Cornwall Works

Cornwall Works for Social Enterprise

A programme designed to support jobless people in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly into work through a range of inspirational work-related experiences, high-quality advice and training, plus help with travel and other costs. Cornwall Works for Social Enterprise is managed by Cornwall Development Company on behalf of Cornwall Council, and its social enterprise delivery partners are Jobcentre Plus, Citizens Advice Bureau, DMT Business Services Ltd, Eden Project, Fifteen Cornwall, Pentreath, Real Ideas Organisation, ReZolve Skills and Cornwall School for Social Entrepreneurs.

Funded with £4.7m investment from the Convergence European Social Fund through the Department for Work and Pensions, the programme runs from July 2008 until December 2011 and is on target to assist over 1800 people, with more than 625 people securing paid employment.  Programme participants are also supported through a dedicated enabling fund to meet additional costs, such as clothing and the tools and equipment needed when finding employment.  Help and guidance is also provided for participants wishing to start up their own businesses and social enterprises.

Cornwall Works for Social Enterprise Video Case Studies

Watch the video case studies below to find out more about Cornwall Works for Social Enterprise:


An introduction to Cornwall Works for Social Enterprise:

A summary of what has been achieved so far:

Aaron Edwards was supported back to work by Fifteen Cornwall:

Tresslyn Noonan was supported into work by the Eden Project:

Carole Carlile was supported back into work by the Real Ideas Organisation:

Ron Martin was supported by ReZolve Skills:

Craig Matthews was supported by East Cornwall Citizens Advice Bureau:

Isabella Quigley Moriarty was supported by Cornwall School for Social Entrepreneurs:

Jenny May was supported by Real Ideas Organisation:

Tracey Perkin was supported through DMT Business Services:

Partners in delivering Cornwall Works for Social Enterprise include:

Citizens Advice Bureau, www.citizensadvice.org.uk, Ruth Sandall (01209 219975), East Cornwall CAB Initiative, 8 Holman Road, Liskeard, PL14 3UT.

DMT Business Services, www.dmtbs.co.uk, Benita Ellis (0845 6806868), DMT Business Services Ltd, 1 Wesley Street, Camborne, TR14 8DP.

Eden Project, www.edenproject.com, Jeni Lewitt (01726 818554), Eden Project, Foundation Building, Eden Project, St Austell PL24 2SG.

Fifteen Cornwall, www.fifteencornwall.co.uk, Tanya Atkins (01637 861000 (Option 2)), Fifteen Cornwall, On the Beach, Watergate Bay, Newquay TR8 4AA.

Pentreath, www.pentreath.co.uk/projects/advance, Gina Price (01726 862727), Pentreath Ltd, St Enoder Barns, Glebe Farm, Narrow Lane, Summercourt, Newquay, TR8 5EE.

Real Ideas Organisation (RIO), realideas.org, Sandy Meloy (01872 275187), Real Ideas Organisation, 21b Pydar Street, Truro TR1 2AY.

ReZolve, www.rezolveskills.org.uk, Cynthia Thomas (01208 265934), Rezolve Kernow, 16 Callywith Gate, Launceston Road, Bodmin PL31 2RQ.

School for Social Entrepreneurs, www.sse.org.uk, Sally Heard (01726 223376), Cornwall School for Social Entrepreneurs, Cornwall Development Company, Pydar House, Truro TR1 1EA.

Please contact the above partners for specific information, but for general enquiries contact Cornwall Development Company on 01209 611101 or visit www.cornwalldevelopmentcompany.co.uk