Supporting our communities
Why do we do what we do?
We aim to generate positive impact and value for the future, balancing environmental, social and economic needs of communities across our estate. From innovative housing projects to supporting our tenant farmers, people are at the heart of the Duchy.
Breaking the stigmas around mental health
We recognise that there are many challenges and pressures in particular that farming families face which can have the potential to impact mental wellbeing.
We are partnering with the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, the Farming Community Network and Hereford-based charity, We Are Farming Minds, co-founded by Duchy of Cornwall tenants, Sam and Emily Stables to provide further support for our farming tenants.
We want to make an active difference to the mental health conversation in rural communities and improve mental health outcomes.
We are partnering with the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, the Farming Community Network and Hereford-based charity, We Are Farming Minds, co-founded by Duchy of Cornwall tenants, Sam and Emily Stables to provide further support for our farming tenants.
We want to make an active difference to the mental health conversation in rural communities and improve mental health outcomes.
When Farmer Will met Sam Stables, find out more about We Are Farming Minds
“We want to make mental health a normal part of the conversation and thought it was really important that our farmers had the opportunity to talk to other farmers. Even if just one individual uses the services, it will have been worth it" - Matthew Morris, Rural Director
We aspire to be a leading employer for wellbeing and mental health support. In 2023, the Mind for the Workplace Wellbeing Index benchmarked the estate and we achieved a Silver Award. This was an incredibly achievement at this early stage, which we hope to build on working with Mind and our staff.
Addressing homelessness
Duchy communities are purposefully designed to address local housing needs, we work closely with partners to deliver high levels of affordable housing wherever possible to tackle home insecurity and address homelessness.
Our affordable homes are all built to the same high quality and integrated through neighborhoods to help build interconnected communities.
As one of HRH Prince William's key priorities for the Duchy, we are exploring multiple opportunities to address and tackle homelessness on our estate to support the wider community.
Our affordable homes are all built to the same high quality and integrated through neighborhoods to help build interconnected communities.
As one of HRH Prince William's key priorities for the Duchy, we are exploring multiple opportunities to address and tackle homelessness on our estate to support the wider community.
Working with pioneering partners St Petrocs
In April 2024, The Duchy announced its first innovative housing project to help tackle homelessness in Nansledan, Newquay.
The Duchy is partnering with Cornish charity St Petrocs, who will provide wrap around care for 24 homes. Residents will be able to build community connections through training and employment with neighbouring community hub, Newquay Orchard.
The first phase of this development will focus on creating high quality temporary accommodation that feels like home with a clear pathway to a permanent home as accommodation becomes available.
The Duchy is partnering with Cornish charity St Petrocs, who will provide wrap around care for 24 homes. Residents will be able to build community connections through training and employment with neighbouring community hub, Newquay Orchard.
The first phase of this development will focus on creating high quality temporary accommodation that feels like home with a clear pathway to a permanent home as accommodation becomes available.
The St Petrocs homes will be built in the same local Cornish character as the rest of Nansledan to enable residents live in dignity, harnessing the benefit of the active local community and providing tailored care and support that will make a long term difference to people's lives. The homes will be net zero in their use and will home their first residents in Autumn 2025.
“We want to be part of the solution when it comes to the housing crisis. With support and expertise from St Petrocs, Homewards and an active local community, we will be helping people rebuild their lives, with training and employment opportunities alongside the provision of more permanent housing that we are building” - Ben Murphy, Estate Director