Our Good Deeds

At The Alverton, community has always been at the heart of what we do. That’s why we’re delighted to support Room to Reward — a nationwide charity dedicated to recognising the UK’s Hidden Heroes. These are the extraordinary volunteers who quietly give their time, compassion and energy to support others, often without recognition. Room to Reward works by matching nominated volunteers with donated breaks from partner hotels, turning unsold rooms into meaningful moments of rest and appreciation.

Through our partnership, The Alverton has had the privilege of welcoming inspiring individuals for a complimentary stay in our historic surroundings. In 2025, three volunteer breaks were delivered across the Cornwall Hotel Collection, including a stay here in Truro for Susan Bishop of Community Enterprises PL12. For us, offering these stays is about more than hospitality — it’s about creating space for reflection, restoration and a genuine sense of gratitude for the invaluable work these individuals carry out in their communities.

On 27th February 2025, The Alverton played host to an unforgettable celebration of Cornwall’s finest produce and hospitality at the inaugural Great Coast-to-Coast Charity Dinner. More than just a culinary event, this spectacular evening raised an incredible £16,000 for Hospitality Action, a charity dedicated to supporting those in the hospitality industry who’ve fallen on hard times.

The night brought together some of Cornwall’s most high-profile chefs, each lending their expertise to create a five-course dinner that showcased the very best of the county’s seafood, grass-fed meats, and harvest. It was an evening of gastronomic excellence, with dishes carefully paired with selected wines and beers, creating a dining experience that delighted all 120 guests in attendance.

In December 2024, young players from Grasshoppers Football Club in Truro received an early Christmas gift – new football kits sponsored by the Cornwall Hotel Collection! Their coach Dale says, “The lads have loved the kit and a few of them have worn the jackets non-stop!”.

Community sponsorships is just one of the ways we can give back to our local community, and we were so pleased to support these young ballers for their latest season.

In an incredible showcase of determination and perseverance, we were so proud to be sponsoring The Alverton’s own receptionist, Saff. During a 24-hour run in aid of the Cornwall Community Foundation, Saff completed a five-mile loop on 4th August 2023.

Running throughout the night and into the day, she managed to raise a whopping £1,110 for The Alverton’s charity of the year. We couldn’t be more delighted for her, well done Saff!

On 13th October 2022, we co-hosted a charity dinner in aid of The Fisherman’s Mission. Working to support local fishermen and their families, this is a cause dear to many a Cornish heart. Guests were sung into the Great Hall by the Mevagissey shanty group Stuns’ls, who laid down a perfect atmosphere for the evening. Showcasing the very best seafood, grass-fed meats and harvest available across The Duchy in celebration of such a worthy charity, the evening was curated by some of Cornwall’s top chefs. St. Enodoc’s Guy Owen joined us, along with Kota’s Jude Kereama, The Rick Stein group’s Stephane Delourme and, of course, the Cornwall Hotel Collection‘s very own Nick Hodges and Darryl Collins. BBC Radio Cornwall‘s Daphne Skinnard assisted in hosting the evening and encouraged many a raised hand during the auction. With some top-quality local suppliers and businesses kindly donating some incredible prizes, the evening turned out to be a huge success, raising an impressive £5,500.