Truro BID

What we do

We deliver events, projects and services for the benefit of Truro, Truro's businesses and everyone working in the City Centre. Truro BID is a not-for-profit organisation delivering a range of additional services and initiatives designed to raise the profile of the city, attract more visitors, and encourage them to explore all its facilities

As of March 2026, we had 355 businesses included in the scheme, which is estimated to generate around £1.5 million of additional funding for the city from the BID Levy over five years.

We also aim to achieve extra funding to the Levy, which we also invest into the city. In the last financial year to March 2026, we achieved £67,500 of extra funding, mainly through grants (such as Government funding Hot Spot Security Patrols), plus via event sponsorship and renting out parking spaces.

During our fourth term, the Truro BID projects sit within three themes:

  • Events and Marketing
  • Safety, Security and Environment
  • Business Support
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For more details about our work see Truro BID's achievements from 2017 to 2021.

Recent News 

Truro Classic Car Show 2026

We will be bringing the Truro Classic Car Show back to the city on Sunday 2 August. To apply to exhibit your classic vehicle please apply via our online registration form or you can email emily.warrington@trurobid.co.uk. Vehicles should be pre-year 2000, however newer vehicles (post-2002) will be considered if they are highly unusual with a wow factor. 

The free Accessible Guide to Truro is out now

See our webpage for details.
 

Shop Watch Meeting in April 2026

All Truro businesses are invited to attend the next Shop Watch meeting, on Tuesday 7 April 10am at Training Room 4a, Pydar House, Pydar St, TR1 1XU. Shop Watch meetings provide businesses with a chance to share city centre crime related topics, local knowledge and issues with other businesses, Truro's anti-social behaviour officer, the police and Truro BID. 

For more recent news see our webpage.