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Westbank delivers hospitality with a heart

Devonwide charity Westbank Community Health and Care is expanding the Conferencing and Hospitality services it offers at its Healthy Living Centre in Exminster, near Exeter.

Best known for its wide range of preventative health initiatives to combat loneliness and social isolation, Westbank also brings people together by providing first-class Conferencing and Hospitality 'with a heart'. Profits made from these services are ploughed back into the charity’s numerous self-funded community initiatives to support the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across Devon. These...

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Foundation launches new £200,000 funding programme

The Persimmon Charitable Foundation has launched a new open application programme for charities and community groups that are focused on social mobility.

A total of £200,000 is available, with applications now open for two £50,000 donations, which will be awarded in May.

A second round of funding will open in June, with an additional two £50,000 donations awarded in September.

The latest winner from the region was the South West Social Mobility Commission, established two years ago in response to the alarming findings of a 2022 report that revealed the region as...

Make a Will for free and support Devon Air Ambulance

During Free Wills Month, Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) are encouraging supporters to consider leaving a charitable gift in their Will to help protect the charity’s income and lifesaving service for the people of Devon in the years to come.

One in three of DAA’s lifesaving missions are funded by Gifts in Wills that have been left to them by generous supporters, an outstanding number that equated to 819 calls for their specialist help being funded in this way in 2024.

Donations of this nature help hundreds of charities to continue their work in local communities and every gift...

St Petrock’s announces date for The Big Night Out

Exeter's local homelessness charity, St Petrock’s, is inviting the community to participate in The Big Night Out, a charity sleep-out event designed to raise both awareness and funds for the charity’s work with those experiencing homelessness during what is the charity’s 30th year. The event will take place on Friday, 25th April 2024.

Emma Jones, Community Relations Manager, shares, “St Petrock’s plays a vital role in supporting those facing homelessness. The number of people sleeping rough in our city is sadly rising yet again, placing more pressure on our services, so every...

West Country housebuilder boosts Tiverton homelessness charity with £1,471 donation

West Country housebuilder, Devonshire Homes, has presented its first donation to its charity of the year — the housing, debt and money advice charity, Churches Housing Action Team (CHAT).

CHAT based in Mid Devon, provides vital services to individuals and families facing housing insecurity and financial difficulties. The charity offers housing advice, tenancy support, and emergency assistance to those in need, ensuring that vulnerable members of the community receive guidance and practical support.

Devonshire Homes ’ first donation of £1471 will contribute to CHAT’s...

Exeter Food Action shows off latest donation to Exeter Round Table

Exeter Round Table Supports Exeter Food Action with Chiller Floor Funding

Members of Exeter Round Table visited Exeter Food Action at their Marsh Barton premises yesterday (20 February) to see firsthand the impact of their latest donation. Exeter Round Table has provided funding for a new floor in the organization’s walk-in chiller, a crucial upgrade that will help Exeter Food Action continue its vital work in reducing food waste and supporting those in need.

Exeter Food Action is a charitable organization dedicated to rescuing surplus food from supermarkets, wholesalers, and food producers. This food, which would otherwise go to waste, is...

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Man marches to a million in memory of Mum

Local man joins hospice charity walk for the fifth consecutive year to mark the anniversary of his mum’s death.

Chris Musgrave is supporting Hospiscare, the local hospice charity for Exeter, Central and East Devon, by taking part in Men’s Walk on Saturday 15 March at Double Locks, Exeter.

Thirteen years of the well-loved walking event has seen £935,000 raised for the local hospice charity and this year, Chris is determined to be part of Hospiscare’s march to a million pounds.

Chris explains, “When I hear the word Hospiscare, I think straight away of my mum. This...

Darts Farm Raise Record-Breaking £65k for local charities

The team at Darts Farm are thrilled to announce that over the past 12 months they have raised an incredible total of £65,790 for local charities & community initiatives.

Their charity initiatives have been nothing short of extraordinary, with an exciting range of events supporting a variety of local causes. Their iconic Pick-Your-Own Sunflowers raised vital funds for Hospiscare, while the popular Amazing Maze Maize supported the RNLI on their 200th Anniversary year. A record-breaking turnout at the Father’s Day Classic Car Show raised an equally impressive sum for the Estuary...

Aldi donates 19,400 meals to Devon charities over festive period

The UK’s fourth largest supermarket teamed up with local good causes across the UK to donate a range of fresh and chilled foods from its stores after closing early on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Research from Neighbourly, the community giving platform that works with Aldi, found that 78% of the good causes it supports were more concerned about meeting demand this Christmas, compared to the same time last year.

Additionally, 51% felt they would not be able to respond to every request for help due to capacity and funding.

The supermarket has also donated £25...

Devon Air Ambulance seek volunteers in Exeter

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) not only operates a chain of 22 charity shops but also has a strong online presence through an eBay and ecommerce site, Shop daat.org , where shoppers can discover preloved treasures from the comfort of their own home. The process of keeping each and every one of those outlets fully stocked is managed from their Exeter warehouse.

DAA is calling upon locals who may be looking for something new to try in 2025 and could offer their spare time to volunteer with the friendly team in Marsh Barton.

The charity is looking for keen helpers who can put...

FORCE Santa Cycle and Cruise January 2025

FORCE Santa Cycle a hit for all ages

The FORCE Santa Cycle and Cruise raised £6,386.50, despite being rescheduled from November to January.

Dozens of red-suited cyclists pedalled their way from Topsham to Exmouth earlier this month and joined a Stuart Lines Cruises boat for a trip back along the River Exe.

The event attracted cyclists of all ages, who started the New Year with a ho-ho-ho and one last festive treat for all the family before the tinsel was put away!

Stanley Sokolowski was one of the youngest taking part. The four-year-old from Exeter rode alongside mum Chloe Smith and raised £400 for...

Charities

Westbank delivers hospitality with a heart

Foundation launches new £200,000 funding programme

Make a Will for free and support Devon Air Ambulance

St Petrock’s announces date for The Big Night Out

West Country housebuilder boosts Tiverton homelessness charity with £1,471 donation

Exeter Round Table Supports Exeter Food Action with Chiller Floor Funding

Man marches to a million in memory of Mum

Darts Farm Raise Record-Breaking £65k for local charities

Aldi donates 19,400 meals to Devon charities over festive period

Devon Air Ambulance seek volunteers in Exeter

FORCE Santa Cycle a hit for all ages

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