From the initial work of one serving member of the Devon and Cornwall Police, to the current status as registered Charity with over 20 members of staff and a board of trustees, White Gold Cornwall has gone from strength to strength in the past 22 years, to provide the best possible service for children and young people across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Read about some of the key moments in our journey below.
Our History
2000
The Beginning
Alan Milliner – current CEO and then a serving Police Officer with Devon and Cornwall Police, started work with the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Youth Offending Team in St Austell to tackle a high degree of anti-social behaviour that was making life difficult for some people in the community.
2003
1:1 Mentoring introduced
1:1 mentoring for individuals to deal with causes and to help to stop re-offending.
2003
Pilot scheme launched
A pilot scheme was developed and called “White Gold” – a name from St Austell’s mountains of china clay.
2003
White Gold is born
White Gold was started. Alan started working with individuals involved in offending and provided 1:1 mentoring. This proved successful and resulted in a significant reduction in recorded anti-social behaviour and crime in the area.
2004
Renamed White Gold Project
The “White Gold Project” launched with a partnership with the Police and Probation Service. This ran for 6 years.
2009
MBE Awarded
Alan Milliner was awarded the MBE in recognition for services to the community.
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2011
Difficult times ahead
Funding was withdrawn by the Coalition Government.
2011
White Gold Cornwall CIC
White Gold Cornwall Community Interest Company launched to continue the work already started.
2016
White Gold Cornwall applies for charity status
White Gold Cornwall Foundation CIO was registered with the Charity Commission.
2017
New website launched
www.whitegoldcornwall.co.uk is relaunched to bring it up to date with the progress and services of the organisation.
2017
Charity Status achieved
White Gold Cornwall Foundation CIO started trading as a charity.
2023
20 Years of White Gold
In 2023, White Gold Cornwall was proud to celebrate it’s 20 year anniversary!
