NSPCC fundraising colleagues in the South West of England will be taking on their own challenge as part of the 2.6 Challenge that’s being launched this Sunday to help charities raise money at a time when funding has dropped significantly.
The NSPCC, which relies on public support for 90% of its income, would have had 500 supporters taking on the 40th London Marathon this Sunday, pushing themselves around the 26.2-mile course to raise money for #TeamNSPCC.
Supporter Fundraising Manager for the region, Caroline Morgan said: “The London Marathon raises around £1.2million...
As an Air Ambulance charity whose mission is to relieve sickness and injury in and around the county of Devon, you wouldn’t have thought that Devon Air Ambulance would have much cause to deal with a company specialising in theatrical special effects. But that is exactly what happened just a few weeks ago when they were approached by Luminous Show Technology based in Devon.
Luminous had found a way to completely diversify from their usual business and realised that some of the ingredients they used on a day to day basis would enable them to join the challenge in supplying the...
The parents of a three-year-old boy from St Thomas, in Exeter, have publicly thanked Caudwell Children, the national charity that provides practical and emotional support to disabled children and their families, for agreeing to fund a pack of tactile sensory equipment for their son.
Harry Evenden, was diagnosed with autism in January of this year and the condition has left him non-verbal. He also has sensory processing difficulties and, together with the delays in his social communication skills, he finds it difficult to socialise with other children.
Nineteen-year old student Millie Doodson is one of more than 1,300 people who have answered the call to help support Devon’s most vulnerable.
Since an urgent appeal was launched earlier this month people of all ages and backgrounds including lawyers, students, hairdressers, engineers and retired soldiers have registered to become Healthcare Assistants.
At a time when existing social care and health staff are under huge pressure hundreds of people have stepped up and said, ‘I want to help.’
And one of those is Cardiff University law student Millie Doodson, from...
Some small sites with restricted access/egress points will remain closed in order to support Government’s social distancing guidance
Councillors at East Devon District Council have reviewed their decision to close parks and gardens at the commencement of lockdown and have agreed that the majority of the district’s large or easy to access park sites should be reopened to the public, as soon as possible.
The council decided to close parks to help people abide by social distancing measures and because of a reduced workforce - a decision that was balanced by the fact that...
The Fairchild family from Exeter, Devon are currently raising money for an Innowalk machine for daughter Jessica, 13, who has cerebral palsy. The £25,000 equipment is not funded by the NHS but will help Jessica exercise efficiently, which in turn will help her build up her muscles, reduce stiffness and even improve her digestion.
They will be taking part in charity Tree of Hope’s nationwide fundraiser Dine and Donate. Tree of Hope is asking supporters to enjoy digital dinner parties to help raise funds for sick and disabled children...
The Neighbourly Community Fund, set up less than a month ago and kickstarted by M&S, has announced its support for local organisations in Devon, from food banks to youth clubs. The nationwide scheme has been set up to help provide immediate emergency funding to support the most vulnerable during the Covid-19 crisis.
As well as an initial £100k cash injection from the M&S family, vital funds for the scheme are also being raised by Sparks cards customers, who are able to select Neighbourly as their chosen Sparks charity when they shop with M&S in store or online....
THE Coronavirus crisis has already cost Exeter SMEs an average of £163,000 each, according to a landmark nationwide survey released today by Fiverr .
The study – conducted amongst 1,000 SME owners and decision makers in 19 cities across the UK – also found that half of Exeter small businesses have turned to freelancers to help manage their remote workload since the crisis took hold.
Despite the heavy toll, Exeter businesses are the most optimistic in the UK, as 68% rate their future prospects once Covid has passed. They are also less fearful about the future than any...
Diabetes UK is urging parents not to let coronavirus fears stop them from seeking medical help if they’re worried their child is showing the signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes.
Echoing comments made on Wednesday (8th April) by Professor Stephen Powis, National Medical Director of NHS England that the public should – as they always have done – seek emergency care if they need it, the charity is reminding parents of the 4Ts of type 1 diabetes, and reassuring them that if they need urgent help – the NHS is open.
Type 1 diabetes is the most common form in children and...
Essential repairs will be carried out to the Swing Bridge in Exeter, starting next week (Monday 27 April).
Recent inspections of the bridge, which carries outbound traffic on the A379, have found that the ends of the two main steel beams of the structure have suffered corrosion and these corroded sections need to be replaced.
Repairs will be carried out from Monday 27 April to Friday 15 May. To enable work to be undertaken the Swing Bridge will be moved to its open position for extended periods and contraflow arrangements, with temporary traffic lights, will be...
