From antique buses to engagement rings, legacy gifts have been at the heart of Hospiscare’s 35 year journey.
Ever since Hospiscare started back in 1982, local people have been remembering Hospiscare in their Wills. It’s because of those kind supporters that we’re able to continue helping local people make the most of life. In fact gifts in Wills now help care for around one in five of our patients.
Hospiscare’s Legacy Administrator Elizabeth Bevan said: “It always feels a privilege to be chosen for such a generous and thoughtful personal gift, often made many years before...
Dartmoor National Park Authority has officially launched their new Donate for Dartmoor scheme with help from the Totnes Ramblers.
Donate for Dartmoor has been set up to raise money for a variety of conservation projects across the National Park. There are three separate funds – Recreational Dartmoor, Natural Dartmoor and Historic Dartmoor – so people can choose to support an area of work that means the most to them.
Members of the Totnes Ramblers enjoyed a nostalgic walk along Nun’s Cross Path near Princetown to hand over a cheque for £5,000 to the Donate for Dartmoor...
Charities in Exeter have received a cash windfall thanks to the sale of dressing items from the Rugby World Cup 2015.
A total of £1,765 was raised through the sale of Rugby World Cup 2015 City Dressing items such as banners and bunting used to promote the Tournament in Exeter. Pin badges, lanyards, mini balls and other accessories were also auctioned to raise money, all donated by England 2015, the Tournament organiser.
Of the total, £445 was raised in a separate auction where a set of the promotional goalposts was sold off as well as two limited edition rugby balls which...
The legacy and impact of more than 100 years of Exeter City FC will be showcased at home ground St James Park thanks to the work of University of Exeter academics.
Researchers are working with Exeter City staff, supporters, fans, current and former players to develop a rich archive, which includes film, photographs, sound, and artefacts, to showcase the fascinating history of ECFC and illustrate the role the club and Supporters Trust have played in communities.
The creation of the archive is possible thanks to a partnership between University researchers and the football...
A Devon MP is appealing to local businesses to support the next phase of a project helping young people who are out of work to kick-start their future.
The Business Powering Employment Programme (BEEP) gives 16-24 year olds in Devon the confidence and skills to secure jobs and training opportunities.
BEEP helps young people learn through performance coaching techniques and then on-going support from a mentor. Over 95 per cent of those who have been on the programme have gone on to secure work and training opportunities.
The strong and positive legacy of Exeter's successful hosting of Rugby World Cup 2015 is set to continue with the establishment of Mini’s Academy, a dedicated after-school club for four-seven year old boys and girls.
Established by former Exeter Chiefs player Nic Sestaret and Tracey Alison of My First Rugby Ball and supported by community coaches from Exeter Chiefs, along with local sports coaches & students from Exeter College, Mini's Academy is designed to promote the social and health benefits of team sport, while introducing children to rugby; a sport that has at its heart...
Young people struggling to find work will have the opportunity to boost their job prospects thanks to a Rugby World Cup 2015 inspired project set up by Exeter City Council and the Exeter and Heart of Devon Employability and Skills Board.
Launched at Sandy Park, the two-week pilot programme uses sport to inspire 16–24 year olds, giving them new life skills and confidence to help them progress into the work place, an apprenticeship or further training.
If successful, the hope is that additional funding can be secured to roll out the programme through 2015, so more people can...
Exeter College showcase students’ practical performance work from courses within the Drama and Performing Arts section. Both full time and part time courses within the section, have selected work to perform at the Barnfield Theatre. Legacy will give audience members an honest insight into the shared cultures and values held by staff and students within the Drama and Performing Arts Section.
Work selected for the showcase will be a selection of current and past, practical assessments, workshop exercises and exam pieces. Courses contributing towards this year’s showcase of work are...
Veteran journalist and newsreader, Angela Rippon, will be joining The Wildlife Trusts in support of this year’s Remember A Charity Week (Mon 9 – Sun 15 Sept 2013).
As one of 140 charities taking part in a series of events around the UK, The Wildlife Trusts are urging people making a Will to take a moment to consider including a gift to charity.
Devon Wildlife Trust is asking supporters to think about leaving a gift in their Will to help wildlife. The Trust’s Penny Mason said:
“Gifts in Wills are so important in allowing us to continue to protect our natural world...
