Charities

Have you set yourself a New Year challenge? Are you looking to do something to help others or possibly put your body through the ultimate endurance test? If you’ve answered yes to either question then Exeter Deaf Academy could have the challenge for you!

The Deaf Academy is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help marshal Rock Solid at Escot Park on either 21 or 22 March 2015. Possibly one of the muddiest obstacle course races in the UK, competitors can enjoy a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience battling oceans of mud and contending with 9 ingeniously designed water obstacles...

Ethical butchers and restaurant Rusty Pig has announced a charity partnership with emergency couriers Devon Freewheelers for 2015.

Chef Robin Rea and his team are busy planning various events to be held at the Ottery St Mary eaterie throughout the year, including quizzes and themed dining.

Robin said: “I’ve been aware of the charity for some time and I really admire the selfless work carried out by the volunteer riders. They do a great job for the people of Devon, and I’m delighted to support them.”

Additionally, Robin is hoping to run a food stand at this year’s...

Exeter based charity Dream-A-Way recently provided a holiday grant to young Tom from East Devon and were delighted to meet up with him and to hear about his wonderful holiday experience Tom flew to Rome with his carers in November for a 5 day holiday at the Star Hotel Metropole. Tom is an absolutely delightful young man and it was a real pleasure to spend some time with him and his lovely carers, Julie and Kate. He has no vision whatsoever and is autistic. Nothing though, has stopped him from researching foreign countries and cuisines and cultures.

He has found totally amazing ways...

Dream-A-Way, the 2014 charity for Princesshay, were delighted to receive the support of Mercedes-Benz of Exeter with the generous donation of a Mercedes-Benz A Class 180 for their festive raffle.

Dream-A-Way was formed in 1993 and during 2014 they have proudly celebrated their 21st Anniversary. Throughout this time the charity has been managed by a strong team of volunteers, all of whom are unpaid and receive no expenses, payments or honoraria thus ensuring that all funds raised and generously donated are used to support local people with disabilities.

During 2014 Dream-A-...