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Exeter Community Groups Saved from "Friendship Tax" by New UK Charity Initiative

Local community groups in Exeter and the local area, are being thrown a lifeline as a new British non-profit, GatherUK, launches to combat the rising "cost of connection" imposed by global tech giants. As major international event platforms hike their annual organiser fees to nearly £300 per year, many local hobby groups, walking clubs, and support circles are facing the threat of closure. In response, local organiser Steve Podbury has founded GatherUK.org —a "digital town square" designed to keep local communities alive without the corporate price tag. "We are seeing a 'Silicon Valley...

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Westbank takes part in March’s #FreeWillsMonth

There are just days left to take advantage of a FREE Will writing service offered by Devon health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care this March.

It can be overwhelming to think about preparing a Will, knowing what you need to do and how the process works. March is #FreeWillsMonth and Westbank is taking part through the charity’s partnership with Kwill.

A Gift in your Will to Westbank Community Health and Care helps support and empower the charity’s community of helpers to better look after people across Devon, supporting their physical & mental...

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Guide dog puppies’ training gets off to a flying start at Exeter Airport

Exeter Airport recently welcomed some VIP visitors as guide dog puppies descended for a dedicated training day to give them new experiences.

Thirteen guide dog puppies and their volunteer puppy raisers visited the airport as part of the pups’ preparation to become future guide dogs.

The puppies, around 12-months old, got to experience all the sights, sounds and smells of a working airport including going through security, exploring duty free, and planes landing and taking off.

With many registered guide dog owners in Exeter and surrounds being regular visitors to...

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Bringing Creativity to Every Child: Devon Charity Launches Campaign to Fund Life-Changing Arts Experiences

Devon-based arts charity Daisi is calling on the community to help bring the power of creativity to young people—especially those facing disadvantage—through an urgent fundraising campaign where every donation will be doubled.

With school budgets under increasing pressure, funding for arts and cultural education is often deprioritised, leaving many children without opportunities to explore their creativity.

Daisi’s work brings professional artists into schools and community spaces across Devon and Torbay, giving young people the chance to express themselves, build...

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...

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Exeter Community Groups Saved from "Friendship Tax" by New UK Charity Initiative

Westbank takes part in March’s #FreeWillsMonth

Guide dog puppies’ training gets off to a flying start at Exeter Airport

Bringing Creativity to Every Child: Devon Charity Launches Campaign to Fund Life-Changing Arts Experiences

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

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