Charities

When you think about a way to raise funds for a charity of your choosing, does your mind instinctively go towards marathons or bake sales?

Both are pretty standard options, and are the 'go-to' for many people who want to raise money for a charity that they care about. While you may get a thrill from baking a Victoria Sponge cake, neither option is overly thrilling and, after you've done it a few times, can seem a little dull.

There are more fun ways you can raise money for charity, and here, you will be walked through some of the most fun and thrilling options. Enjoy!...

Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter recently hosted its annual charity golf day, attracting more than 100 golfers who came together to support local causes. The event raised an incredible £18,125 for the homebuilder’s charity of the year.

This impressive sum was further boosted by the Barratt Foundation’s match funding, bringing the total donation to £30,125.

The golf day was held in September at Woodbury Park and was attended by Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter employees and sub-contractors. It marked the close of summer and coincided with the...

Hundreds of people turned out to celebrate 20 years of FORCE Cancer Charity’s Support and Information Centre.

The Centre, in the grounds of the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, was a hive of activity all day as the charity welcomed patients, supporters, friends and healthcare professionals to catch up or learn about all the services FORCE offers to anyone locally affected by cancer, free of charge.

There were talks from the FORCE physiotherapy team, information nurses and counsellors as well as a moving endorsement from a patient who is part of the charity’s pioneering...

A senior leader at Devon’s foremost health and wellbeing charity, Westbank Community Health and Care, has won a prestigious regional award that recognises the work of Care Professionals across the South West.

Andy Hood, who oversees Westbank’s Carers Services including Devon Carers, was named Team Leader of the Year at the Care and Support West awards 2024, now in their 11th year.

Andy attended a ceremony at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol last week (Thursday 26 September) to receive a trophy in recognition of his leadership of a team that supports more than thirty thousand...