The CIPF facilitates a number of regular meetings. In addition the CIPF also look to organise yearly conferences, often called Poverty Hearings, that look to highlight issues around poverty and also how best to alleviate poverty in Cornwall.
Please see below for more information on our meetings and email us via the links below to join the networks and receive the relevant joining instructions.
Thursday October 15th Sr Erme Community Centre near Truro
Challenge Poverty Week SOCIAL JUSTICE EVENT
8.45am to 3.15pm
Book your place at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989980708869?aff=oddtdtcreator
Focussing on the three themes of insufficient income, insecure housing and mental health, this event offers the latest insights from key practitioners in Cornwall.
The keynote speaker, Ben Gregg from the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), will share national perspectives while hearing directly from the people and organisations dealing with these challenges every day.
Organised by the Cornwall Independent Poverty Forum and Cornwall Living Wage Place Group.
A light lunch will be provided.
Please direct any questions to Simon Fann via email: simonf@truro.foodbank.org.uk
Poverty Forum Meeting
We meet once a month on the first Tuesday of the month, in person and via Zoom. This meeting provides a space for discussion and facilitates networking between those working in Cornwall to end poverty.
For 2026, these are our upcoming dates:
Tuesday March 3rd at 10.30am, The Light and Life Centre, Units 4 & 5, Brunel Business Park, The Sidings, ST AUSTELL PL25 4TJ
Tuesday April 7th at 10.00am, via Zoom contact rosey.sanders@trurodiocese.org.uk for link
Tuesday May 5th at 11.00am, (note later starting time!), Torpoint Council Chambers, 1-3, Buller Road, TORPOINT PL11 2LD
Tuesday June 2nd at 10.30am, at the Boundless Trust, The Haven, Unit 6 Upstairs, The Quay, LOOE PL13 1DX
Tuesday July 7th at 10.30am, Fair Winds Cafe, King Charles the Martyr Church, Church Street, FALMOUTH TR11 3DX
Tuesday August 4th at 10.00am, via Zoom contact rosey.sanders@trurodiocese.org.uk for link
Tuesday September 1st at 10.30am, St Michael’s Church, Church Path, Bude Haven BUDE EX23 8SD
Tuesday October 6th at 10.30am, St Martin’s Church Hall, Church Street South, LISKEARD PL14 3AQ
Tuesday November 3rd at 10.00 am, via Zoom contact rosey.sanders@trurodiocese.org.uk for link
Tuesday December 1st at 10.30 am, at the Mustard Seed, 14 Wendron Street, HELSTON TR13 8PS
For more information contact Andrewy@cornwallindependentpovertyforum.com