Our Impact

Partnerships and Community Engagement at Truro School

Year of Impact 2024–2025

At Truro School, our mission to be a force for good in the community continues to shape every partnership, event, and initiative we undertake. Rooted in our Methodist ethos and guided by our World Aims, our Partnerships and Community Engagement (PACE) work reflects our belief in the power of education, connection, and compassion to make a difference, locally, nationally, and globally.

Sharing Our Facilities, Extending Opportunity

Throughout the past year, Truro School has continued to share its facilities with local state schools, providing access to our swimming pools, tennis courts, sports fields, halls, theatre, and classrooms.

These spaces have become a foundation for meaningful partnerships, from sports tournaments and STEAM discovery days to joint musical and debating events. Our collaboration with the Cornwall “Onen Hag Oll” group supports efforts, while our Prep Head of Music continues to lead the Cornwall Music Education Hub Vocal Strategy, connecting more than 100 schools across the county.

In the past year we have:

• Hosted multiple sporting events, including county netball, hockey, and badminton tournaments, and the U16 County Cup finals for boys and girls
• Supported local schools with free equipment and coaching opportunities
• Welcomed Penair and Richard Lander pupils to take part in last year’s Festival
• Opened our doors to the Primrose Piano Quartet concert, offering transport to local primary schools to ensure access for all
• Delivered Year 4 STEAM Discovery Days to 50 children from across Cornwall
• Welcomed 50 Year 5 pupils to our Maths Masterclasses
• Hosted over 200 pupils from local schools at our Primary Schools Football Tournament
• Our partnership with Team Bath Netball has been another exciting development, bringing elite-level coaching and inspiration directly to our pupils and the wider community

Supporting Charities, Locally and Beyond

Between January 2024 and January 2025, our school community raised £11,359.13 for local, national, and international charities — a testament to the generosity and commitment of our pupils, families, and staff.

The Community Action Team (CAT) continues to lead the way, combining chapel reflections with non-uniform days to raise funds for causes that align with our Methodist ethos of being good global neighbours, thinking global, acting local.

Charities supported this year included:

• Local: Cornwall Air Ambulance, St Petrocs*, Penhaligon’s Friends, St Austell Foodbank, Wave Project, Charlie’s Star, Mermaid Centre, Hidden Help, Surfers Against Sewage.
• National: RNLI, Young Minds, Macmillan Cancer Support, Cancer Research.
• International: All We Can, ShelterBox.
  (*denotes ongoing partnership charities)

Beyond fundraising, pupils dedicated 4,290 hours of community volunteering last year — time spent carol singing in care homes, hosting tasting events, and supporting local causes — with a calculated social value of £22,649.

Looking ahead, we plan to introduce special awards recognising those pupils who exemplify the values of our World Aims family, through charitable work, environmental stewardship, and advocacy for human rights and equality.

Economic and Social Impact

As one of Cornwall’s leading educational institutions, Truro School continues to contribute significantly to both the local and national economy.

£14.3 million is generated annually by Truro School, contributing 0.16% of Cornwall’s GDP.
49% of our supply chain is Cornwall-based, with potential for further local growth.
Our 1,065 pupils represent a taxpayer saving of £7.39 million per year through independent education provision.
7.76% of our pupils benefit from means-tested bursaries, ensuring access to a Truro School education for families who otherwise could not afford it.

Building Partnerships for the Future

This year, we have strengthened and developed relationships with a growing network of charities and community partners, from local grassroots initiatives to national organisations and Methodist-aligned global causes such as All We Can.

We continue to support community access to our facilities, offering discounted or free use to local groups, charities, and events. Notably, our theatre was provided free of charge to TEDx Cornwall, whose 2025 theme, “Celebrating Diverse Entrepreneurship Formed by Cornish Culture”, brought together business leaders and innovators from across the region.

We are also supporting local education development, offering facilities for the Cornwall Education Trust (TP Academy) and hosting collaborative events that unite schools and organisations for shared learning.

Looking Ahead

As we continue to map, review, and enhance our community impact, our goal is clear: to ensure that Truro School not only delivers outstanding education but also enriches the lives of others beyond our gates.

Our PACE strategy ensures we remain a true charitable entity, open, generous, and connected to the community we serve. Whether through partnerships, bursaries, volunteering, or outreach, Truro School’s influence continues to ripple outward, inspiring our pupils to lead lives of purpose and service.