Charities

Devon County Show Announces Pete’s Dragons as Charity of the Year 2025

EACH year, the Devon County Show selects a charity to benefit from its fundraising efforts. The organisers are delighted to announce that Pete’s Dragons, a local charity with its head office located in Exmouth, has been chosen as their Charity of the Year for 2025.

Founded a decade ago by Alison Jordan following the suicide of her younger brother Pete, Pete’s Dragons is dedicated to providing timely, appropriate, and professional support to those affected by suicide. The charity has grown significantly since its humble beginnings and now boasts a team of fully trained suicide...

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Local homebuilder supports creative workshops for adults with learning disabilities in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 10/27/2024 - 5:51pm

D'Arts Exeter, a charity dedicated to providing creative workshops for adults with learning disabilities, has received a generous donation of £1,500 from local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter. This funding will support the charity’s mission of fostering inclusivity and offering enriching artistic experiences.

D'Arts Exeter was founded fourteen years ago by volunteers who identified a pressing need locally: accessible arts opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities.

The charity organises monthly workshops led by professional artists,...

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Devon charities supporting young people invited to apply for £75,000 funding

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/24/2024 - 8:01pm

Ansvar Insurance is delighted to launch its search for three outstanding charities to support, offering a generous donation of £75,000 to each over the next three years.

They will be looking to support charities that focus on helping children and young people to make positive lifestyle choices. This could include promoting safety, sports and exercise, mental wellbeing, or healthy eating, and registered charities across Devon are being invited to nominate.

From all the nominations received, three charities will be selected to benefit from funding, each receiving £25,000...

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Westbank Community Health and Care’s newest trustee, semi-retired health worker Pam Smith

Westbank’s newest trustee brings wealth of health service experience

Westbank Community Health and Care’s newest trustee, semi-retired health worker Pam Smith, has attended her first board meeting for the charity this month.

70-year-old Pam, from Alphington in Exeter, has worked in senior health service management roles for more than 20 years, including as a PCT Chief Executive. Since 2013 she has worked on a freelance basis supporting general practice, latterly mostly in Cornwall, working through a provider owned by all the GP practices in the county. Pam has previously chaired a small local dyslexia charity and is looking forward to supporting the...

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South West urged to 'feel the burn' with cancer squats challenge

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Thu, 10/24/2024 - 9:48am

THIS AUTUMN people across the South West are being urged to embrace the ups and downs of a unique challenge for Stand Up To Cancer the joint fundraising campaign from Cancer Research UK and Channel 4.

Gym bunnies and sofa surfers alike are being asked to flex their fundraising muscles by signing up to do 100 squats every day throughout November to raise money for life-saving research.

People can adapt the challenge to suit their fitness level and complete their squats anytime, anywhere – all at once or throughout the day.

And everyone who signs up receives a...

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4 Thrill-Seeking Activities for Raising Funds for Charity

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Wed, 10/16/2024 - 10:13am

When you think about a way to raise funds for a charity of your choosing, does your mind instinctively go towards marathons or bake sales?

Both are pretty standard options, and are the 'go-to' for many people who want to raise money for a charity that they care about. While you may get a thrill from baking a Victoria Sponge cake, neither option is overly thrilling and, after you've done it a few times, can seem a little dull.

There are more fun ways you can raise money for charity, and here, you will be walked through some of the most fun and thrilling options. Enjoy!...

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Foodcycle appeals for volunteers as community dining charity opens second Exeter project

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:16pm

Foodcycle appeals for volunteers as community dining charity opens second Exeter project to help tackle food pro

A charity that aims to tackle food poverty, loneliness and food waste, has opened its second free community meal in Exeter, and is appealing for volunteers to help.

FoodCycle needs more volunteers to help provide free weekly hot meals for local guests in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, every Thursday at 6.30pm, atBeacon Heath Church.

Volunteers get to be part of the ‘FoodCycle magic’ – transforming surplus food that would otherwise go to waste...

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Devon homebuilder tees up over £30,000 for hospice charity at annual charity golf day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/11/2024 - 7:30am

Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter recently hosted its annual charity golf day, attracting more than 100 golfers who came together to support local causes. The event raised an incredible £18,125 for the homebuilder’s charity of the year.

This impressive sum was further boosted by the Barratt Foundation’s match funding, bringing the total donation to £30,125.

The golf day was held in September at Woodbury Park and was attended by Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter employees and sub-contractors. It marked the close of summer and coincided with the...

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Isca Ensemble South West present a special concert for Hospiscare

The very popular Isca Ensemble South West will be presenting a very special concert in Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 19th October at 7.30pm.

This fine orchestra conducted by Roger Hendy comprising of leading players from the Southwest, continues to receive high critical acclaim for its performances which feature International soloists.

Roger has been a leading conductor of orchestras in the Southwest, France and Germany for many years.

On this occasion, the orchestra will be joined by the renowned international cellist Kacper Nowak from Poland who will be...

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Celebrating 20 years of the FORCE Centre

FORCE Support Centre open day a huge success

Hundreds of people turned out to celebrate 20 years of FORCE Cancer Charity’s Support and Information Centre.

The Centre, in the grounds of the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, was a hive of activity all day as the charity welcomed patients, supporters, friends and healthcare professionals to catch up or learn about all the services FORCE offers to anyone locally affected by cancer, free of charge.

There were talks from the FORCE physiotherapy team, information nurses and counsellors as well as a moving endorsement from a patient who is part of the charity’s pioneering...

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Double win for charity's volunteers in the BBC Make A Difference awards

Authored by Sharon Goble
Posted: Thu, 10/03/2024 - 11:49pm

Two volunteers for Devon charity Westbank Community Health and Care have been recognised at this year’s BBC Radio Devon Make A Difference awards, which celebrate people who genuinely make a difference in communities across the county.

Jane Taylor and Arthur Harman received their trophies from BBC Radio Devon presenters at a ceremony on Wednesday, held at Winslade Park in Clyst St Mary.

Jane Taylor, from Okehampton, is an ambassador for Westbank’s Devon Carers service and an unpaid carer for her husband, who has advanced MS. Jane won the Carer award, celebrating those who...

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