Charities

Builder bucks for blood bikes

An organisation that provides a free, out-of-hours transportation service for essential medical supplies for hospitals and hospices in Devon has secured a £1,000 donation from one of the county’s largest housebuilders.

Persimmon Homes has provided financial support to...

Writer skydives in celebration of cats’ support through hard times

A Barnstaple cat-lover will skydive for the first time this weekend to celebrate the many ways his cats have supported him through the hardest times and to raise money for the county’s needy felines.

James Merriman, 41, adopted his three cats from Cats Protection and it is their role helping him and his partner Nicky navigate life’s highs, and particularly the lows, that have...

Volunteer investigators join forces with police

A volunteer organisation has come together with a UK police force to help review some of its cold cases in a first-of-its-kind agreement.

Locate International, a charity that looks into cold cases of missing and unidentified people, will review hundreds of cases held by Devon & Cornwall Police.

The team of 12, supplemented by members of the Special Constabulary, has been...

Devon charities announced as partners for huge weekend of live music

Four Devon-based charities have been selected to be official partners for the county’s biggest music event this summer.

TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham runs for four nights from Thursday June 25 to Sunday June 28, featuring headline shows from vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims, seven-time GRAMMY winner Alanis Morissette and global superstar Lewis Capaldi.

Each night will see a...

Teacher thanks Torquay pupils as she completes London Marathon

A teacher from Torquay who was inspired and supported by her school community proudly crossed the finish line of this year’s London Marathon to raise money for The Children’s Society.

Sarah Pappin completed the gruelling 26.2-mile course in an impressive three hours and forty-nine minutes on Sunday 26th April to support the charity’s work with children and young people affected by...

Willand site director takes on London Marathon for children's charity

A senior leader at one of Willand’s largest employers is gearing up for one of the world’s most famous endurance challenges, as Nick Pugsley , Site Director at 2 Sisters Food Group’s processing site in Willand , prepares to run the London Marathon in support of the Boparan Charitable Trust .

Nick will be taking on the iconic 26.2 mile route through the capital to raise vital funds...

Local solicitors on board for children’s hospice Will week

Kerri Beaumont, Legacy Fundraiser at Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), is delighted that solicitors across the south west are joining CHSW for its Write Your Will Week this April.

Those interested in making or updating a Will can do so free of charge at one of the 5 local participating solicitor firms in exchange for a suggested donation to CHSW.

The week is running from...

Local disability support service awarded £5,000 from The Cadbury Foundation

Local disability support charity, Community Equality Disability Action (CEDA), has received a £5,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation, thanks to the support of local Mondelēz International employees in Crediton.

CEDA, which is a Devon-based charity dedicated to promoting the social inclusion of people with physical, sensory or learning disabilities, was selected by employees...

Rowcroft Hospice calls on runners across South Devon to make every step count

Rowcroft Hospice is calling on people across South Devon to turn their love of running into vital support for local people living with life-limiting illness. From fun 5ks to coastal endurance challenges and city marathons, Run for Rowcroft encourages runners of all abilities to take on a challenge and raise funds to help patients and families when they need it most.

Rowcroft has a...

Charity Invites Families Back For More Springtime Fun at Ugbrooke House

Cancer Lifeline South West (CLSW) is preparing for a day of laughter, entertainment, and community spirit as it hosts its second annual Family Fun Day on Sunday 26th April, in the name of community and fundraising.

The event will take place once again in the beautiful grounds of Ugbrooke House, near Newton Abbot, and promises a packed programme of activities for all ages.

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Parish Council grant provides new home for Westbank’s Community Larder in Exminster

Exminster’s Community Larder, provided by local health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care, has a new weatherproof home thanks to a £200 grant from Exminster Parish Council. The money has enabled Westbank to purchase a waterproof unit to house a Community Larder that’s open 24/7 next to Exminster Methodist Church.

To mark the official opening of the facility, the...

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