Charities
Since opening our gates to the public in 1992, we have been very proud to support a number of local charities in raising tens of thousands of pounds of vital funds.
Each year, the team at The Lost Gardens of Heligan select a charity to support for the year. In 2026, we’ll be supporting a number of charities including Cornwall Mind and RSPCA Cornwall.
"At the Lost Gardens of Heligan, we believe in the power of community and the importance of supporting causes that make a lasting difference. For the rest of 2026, we are proud to support RSPCA Cornwall and Cornwall Mind as our chosen charities. Through their dedication to protecting and caring for vulnerable animals and providing vital mental health support and advocacy across Cornwall, both organisations make an incredible difference to the lives of people and animals in our community. We are honoured to support their work, help raise awareness of the invaluable services they provide, and play a small part in the positive impact they have across Cornwall."
David Harland, CEO, The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Cornwall Mind
Cornwall Mind is a local mental health charity supporting people across Cornwall to improve their mental health and wellbeing. We provide a range of services, including one-to-one support, wellbeing groups, peer support and community activities, helping people build resilience, develop coping strategies and feel more connected.
Our services offer safe, welcoming and non-judgemental spaces where people can access practical support, connect with others who understand, and take positive steps towards better mental health. We believe that no one should have to face a mental health problem alone, and we are committed to helping people across Cornwall live well and thrive.
"We are delighted that The Lost Gardens of Heligan have chosen Cornwall Mind as one of their Charities of the Year. We can only have the impact we do because of the support of our local communities, and Heligan is an iconic destination for both residents and visitors alike, so the awareness this partnership will bring is incredibly valuable. Thank you so much to the entire Heligan team for their support."
Paul Reeve CEO of Cornwall Mind
RSPCA Cornwall Branch
RSPCA Cornwall Branch is an independent, self-funded charity dedicated to rehabilitating and rehoming animals across Cornwall. Every year, we care for hundreds of neglected, abandoned and unwanted animals, providing them with veterinary treatment, behavioural support and the love they need before finding them safe, happy homes.
Alongside our rehabilitation and rehoming work, we support pet owners across Cornwall through our community welfare scheme; providing animal welfare advice, support and education. Our Young People's Project inspires the next generation to develop compassion, empathy and respect for animals, whilst helping the young people to overcome their own obstacles. While our wildlife garden helps people discover the importance of creating spaces where wildlife can thrive.
As a separately registered charity from the National RSPCA, all fundraising happens in house. It costs over £1 million every year to run our animal centre and welfare services, with almost all of this needing to be raised locally. Every donation made through this partnership will stay in Cornwall, helping local animals when they need us most.
"We are incredibly honoured to have been chosen as one of The Lost Gardens of Heligan's Charities of the Year. Heligan's commitment to nature, conservation, education and community mirrors so many of our own values, making this a truly special partnership. As a dog-friendly destination that inspires people to connect with the natural world, Heligan provides the perfect opportunity to raise awareness of animal welfare and the work we do across Cornwall. We are hugely grateful to the Heligan team for their support and look forward to working together to make a lasting difference for animals in our county."
Emily Bowen, CEO, RSPCA Cornwall Branch
Fundraising and donations
If you have a fundraising request, please click here to fill in our donation request form then attach it to an e-mail and send to [email protected].
Please note that we receive a number of requests each day and although we try to help out as much as we can, we are not always able to help.
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