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What Role Do Charities Play in Disaster Recovery? 6 Ways They Help

While the initial response to a catastrophe is often defined by the flashing lights of emergency vehicles, the true work of restoration begins long after the sirens fall silent. Once immediate danger passes, communities face a complex web of needs that government agencies are rarely equipped to manage alone. This is the moment when the specialized, boots-on-the-ground power of the charitable sector becomes a lifeline.

Nonprofits serve as the persistent engine of recovery, shifting the focus from surviving a moment to rebuilding a life. These organizations bridge the gap between...

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Handel’s rarely performed masterpiece Solomon comes to Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s Lord Mayor’s concert this spring is a not-to-be-missed musical event, and a first for EPC. On Saturday 14 March 2026 the choir and four soloists will sing Handel's majestic oratorio Solomon , a work not known to have been performed in Exeter Cathedral since its composition in 1748.

High drama, rich orchestration and some of Handel’s most exquisite choral writing combine in this rarely performed masterpiece, including the sparkling ‘Arrival of the Queen of Sheba’.

Exeter Philharmonic Choir is delighted to welcome Martha McLorinan as the wise...

Sign up for the Hospiscare Men's Walk

Join us on Saturday, March 7th, for a scenic seven-mile walk starting and finishing at Exeter’s Double Locks.

Along the way, you’ll enjoy a fun and rewarding experience, complete with a bacon roll and refreshments halfway around the course, followed by a well-earned pint, a hot pasty, and the chance to watch the Italy vs. England Six Nations game on the big screen when you return.

Over the years, Men’s Walk has raised over £1 million in support of Hospiscare.

This year, with more walkers than ever before, we’re striving to raise even more.

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Retirement Village Residents Raise Over £10,000 for Children’s Hospice

Millbrook Retirement Village in Exeter, owned and operated by Inspired Villages, has raised more than £10,000 for Children’s Hospice South West following a year of community-led fundraising by residents and staff.

Throughout 2025, more than 200 residents and 30 members of staff came together to support the charity through a wide range of creative initiatives including a sponsored walk, charity dinner, Christmas craft fair, concerts, patio cleaning, raffles and knitted sock sales.

The fundraising total was formally presented earlier this month at the village’s regular...

SW businesses raise £900 for FORCE Cancer Charity at Exeter Padel Tournament

Business from across the South West came together at City Padel Exeter to raise £900 for FORCE Cancer Chairty as part of a charity padel tournament hosted by Konker .

The event saw 12 local businesses compete in a friendly tournament, combining sport, networking and fundraising in support of Devon based cancer charity. The day aimed to create a relaxed and social alternative to traditional business events, while raising money for a cause with strong local impact.

Funds raised will support FORCE Cancer Charity’s ongoing work providing practical, emotional and well-being...

City choir’s concerts raise vital funds for local causes

From Good King Wenceslas to the Queen of Sheba, Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s two Christmas carol concerts raised almost £6,600 to support the work of Exeter Leukaemia Fund, and now the choir is hoping its next concert on Saturday, 14 March, Solomon, will raise an impressive amount for the Lord Mayor’s chosen local charity, the Exeter group of Riding for the Disabled.

Exeter Philharmonic Choir is proud to have the Lord Mayor of Exeter as its Honorary President, and the choir’s spring performance is always billed as ‘The Lord Mayor’s Concert’. This year, the choir and four soloists...

More than 4,000 people fed at Christmas by the Exeter Chiefs Foundation

The Exeter Chiefs Foundation has funded its largest ever Feeding the Community at Christmas campaign, ensuring that 1,100 people received a proper festive feast.

Working in partnership with Exeter Food Action (EFA), the Foundation funded the distribution of essential festive fare – including meat, mince pies and seasonal staples – to 16 different charities and community organisations, supporting people who might otherwise have gone without.

This year’s campaign also included an additional donation to homeless charity St Petrock’s, enabling the team there to serve even...

Isca Academy Students Donate Hundreds of Books to Local Charities

Students at Isca Academy have donated hundreds of books to children’s charities as part of a non-uniform day.

Students brought in books they no longer needed, from childhood favourites to popular teenage reads, creating a collection suitable for readers of all ages.

The donations will go to Children’s Hospice Southwest and Atkinson’s Secure Children’s Home, so children can enjoy books and stories over the festive period.

Staff at the school, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust, praised the students for their generosity, enthusiasm, and willingness to support...

Taylor Wimpey Exeter donates over 3,000 winter essentials to homeless people and £10,000 to charity

Taylor Wimpey Exeter has donated 3,011 hats, gloves, scarves and socks to homelessness charity, CRASH, through collections from across the region.

As part of its Wrap Up Warm campaign, the leading homebuilder has donated over 14,000 much needed winter essentials to 24 homelessness centres in England, Scotland and Wales in support of its national charity partners - CRASH, St Mungo’s and CRISIS.

Taylor Wimpey Exeter collected the most winter essentials out of every Taylor Wimpey region, and came up with the most engaging video that showcased the collecting journey....

The toys and hampers were delivered to 50 local families

Westbank delivers 50 Christmas hampers to local families with the help of the business community

Businesses in and around Exeter have rallied to help the Exminster-based charity Westbank Community Health and Care to deliver 50 hampers to support local families this Christmas. A huge donation of children’s toys were a last minute addition to the food hampers - a special donation from Cars and Cuppas, which runs monthly events in Exeter.

Numerous organisations donated festive fare and their time to ensure Westbank’s hampers were packed full of goodies to bring some Christmas cheer to the local community. Volunteers from NatWest’s Exeter branch helped wrap gifts and prepare the...

Westbank’s warm welcome for the community this winter

Westbank Community Health and Care has opened the doors of its warm, welcoming winter space for the communities of Exminster and Starcross, and is trialling a new shuttle service two days a week to help local people get there.

Warmwell at Westbank is within the charity’s recently revamped Community Hub and is open Monday - Friday from 10am for anyone seeking a welcoming, heated space during the daytime where they can share a cuppa and conversation during the colder months, including over the festive season. Warmwell will be closed on Christmas Day, but open on Boxing Day and New...

Charities

What Role Do Charities Play in Disaster Recovery? 6 Ways They Help

Handel’s rarely performed masterpiece Solomon comes to Exeter Cathedral

Sign up for the Hospiscare Men's Walk

Retirement Village Residents Raise Over £10,000 for Children’s Hospice

SW businesses raise £900 for FORCE Cancer Charity at Exeter Padel Tournament

City choir’s concerts raise vital funds for local causes

More than 4,000 people fed at Christmas by the Exeter Chiefs Foundation

Isca Academy Students Donate Hundreds of Books to Local Charities

Taylor Wimpey Exeter donates over 3,000 winter essentials to homeless people and £10,000 to charity

Westbank delivers 50 Christmas hampers to local families with the help of the business community

Westbank’s warm welcome for the community this winter

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