# Helston Downsland Charity (Cio)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1210398 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1210398)
- Website: https://www.helstondownsland.org.uk
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cornwall
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/helston-downsland-charity

The objective of the Helston Downsland Charity (HDC) is to benefit the inhabitants of the Parish of Helston, Cornwall.It does this through sharing funds raised from investments in the form of grants and by considered use of green spaces it holds in trust.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> For such charitable purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit as the trustees from time to time think fit.the area of benefit is the parish of Helston as constituted on 8 december 2020.

## What it funds

Helston Downsland Charity (Cio) is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cornwall.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Helston Downsland Charity (Cio) in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (helstondownsland.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

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