This is a list of Cornish people and others resident in Cornwall who are known for their philanthropic work. * Ralph Allen, entrepreneur and philanthropist * Thomasine, Lady Percival (Thomasine Bonaventure) * Elizabeth Carne, geologist and philanthropist * Helena Charles, Cornish nationalist and humanitarian * Prince Chula Chakrabongse of Siam * John Passmore Edwards * Anna Maria Fox, benefactor to Falmouth * Sir Robert Geffrye, Lord Mayor of London * Robert Stephen Hawker, Anglican priest, Vicar of Morwenstow * Alice Hext * Emily Hobhouse * John Knill, mayor of St Ives * Philip Melvill, benefactor to Falmouth * William P. Treloar, businessman, Lord Mayor of London * Bernard Walke, Anglican priest, Vicar of St Hilary