As Westpoint Exeter celebrates its 25th year it reveals the lucky winners of its free charity event giveaway at a birthday tea party held at the venue’s Wadsworth Pavilion.
The competition, which ran earlier this year, invited local and national charities to suggest an event they would like to host at the venue - one of the largest in the South West. Shortlisted from a number of hopeful entrants, Westpoint Exeter are delighted to announce that the three top charities selected for a spot on Westpoint Exeter’s events calendar are Families for Children, Dame Hannah Rogers Trust and...
A payroll assistant at Exeter and Exmouth based chartered accountants Thompson Jenner has taken part in a sponsored tandem skydive for local charity See The Future.
Fundraiser Kirsten Ziemer, who works in the firms Exeter office, took part in the charity tandem skydive from Dunkeswell Airfield near Honiton in early August and raised over £400 for the charity.
The aim of See The Future is to make people aware how important it is to have a regular eye test, not just for their general eyesight, but to check for many other diseases and conditions that can be diagnosed through...
Exeter Deaf Academy’s College students and staff will return in September to a refreshed entrance, thanks to the help of Michelmores LLP.
A trusty team of 5 volunteers from the law firm’s Exeter-based office spent the day at the Deaf Academy recently. Battling soaring temperatures, the team were kitted out by a generous donation of painting materials from B&Q in Exeter, and did an excellent job repainting and revitalising the Academy’s College entrance.
Michelmores supports various local charities, including the Exeter Deaf Academy, actively engaging with the local...
Research into the fight against cancer has been given a boost by staff at the Exeter branch of a national specialist recruitment company.
They were among 150 dedicated employees from Berry Recruitment's 27 offices nationwide to rise to a fundraising challenge in aid of Cancer Research UK.
With the final totals now collected, the branches and head office in St Albans, Hertfordshire, succeeded in raising more than £1,000 of much needed funds.
Staff were on the ball with a whole host of activities, including World Cup themed events, sponsored runs and a...
On Friday 18 July 2014, Tim Heal and Andrew Perkins of Ashfords LLP, will be completing an enduring and physical challenge by cycling from Ashfords' London to Exeter office to raise money for Children's Hospice South West (CHSW).
Covering almost 250 miles, both Tim and Andrew will be pushing themselves to the ultimate limit to reach the Exeter office within one day, making this one of Ashfords' biggest charity challenges of the year. While on route from London to Exeter, the cycling duo will be stopping in at Ashfords' Bristol, Taunton and Tiverton offices for a...
Camoflauge and war paint were in on Saturday when staff from an Exeter opticians raised awareness and funds for the Blind Veterans UK.
On Saturday 28 June staff from Specsavers Exeter dressed up in camouflage to raise money for the charity. In addition, they have raised funds throughout June for the cause.
Jonathan Baumber, store director at Specsavers Exeter, said ahead of the event: "We are very pleased to be supporting the Blind Veterans, supporting our ex-Service men and also the importance of eye examinations. We look forward to dressing up in our army gear and raising...
Ashfords LLP, a leading UK law firm, is holding a Summer Fun Day at Tedburn St Mary School in Exeter to raise money for Children's Hospice South West.
The Summer Fun Day is set to burst with fun-filled stalls to make for an entertaining and enjoyable charity fete.
There will be a number of different stalls located around the school grounds, including Beat the Keeper, Treasure Island, and Higher or Lower. Some more traditional, classic games will also be making an appearance, such as a Tombola, a Coconut Shy and, of course, a Bouncy Castle!
It’s been quite a few weeks for Devon’s Air Ambulance charity. Not only was it was named as the official local charity partner for this year’s Exeter’s Great West Run, which takes place on Sunday 19 October 2014 but it has also been chosen by main sponsor Tozers Solicitors as their charity of the year!
Rachel Elliott, Business Development Manager at Tozers Solicitors LLP said: “The partners at Tozers Solicitors LLP decided to nominate Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) as their charity of the year for 2014, not least because one of them had been previously airlifted as a result of an...
Over £2,000 has been added to the Exeter Foundation coffers following the highly successful Big Walk 2014 held at the weekend.
Helping to raise vital funds for theFoundation, which looks to support a minimum of 20 local charities and organisations, the 84 walkers proudly took up the challenge of working their way around the picturesque 10-mile course that started and finished at Sandy Park, home to the Exeter Chiefs rugby team.
Building on the success of previous years, once the walk was completed participants were then able to enjoy a well-earned first pint or soft drink,...
