Penwith Community Development Trust

What is Penwith Community Development Trust?

Penwith Community Development Trust, (PCDT), is a charitable and not-for-profit organisation which was formally set up in 1999. It aims to work in partnership towards the economic, environmental and social regeneration of the community. The following is the mission statement of PCDT: “Penwith Community Development Trust works to be a self-sustaining organisation actively challenging economic exclusion and promoting social inclusion by establishing and managing innovative, high quality projects of acknowledged benefit to the local communities".

What are the aims of the Penwith Community Development Trust?

• To promote and develop community economic initiatives of benefit to Cornwall communities. Acting in partnership with the VCS, Public and Private Sector to achieve ‘joined up working’, appropriate targeting and providing integrated solutions.
• To provide and support co-operative initiatives between the voluntary and community sector with public and private agencies to foster community gain
• To provide high quality training and capacity building for voluntary and community organisations leading to education, increased transferable skills, enabling better delivery of local projects
• To provide management expertise and support services to projects of community benefit
• Maximise skills in the workforce to develop innovative ways to support the sector and the communities of Cornwall and for PCDT to depend less on grant funding
• Act as advocate for communities and volunteers
• To play its part in the strategic future of VCS in Cornwall and lead by example
• Champion the plight of small VCOs in Cornwall

• Information can be disseminated quickly, giving the opportunity to 'hit the ground running' when opportunities arise.
• Resources are maximised and there is no re-invention of the wheel.
• Small grass roots organisations are supported.
• Training needs are identified.
• Greater opportunities for community development from the bottom up.
• The voluntary sector becomes a powerful force with a voice - dozens of voices can shout louder than one.

Our Trustees:

Andy Moore (Chair)
Sylvia Smith (Vice Chair)
Alan Shepherd (Treasurer)
Bernard Rees
Graham Carter
Ian Thompson
John Lambourn (MCTI representative)

Statement of Intent:

Penwith Community Development Trust recognises that everyone has a contribution to make to our society and a right to equal treatment. We aim to ensure that no job applicant, staff member, volunteer or organisation/individual to whom we provide services will be discriminated against on the grounds of:

• Race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin
• Sex, marital status or caring responsibility
• Sexuality
• Age
• Physical or mental disability or mental health
• Political belief or religion
• Class
• HIV status
• Employment status
• Unrelated criminal conviction

We do not believe that one form of discrimination can be graded as more or less damaging than another and we oppose any scale or hierarchy of discrimination.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults:

PCDT has signed up to the Multi-Agency Policy for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Abuse and Neglect in Cornwall. It has a commitment to ensure all staff and volunteers understand and adhere to the principles and procedures within that policy. As part of this commitment staff and volunteers who may work with vulnerable adults will be given more in depth training.
For further information see: Cornwall Council Web Page
Download a copy of our Policy Document in PDF Format HERE.

PCDT is committed to safeguarding any vulnerable adult at risk of abuse or neglect. We will provide access to appropriate interventions which aim to support individuals live a life free from violence and abuse.
Any safeguarding issues please email: Jenny Tarvit by clicking the icon below.