focusing particularly on the 10-14 age range.

Rosemary Macdonald, CEO of UK Community Foundations said: "Young people are the future of our communities.

"By encouraging 10–14-year-olds to get involved in social action and see the benefits for themselves and their communities, we are creating strong foundations for the future.”

Donna Wheadon, Grants Officer managing the #iwill Fund at CCF said: "We are pleased to once again be a part of the #iwill movement, large areas of Cornwall suffer from acute deprivation and lack of opportunity.

"By investing in young people, we can enable young people to participate locally in social action projects and shape a more hopeful and prosperous future for Cornwall."