Supporting the community

Rural communities are at the heart of Cornish Mutual and we are committed to supporting the farms, businesses and charities around us.

From organising training and fundraising events to volunteering, we have an ambition to create a safe environment for the farming community across the South West.

See what we have been getting up to...

07 Oct

Showing hope to other first-generation farmers

Cornwall Farm Business Awards 2025 finalist Jack Marchant hopes to show other potential first-generation farmers you can succeed. But he says it needs the right mindset, hard work and sticking to your guns.

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06 Oct

Growing a business from a standing start

Cornwall farm business awards 2025 Rising Star Finalist Brett Burchell’s determination to pursue a career in farming is evident to all. Without a clear path into agriculture, he has found a way to follow his dream. 

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05 Oct

Inspired to attract others into farming

Cornwall Farm Business Awards 2025 Rising Star Finalist Hope Pascoe has farming in her blood and is striving to share her passion for the industry through her retail enterprise.

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28 Aug

From one generation to the next: succession planning and inheritance tax

As farmers prepare for the new agricultural inheritance tax rules, PKF Francis Clark’s head of agriculture Brian Harvey and Devon farmer Andrew Branton cover the theory and practice of what it all means for family farms on Farming Focus™. 

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15 Aug

Finding balance in farming

In a Farming Focus™ episode full of inspiration for farmers and other business owners alike, Pasture for Life’s Nikki Yoxall and Cornish dairy farmer Andrew Brewer joined podcast host Peter Green to reveal how they find balance in their farming lives.

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01 Aug

Does mentorship make better farmers?

In this Farming Focus™ series opener, podcast host Peter Green explores the potential of a mentor and asks if mentoring someone else can be equally beneficial. He’s joined by TwoCan Mentor founder Helen Wyman and Dorset dairy farmer George Holmes to find out more.

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17 Jul

Celebrating farming success

We are delighted to continue our support of the Farm Business Awards in Devon and Cornwall. Run by the Addington Fund, the awards celebrate the success of farmers across the region. Recognising the achievements of local businesses that form the backbone of our community is incredibly important and something we are very proud to champion.

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07 May

Bicton College student crowned Cornish Mutual South West Agricultural Student of the Year

Bicton College student Tia Whitrow has been named Cornish Mutual South West Agricultural Student of the Year. As a prize for this prestigious award, Tia will receive funding to attend a leading agricultural event of her choosing.

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30 Apr

Building a multi-generational moorland legacy

On the southern slopes of Dartmoor, the Cleave family has been farming at Higher Mill Leat Farm for more than three decades. The family-run hill farm blends a traditional farming system with modern methods to create a thriving multi-generational business.

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