For Nearly 35 years the Falmouth Marine Band has been raising money from their marches at Falmouth Carnival and then dividing the money up to donate to local charities and community groups.

Last week members of the band had the pleasure of handing over the funds raised to 15 different charitable causes at the Falmouth Town Council chambers, which was hosted by Falmouth mayor Steve Eva.

Mayor Steve Eva (right) pictured with members of Falmouth Marine Band

The band thanked the mayor on social media for hosting the night and the rest of the town for helping them, they said: "Thank you to you the people of Falmouth and surrounding areas who have come out to support the carnival after the pandemic in the last two years.

"It was humbling to hear the stories of those groups and individuals who do so much in our community and Cornwall and the benefits the donations to these groups make to the lives of the people of Falmouth and Cornwall."

Let's take a look through all the charities that have benefited from the work of the band and the donations from the people of Falmouth:

Cornwall Accessible Activities Programme (CAAP)

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CAAP is a charity formed by a group of parents of children with additional needs, to support families to access activities during school holidays. You can find out more about their work here: (caapuk.co.uk)

Children's Hospice South West

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Children's Hospice South West cares for children with life-threatening conditions by providing children's hospice and professional family support services. They are dedicated to making the most of short and precious lives, you can learn more about their work here: (chsw.org.uk)

Penryn and Falmouth Foodbank

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The foodbank aims to make sure nobody in the community has to face going hungry. That's why they provide three days of nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis.

You can find out more about their work here: Penryn & Falmouth Foodbank

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)

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The RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews provide a 24-hour rescue service in the UK and Ireland, saving lives at sea. Falmouth Lifeboat Station is the base for Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) search and rescue operations at Falmouth.

You can find out more about their work here: (rnli.org)

Falmouth Community Youth Football

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Falmouth Community Youth Football Club coaches young people from the ages of 5 years to 16 years. It provides a friendly and supportive environment that enables the children to thrive and build their football and teamwork skills.

You can find out more about their work here: Falmouth Community Youth Football Club

Falmouth Rugby Youth Academy

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Falmouth Rugby Youth Academy ensures that every player is able to enjoy rugby in a safe environment where they can develop their personal and social skills as well as a wide array of transferable multi-sports skills.

You can find out more about their work here: Falmouth Rugby Club - Youth Academy

Gather Cornwall

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Gather is a community organisation that supports people affected by sexual trauma. A place to connect, raise awareness, and break down the isolation of shame and secrecy, through accessible peer support.

You can find out more about their work here: gather (gathercornwall.co.uk)

Georgia's Voice

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Georgia's Voice works to reduce the rate of suicide in young women by providing support groups and safe spaces, it was founded by Sophie Alway in memory of her daughter Georgia Lee Gallaway who sadly took her own life.

You can find out more about their work here: Georgia's Voice

Man Down Cornwall

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Man Down is a Cornwall-based non-profit Community Interest Company providing informal peer-support talking groups all over Cornwall for men with mental health concerns.

You can find out more about their work here: Man Down Cornwall

Falmouth Memory Cafe

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Falmouth Memory Café is a group that offers, in an informal setting, help, support, and information for people affected by memory problems. Many people make friendships as a result and can support each other outside of the Memory Café setting.

You can find more about their work here: Falmouth Memory Café

Sasha Would've Loved It

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Sasha Would've Loved It was formed to give support to other teenagers living in Cornwall fighting cancer. Their mission is to provide experiences, adventures, and fun, which gives focus and relief from treatment at the scariest time for the teenagers and their families.

You can find out more about their work here: sashawouldvelovedit.co.uk)

St Petroc's

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St Petroc's is working to end homelessness in Cornwall and says every person has a right to a safe and secure home. They provide advice, support, accommodation, and life skills, to ensure that everyone has a place to call home.

You can learn more about their work here: St Petrocs

Starlite Theatre

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Starlite is a youth theatre group based in Falmouth that works with children aged 8 and upwards to produce shows.

You can find out more about their work here: Starlite Theatre Company

Cornwall Stroke Community

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The purpose of the Cornwall Stroke Community is to connect and provide support to Stroke Survivors, Family members, and their Carers across Cornwall.

The community has a private group for those looking for support: Cornwall Stroke Community

Pink Wig Events

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Although Emma who does lots of great work for the Pink Wiggers couldn't make the presentation evening the Marine Band still went to visit her at home to hand over the cheque.

Pink Wig Events raise money for Breast Cancer Now (formally Breast CancerCampaign) and local breast cancer causes. You can find out more about their work here: Pink Wig Events

Falmouth Marine Band say that they now look forward to unveiling their next costume in the Falmouth Carnival Parade on Sat 5th August 2023 leaving the Falmouth Rugby Club at 18:30.

You can follow the groups work here: Falmouth Marine Band Cornwall.