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<p>The question relates to the ‘Transforming Mission’ project in the Diocese of Truro.
Strategic Development Funding was granted initially in 2017 for Transforming Mission
in Falmouth and further grants were awarded in 2019 to extend the project to Truro,
Camborne, St Austell, and Liskeard. Transforming Mission represents a significant
investment in parish ministry in the county of Cornwall, benefitting many deprived
parishes. While the project has been hit hard by Covid, with disruption meaning detailed
and up-to-date data is not available, early signs are that there has been a positive
recovery and return to church since the pandemic; although more time will be needed
to fully realise its planned outcomes compared to if the pandemic had not happened.
<br> <br>Transforming Mission in Falmouth has shown encouraging results, with growth
in the existing parish congregation and a new congregation, and increased engagement
with the community and university in Falmouth. In Camborne, at the time of the funding
award in 2019 the parishes were in regular contact with 20 children and young people
per month. By May 2022 this had increased to 460 children and young people, and 230
parents and carers in regular contact with the parishes.</p>
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