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Devon charities announced as partners for huge weekend of live music

Four Devon-based charities have been selected to be official partners for the county’s biggest music event this summer.

TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham runs for four nights from Thursday June 25 to Sunday June 28, featuring headline shows from vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims, seven-time GRAMMY winner Alanis Morissette and global superstar Lewis Capaldi.

Each night will see a local charity given the opportunity to have a team of fundraisers on site and for 2026 Live At Powderham will support Devon-based charities who make a big impact in the communities they serve....

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Adoption charity benefits from Hawkchurch Resort & Spa fundraising

Families for Children are delighted to announce that they have been the nominated charity of Hawkchurch Resort and Spa based in Axminster.

Throughout the year they will be working with the Charity to raise funds through events and activities at the Resort and Spa; events such as their Christmas Fair, a static bike ride and some items within their gift shop will support Families for Children.

Richard McGrory, General Manager of Hawkchurch Resort and Spa, said “I have been looking for a children’s charity to support as Darwin escapes specialises in making families and...

Exeter housebuilder turns pink for charity

David Thomas, the chief executive of five star housebuilder Barratt Homes, was on hand last week to lend his support to the company’s fundraising efforts for Wear it Pink Day.

The fundraiser, on Friday October 20, is part of Breast Cancer Now’s fundraising during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

He’s encouraging staff across the region to wear something pink on the day and donned a pink hard hat to show his support.

He’s pictured with Barratt sales director Sara Parker and managing director Paul Moran during a recent visit to the south west.

“After spending...

Can you spare some time to help in the Exeter Children's Hospice SW shop?

The benefits of volunteering in your local charity shop are many, and this week, 16 – 21 October, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is inviting anyone interested in volunteering to pop into their local CHSW shop to find out more.

Stephanie Robey, retail volunteer advisor at the charity said: ‘Volunteers are the lifeblood of our shops and we welcome anyone who has ever wondered whether or not volunteering is right for them, to visit their local shop and have an informal chat with the shop team. There are so many benefits to volunteering from making new friends to gaining...

Grab a bacon butty at RGB's charity breakfast morning

The Exeter branch of RGB Building Supplies is hosting a charity breakfast morning in aid of Children’s Hospice South West on Friday 3rd November.

Taking place between 7.30am and 10.30am, those visiting the branch will be able to purchase a bacon roll with 100% of the proceeds being donated to the Children’s Hospice South West. Tea and coffee will also be available.

Paul West, Branch Manager at RGB Exeter, commented:

“Our charity events are always well supported, and thoroughly enjoyed by all our customers; we’re confident our breakfast morning will be no different....

Football event scores £3,525 for Devon charity

A Devon-based specialist theatre company for adults with learning difficulties is £3,525 better off thanks to the fancy footwork and money raised by a five-a-side tournament organised by Redrow Homes West Country.

The funds raised by the footie competition will provide invaluable support to the participant-led arts and drama charity for adults with learning difficulties, the Get Changed Theatre Company. Get Changed has been Redrow West Country’s chosen charity for a number of years and staff based at Redrow’s Exeter head office regularly host events to raise vital funds for the...

Young professionals support youth charity - in style

A networking group of young Exeter professionals celebrated their relationship with the city’s YMCA, when they attended a Black Tie dinner and dance on Friday October 20th hosted by the youth support charity.

The Exeter Young Professionals’ Network (YPN) was set up in 2010 by the local law firm Gilbert Stephens, which has the YMCA as one of its chosen charities. The YPN was originally created to help Gilbert Stephens’ own younger staff in the Exeter area to build their own networks, but now has around 300 members from industry, professional services and the charity sector –...

Skittles fundraiser for FORCE

A skittles challenge organised by The Family Law Company in Exeter raised over £800 for FORCE Cancer Charity.

The annual event was held at St Thomas Social Club in Cowick Street with teams from Magdalen Chambers, Thomas Westcott Accountants, Energess and two from hosts, The Family Law Company.

Organiser, Jane Chanot from The Family Law Company said: “This was a really enjoyable and fun event to raise funds for FORCE.

“We have been running this event annually for around 10 years and have raised more than £10,000 which has been distributed to various local charities...

Winners of Devon Air Ambulance's Grand Summer Draw announced

Thank you to everyone who has supported us in this year’s Grand Summer Draw (GSD); you have helped to raise an incredible £39,000 and we are delighted to announce the winners of the 2017 Grand Summer Draw prizes:

Carol Timms of Okehampton is our 1st prize winner and is now the proud owner of a Mazda2, kindly donated by Vospers Exeter. Carol bought the winning ticket from our volunteer David Weeks.

2nd prize was presented to Grace Rowe of Barnstaple who won a break for 2 at the Pad Apartment in South Devon, kindly donated by Mr David Quick. A long-standing supporter of Devon...

CEDA Charity launch new Mini Bus

Members of Devon based disability charity CEDA gathered at the charities base in Exeter to celebrate the arrival of their new accessible minibus. CEDA users, charity supporters, fundraisers and members of the staff team gathered to witness the parents of former CEDA user Greg Hurford cut the ribbon to mark the official launch of the new minibus. CEDA CEO Renata Colley said: “We are all thrilled with the new minibus – it’s going to make enabling our users to access our many services easier and more reliable. It will give us much more freedom.”

The new minibus has been made possible...

Exeter ballroom fans get to quick step their way to fun

BUDDING ballroom stars in Exeter are being asked to step forward and get involved in a new charity fundraiser and learn to dance like the TV Pros. Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor, is lending his support, which aims to get couples doing the Latin and ballroom moves to beat cancer one quick step at a time. Ultra Ballroom gives people in Exeter the unique opportunity to learn to ballroom dance with eight weeks free professional training whilst raising money for Cancer Research UK. After two months of training at the Strictly Inna Ballroom Dance studio participants get to strut their...

Charities

Devon charities announced as partners for huge weekend of live music

Adoption charity benefits from Hawkchurch Resort & Spa fundraising

Exeter housebuilder turns pink for charity

Can you spare some time to help in the Exeter Children's Hospice SW shop?

Grab a bacon butty at RGB's charity breakfast morning

Football event scores £3,525 for Devon charity

Young professionals support youth charity - in style

Skittles fundraiser for FORCE

Winners of Devon Air Ambulance's Grand Summer Draw announced

CEDA Charity launch new Mini Bus

Exeter ballroom fans get to quick step their way to fun

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