Charities

Westbank Community Health and Care is embarking on the second stage of its redevelopment of the charity’s Community Allotment at Exminster with the support of Jack’s Patch, part of Otter Garden Centres.

Jack’s Patch, based in Bishopsteignton, has kindly offered to support Westbank in developing its Community Allotment, a strip of land behind the charity’s Healthy Living Centre on Farm House Rise in Exminster. Volunteers from Kier Construction stepped in to support Phase One of the project, which involved preparing and levelling the ground and creating a pathway to make the...

On 16th October, employees, volunteers, supporters and past clients of local charity CASS+ gathered to mark their 20th anniversary. CASS+ gives free, confidential help and emotional support for people going through court and into life beyond.

20 years ago, the Chief of Devon and Cornwall Probation spotted a real opportunity. She decided that people could make a fresh start if they were offered a lifeline at court. As a result, Mary Anne McFarlane set up the first in-court hub in Cornwall, with free, confidential, practical advice and emotional support for people going through the...

A staff member at an Exeter builders merchant has displayed incredible pedal power to complete a gruelling cycling charity challenge.

Kody Taylor, a Trade Sales Assistant at the Exeter store of Selco Builders Warehouse, rode 330 miles in three-and-a-half days to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

The scale of the challenge represented the distance between Exeter and Selco’s furthest away store in York.

Kody completed the challenge by cycling dozens of miles a day around Exeter and the wider Devon area.

The 19-year-old has raised more than £1,100 for a...

On the 26th of September, Greenhill Care Home in Devon proudly took part in the “World’s biggest Coffee Morning”, hosting a delightful event that brought together residents, relatives, and staff for a fantastic day of cake, coffee, and fundraising in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Our dining area was transformed into a cosy, green-themed café with light music playing in the background. Freshly baked homemade treats prepared by our Chef and Activities Coordinator filled the room with delicious aromas. From classic Victoria sponges and lemon drizzle cakes to mouth-watering...